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Unique Word Names for Babies
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Our favorite unique word names for babies include those that are used in very small numbers, like Samurai and Solstice, as well as those that have never appeared on the US baby names list at all, like Epoch and Everglade. None of the 200 original word names in this list has ever been given to more than 15 babies in any given year.
Along with Solstice and Everglade, other unique nature names for babies that make this list include Acre and Apricity, Fennel and Freesia, Pinto and Pipistrelle. Unique geographical names we think have great baby name potential include Bayou, Islet and Caldera. And rare modern virtue names like Kindred, Parity and Zeal set the right tone for the 2020s and beyond.
If you love word baby names but want to look beyond the obvious Rue and Rose, this list of uncommon and unconventional word name ideas compiled by our wonderful Berry community is for you!
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Brave
English word name
"showing courage"
A striking word name for either gender. It's a safer choice when used as a middle name. Sixteen baby girls were named Brave in the US last year, the same number as were named Breezy.
Breezy
English word name
"pleasantly windy"
This light and cheerful word name conjured up imagery of breezy days at the beach, kids flying kites, or wind blowing through the trees — all lovely associations. Sixteen baby girls were named Breezy…
Tree
Nature name
Tree is an ultimate nature name, made famous by longtime Taylor Swift publicist Tree Paine, born Trina Snyder. With tree names like Maple and Oak on the rise, not to mention the immense popularity of…
Dynamo
English word name
"a forceful energetic individual"
Dynamo is a newly-invented word name that's on trend in several different ways. It's got an o ending, an uplifting meaning, and it's gender-neutral. And what kid wouldn't want Dynamo as a middle name?
Revere
English and French word name and surname
Revere is a word name meaning to admire or esteem, an appealing meaning. In the USA, however, Revere attracts further connotation as the surname of Paul Revere, one of the celebrated patriots of the…
Revels
English word name
"parties"
Hiram Revels, the first ever African American senator in the United States, in a lovely namesake to accompany this cool mix of a word-name and surname.
Aloe
Plant name
"resin, bitter, shiny"
A nature name, associated with the cooling, healing plant, often used to treat burns, Aloe has a gentle and appealing sound, reminiscent of Shiloh, Arlo, Allie, and Lola. A very quietly used choice…
Abrus
Plant name from Greek
"rosary pea"
Elegance
English word name
"graceful and stylish"
An inspired way to get to Ellie.
Industry
English word name
"business, hard work"
Industry was turned from a word into a name by pronatal activists Malcolm and Simone Collins, who gave the name to their fourth child and second daughter, Industry Americus. The Collinses are…
Luxury
English
"extravagance, opulence"
A particularly opulent way to get to the nickname Lux (or Luxe). Luxury debuted as a boys' name on the US Top 1000 in 2022, when five baby boys were named Luxury, along with 20 baby girls. The name…
Bonsai
Japanese plant name
"planted in a tray"
Bonsai is the Japanese art of growing and training miniature trees or plants in a container. Bonsai is derived from the similar Chinese botanical art called penjing.
Caraway
Nature name
An edible plant used in seed and spice form.
Conifer
Tree name from Latin
"cone-bearing"
Dittany
Plant name from French
"grown on Mount Dikte"
Evergreen
English
"always green"
Fennel
Vegetable and herb name
In the garden of herb names, Rosemary and Basil are perennials and Sage is a new upshoot, but Fennel is a real rarity. The aniseed-tasting plant, used to add flavor to dishes around the world, gets…
Freesia
Flower name, from German surname
"Freese's flower"
A rare, free-feeling flower name for the parent who wants to move far, far beyond Rose and Daisy. Named for German physician Friedrich Freese.
Hickory
Plant name from Algonquian
"hickory"
Zircon
Gem name from Greek
"gold-hued"
Although Zircon means "gold-hued," the gem comes in a variety of colors.