Musical Baby Names
- Toccata
Origin:
Italian, musical termDescription:
Toccata is delicate and musical yes, but still somehow unappealing.
- Opera
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
A very distinctive musical choice, but be aware that many people will think you've named your child Oprah.
- Opera
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
A very distinctive musical choice, but be aware that many people will think you've named your child Oprah.
- Kouta
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"happiness; good fortune; peace; great; little songs"Description:
Also spelled Kōta and Kota, Kouta is a Japanese name with a sound that travels well and a number of great meanings. Associated with happiness, good luck and peace, it is also given to a style of music in which the songs are usually less than three minutes long.
- Mandolin
Origin:
French, musical intrumentDescription:
Mandolin may seem like an outlandish choice for a name, but since BANJO has been used as a baby name, all the instruments in the band seem to be auditioning for a place on birth certificates. This one comes with a real name nickname, MANDY.
- Alto
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"high"Description:
With its musical allusions, a harmonious possibility.
- Galinda
Origin:
GermanicMeaning:
"soft singing voice"Description:
The original name of Glinda from Gregory Maguire's novel Wicked and the subsequent Broadway musical. She drops the 'a' from her name to honor a goat, who mispronounced her name as a Glinda.
- Sonatina
Origin:
Italian, musical termDescription:
Makes SONATA even more feminine and musical
- Serenade
Origin:
Music nameDescription:
Peaceful and melodic, but a bit pretentious.
- Duet
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"music for two"
- 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.
- Manzie
Origin:
Music nameDescription:
Manzie was an obscure one-person name until Woody Allen used it for his young daughter, named after jazz drummer Manzie Johnson. Johnson played with another jazz musician, Sidney Bechet, whose last name Allen used for his other little girl.
- Violine
Origin:
French form of Violina, LatinMeaning:
"violet"Description:
A sleek and distinctive variation of Viola, adapted from a Judeo-Italian diminutive, Violine may appeal to those who love Violet, but also Celine, Evangeline, and similar. Less popular than Violaine, it is occasionally used in French speaking regions, notably in Haiti.
- Gershwin
Origin:
Musical nameDescription:
The adopted surname of iconic songwriting brothers George and Ira (born Gershovitz) might make a nice musical middle name.
- Kirtana
Origin:
Hindi, SanskritMeaning:
"narrating, chanting, telling; devotional song"Description:
Also rendered as Kirtan, this name derives from a Sanskrit word meaning "describing, reciting, telling". It refers specifically to relating stories in Indian religions and to performances of devotional, narrative songs.
- Neylan
Origin:
Turkish; Gaelic, EnglishMeaning:
"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.
- Requiem
Origin:
Word name, LatinMeaning:
"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!)
- Allegro
Origin:
ItalianMeaning:
"brisk, sprightly"Description:
ALLEGRA is a delicate ballet-dancer name; ALLEGRO, which means a fast-paced movement in music, is stronger and more vibrant.
- Murali
Origin:
SanskritMeaning:
"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".
- Chanson
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"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.
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