Word Names
By goddess_patreice
Updated Thu May 18 2023
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Do you want your child to kind of touch their destiny by their names?! Well, here is a list of words in the English language so that your child may feel that extra special. While some words might come across as whimsical in real life, the attraction of unique and uncommon names will most definitely help your child to find their identity while in their childhood. Forest Whitaker for example said, "I try to be like a forest, revitalizing and constantly growing".
Warning, this list is extremely long!
- ADVENT
- AEON
- ALPHA
- AQUAMARINE
- ARMOUR
- AROMA
- Atlanta
Origin:
Place nameMeaning:
"Atlantic Ocean"Description:
The capital of Georgia is far from the ocean, but got its name from the Western and Atlantic Railroad which ran through the city. Best known as a hub of industry and transport, and for its roles in the Civil War and Civil Rights Movement, it has never been popular as a baby name despite sounding like one. Its peak popularity was in 1995, the year before Atlanta hosted the Olympic Games.
- Atlas
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"bearer of the heavens"Description:
Atlas is one of those names that was previously thought too powerful for a baby boy, who would have to be strong enough to carry the world on his shoulders. Now Atlas has joined the pantheon of Greek and Roman god and goddess names in the realm of possibility, along with Mars, Zeus and Apollo.
- Aura
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"soft breeze"Description:
Aura is a New Age-y word turned name turned contemporary slang for karm. In Greek and Roman mythology, Aura was the Titan of the breeze and the fresh, cool air of early morning. But at odds with her peaceful, well, aura, the mythological Aura is a tragic figure, ultimately transformed into a fountain by Zeus.
- Benevolent
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
One of the new generation of virtue names, with Peace and Justice taking over from the Puritans' Absolution and Forgiveness, but this one is still a bit heavy to carry.
- BETA
- Bishop
Origin:
English occupational nameDescription:
Reese Witherspoon's Deacon has opened this churchy direction for occupational names. It reentered the US Top 1000 in 2015.
- BLUEBELL
- Bond
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"peasant farmer"Description:
For 007 fans, a great middle name choice -- or even a first.
- BRAVE
- BRIGHTLY
- Calm
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
A modern virtue name, particularly desirable in this pressure-cooker world.
- Cascade
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
It's a nature name evocative of rushing waterfalls. But also a dishwashing detergent.
- CASTLE
- CAVE