Unique Word Names for Babies

  1. Triolet
    • Origin:

      French
    • Meaning:

      "short verse poem"
  2. Power
    • Origin:

      Word name
    • Description:

      A mighty name that gets straight to the point. Power could fall under the category of modern virtue names, although it's stronger-willed than current favorites True, Zen, and Justice.
  3. Cassowary
    • Origin:

      Malay
    • Meaning:

      "large flightless bird"
  4. Velocity
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "swiftness, speed"
    • Description:

      A more dynamic Verity or Felicity.
  5. Gregarious
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "outgoing, sociable"
  6. Jive
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "dance"
  7. Mariner
    • Origin:

      Occupational name from Latin
    • Meaning:

      "sea-farer"
  8. Jacana
    • Origin:

      Portuguese
    • Meaning:

      "wading bird"
  9. Pipistrelle
    • Origin:

      French
    • Meaning:

      "bat"
  10. Alnico
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "metal alloy"
  11. Redeem
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "buy back"
    • Description:

      A modern virtue name which believes in second chances.
  12. Rondeau
    • Origin:

      French
    • Meaning:

      "verse form"
    • Description:

      A fixed form of verse based on two rhyme sounds, three stanzas and 13 lines.
  13. Glow
    • Origin:

      English word name
    • Meaning:

      "shine softly"
  14. Fresco
    • Origin:

      Italian
    • Meaning:

      "fresh; decorative mural"
    • Description:

      A fresh artistic option with a lively sound.
  15. Euphonious
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "sweet-sounding"
  16. Stanza
    • Origin:

      Italian
    • Meaning:

      "poetic verse"
  17. Voyager
    • Origin:

      English from French
    • Meaning:

      "traveler"
  18. Nutmeg
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "musk nut"
    • Description:

      Aromatic spice used in cooking, and a cute route to Meg.
  19. Wanderer
    • Origin:

      English from German
    • Meaning:

      "one who roams"
  20. Tamarisk
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "tree name"
    • Description:

      Also know as the salt cedar, a plant known for enduring harsh conditions. This makes Tamarisk an intriguing nature name, suggesting resilience and strength, similar to the name Oak for boys.