Baby New Year
New year, new beginnings and new milestones. One big milestone is ringing in the new year as a parent to be.
There is no gift more beautiful than adding a new arrival joining the family. That magical moment of having your bundle of joy placed in your arms. A new beginning that certainly makes January 1st worth celebrating.
If you’re welcoming a baby on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day and would like a name to commemorate the special holiday your baby shares their birthday with then these names are exactly what you’re looking for.
Alula
An Arabic name meaning “first born” perfectly suits a girl born on the first of the year.
Brennan
Tom Brennan is the lead Waterford Crystal and artisan of the crystal ball created for the New Years ball drop held annually in times Square.
Eve
New Years Eve is a day to celebrate the end of one chapter and the start of another. Eve feels like such a symbolic name as you are starting a new chapter as parents.
Garnet
Birthstones like Opal and Emerald have been used as first names for years. It’s time for Januarys birthstone Garnet time to shine. Garnet has that perfect ‘et’ ending we all love, plus it’s a modern twist on Gary or Garrett.
Janus
The month of January is named after the Roman god Janus. Janus was responsible for gateways, transitions and new beginnings. A wonderful way to ring in the new year.
John
Hoppin’ John is a meal commonly found here in the United States that is traditionally served on New Years. This meal consists of pork, black eyed peas and rice. This southern comfort meal is meant to bring good fortune in the coming year.
Robert
Robert Burns penned the poem turned song “Auld Lang Syne”, which is often sung at the stroke of midnight as a farewell to the olden times gone by.
Rose
The 108th rose bowl will be held on January 1st in Pasadena, California. The rose bowl is a college football game where the Ohio State Buckeyes will face The Utah Utes. There is also a Rose Bowl Parade that will take place prior to the game. These parade floats are extravagantly decorated in flowers.
Sylvester
New Year’s Eve is also known as Saint Sylvester Day. Saint Sylvester Day is primarily celebrated in Europe. Similar to new years eve, Saint Sylvester day is celebrated with fireworks and partying, along with midnight mass and a big feast.
Tiger
This year marks the year of the tiger in the Chinese New Year. The Chinese New Year begins on February first and is held for 16 days. Those born during the year of the tiger are found to be strong and brave. Past years the tiger fell on include 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998 and 2010.