Unique Word Names for Babies

A utopia is the concept of a perfect society — a lot to live up to as a baby name! Despite that, Utopia was used for a string of years in the late '70s and early '80s. However, it has never been given to more than eight baby girls in a single year.

Romance may initially strike you as too ardent and whimsical of a name for a baby, but given that the likes of Love and Dream have been a fast-rising name in recent years — not to mention soundalike Romy — Romance is well-suited to our current naming climate.

A wild word name with a poetic and fantastical feel, Stargazer fits in with celeb-style choices such as Whimsy, Poetry, Romance, and Locket. While it might not be practical as a first name, it could work as a bold honor middle name for a someone who is into astronomy or astrology.

Dynamic new word name possibility with the cool Ev- starting sound.

Could be a modern virtue... or perhaps not for the parents!

There are lots of ways to be clever: emotionally, academically, creatively, humorously, and so on, though many will associate the word to someone being highly skilled, quick to understand, and good in school. Used (quietly) for boys since the early 2000s, it first appeared in the US stats for girls in 2024.

A plausible and solid sounding word name that is reminiscent of Annika and Bianca, Anchor is both grounding and bold as a name. Plus, familiar nickname Annie is there as an option.

An off-beat Puritan era virtue name with a bright, optimistic meaning. Hopestill has occasionally been used as a unisex name, such as in the case of missionary Hopestill Pillow or builder Hopestill Cheswell.

A declarative and bold spiritual word choice, Abundance reflects the idea of having more than enough of something to go round — something, in this case, likely referring to God's blessings or love. Joining the ranks of Chosen, Favor, Halo, and Blessing, it debuted in the US stats when it was given to five girls in 2024.

Better known as Tapioca, Cassava makes an innovative way to get to the nicknames Cass or Cassie.

Pirate is best known as one of the middle names of pop sensation Billie Eilish, who was born Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O'Connell. In a 2017 BBC interview, she revealed, "Pirate was going to be my [only] middle name but then my uncle had a problem with it because pirates are bad." Now Pirate attracting more interest, along with the rest of Billie Eilish's names.

Woodwind instrument which could have baby name potential, given its proximity to names like Clare and Juliet.