Baby Name Meanings · Nature, Place and Word Names
Number Names for Babies
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Nessa
Scandinavian
"headlands, promontory"
Like its cousin Tessa, Nessa -- a shortening of Vanessa or Agnes or Anastasia among other possibilities -- is an attractive nickname that can stand on its own.
Nine
English word name
"number nine"
While Nine doesn't have the on-trend sounds or the spiritual significance that Seven does, its long monosyllable gives it potential as an unexpected middle name. Given to seven babies in a recent…
Nona
Latin
"ninth"
Nona is a name sometimes given to the ninth child -- but unlikely to serve that purpose today. Musical cred: the name of a song by Motley Crue. In Roman mythology, Nona was also a goddess of…
Octavian
Latin
"eighth"
With the rise of ancient Roman names, Octavian suddenly seem plausible again. A variation of Octavius and relative of the more modern Octavio, it's an equally attractive member of the trio.
Octavius
Latin
"eighth"
Octavius, which was at one time used for the eighth child in a family, has the worn leather patina of all the ancient Roman names now up for reconsideration. As a Roman family name, it derives from…
October
English
"month name"
What is so rare as a month named June? October – and November and December – are a lot rarer. Brisk and substantial, they're so much more memorable and modern than April or May. October got its name…
Omega
Greek
"last"
Omega is a perfect choice for a youngest child.
Otávio
Brazilian Portuguese, from Latin
"eighth"
Otávio is a form of Octavius used commonly in Brazil. Its handsome sound and lovely nicknames make it a very appealing choice, just as elegant but less stately than the Latin original.
Ottavia
Italian, variation of Latin Octavia
"eight"
Softer and more romantic than Octavia, this is a name once used when it wasn't uncommon for families to have eight children. A possible substitute for the epidemically popular Olivia.
Parvan
Bulgarian and Romanian
"first"
An almost unknown member of the cool two-syllable, n-ending group of boy names.
Pompey
Latin
"five"
Roman statesman and Caesar rival whose name, like other classical choices, was occasionally used for enslaved people. The Pompeo version could rise again.
Pontius
Roman
"fifth"
This Roman name is featured in the New Testament as that of the governor of Judea.
Prima
Latin
"first"
Will assure your daughter she's numero uno.
Primo
Italian
"first"
Primo is number one among the Latin birth-order names--Octavius et al--and the one most likely to be used in these days of smaller families. It has that jaunty 'o' ending and Italian flavor that many…
Primrose
English flower name
"first rose"
A quaint and quirky flower name, until recently considered a bit too prim for most American classrooms but brought back to life in recent years by the attractive character of Primrose "Prim" Everdeen…
Primus
Latin
"first"
The revival of long-dormant Roman names would put this back in the lexicon if it wasn't so connected to a telecommunications network.
Proteus
Greek
"first"
The name of an early Greek god of the sea, after whom a moon of Neptune is named.
Quade
Latin or Irish,
"fourth, born fourth; son of Uaid"
Quade is a confident, contemporary-sounding name that would fit right in with classmates Cade, Zade, Slade and Jade, boasting the quirky Q-beginning. Quade Cooper is an Australian rugby star. With…
Quintessa
Latin
"essence"
Sounds like a fictional rank of royalty.
Quintus
Latin
"fifth"
A literary name figuring in the story of Ben Hur and the novels of Anthony Trollope that has the feel of Roman antiquity that is beginning to appeal to many parents. Quintus was one of only about…