Musical Names

If Viola is a credible girl's name, why not the mellow Cello for a boy.

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

A musette is both a dance and an antique instrument, but the name is most associated with the classic opera La Bohème.

Name that makes a dramatic musical statement.

The misspelling that created an indelibly one-person name. And we mean that literally: Despite Oprah Winfrey's fame and appeal, there were no baby girls named Oprah last year, OR Orpah.

Makes SONATA even more feminine and musical

Mandolin may seem like an outlandish choice for a name, but since BANJO has been used as a baby name, all the instruments in the band seem to be auditioning for a place on birth certificates. This one comes with a real name nickname, MANDY.

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

Peaceful and melodic, but a bit pretentious.

A musical name without much rhythm or harmony.

The literal meaning of Adagio is 'at ease.' Adagio's use for a slow musical passage or ballet is contradicted by its lively sound and feel.

Toccata is delicate and musical yes, but still somehow unappealing.