Poet is one of the most stylish, stand-out occupational names, and Poetic puts a fresh spin on this artsy, lyrical choice.

In Greek mythology, Lykidas was the name of a centaur, however, in its Latin form, it is associated with the 17th century pastoral poem by John Milton who wrote, written in memory of his friend, Edward King. The name combines the name Lykos meaning "wolf" with a patronymic suffix, so it translates to "son of Lykos" or "son of the wolf". It could appeal to those who like a literary or animal reference in a name.

Caïssa was invented as a goddess of chess by Italian poet Marco Girolamo Vida in 1527. The name is known in the chess community, but not much outside of that.

Sanelma is an invented Finnish name derived from the verb sanella, meaning "to dictate."

Eliot is the sleekest spelling of the original, very occasionally used for girls, perhaps to honor novelist George Eliot.

Epic feels like it could be the boys' version of Saga. Epic poetry tells some of our most celebrated stories - from Beowulf and the Odyssey, to the Divine Comedy and Paradise Lost. Despite being short, Epic is a lot of name, so it might be a choice for an adventurous middle name.

A singular selection, noteworthy for its connection to the great sixteenth-century Italian epic poet, Torquato Tasso.

A poetic choice that may appeal to those who like Esmé but also the likes of Guinevere, Isolde, and Eluned, Esmerée is the name of a beautiful princess of Wales in Arthurian legend. The character appears in the French poem Le Bel Inconnu written by Renaut de Bâgé in the 12th-century.

Noted bearers of this surname include a metaphysical poet, a Nobel Prize winner, and a baseball Hall of Famer, so there's plenty of hero-name inspiration.

If Story and Poet and Sonnet can be names that work as well for girls as for boys, why not Ode?

Often thought of as a one-peson name because of Jungle Book writer Kipling, this was actually his middle name. He was middle-named for Rudyard Lake in Staffordshire, the beauty of which inspired his parents to reference it in their first child's name. Trivia tidbit: Actress Kim Raver gave her son Leo the middle name of Kipling.

A feminine form of the poetic Heddwyn, this Welsh name combines the elements heddand gwyn to form a name that means "blessed peace". The masculine variant was notably used by the Welsh-language poet, Ellis Humphrey Evans, who picked it after being inspired by the way sunlight broke through the mist in the Welsh valleys where here lived.

Etheridge is a surname derived from the English name Edric. As a first name, it's most commonly associated with American poet and civil rights activist Etheridge Knight.

This Indian girl name not only has a gorgeous sound, it has a wonderful meaning as well — poem or poetry.

Neele's roots can do in different directions- In Germany, Neele was traditionally a unisex name derived from Cornelia and Cornelius, but today has gone strongly to the girl's side (similar to Evelyn or Ashley today in the US). Neele is also an English surname, such as the British judge Richard Neele and poet Henry Neele.

Polyhymnia was one of the nine Muses of Greek mythology, associated with hymns, poetry, and dance. It's a whole lotta name for one girl, but now that Persephone and Calliope are on the table, Polyhymnia feels like much more of a possibility.

The name of an ancient Thracian bard in Greek mythology, who boasted that he could sing better than the Muses. He was defeated, and his eyesight and poetic ability taken away, demonstrating that all god-given gifts can also be taken away by the gods.

Both elegant and playful, this elaborate form of Alberto has been in use since at least the 13th century and was popular as a stand alone name in Brazil in the first half of the 20th century. It was historically borne by Albertino Mussato (1261–1329), a poet, historian, and playwright from Padua, Italy, who is known for promoting the revival of literary Latin and an interest in classical texts and the mythology of Greece and Rome.

A form of the Arabic name Fahmi, used in Türkiye and Albania. Albanian-Kosovar sociologist Fehmi Agani is considered a national hero, making this a great name to honour Albanian heritage, and for lovers of poetry, Fehmî was a 16th-century Ottoman poet.