Number Names for Babies

More familiar in its K forms, where it's associated with football legend Knute Rockne, Canute has a tough, macho image.

Pretty, zippy and almost unknown, this Italian name would suit a third child.

An interesting international possibility for a third son.

A Zulu name given to a child who is planned be the last born, literally meaning "enough, sufficient".

The most common of the -illion numerical names, which are rising up the ranks.

A very accessible Japanese choice, with an evocative meaning.

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.

The second most common numerical -illion name, after Million. Probably because of the outdated nickname Bill.

An almost unknown member of the cool two-syllable, n-ending group of boy names.

Typically spelled Hachirō, with a macron over the O. It was historically given to the eighth son in a family, although these days eight sons is a rare occurrence.

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

An ancient Roman number name that is rarely if ever used in modern times.

Abam is a Twi girl name traditionally given to the second born child following twins.

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.

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

A Zulu name given to a child who is planned be the last born, literally meaning "enough, sufficient".

A rare name that would be fitting for a youngest child.

West African names often convey circumstances of birth. In this case, Afafa marks the first child born to a mother's second husband.