Names That Mean Voice

Calliope is the name of the muse of epic poetry -- and also the musical instrument on the merry-go-round. Bold and creative, it would not be the easiest name for a girl lacking such qualities. It debuted in the US Top 1000 in 2016. While Americans usually pronounce this name with a long I sound and the emphasis on the second syllables, Greeks pronounce it with the emphasis on the third syllable -- ka-lee-OH-pee.

Most common among the Jewish community and Spanish-speakers, Areli might be a great choice for parents looking for a name with Biblical roots that still sounds trendy and wears well across cultures.

Original form of the more familiar Calliope, the muse of epic poetry.

This name of an ancient Greek historian sounds too long-ago and faraway to consider for a modern child.

Neda is one of those names that's at once simple, exotic, and rare, a magic combination. English speakers will hear it as Ned with an a at the end, which makes it a potential honor name for Grandpa Edward. It's also an anagram of Edna.