Unique Word Names for Babies
- Carefree
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"without worry"
- Pioneer
Origin:
English from FrenchMeaning:
"trailblazer"
- Rooster
Origin:
English animal nameMeaning:
"roosting bird"
- Alacrity
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"brisk and cheerful readiness"
- Revels
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"parties"Description:
Hiram Revels, the first ever African American senator in the United States, in a lovely namesake to accompany this cool mix of a word-name and surname.
- Science
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"knowledge"Description:
Shannyn Sossamon made waves when she used this as the middle name for her son Audio. It hasn't exactly caught on since them, but as parents are becoming more bold and direct with their word name choices, we wouldn't be surprised if Science became a more popular choice.
- Mayfly
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"flying insect"
- Clarinet
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"little bell"Description:
Woodwind instrument which could have baby name potential, given its proximity to names like Clare and Juliet.
- Matrix
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"womb; orderly mathematical arrangement"Description:
Most famous as a sci-fi action film starring Keanu Reeves, the word matrix actually derives from the Latin for "womb". Max, May or Trixie could make for cool nicknames.
- Dotterel
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"Eurasian plover"
- Cabriole
Origin:
English from FrenchMeaning:
"balletic leap, skip"
- Evoke
Origin:
English word name from LatinMeaning:
"call up, rouse"Description:
Dynamic new word name possibility with the cool Ev- starting sound.
- Perchance
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"perhaps"Description:
Archaic word which could make for a fresh word name possibility.
- Luminance
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"light, brightness"
- Elegance
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"graceful and stylish"Description:
An inspired way to get to Ellie.
- Romance
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"romance; love story; a medieval story of chivalry"Description:
Romance may initially strike you as too ardent and whimsical of a name for a baby, but given that the likes of Love and Dream have been a fast-rising name in recent years — not to mention soundalike Romy — Romance is well-suited to our current naming climate.
- Venture
Origin:
Diminutive of Bonaventure, English word nameMeaning:
"fortune; new, exciting, and dangerous project"Description:
A distinctive word name or a short form of the Italian Bonaventura, Venture could make a bold choice, similar in style to Knight, Worthy, Brave, Truth, and Valor. It has been given to around 10 boys each year since 2020.
- Venture
Origin:
Diminutive of Bonaventure, English word nameMeaning:
"fortune; new, exciting, and dangerous project"Description:
A distinctive word name or a short form of the Italian Bonaventura, Venture could make a bold choice, similar in style to Journey, Story, Valor, and Worthy. While it has yet to rank for girls, it has been given to around 10 boys each year since 2020.
- Solitaire
Origin:
French, EnglishMeaning:
"solitary, alone; a single jewel in a piece of jewelry"Description:
Derived from the French word for "alone", Solitaire could have potential as a bold word name, thanks to its use on a character in the James Bond franchise and its similarity to the names Sol, Blair, and Adair. While some may be put off by the potential loneliness in the meaning, others might associate it with independence instead.
- Stargazer
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"astronomer, astrologer, watcher of the stars"Description:
A wild word name with a poetic and fantastical feel, Stargazer fits in with celeb-style choices such as Whimsy, Poetry, Romance, and Locket. While it might not be practical as a first name, it could work as a bold honor middle name for a someone who is into astronomy or astrology.