Unique Word Names for Babies
- Caraway
Origin:
Nature nameDescription:
An edible plant used in seed and spice form.
- Valiant
Origin:
English from LatinMeaning:
"brave"
- Evermore
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"always"Description:
Inspired by Taylor Swift's 2020 album Evermore, seven sets of parents chose this name for their daughters in 2022. With a poetic meaning of "forever" or "always", this is one that we could see gaining traction outside of the Swiftiverse. Accessible nicknames Ever and Evie are always an option if Evermore feels too bold for everyday use.
- Pewter
Origin:
English from FrenchMeaning:
"tin alloy"
- Moonglade
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"the bright reflection of moonlight on water"
- Acre
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"a unit of land area equal to 4,840 square yards"Description:
Acre feels at home with other modern, fresh word names like Rumor, Snow and Ace. But with the feeling of wide open spaces and nature, Acre also offers a softer, earthier tone that will appeal to those seeking a unique name with a distinctly Americana feel.
- Zeal
Origin:
English from GreekMeaning:
"passion, fervor"
- Firefly
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"glowing insect"
- Mirage
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"optical illusion"Description:
An attractive optical illusion where heat causes light to reflect in the air as if off a body of water. It was used as a character name in the 2004 animated film The Incredibles.
- Swift
Origin:
English, IrishMeaning:
"quick, windblown"Description:
Surname with strong ties to singer Taylor Swift and writer Jonathan Swift. It could make a fun and quirky middle name.
- Pyrite
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"fire stone"Description:
So named because it emits sparks when struck with a stone.
- Evergreen
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"always green"
- Enigma
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"puzzle, riddle"
- Skylark
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"small bird"Description:
Skylar may be mainstream now, but Skylark is fresh and offbeat. With Lark gaining more attention as a name — following in Wren's footsteps — Skylark feels fashionable yet distinct. Skylark debuted on the US charts in 2022.
- Horizon
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
A name with vision.
- Wildfire
Origin:
English nature name
- Lullaby
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"a soothing song or piece of music that is usually played for children"Description:
This unusual word name means a song sung to put infants to sleep, from the components lull as in calm and by as in goodbye. While it's not on record as being used for any actual babies in the US, it's a rhythmic choice and one of those unique baby names with more mainstream nicknames such a Lula and Bee.
- Umbra
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"shadow"
- Velveteen
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"soft fabric"Description:
A fabric name, or an unusual literary option, inspired by The Velveteen Rabbit.
- Aeolian
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"of or arising from the wind"