Claus

Honor the best gift you'll receive this year by naming your little one Claus. While you might immediately think of the generous red-coated figure of Santa Claus, this festive name has traveled the world, with roots extending from Germany to New York and Greece. Claus is connected to Saint Nicholas, whose charitable deeds inspired the tradition of gift-giving to children on the eve of his feast day, December 6th. It also originates in the Dutch Sinter Klaas, a term used in New York as early as 1773 to refer to Father Christmas. This masculine moniker ultimately derives from the Greek name Nicholas, meaning "victory of the people," a combination of nikē ("victory") and laos ("people"). Originally a family name from Bavaria, Germany, Claus captures the joy of the holiday season in one holly jolly name. While everyone around the world anticipates the holidays, just know you’ll feel that magical twinkle all year round!