Unique Place Names for Babies

Attractive but somewhat unwieldy place-name name.

Tribeca was the term created for New York City's TRIangle BElow CAnal Street. Stangely enough--that aside--it almost does sound like a plausible girls' name, nicknamed Becca.

Named after the mythological Io, the Greek island of Ios is located in the Aegean Sea.

Martinique is a Caribbean island that’s part of the Lesser Antilles, and is a region of France. This could be a fresh way to honor a Martin or Martha.

Moorish region and city in Spain that makes a melodic and unusual first name.

Less-traveled member of this fashionable group, with less than attractive sound.

Ischia is an Italian island thought to be a derivative of the term "insula major", meaning "island par excellence."

This Caribbean island and popular travel destination is known for its stunning white sand beaches and bright blue waters. The name Aruba is thought to stem from the word Oruba, meaning "well-situated island" in the native Caiquetio language.

Provo is the name of a conservative Utah city that's unlikely to be among the most fashionable place-names. You'd do better with Utah.