Fruit Baby Names
- Višnja
Origin:
Serbian; CroatianMeaning:
"sour cherry"Description:
A fun, bouncy South Slavic choice, Višnja is a sweet fruit name meaning "sour cherry".
- Meva
Origin:
UzbekMeaning:
"fruit"
- Pomegranate
Origin:
Fruit nameDescription:
Fruit associated with prosperity, fertility, and marriage in many cultures.Pomme or Pomeline are more name-worthy.
- Tangerine
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
We've had Apples, Plums, Peaches, Cherries, and Berries added to the fruit basket: you could be the first to pick a Tangerine.
- Kuol
Origin:
African fruit nameDescription:
The name of a bitter African fruit, as well as a name used for boys. Akuol is the feminine variation.
- Yuzu
- Enav
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"grape"Description:
Enav hits all the style notes of modern names, as a short, gender-neutral name with a strong V. The cute fruit meaning adds to its charms.
- Rimona
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"pomegranate"Description:
Well used in Israel, likely to be confused with Ramona here.
- Nance
Description:
Nance is a feminine name with roots as both a medieval diminutive of Ann/Anne and as an English surname. The name Anne derives from Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor.' As a given name, Nance was more common in medieval and early modern periods, particularly in Cornwall, England, where it also developed as a surname. The name experienced modest popularity in the early 20th century in America but has since become quite rare as a first name. Nance carries a vintage, simple charm while maintaining connections to the more traditional Ann/Anne family of names. It's sometimes seen as a nickname for Nancy, which itself originated as a diminutive of Ann. Today, Nance might appeal to parents seeking a short, distinctive name with historical roots and a connection to English heritage.
- Pomelo
Origin:
Word nameMeaning:
"citrus fruit"Description:
Clementine, Peaches, Cherry, and Pepper (and more occasionally, Apple) are all in use for girls, while the name of the largest citrus fruit, Pomelo, might be a more unisex option if you want something both rare and from the fruit bowl.
- Pomelo
Origin:
Word nameMeaning:
"citrus fruit"Description:
Clementine, Peaches, Cherry, and Pepper (and more occasionally, Apple) are all in use for girls, while the name of the largest citrus fruit, Pomelo, might be a more unisex option if you want something both rare and from the fruit bowl.
- Mefus
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"strawberries"Description:
Similar enough to Mavis in sound that it might just work, Mefus is a sweet and summery choice taken directly from the Welsh word for "strawberries". The pronunciation, MEH-vis is likely to be unintuitive outside of Wales, though within Wales, it might have the same energy as choosing Apple or Plum. One for the middle spot, perhaps.
- Sycamore
Origin:
Nature nameMeaning:
"fig mulberry"Description:
Tree name with a pleasant sound and rhythm.
- Gelso
Origin:
ItalianMeaning:
"mulberry tree"Description:
An interesting international nature name possibility.
- Almendra
Origin:
Spanish, LatinMeaning:
"almond"Description:
A rare choice with familiar sounds, Almendra is a Spanish word name meaning "almond", making it a nature-inspired choice with links to Bible and to marzipan treats. With potential nickname Alma, it could be an appealing choice.
- Olallie
Origin:
Place name, ChinookMeaning:
"berry"Description:
The name of a state park in Washington known for its waterfalls, and the name of a lake in Oregon too, Olallie is a Chinook word meaning "berry". There is also a berry that was released in the 1950s called the Olallieberry, a cross between a Black Logan and a Youngberry.
- Tuptim
Origin:
ThaiMeaning:
"pomegranate"Description:
The Persian Golnar is likely a more wearable version of this ruby-colored fruit than this Thai name.
- Kirsikka
Origin:
FinnishMeaning:
"cherry"Description:
As fruit names go, Cherry is one of the more usable options in English, and the same can be said for Kirsikka, its Finnish counterpart. Sweet and vibrant, Kirsikka was given to more than 1200 girls in Finland in a recent year, while its charming diminutive, Kirsi ranked in the Top 100.
- Acai
Origin:
Brazilian Portuguese fruit and tree nameDescription:
The açai palm is a tree native to Brazil that produces açai berries (the base of those trendy smoothie bowls). Since US birth certificates don't allow for diacritical marks, we are unsure if people are naming their children after the fruit (pronounce ah-sah-EE) or omitting the cedilla and pronouncing it a-KYE.
- Akuol
Origin:
Feminization of Kuol, African fruit nameDescription:
The feminine form of Kuol — the name of a bitter African fruit. Akuol Deng Atem is a South Sudanese model.