Unique Word Names for Babies

  1. Duet
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "music for two"
  2. Stanza
    • Origin:

      Italian
    • Meaning:

      "poetic verse"
  3. Chorus
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "group of singers"
  4. Jive
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "dance"
  5. Gregarious
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "outgoing, sociable"
  6. 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.
  7. Bayou
    • Origin:

      Nature name
    • Description:

      A slow and sultry southern choice that's definitely cool for babies of either gender.
  8. Mariner
    • Origin:

      Occupational name from Latin
    • Meaning:

      "sea-farer"
  9. Fresco
    • Origin:

      Italian
    • Meaning:

      "fresh; decorative mural"
    • Description:

      A fresh artistic option with a lively sound.
  10. Cassowary
    • Origin:

      Malay
    • Meaning:

      "large flightless bird"
  11. Jacana
    • Origin:

      Portuguese
    • Meaning:

      "wading bird"
  12. Glow
    • Origin:

      English word name
    • Meaning:

      "shine softly"
  13. Redeem
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "buy back"
    • Description:

      A modern virtue name which believes in second chances.
  14. Savage
    • Origin:

      English, Irish, or Jewish surname
    • Meaning:

      "wild, untamed; grandfather"
    • Description:

      It doesn't matter if Savage is a surname on your family tree — it's a highly controversial choice for a first name with connections to racism and colonialism. Despite this, over a dozen sets of parents named their sons Savage in a recent year.
  15. Pipistrelle
    • Origin:

      French
    • Meaning:

      "bat"
  16. Euphonious
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "sweet-sounding"
  17. Nutmeg
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "musk nut"
    • Description:

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

      English from French
    • Meaning:

      "traveler"
  19. Velocity
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "swiftness, speed"
    • Description:

      A more dynamic Verity or Felicity.
  20. Triolet
    • Origin:

      French
    • Meaning:

      "short verse poem"