Classical Music Inspired Names

A daring middle name possibility for classical concertgoers. Alternatives are Wolfgang and Amadeus.

Octave shortens Octavius to a more manageable length, keeping the "eighth" meaning. In English speaking countries, however, people could easily confuse this with the musical term octave.

A very distinctive musical choice, but be aware that many people will think you've named your child Oprah.

Could be seen as extravagantly ecstatic for a baby name, though feel free to rhapsodize about your little girl, whatever her name.

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.

Peaceful and melodic, but a bit pretentious.

Undiscovered musical form melodious enough to be a hit on the name charts.

Name that makes a dramatic musical statement.

An offbeat word name referring to the speed of a piece of music.

Page, Poet, and Story all get used as names, so why not Verse? Teen Mom's Kailyn Lowry used it as a name for one of her sons.

Viola has several positive elements going for it: the rhythm of the musical instrument, the association with the flower, the trending 'Vi' beginning and its leading role in Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.