Number Names for Babies

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

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

After your first little Primo, you could always call the next Segundo -- though that's like naming them number one and number two.

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

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

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.

An interesting international possibility for a third son.

A very accessible Japanese choice, with an evocative meaning.

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

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 Probably because of the outdated nickname Bill.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.