Cool Baby Names That Start with Z
- Zaza
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"movement"Description:
Funky choice with za-za-zoom. Zaza could be used as a nickname for almost any name with the "za" cluster, including Elizabeth and Esperanza.
- Zadok
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"righteous"Description:
A rarely heard biblical name, Zadok is borne by no less than nine Old Testament men.
- Zofia
Origin:
Czech, Polish, and Ukrainian variation of SophiaMeaning:
"wisdom"Description:
As Sophia gets more popular, parents search out more unusual spins, and the Z makes this qualify.
- Zell
Origin:
Modern invented nameDescription:
Two Zells of note: conservative southern senator Zell Miller, and video-game character Zell, a hero of "Final Fantasy."
- Zabe
Origin:
Modern invented nameDescription:
Parents with a penchant for inventing names seem especially enamored of the letter Z, maybe for its counterculture feel and its extra zip.
- Zaynab
Origin:
Arabic, tree name or "beauty, grace"Meaning:
"beauty, grace"Description:
Zaynab, from the Arabic word for beauty and the name of a flowering tree, was the name of a granddaughter, daughter and two wives of the Prophet Muhammed. Related names include the simplified forms Zaina and Zayna and the Swahili-inflected Zainabu, along with possibly Zenobia, a name related to the Greek mythological god Zeus. Zaynab is one of the most popular Muslim girls' names around the world.
- Ziska
- Ziazan
Origin:
ArmenianMeaning:
"rainbow"Description:
This intriguing name from Armenia has a lovely meaning "rainbow" and was used for the adorable protagonist of the film by the same name who hides in a suitcase and ends up going on an adventure to Turkey.
- Zaccheus
Origin:
Variation of ZachariahDescription:
A New Testament tax collector was called Zaccheus, the freshest spin on this biblical favorite.
- Zerline
Origin:
French variant of Zerlin and ZerlinaMeaning:
"beautiful dawn"Description:
Although a variant of the operatic Zerlina, Zerline has her own theatrical tale. She is the star character of the opera Fra Diavolo by Daniel Auber. Zerline, daughter of the innkeeper of Terracina, is in love with an impoverished soldier, Lorenzo, but her father wants her to marry the rich old Francesco. Various tragedies and events occur. In the end, Zerline is free to marry her beloved Lorenzo.
- Zelig
Origin:
Yiddish variation of SeligMeaning:
"blessed, happy"Description:
A super quirky and upbeat choice, if it can ever shake off its ubiquitous-guy Woody Allen identity.
- Zhivago
Origin:
Russian literary nameMeaning:
"life"Description:
For lovers of Pasternak's great doctor, a lively middle name choice, one made by actress Nia Long.
- Zafar
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"victory"Description:
A strong name with a strong meaning, like its cousin Zafir.
- Zailey
Origin:
Modern invented nameDescription:
Zee-ifying Bailey.
- Zibby
Origin:
Diminutive of ElizabethDescription:
Zibby is the adorable, zippy nickname for Elizabeth used for the lead female character in the film "Liberal Arts." Zibby can make a Libby for the 21st century.
- Zilke
Origin:
German diminutive of Cecilia or CeliaMeaning:
"blind"Description:
Along with the more common Silke, a diminutive used in Germany for Cecilia and Celia. Both Silke and Zilke are unknown yet usable German names for girls.
- Zenia
- Zerrick
Origin:
Modern invented nameDescription:
Updates the tired Derek or Eric.
- Zorian
- Zamora
Origin:
Spanish place- and surnameDescription:
Heard in Spain more as a last name, but would work here as an alluring first.