Nature, Place and Word Names · Cool Baby Names
By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Supreme is a masculine English word name that embodies concepts of highest authority, power, and excellence. As a given name, it reflects aspirational qualities parents might wish for their child—to…
English, Word name
"honest, genuine, and heartfelt"
Reminiscent of Puritan and Pilgrim name choices, Sincere is a relatively modern virtue name. Though it is predominantly used on boys - almost ten times more often - Sincere is still given to around…
English word name
While the most famous Dusty, Dusty Springfield, might be female, Dusty as a boys' name is derived directly from Dustin. And there are about twice as many baby boys named Dusty as baby girls -- 33 to…
A self-assured virtue name that has seen a little more use in recent years.
Word name and surname
"wild, untamed, uncontrolled"
The name Wilder is still used more than 90 percent of the time for boys, but it's being used quietly for girls too. with 50 receiving the name in a recent year. Along with the rest of the Wild and…
"winner"
With Win and Winner gracing birth certificates, why not Champion? Champion was first used all the way back in 1914, only to fall off the charts two years later until reappearing in 1995.
"pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically"
Adjectives names are the latest class of word names to gain popularity in the US, a trend spurred by celebrities. Beautiful is one of the more established adjective names — first used in 1997 — yet…
Word name
We call Savvy a Modern Virtue Name, a contemporary version of the Puritan's Hope and Charity, extolling the virtue of shrewdness. And who doesn't want their daughter to grow up to be Savvy in the…
"independent, uncontrolled"
Now that names like Cannon and Gunner, fit for comic book heroes, are rising up, Rogue may fit right in.
Earnest is a masculine name of English origin that developed from the word 'earnest,' meaning 'serious,' 'sincere,' or 'determined.' The name gained popularity during the Victorian era when virtue…
Cedric the Entertainer chose this for his daughter, but most other parents would find it, though optimistic, not exactly substantial.
English virtue name
Honor and Honesty are on the ascent, and now Honest has been introduced into the name pool. Maybe Honestly will be next.
"of legend"
Although still small in numbers, children named Legendary have increased dramatically over the years. It's one of the ultimate aspirational word names. Nick Cannon and Bre Tiesi used it for their son…
For basketball fans, in honor of Magic Johnson. Or anyone who believes in magic.
Greek from Latin
"follower of Christ"
Long used as a masculine name, when you think about it there is no reason this word name can't be used on a daughter as well as a son. Only about 1 percent of the baby Christians born today are…
Word name or spelling variation of Abel
Able takes this name in the direction of the word denoting someone capable and handle, and that is not a bad way to go.
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…
"made holy"
Blessed and Blessing are two new entrants in the word name and virtue name categories, gaining popularity for both boys and girls.
For parents who hope their child will one day carve their own path.
Honor-related names are climbing in popularity, such as Honesty, Honor, and now Honest.
