Writing Related Word Names
- Poem
Origin:
Literary name, English word nameMeaning:
"a composition in verse"Description:
A handful of baby girls were named Poem in the US in the most recent year, along with Poet and Poetry. But of course, these word names can work for boys too.
- Poesy
Origin:
Word nameMeaning:
"poetry"Description:
This old-fashioned word for poetry has some antiquated charm but doesn't exactly roll off the tongue.
- Poet
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
Poet is a new entry in both the trendy word and occupational categories as well as a member of the growing group of gender neutral names. A handful of baby boys received the name in the US last year. A perfect choice, especially in the middle, for the child of writers or those with a poetic bent. And Po is an adorable nickname for either gender.
- Poetry
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
A lyrical choice.
- Press
- Paradox
- Passage
- Prose
- Quill
Origin:
Irish, diminutive of Quillan or Quiller; also English word nameDescription:
Quill is a unique possibility for the child of writers -- even if they do use computers rather than pens; could also serve as a rhyming tribute to an ancestor named Gil, Phil, or Bill (or Jill).
- Quintain
- Quarto
- Quatrain
- Read
Description:
See REED.
- Rhythm
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
A musical name that is undeniably cool and, well, rhythmic. Its biggest challenge may be the spelling. Well, maybe not the biggest challenge. Save this one for a middle name.
- Rune
Origin:
German and SwedishMeaning:
"secret"Description:
Name with connotations both mystical and tragic, newly popular in Europe. For English speakers, though, this name might be ruined by its homonym ruin.
- Reader
- Rhyme
- Rhymer
- Rhymes
- Saga
Origin:
Swedish word nameMeaning:
"story; seeress"Description:
Apt name for a little drama queen with a long future ahead of her. Saga is a Top 30 girls' name in Sweden.