Baby Names That Mean Ice

If you're looking for a solid and brisk-sounding name for your child, consider this list of baby names that mean ice. From Izo, which literally means "ice," to Garnet, which is the birthstone of January, arguably the iciest month of the year, each of these names brings a frosty vibe that you may want to bestow on your forthcoming sweet, warm soul.

Glaze is a synonym for ice and a trendy one-syllable name. It's a fun alternative to the popular Blaze and can be given to a boy or girl.

Wren is a winter bird that flies in all types of weather. When most birds are heading south to avoid snow and ice, the wren is happy to stay where it is.

Storm is a unisex name for parents who want something non-traditional. Ice storms can be scary, but the majestic ice creations after the storm are beautiful. Storm is perfect for boy or girl babies. Parents who want something a bit more feminine can add a "y" to the end to create Stormy.

Spruce is a type of tree. It is one of the only types of trees found in icy, subarctic forests. Spruce is an edgy alternative to Bruce.

Qinoq is a rare name due to its' spelling and inclusion of two Qs. Adding to the name's uniqueness is its meaning of "ice sludge."

Nilak is a rare name that is beautiful to say. The name has Greenlandic origins and means "freshwater ice."

Snow is an easy choice when considering an ice-inspired name for your little one. It is one-syllable and flows off the tongue.

Winter, like snow, is associated with ice due to the season. It's a beautiful word, which makes it a great name choice for boys and girls. A cute alternative spelling of Winter would be Wynter. A quirky nickname option for Winter is Winnie, which used to only be the shortened version of Winifred.

Izo is a cool name that literally translates to mean "ice" in Japanese. The short and punchy pronunciation makes it a great boy or girl name.

January is the first month of the year. It's also the time of year when many parts of the globe are covered in ice and snow. The month name is perfect for boys or girls. Nickname options for girls include Jane and Jan. Jan is also an acceptable boys' nickname. A female version of January is Janera.

Garnet is the birthstone for babies born in January. Since January is an icy time of year for most parts of the world, it's a great unisex baby name. Babies born in January with red hair would make the perfect candidate for this icy name as garnets are dark red in color.

Nevada is another place name that is perfect as a unisex baby name. The "a" on the end makes it girly, but it's perfect for a boy as well. Along with being the name of a western US state, Nevada also means "snow-capped" and where there's snow, there's usually ice.