Word names — basically, words used as names — are a growing class as parents rush to find truly unique baby names for their children. Now, formerly one-of-a-kind names such as Maverick and Serenity can be found in Kindergarten classrooms around the country! But don’t worry — there are still plenty of undiscovered choices.
 
Along with Serenity and Maverick, other word names in the US Top 500 Include Crew, Genesis, Major, Meadow, Baker, Sage, Melody, and Ember. Cool, one-of-a-kind word names used for fewer than 5 babies at last count include Whimsy, Ballad, Reader, and Flair.
 
While you'll find word names among nature names and day names and occupational names and color names and spiritual names, most of those collected on this list don't fit neatly into any category. You'll find even more word names in our lists of <a href="https://nameberry.com/list/329/Nature-Baby-Names">Nature Names</a>, <a href="https://nameberry.com/list/334/Place-Names-for-Babies">Place Names</a>, and many other lists in the category <a href="https://nameberry.com/lists/category/nature-place-word-names">Nature, Place, and Word Names</a>.
 
Finally, a word on gender: English words are not gendered and so most of these word names can work for both boys and girls, even if we have only one gender noted here.
 
<h2>Word Names for Babies</h2>

Word Names for Babies

Enterprise

Wildly optimistic, and unrealistic, choice.

Bonanza

Illumination is a many-syllabled entrant in the new-fashioned virtue name group, but doesn't stand much chance of rivaling shorter choices like Hope and Faith. 

Illumination

This name, a spin on the word alchemy, has a magical quality.

Alchamy

A (male) character in Toni Morrison's great Song of Solomon, but also plays for a girl.

Guitar

Wonderful Word Names

Word names for babies, including nature names and virtue names, with origins, meanings, and popularity, including word names for baby boys and word names for baby girls. (Page 34)

Wonderful Word Names for Babies

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