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Number Names

  1. Nona

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "ninth"

    • Description:

      Nona is a name sometimes given to the ninth child -- but unlikely to serve that purpose today. Musical cred: the name of a song by Motley Crue.
  2. Aleph

    • Origin:

      First letter of the Hebrew alphabet and Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "chief, number one"

    • Description:

      Aleph came into the spotlight when chosen by Israel-born Natalie Portman for her son. Alef is a more common spelling of these related Hebrew baby names.
  3. Sextus

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "sixth born"

    • Description:

      Just think about those inescapable "sexy" nicknames. The related Sixtus is not a huge improvement.
  4. Quinten

    • Description:

      See QUENTIN and QUINTIN.
  5. Alef

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "chief, number one"

    • Description:

      Alef was brought into the spotlight when Natalie Portman chose the alternate spelling Aleph for her son. This is the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet, similar to calling your child Alpha or Primo.
  6. Reba

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "fourth born"

    • Description:

      Tied to country singer/sitcom star Reba McEntire.
  7. Prima

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "first"

    • Description:

      Will assure your daughter she's numero uno.
  8. Tri

    • Description:

      Tri is a concise, powerful masculine name with multicultural significance. In Vietnamese, it means 'wisdom' or 'knowledge,' making it particularly meaningful in Vietnamese communities. The name also has significance in Sanskrit where it means 'three,' connecting it to numerous trinities in various cultures and religions. As a standalone name, Tri is remarkably brief yet impactful, embodying minimalist naming trends. Its simplicity transcends language barriers, making it easily pronounceable across different cultures. Though not widely used in Western countries, it has maintained steady usage in Southeast Asian communities and among families seeking names with cross-cultural appeal. The name's brevity combined with its rich cultural meanings gives it a subtle depth despite its simple appearance.

  9. Septima

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "seventh"

    • Description:

      Name for a seventh child, back when people had them.
  10. Quintana

    • Origin:

      Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "the fifth girl"

    • Description:

      Mexican place-name famously used by Joan Didion for her daughter, Quintana Roo.
  11. Quintus

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "fifth"

    • Description:

      A literary name figuring in the story of Ben Hur and the novels of Anthony Trollope that has the feel of Roman antiquity that is beginning to appeal to many parents. Quintus was one of only about twenty male first names in ancient Rome, and was often (though not exclusively) used for fifth sons.
  12. September

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "month name"

    • Description:

      Parents are beginning to turn away from springtime months like April and June and are moving toward the cooler and crisper three-syllable September, October, November, and December.
  13. Alpha

    • Origin:

      Greek, first letter of the alphabet

    • Description:

      The first letter of the Greek alphabet ande the brightest star in every constellation, this would make an interesting choice for a first daughter, though it does give off some spectral sci-fi reverberations--and references to the term "alpha male.".
  14. Quintin

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "fifth"

    • Description:

      Both this form and Quentin are authentic modern forms of the Roman family name Quintus. Your choice. In the US, this spelling lags behind Quentin and Quinton.
  15. Aina

    • Origin:

      Scandinavian and Finnish variation of Aino, Catalan variation of Anna, Japanese, Latvian, Kazakh, Yoruba

    • Meaning:

      "always; grace; lover of green; sight; mirror; delivery had complications [umbilical cord twisted around neck]"

    • Description:

      A bright-sounding name with multicultural appeal, used regularly as a first name in Japan, Scandinavia, Latvia, and Spain.
  16. Tertius

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "third"

    • Description:

      Never as well known as that other Roman numeral name, Octavius, Tertius just might hold some appeal for the parent seeking a really obscure name with the patina of antiquity for her third son.
  17. Aino

    • Origin:

      Finnish

    • Meaning:

      "the only one"

    • Description:

      What a lovely name for the much-longed for daughter - no wonder Aino is in the Top 5 in Finland, whence the name originates. Like other popular Finnish names, Aino is short and avoids the ubiquitous "a" ending we usually see in feminine names, which gives it a fresh feel and sound.
  18. Decimus

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "tenth"

    • Description:

      Decimus is one of the Roman numeral names used in large Victorian families--in this case for the tenth child. It is now seeing some new life thanks to the cutting-edge fashion for ancient Roman names.
  19. Jiro

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "second son"

    • Description:

      Commonly used Japanese name -- and not only for a second son.
  20. Beta

    • Origin:

      Greek, second letter of the Greek alphabet

    • Description:

      If you can't have an Alpha male, how about a Beta girl.