Gingerbread Man Names: Cute, Funny, Holiday Ideas (2025)
Looking for the perfect name for your gingerbread man (or woman)? Whether you’re baking cookies, making a craft, or playing the classic decorate your gingerbread man game, this list will sprinkle your holiday with creativity.
We’ve gathered the most delightful gingerbread man names to make your Christmas extra sweet. From cute and funny to punny and traditional, these names are perfect for everything from classroom projects to cookie exchange parties. You can even use them for labeling baked treats, creating name tags for crafts, or inspiring stories for kids. There’s something here for everyone!
If you love gingerbread crafts as much as you love naming them, we’ve got a full batch of fun projects to try! Start with our Gingerbread Crafts roundup for inspiration. You can dress up your cookies with the adorable Gingerbread Dress Up Dolls, stitch some sweetness with the Felt Gingerbread Man Ornament, or craft your own with the Printable Gingerbread Man Craft.
For even more creative fun, kids will love making a Paper Bag Gingerbread Man Puppet or spinning up holiday joy with the Printable Gingerbread Man Craft Split Pin.
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Classic Gingerbread Names
These classic gingerbread names are timeless and warm, much like the comforting scent of freshly baked cookies. They’re perfect if you’re looking for names that feel cozy, familiar, and full of holiday charm. Great for traditional bakers or anyone who loves the nostalgic side of Christmas.
- Gingy
- Sugar
- Spice
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Brownie
- Toffee
- Butterscotch
- Ginger
- Biscuit
- Cookie
- Muffin
- Cupcake
- Honey
- Crumble
- Snickerdoodle
- Maple
- Crisp
- Caramel
- Fudge
Funny & Punny Gingerbread Names
A little humor goes a long way, especially when it’s mixed with frosting and sprinkles! These funny gingerbread man names are full of wordplay, making them perfect for kids, parties, or anyone who loves a good Christmas pun. Try giving your gingerbread men names that’ll make everyone giggle when they see them lined up on a cookie tray.
- Mr. Crumbles
- Dough Boy
- Bake Boss
- Ginger Snap
- Sugar Rush
- Crumbelina
- Doughnald
- Cookie Monster Jr.
- Captain Crunch
- Sir Bakes-A-Lot
- Patty Cake
- Chip N. Dip
- Sweetie Pie
- The Great Crumbini
- Sprinkleton
- Frosty Bakes
- Crumbly Sue
- Mr. Frostbite
- Miss Sugarplum
- Ginger Spice
Cute Gingerbread Names for Kids
If your little ones are decorating their own gingerbread cookies, these cute gingerbread names will add a touch of magic to the activity. These names are sweet, simple, and easy for kids to remember, perfect for labeling cookies or creating a gingerbread family with unique personalities.
- Buttons
- Gumdrop
- Sprinkle
- Candy
- Pudding
- Snickers
- Bubbles
- Twinkle
- Coco
- Peppy
- Dolly
- Sunny
- Muffie
- Chippy
- Cupie
- Jellybean
- Marshy
- Glitter
- Sweetie
- Taffy
Holiday-Inspired Gingerbread Names
Nothing says Christmas quite like these festive gingerbread names that capture the spirit of the season. These names are perfect for family baking days, classroom parties, or adding a whimsical touch to your holiday treats. Mix and match them for a gingerbread family full of festive flair!
- Noel
- Holly
- Jolly
- Kris
- Merry
- Frosty
- Snowflake
- Twinkle
- Carol
- Star
- Joy
- Garland
- Tinsel
- Nick
- Candy Cane
- Mistletoe
- Snowball
- Blitzen
- Rudy
- Cookie Claus
Gingerbread Pair Names
Why stop at one when you can name two? These gingerbread name pairs are perfect for couples, siblings, or best friends made of dough. Pair them up on your cookie platter or as matching decorations on a gingerbread house display.
