Wonderful Word Names for Babies

Trey or Trip or even Deuce, yes; Deux is tougher.

Sarah Palin and husband Todd, creative baby-namers, named their oldest son Track because of their love for running.

Eloquence feels right at home with names like Cadence and Rhapsody.

Peerless Price may be a football great, but his name would exert undue pressure. Substitute idea: Peer.

The term Quarto comes to us from the Latin for "four", but it is used as a term in literature to describe a book from the early days of printing that was a particular size. An obscure and potentially intriguing choice for arcane, book-loving parents.

An unusual kind of place-name, going beyond a country, state, or city, it was used by actress Elisabeth Shue as a middle name for her daughter Stella.

This Puritan virtue name is unstylish, but sympathetic and appealing, in these largely uncomfortable times.

Perhaps too spicy for some, but this is a popular Gaelic surname that might appeal for those looking to honor a family branch or to fans of legendary British comedian Tim Curry.

If Arrow is too straight for you....

Forever still feels more like a sentiment than a name, and rather feminine at that.

Reminiscent of Puritan and Pilgrim name choices, Sincere is a relatively modern virtue name. Though it is predominantly used on boys - almost ten times more often - Sincere is still given to around 50 girls each year.

A fast-rising word name, along with its more popular siblings Legend and Legacy.

If you like such uplifting New Age word names as Peace and Justice, the evocative and pretty Imagine should definitely be on your short list.

Unisex word and surname with an upbeat feel and a possible future as a more distinctive substitute for Grace or Page.

The definition of quirky.

In literary circles, this name will be immediately recognized as a reference to the poetic stanza; outside such circles, this name may cause confusion for names like Coltrane or Cobain.

Modern respelling of Rainbow

Warm and open, but way too much teasing potential.

Often used in connection with poetry, Imagery has potential as an unusual name. Perhaps you'll get a daydreamer with this one.

Inspiration might inspire some as a middle name choice.