26 darling names for December-born babes
Saving the best for last …
It may be the last month of the year, but in Australia December heralds summer, fun and Christmas festivities a’plenty!
If you’re expecting a little one to make their debut in this fun-filled month, you’ll adore the baby names we’re sharing the in the gallery below …
26 darling names for December-born babes

You probably pop one on the tree each year, so what’s a more Christmassy name than Angel – which means “messenger of God”.

Amaryllis is a bright red flower synonymous with the Christmas season! The word itself means “fresh” and “sparkling” … just like the tinsel on your tree.

This Hebrew name means father. And there’s no Christmas without Father Christmas!

The name of one of the Three Wise Men, this Christmas name means “Baal protects the King”.

Bells are synonymous with Christmas, and the name Belle, which means “beautiful” in French, is actually the name of Scrooge’s long-lost love.

This sweet fruity name has Christmas connotations as the red berries on holly and the delicious toppings on your Aussie Pavlovla.

A special treat in puddings and eggnog, Brandy – a burnt wine – is as Christmassy as it comes.

Celeste means “heavenly”, just like those angels in all of the Christmas stories.

A sweet Welsh name, Celyn is the word for “holly”, so pucker up and get ready for Christmas kisses.

This Christmas spice is the scent of candles and baking all through the festive season and makes a great name for a Christmas baby.

A German name that means “victory of the people”, it’s also the surname of you-know-who!

A Christmas and citrus name, sweet clementines are the fruit famous for bringing the festive flavours to Christmas time.

Of Latin origin meaning ‘sea growth’ and a fitting name for a summer babe.

It’s the Christmas month! It also makes a beautiful name for babes born in the last month of the year.

Pa-rum pum pum pum! Little Drummer Boy might be a popular Christmas song, but Drummer also makes a pretty unique baby name.

Meaning “God is my strength”, this name was really made popular by the association with the archangel Gabriel, know for delivering messages to Mary in the nativity.

Have you even been in a school Christmas pageant if somebody hasn’t plonked a sheet around you and a halo atop your head?

This Christmas name comes from the holly plant and means “resilience” and “eternal life”.

Of Persian origin, meaning ‘gift from God’. It is derived from the Persian word ‘yasmin’ referring to the jasmine flower.

Joy to the world! A perfect name for the emotions your new babe will bring.

A Hebrew word which is a combination of both sea and sun.

In the top 40 of popular girl names in France, a name meaning ‘ocean’ from the Greek god of the open sea, Oceanus.

An English name, meaning ‘the gem of the sea’ and rising again in popularity.

A French name meaning ‘sun’ and known to many is American actress and former child star Soleil Moon Frye who played the title role in Punky Brewster.

Of English origin and a gorgeous name for a baby girl born during summer.

A great gender-neutral name and a great Christmas name for your December bebe.