- Sugar & Spice
- Cookie & Crumb
- Holly & Jolly
- Kris & Kringle
- Ginger & Snap
- Frost & Flake
- Sprinkle & Sparkle
- Candy & Cane
- Dough & Nut
- Cocoa & Puff
Gingerbread Names by Theme
Candy-Themed Names
Perfect for those who can’t resist sweet treats! These candy-inspired gingerbread names are colorful, cheerful, and full of sugary delight.
- Lollipop
- Skittles
- Tootsie
- Hershey
- Pez
- Reese
- Kit
- Kat
- Twix
- Truffle
Baking-Themed Names
For those who love the art of baking, these baking-themed names nod to everything that makes cookies magical, from batter to frosting.
- Mixer
- Whiskers
- Batter
- Ovena
- Sprinkleton
- Frostina
- Shortcake
- Crumby
- Doughna
- Sugarloaf
Christmas-Themed Names
Deck your cookies with Christmas cheer using these Christmas-themed gingerbread names. They’re merry, bright, and perfect for adding a dose of holiday magic to any batch.
- North
- Starry
- Blitzen
- Carol
- Mistle
- Ivy
- Garland
- Angel
- Jingle
- Snowdrop
A–Z Gingerbread Names
When you’re naming a whole batch of cookies or creating a gingerbread village, this A–Z list makes it easy to find unique and creative ideas. From classic to quirky, these names cover every letter for endless inspiration.
- A: Angel, Almond, Apple, Aurora, Avery
- B: Biscuit, Brownie, Berry, Butter, Bubbles
- C: Cookie, Candy, Cupcake, Cinnamon, Crumb
- D: Doughie, Dolly, Dash, Dazzle, Donny
- E: Eggnog, Ember, Elfie, Eve, Evergreen
- F: Frosty, Figgy, Fudge, Flurry, Flake
- G: Ginger, Gumdrop, Glitter, Goldie, Gingersnap
- H: Holly, Honey, Hope, Hazelnut, Happy
- I: Icing, Ivy, Icee, Inda, Inky
- J: Jolly, Joy, Jingle, Jelly, Java
- K: Kris, Kringle, Kit, Kookie, Kandy
- L: Lolly, Luna, Lucky, Lighty, Lacey
- M: Merry, Maple, Muffin, Magic, Mistle
- N: Noel, Nutmeg, Nilla, Nick, Nibbs
- O: Oreo, Olive, Onyx, Oatmeal, Opal
- P: Pudding, Peanut, Peppermint, Poppy, Piper
- Q: Queenie, Quill, Quartz, Quickie, Quincy
- R: Rudy, Ribbon, Rolo, Rosie, Raisin
- S: Sugar, Spice, Sprinkle, Sweetie, Shortbread
- T: Taffy, Toffee, Twinkle, Toasty, Truffle
- U: Unity, Umi, Ursa, Upcake, Umbra
- V: Vanilla, Velvet, Vesper, Violet, Vixie
- W: Winter, Waffles, Wonder, Whisker, Wish
- X: Xander, XoXo, Xyla, Xannie, Xmas
- Y: Yule, Yummy, Yuletide, Yara, Yippie
- Z: Zippy, Zinnia, Zuzu, Ziggy, Zinger
Before you get to the printable, check out even more sweet ideas to round out your gingerbread fun! Build a delicious masterpiece with our Roll a Gingerbread House game, color your creativity with the Gingerbread House Coloring Page, or grab your favorite Gingerbread Man Templates for easy DIY fun.
Grab the Free Printable Gingerbread Name List
To make it even easier to find the perfect gingerbread name, we’ve created a free printable name list featuring all of these fun and creative ideas. It’s perfect for classrooms, family baking nights, or holiday parties, simply print and share the joy.
Kids will love using it as part of gingerbread-themed crafts, games, or cookie decorating contests.
This printable is for classroom or personal use only, please. Not for commercial use. Thank you!
Whether you’re searching for cute gingerbread names, funny gingerbread man names, or holiday-themed ideas, this list is sure to spark inspiration. Get creative, have fun, and bring your gingerbread creations to life with names that spread warmth, laughter, and Christmas cheer!
