23 festive-inspired baby names that are a little bit different

Christmas is a great time of year to be expecting a baby!

Not only will family and friends be visiting from overseas, this time of year also creates endless name options for your little one!

If you are still shopping around for a name that pays tribute to this time of year without being a 'typical' festive name, then you'll love these! 

1. Angel – meaning messenger of gods

2. Belle – meaning beautiful

3. Beth – meaning God is my oath 

4. Chiara – meaning light and clear

5. Clara – (from the Nutcracker) meaning bright 

6. Eira – meaning snow

7. Jeanette – meaning God is gracious

8. Jovie – from jovial meaning happy 

9. Joy – meaning delight

10. Natalia – meaning born at Christmas 

11. Storm – meaning a storm 

12. Starr – meaning star 

Boys: 

1. Arthur – meaning noble or courageous 

2. Chris – meaning follower of Christ

3. Claus – meaning people's victory

4. David – meaning beloved

5. Emmanuelle – meaning God is with us 

6. King – meaning leader

7. Luke – meaning light-giving

8. Malachi – meaning messenger

9. Natal – meaning birthday 

10. Pax – meaning peaceful 

11. Skyler – meaning giving shelter