Wonderful Word Names for Babies

Integrity may be an outstanding quality, but Honor or True may work better as names.

Modern respelling of Rainbow

Rhymer feels right at home with names like Ryder, Ryker and Riley, but brings an artsy edge to this group of names.

Full-hearted new virtue choice, though five syllables is a lot to handle.

Baby name as political statement.

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

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

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

Why beat around the bush with a name like Elvis or Axl when you can come right out and name your baby Rocker? Your grandma will be scandalized, but teenage Rocker will kiss your feet.

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

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

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.

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

The definition of quirky.

While Hill reads as a nickname for Hillary, adding an S puts it in the same category as plural nature names like Rivers and Brooks. It also softens the name's image: one hill is an obstacle, but many together form a lovely landscape. Hills are also a recurring image and metaphor in both the New and Old Testament.

Chosen by one musician, Todd Rundgren, for his son, but unlikely to be emulated by others.

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.

If Arrow is too straight for you....

Inspiration might inspire some as a middle name choice.