Unique High-Energy Baby Names

  1. Moxie
    • Origin:

      English slang
    • Meaning:

      "aggressive energy, know-how"
    • Description:

      Like Penn Jillette, you can have your own little brash babe.
  2. Viva
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "alive, living, life"
    • Description:

      Viva la baby with this life-affirming name, one of the appealing group of girl names that mean life. Other related life-giving names on the rise: cousins Vida and Vita, and Vivian, Aviva, and even Zoe.
  3. Breaker
    • Origin:

      English word name
    • Description:

      One of the aggressive new boys' names, ala Tracker and Heller, that have become fashionable among parents who are courting trouble.
  4. Dart
    • Origin:

      English place- and word name
    • Description:

      This British river name sounds sleek and strong but perhaps a bit too energetic.
  5. Racer
    • Origin:

      Word name
    • Description:

      New, fast, cool, and chosen by director Robert Rodriguez, whose other sons are Rebel, Rocket, and Rogue, all somewhat risky options.
  6. Keenan
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "ancient"
    • Description:

      A lively boys' name that works well for girls.
  7. Revel
    • Origin:

      English word name
    • Meaning:

      "rejoice"
    • Description:

      Revel is a joyous word name that may appeal to parents wanting a non-traditional Biblical choice or simply a name that expresses how they feel.

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