Adjective Names

Majestic debuted for boys in 1997 and has been given to a small number of boys each year since. With the rise of other regal and grandiose names like Legend, Royal, and Legacy, Majestic might start to gain traction too.

This adjective name is fun, lively, musical, and full of pizzaz. Jazzy can stand on its own, or act as a fun nickname for names like Jasmine or Jasper.

Wise is a lovely virtue to bestow upon a baby, as seen through the increasingly popular unisex choice Sage. Wise would make for a perfect middle name with the one-syllable flow.

Navy, Indigo, Sky, Ocean, and Sapphire already rank as current US favorites, and Demin is another shade of blue that's on the rise. With the stylish, sturdy, and versatile feel of the fabric it denotes, Denim could be an unexpected route to nickname Demi, or a surprising color name that strands out from Scarlett or Hazel.

Thanks to associations with Prince Charming, this name has only ever been recorded for boys. It first made the charts in 2015.

A self-assured virtue name that has seen a little more use in recent years.

Solo is a singular word name with special meaning for Star Wars fans. Equally appropriate for girls and boys, it works especially well in the middle.

Smart choice given to a handful of baby boys each year.

With Win and Winner gracing birth certificates, why not Champion?

Childish Gambino is the musical alter-ego of writer/producer Donald Glover, creator of the television show Atlanta. Glover got the name Childish Gambino from an online name generator.

Poet is one of the most stylish, stand-out occupational names, and Poetic puts a fresh spin on this artsy, lyrical choice.

The creation of a new life is certainly full of wonder. Wonderful would make for a lovely statement middle name for your little miracle.

This soulful musical name was introduced to the lexicon by Glee actor Darren Criss, who named his daughter Bluesy Belle in 2022. It's a saucy choice that owes something to Beyoncé's Blue, and something to the retro nickname Susie. For the daughter of a musician, Bluesy is a rare yet accessible name.

Honor-related names are climbing in popularity, such as Honesty, Honor, and now Honest.

A big name to bestow upon a baby, but in line with word names that are becoming increasingly fashionable, such as Legend and Royal.

Here too lies the danger of entitlement.