Christmas
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Christmas is a girl’s name of English origin, meaning “Christmas refers to the annual Christian festival celebrating Christ's birth, derived from 'Christes maesse,' meaning 'Christ's mass'.”, and peaked in popularity in 1984.
What Christmas Means
“Christmas refers to the annual Christian festival celebrating Christ's birth, derived from 'Christes maesse,' meaning 'Christ's mass'.”
The Story of Christmas
Imagine a name that heralds joy, a name tied to the most hopeful season of the year.
Christmas originates from the English 'Christes maesse,' meaning 'Christ's mass,' referring to the annual festival celebrating the birth of Christ. First recorded in 1964, the name peaked in popularity in 1984, resonating with parents who wished to imbue their child with the spirit of the holiday.
This is a name for a daughter you envision radiating joy and generosity, a spirit as bright and giving as the season it represents. You see your child approaching the world with an open heart, spreading kindness and a touch of festive cheer wherever she goes.
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Peak Year
#14 in 1984
Total Births
160
First Recorded
1964
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