Names for Nerdy Parents or Writers (that don't sound completely ridiculous!)

Zenobia
- Origin:
  Greek
- Meaning:
  "force of Zeus"
- Description:
  With historical roots as a beautiful and intelligent ancient queen and literary ties to Hawthorne and Edith Wharton novels, this rarity could appeal to adventurous parents seeking the romantically unusual. Tina Fey used it as her daughter Alice's middle name.
Kasen
- Origin:
  Modern invented name
- Description:
  Kasen is one of several linked names, all spelled differently and pronounced the same. Kayson is the most popular spelling of the name, but they include Cason, Casen, Cayson and so on.

Kailyn
- Origin:
  Spelling variation of Kaylin
- Description:
  Kaylin and all of its forms have made many appearances in the Top 1000 in recent years. Kailyn is also the Turkish goddess of crossroads, kings and queens.
Teyla
- Origin:
  Modern invented name
- Description:
  It may have been made up for a futuristic television show, but this name would not be out of place among such present-day trendies as Kayla and Taylor.

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