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Musical Baby Names

  1. Adagio

    • Origin:

      Italian, musical term

    • Description:

      The literal meaning of Adagio is 'at ease.' Adagio's use for a slow musical passage or ballet is contradicted by its lively sound and feel.
  2. Fife

    • Origin:

      Scottish place name, German, French

    • Meaning:

      "path; small shrill flute"

    • Description:

      Also spelled Fyfe, this zippy sounding name would make a great middle name choice for music lovers or those with Scottish roots. The name has a double meaning: it is both a Scottish place name, likely derived from fiamh meaning "path", and also the name of an instrument, which takes its name from the German Pfeife and the French fifre meaning "pipe".
  3. Tempo

    • Origin:

      Italian

    • Meaning:

      "time"

    • Description:

      An offbeat word name referring to the speed of a piece of music.
  4. Shiraz

    • Origin:

      Place name, Persian, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "lion; secret song"

    • Description:

      A multicultural and unisex choice, Shiraz is connected to a city in Iran and a type of wine made from Syrah grapes. While the exact meaning of the place name is unknown, one theory is that it comes from the Persian shir meaning "lion", possibly combined with azad meaning "free". As such "lion", "king", or "free as a lion" have been suggested as the origin of the city name.
  5. Harp

    • Origin:

      Music name

    • Description:

      Feels as if it's missing a syllable.
  6. Duet

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "music for two"
  7. Marimba

    • Origin:

      Spanish, Music name

    • Description:

      Can you hear the beat?
  8. Serenade

    • Origin:

      Music name

    • Description:

      Peaceful and melodic, but a bit pretentious.
  9. Ornette

    • Origin:

      Musical name

    • Description:

      Long associated with jazz great Ornette Coleman, this name's main problem is that almost all other ette-ending names -- from Annette to Paulette -- are unequivocally feminine.
  10. Murali

    • Origin:

      Sanskrit

    • Meaning:

      "flute"

    • Description:

      A gentle yet vibrant name of Sanskrit origin, this musical choice means "flute". It is connected to the Hindu god Krishna who is often depicted as playing the instrument. Notable bearers include actors Murali Siddalingaiah and Murali Sharma and cricketers Murali Vijay Deshabandu Muralitharan "Murali".
  11. Piano

    • Origin:

      Music name

    • Description:

      If Banjo can be a name, why not Piano? Could be inspired by prize-winning architect Renzo Piano.
  12. Cantata

    • Origin:

      Italian

    • Meaning:

      "musical composition with vocal elements"

    • Description:

      Light and delicate musical name would make an unusual choice.
  13. Techno

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "relating to technology"

    • Description:

      We count Techno among the weird celebrity baby names, and yet we have to admit that it's the perfect choice for a child of Grimes and Elon Musk.
  14. Toccata

    • Origin:

      Italian, musical term

    • Description:

      Toccata is delicate and musical yes, but still somehow unappealing.
  15. Madrigal

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "song for unaccompanied voices"

    • Description:

      An offbeat musical name, that also means "simple, ingenuous" from its Spanish origins. More familiar as a surname, it appears in the Disney film, Encanto and the novel Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree.
  16. Requiem

    • Origin:

      Word name, Latin

    • Meaning:

      "rest; act or token of remembrance; Mass or musical composition for the souls of the dead"

    • Description:

      A word name linked to music and spirituality, Requiem could have the more familiar nicknames Remi or Emmy. Associated with remembrance, Catholic Mass, and music for the dead, it more literally means "rest". It has never been used as a name (yet!)
  17. Mozart

    • Origin:

      German musical name

    • Description:

      A daring middle name possibility for classical concertgoers. Alternatives are Wolfgang and Amadeus.
  18. Chanson

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "song"

    • Description:

      This musical name would have to be spoken with a French accent--otherwise it would sound like a trendy boy's name, a la BRANSON.
  19. Neylan

    • Origin:

      Turkish; Gaelic, English

    • Meaning:

      "flute player; descendent of Niall; at the island"

    • Description:

      Neylan — a name of uncertain origins — seemingly came out of nowhere in 2023. Given to 122 girls, it was used five times more often than it was in the previous year, when it was given to just 25 babies. Mormon women's activist and author Neylan McBaine may played a role in introducing parents to this name.
  20. Piano

    • Description:

      Piano is an unusual feminine name derived from the musical instrument, which itself comes from the Italian word 'piano,' meaning 'soft' or 'quiet.' As a given name, Piano is extremely rare, representing the category of musical names that occasionally appear in contemporary naming practices. Parents who choose this name likely have strong associations with music, perhaps as musicians themselves or deep appreciators of piano music. The name carries artistic connotations and suggests creativity, expression, and cultural refinement. While unusual as a given name in most cultures, Piano exemplifies the modern trend toward noun names with personal significance. Its distinctive quality ensures its bearer would have a truly unique identifier.

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