How were these december baby names chosen?

Each name is tied to the season, birth flower, birthstone, calendar, or zodiac symbol for this page. The link is thematic. A sapphire name is not a translation of the stone.

Do these names have to be used for a baby born in this period?

No. The date tools on this site describe the birthday. The name lists are a way to browse. Say the full name with your surname before you keep it.

Birth date names

December baby names

December baby names on this page are grouped by the season, the traditional birthstone (Turquoise), and the birth flower (Holly and Narcissus). A name in the turquoise group is a theme, not a translation.

Inspired by the season

These names share a season word or a nature image. They are not assigned by the date.

Winter
Holly
Ivy
Noel
Noelle
Eve
Joy

Inspired by the birthstone

Stone names are a theme, not a claim that the name means the birthstone.

River
Sky

Calendar names

A few given names are also month or feast names.

Inspired by the zodiac symbol

These names echo the symbol of the sign. The sign does not require them.

Capri
Archer
Sage

Questions

How were these december baby names chosen?: Each name is tied to the season, birth flower, birthstone, calendar, or zodiac symbol for this page. The link is thematic. A sapphire name is not a translation of the stone.
Do these names have to be used for a baby born in this period?: No. The date tools on this site describe the birthday. The name lists are a way to browse. Say the full name with your surname before you keep it.