Name Spellings, Initials and Sounds · Cool Baby Names
X Factor Baby Names
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Tex
Place-name, nickname for state of Texas resident
Despite its rakish western charm, still remains a cowboy costume without a real persona inside.
Texas
Place-name
After Dallas, Austin, and Houston, the new cowboy on the block, complete with old-school Western nickname, Tex. Quietly used as a name since at least the late 19th-century, Texas was given to around…
Thaxter
Thaxter is an uncommon masculine name with Anglo-Saxon origins. Historically, it emerged as an occupational surname derived from the Old English word 'þæcstere,' meaning 'thatcher' - someone who…
Trixie
Diminutive of Beatrix, Latin
"she who brings happiness"
A sassy, spunky name for the bold parent who doesn't remember Mrs. Ed Norton on The Honeymooners or who's into the nicknames-as-given-names trend sweeping the UK and returning to the US. Trixie is a…
Viatrix
Latin
"voyager"
This Beatrix alternate could make a good choice for globetrotting parents.
Xabat
Basque variation of Salvador, Spanish
"savior"
The Basque form of Salvador starts with the intriguing letter X, which is pronounced like a "sh" sound in the Basque language. Xabat is a great Basque heritage choice, but we must note that it sounds…
Xanthe
Greek
"golden, yellow"
X marks the spot in names these days, usually at the middles or ends of names, but here is one that puts it squarely up front. This extravagant name, which, like many Greek names beginning with X, is…
Xanthippe
Greek
"yellow horse"
Famous as the long-suffering wife of the philosopher Socrates.
Xane
Spelling variation of Zane, variation of John, Hebrew
"God is gracious"
As Zane and Zayn (and Zayne) get more popular, can Xane be far behind? Xane is one of the names that have risen the most on the charts since the turn of this century, though it's still under the Top…
Xavi
Catalan diminutive of Xavier, Basque or Arabic
"new house or bright"
This nickname was given often enough as a standalone to land it in the Top 1000 from 2010—2013.
Xen
Japanese
"meditation"
Xen and Zen, both pronounced the same way, are two hip new spiritual word names from Buddhist practice. Among the celebrity set, Corey Feldman has a Zen and Tisha Campbell Martin's son is Xen.
Xena
Pop culture, Greek
"guest, hospitality"
Likely a variation of the Greek name Xenia, Xena is associated with the the TV Warrior Princess, played by Lucy Lawless back in the 90s. Also used as a diminutive form of Alexina or Zenobia, the name…
Xenia
Greek
"hospitable, welcoming, guest"
The name of a Christian saint and a city in Ohio, Xenia is one of the more accessible and intriguing x names. It is the name of one of the Bond Girls--played by Famke Janssen in the film "GoldenEye."…
Xenobia
Greek
"of Zeus"
As long as nobody connects it with xenophobia -- the fear of strangers and the unknown.
Xerxes
Persian
"hero among heroes"
The two X's may be a challenge for even the most intrepid baby namer. Xerxes was the name of two early kings of Persia and the Handel opera Serse or Xerxes is loosely based on Xerxes I.
Yamilex
Yamilex is a feminine name that represents a modern variation blending Hispanic naming traditions. It appears to be a creative elaboration combining elements of names like Yamila, Yamel, or Yamile…
Xhoana
Albanian variation of Joan
"God is gracious"
Notably borne by musician Xhoana Xheneti — known professionally as Xhoana X — Xhoana is an Albanian form of Joan. It ultimately derives from John, making it one of many international, feminine…
Xhesika
Albanian form of Jessica
"to behold"
The Albanian form of Jessica, borne by music artist and influencer Xhesika Ndoj and model Xhesika Berberi.
Ajax
Greek mythology name
"mourner, earth land"
Ajax is the name of two Greek heroes, both who fought in the Trojan war and feature in Homer's "Iliad". Distinctive yet familiar in sound, thanks to similar choices like Jack, Asa, and Ajay, Ajax is…
Axelia
Feminine form of Axel, Swedish
"father is peace"
A feminine form of the popular boy name Axel, Axelia shares similar sounds with the likes of Celia, Amelia, Cecilia, and Aliyah but has a cool, spiky X that makes it stand out. It is currently a…