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Wild Word Names Parents are Actually Using

Updated September 2026

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Premier
English word name
"first in importance, order, or position; leading"
Another grandiose word name to add to the growing collection. Soccer (or more accurately, football) fans may enjoy the connection to the Premier League, the English football league system. Six boys…
Three
English
"number three, third"
While Tripp, Trey, and Tres have been used in the past to celebrate the number three — whether that be for a third generation junior or a third son — more recently, simply using the word Three has…
Breezy
English word name
"pleasantly windy"
This light and cheerful word name conjured up imagery of breezy days at the beach, kids flying kites, or wind blowing through the trees — all lovely associations. Sixteen baby girls were named Breezy…
Hazy
Diminutive form of Hazel, English word name
"the hazelnut tree; foggy, misty atmosphere"
Weather inspired choices from Sunny to Stormi are currently in vogue, and Hazy could be a contender to replace 70s star Misty. Referring to fog and dry, dusty air, "haze" is an atmospheric phenomenon…
Dagger
Word name
Dagger is one of the new badass baby names , a sharp and scary choice that some parents may feel arm their child for battle in a cruel modern world.
Excel
English
"to be extremely good, to do better"
An aspirational word name, denoting success and skill, Excel is also connected to the Microsoft computer program. It was nevertheless chosen for five boys in a recent year, joining the plethora of…
Excel
English
"to be extremely good, to do better"
An aspirational word name, denoting success and skill, Excel is also connected to the Microsoft computer program. It was nevertheless chosen for five boys in a recent year, joining the plethora of…
Howdy
American word or short form of Howard
"friendly, western greeting; high guardian, brave heart"
While many would consider Howdy best left as a greeting with a cowboy-ish air, content creator and Instagrammer Katie Marshall put it on the map as a baby name in 2025 when she chose it for her son.…
Poem
Literary name, English word name
"a composition in verse"
A handful of baby girls were named Poem in the US in the most recent year, along with Poet and Poetry. But of course, these word names can work for boys too.
Starlight
English word name
"light from the stars"
A glowing and evocative word name that might be best saved for the middle spot, Starlight was nevertheless given to five girls in 2024.
Starlight
English word name
"light from the stars"
A glowing and evocative word name that might be best saved for the middle spot, Starlight was nevertheless given to five girls in 2024.
Aloe
Plant name
"resin, bitter, shiny"
A nature name, associated with the cooling, healing plant, often used to treat burns, Aloe has a gentle and appealing sound, reminiscent of Shiloh, Arlo, Allie, and Lola. A very quietly used choice…
Preacher
Word name
"one who preaches, one who delivers sermons"
A name in the spirit of Messiah, Bishop, and Saint, Preacher is a spiritual word choice, used to describe someone who delivers religious sermons to the public. While this may appeal to those who hope…
Epiphany
Word name, Greek
"manifestation, striking appearance"
Spiritual in multiple senses of the word, Epiphany has been given to a handful of girls since the late 1980s, peaking in 1988 when it was given to 55 babies, following the release of the movie Angel…
Pixie
Swedish or Cornish
"fairy"
Pixie is a cute -- quite possibly too cute -- name that suddenly feels possible thanks to the craze for names that contain the letter x. Though its origin may be uncertain, a pixie is internationally…
Sabre
Sabre is a feminine name derived from the word for a type of curved sword, originating from the French "sabre," which came from the Hungarian "szablya." As a name, Sabre projects strength, sharpness,…
Heart
English word name
"heart"
A love-filled word name most notably borne by Heart Phoenix, mother of River, Rain, Joaquin, Liberty, and Summer. She legally changed her name from Arlyn in 1988. Homophonous Hart, typically a male…
Heart
English word name
"heart"
A love-filled word name most notably borne by Heart Phoenix, mother of River, Rain, Joaquin, Liberty, and Summer. She legally changed her name from Arlyn in 1988. Homophonous Hart, typically a male…
Linen
Word name
"cloth woven from flax"
Suede, Velvet, Cotton, and Denim have all been given to babies, and now Linen has been added to the mix, given to a handful of babies in the US in the 2020s. One of the oldest fabrics to be woven,…
Oracle