We’re not quite sure where the year has gone, but alas the Christmas season is officially here and if you have a newborn set to arrive any day now, you’ll want to keep this list of beautiful Irish names on your radar!

It’s no mean feat picking that perfect name for your precious little bundle of joy and with umpteen thousand choices out there, it can sometimes feel as though you’ll never find one that feels perfect.

For parents who are welcoming a new arrival in the lead up to the big day, the search can be made easier if you decide you want something festive in line with the season – which narrows things down just a bit.

With a whole host of Irish picks out there, keep reading for our magical roundup of names perfect for babies born around Christmas.

10 magical Irish names for babies born around Christmas

Nollaig

Nollaig is a sweet unisex Irish name that literally translates into ‘Christmas’. Pronounced ‘null-ug’.

Cullen

The name Cullen derives from the Irish ‘cuilinn’ which is the male form of holly. Pronounced ‘cull-in’.

Aingeal

A unique Irish name, Aingeal means ‘angel’. Pronounced ‘en-ghel’.

Fiadh

This pretty girl’s name means ‘deer’ which has strong winter associations. Pronounced 'FEE-ah.'

Seosamh

Seosamh is the Irish version of Joseph. Pronounced ‘sho-siv’.

Aoibh

Aoibhneas is the Irish word for ‘joy’. Pronounced ‘eve’.

Rua

Inspired by the colour of the season, Rua means ‘red’. Pronounced ‘roo-ah’.

Steafán

This is an ideal moniker for any baby born on St Stephen’s Day as it literally translates to Stephen. Pronounced ‘stef-fan.'

*This article was originally published on RollerCoaster.ie.