Writing-Related Names
Literary names have become a very stylish group in recent years, and here's an offshoot that's gotten less attention. With credit to @Vana , a berry who created an original list of similar names, these names all relate to writing itself. If you're a writer or simply a book lover, one of those original word names connected to writing may be, well, right for you.
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Allegory
If Fable, Story and Saga are getting a look in, why not Allegory? Allegory offers the cute nickname Ally.Read More
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Aristeia
In epic poetry, the term aristeia is used to denote the climactic point where the hero/heroine has their finest hour. Aristeia feels at home with other big Greek names like Atalanta, Cassiopeia... Read More
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Aubade
Where as a serenade is an evening love song, an aubade is sung first thing in the morning. Read More
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Author
An occupation name that sounds odd to the modern ear but enjoyed some use a century ago. May make a comeback as a more genteel brother to the new union of boys (and girls) with worker names such... Read More
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Ballad
Ballad could be the masculine answer to Aria. An obvious and cute nickname is Lad or Laddie.Read More
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Booker
Booker would make for a very cool name, for writers, reformers, R & B fans and those wanting to pay tribute to Booker T. Washington. Booker T. Washington, born in slavery, became a... Read More
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Canon
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Canto
A canto is a literary term denoting a long passage in a poem. Dante's Divine Comedy is broken into such cantos. As a name, Canto packs in literary credentials with pithy punch.Read More
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Diamante
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Elegy
An elegy is a poem lamenting a deceased person. As a name, it could be used by parents in remembrance of a recently deceased person or as a euphonic and unusual literary name. The original Greek... Read More
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