Wonderful Word Names for Babies

If Fable, Story and Saga are getting a look in, why not Allegory? Allegory offers the cute nickname Ally.

A big, bold, ultra-rare virtue name. Could it follow in the footsteps of Justice and Liberty?

Sure it makes a big statement, but if you can call your child Wren, Robin or Falcon, why not also Hummingbird. This pint-sized jewel of a bird is a lovely connotation for the baby that's full of energy and spirit.

Dune is a haunting and evocative sandy-beach name, which also has sci-fi connections. Dune is a science fiction franchise that was launched by Frank Herbert's 1965 novel. Some interesting Dune character names include Alia, Leto, Siona, Bellonda,and Tamalane.

Alternative to Prince, Duke, King, or Earl, but not an improvement on them.

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

With the rising use of Eugenie and Eulalia, could literary Euphony make a debut? It certainly has a pleasant meaning and is euphonic itself.

Most familiar as a nautical term -- for the part of a boat that facilitate steering -- but also has an occupational sense (someone who tills the soil) and can refer to a part of a crossbow.

A sailing and sea-related choice, which also feels connected to the reparative powers of nature (via dock leaves) and to doctors generally, Dock made the Top 1000 in the first half of the 20th century, though today, it is only quietly and sporadically used.

Aviator is equally appropriate for a girl, of course, but lovers of Beatrix and Bellatrix might appreciate the spiky sound of this unique occupational name.

More common as a surname, a handful of boys get this bovine equivalent of Shepherd each year in the US. It may gain more exposure as one of the occupational names that are one of the most popular classes of English names for boys.

Very occasionally given to babies born on December 25th, Christmas is a bold, declarative choice. When it is used, it is usually in the middle spot, with notable bearers including Danish politician Guido Leo John Christmas Møller, Australian Prime Minister Earle Christmas Grafton Page, and British judge and scholar, Travers Christmas Humphreys.

You can call your baby "babe," but don't name her that.

This nature name hasn't escaped the hippie dippy air of others like River or Sky.

Smooth and evocative, but not very namelike.

Kaidence is a newly-introduced variation of musical, rhythmic Cadence. Kaidence entered the Top 1000 in 2013, the same year it was rumored to be the frontrunner for Kim and Kanye's daughter. (It was wrong, of course - Kim and Kanye named their daughter North.)

The singular version sounds more contemporary.

The name of the hero of Nathan Englander's The Ministry of Special Cases is also the name of the prayer Jews say for the dead, so be aware that this could definitely be seen as an offensive choice to avoid.

Royal names are on the rise. Along with names such as King, Prince, and Royal, why not Palace? Why not indeed.

Childish Gambino is the musical alter-ego of writer/producer Donald Glover, creator of the television show Atlanta. Glover got the name Childish Gambino from an online name generator.