Number Names for Babies

  1. Ultima
    • Origin:

      Latin, Italian
    • Meaning:

      "last"
    • Description:

      An uncommon Latin and Italian name which would make a fitting choice for a final baby – but be aware that many would associate it with the cosmetics brand or the Ultimo brand of lingerie.
  2. Thirteen
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "thirteen"
    • Description:

      Unlucky number thirteen is now an edgy baby name option thanks to Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker, who named their son Rocky Thirteen. They chose his one-of-a-kind middle name because "13 is just the greatest number of all time," according to Barker. Rocky is also the 13th Kardashian grandchild.
  3. Pompey
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "five"
    • Description:

      Roman statesman and Caesar rival whose name, like other classical choices, was occasionally used for enslaved people. The Pompeo version could rise again.
  4. Rokuro
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "sixth son"
  5. Proteus
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "first"
    • Description:

      The name of an early Greek god of the sea, after whom a moon of Neptune is named.
  6. Ensio
    • Origin:

      Finnish
    • Meaning:

      "first"
    • Description:

      Ensio derives from the Finnish word ensimmäinen, meaning "first one."
  7. Million
    • Origin:

      English word name
    • Description:

      The most common of the -illion numerical names, which are rising up the ranks.
  8. Saburo
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "third son"
    • Description:

      An interesting international possibility for a third son.
  9. Irune
    • Origin:

      Basque
    • Meaning:

      "trinity"
    • Description:

      An unusual international variant on Trinity and Trinidad, also spelled Hirune (from hiru, "three").
  10. Nanaka
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "seven summers"
    • Description:

      A very accessible Japanese choice, with an evocative meaning.
  11. Secundus
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "second"
    • Description:

      An ancient Roman number name that is rarely if ever used in modern times.
  12. Thirteen
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "thirteen"
    • Description:

      Number names are cooler than ever and Thirteen is the newest addition, introduced by Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker. They named their son Rocky Thirteen, inspired by Travis' favorite number and Rocky's position as the 13th Kardashian grandchild.
  13. Knud
    • Nanami
      • Origin:

        Japanese
      • Meaning:

        "seven seas"
      • Description:

        A great name for travel-lovers, with a fun alternative sound to Naomi.
    • Twenty
      • Origin:

        English word name
      • Meaning:

        "number twenty"
      • Description:

        The author Roald Dahl named his oldest daughter Olivia Twenty, after a $20 bill he had in his pocket, and her birthday on April 20.
    • Secunda
      • Origin:

        Latin
      • Meaning:

        "second"
      • Description:

        This ancient Roman name was sometimes used to show a woman's birth order in her family. It has been used very rarely in modern times, but if you love clunky, ponderous, so-out-they're-in names it could be one to consider.