By Meagan at tulipbyanyname.com
Hobbies are a great place to find fresh name inspiration! My sewing skills may leave a lot to be desired, but I do enjoy watching design shows and that counts as a hobby, right? In the midst of watching a marathon of design shows I found myself exploring fabric names.
Velvet – A name as smooth and elegant as the fabric it represents. Elizabeth Taylor wore this name well as Velvet Brown in the 1944 film National Velvet. Velvet would make a great alternative to the more popular and similar sounding Violet.
Paisley – A colorful and whimsical tear-dropped pattern of Persian origin. The association to singer Brad Paisley gives this name a sweet, country charm.
Tartan – Using the name Tartan could be one way to show your Scottish heritage. It may seem like a bit of a stretch, but Tartan has a similar sound to Titan and Trenton, both of which are currently in the top 1,000 in the United States.
Georgette – Often made from silk, Georgette is a light, sheer fabric. Georgette would make an unexpected choice on a baby born today, having been off the Top 1000 since the 1970s.
Calico – This word name is really fun to say. Calico is a plain, unbleached, woven fabric. It may also remind you of calico cats. Alice Cooper used this name for his daughter in 1981.
Suede – A type of leather. Suede could be the perfect name for the child of a rockstar. I definitely picture Suede as the cool, mysterious kid in school. It was the name of a soap opera character on One Life to Live in the 1990s.
Eyelet – With a similar sound to Isla or Eisley, an Eyelet is a tiny hole in fabric that can be seen in lace or used to thread string through. Similar to the Hebrew name Ayelet, as in novelest Ayelet Waldman.
Satin – Glossy, passionate, and luscious. This fabric oozes luxury. The variation Satine was Nicole Kidman’s notorious character in the film Moulin Rouge.
Denim – A tough cotton twill fabric that reminds me of jeans. Singer Toni Braxton used this name for one of her sons.
Lace – A feminine pattern made of many holes. The name Lacey may be a more familiar choice with a more subtle fabric connection.
If occupational names are more your style then you might also consider Weaver, Draper, or Taylor.