Names I'll Probably Never Use

  1. Bonaventure
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "good fortune"
    • Description:

      One for the truly adventurous baby namers, or perhaps an unexpected middle name to liven up a more traditional first. But on trend short form Bo does make it feel a little more accessible.
  2. Cinnabar
    • Origin:

      Word name
    • Description:

      Associated with a vivid red-orange-colored lacquer, would make a more than distinctive color-related choice.
  3. Cylia
    • Origin:

      Variation of Priscilla
    • Description:

      Young French actress and singer Cylia Malki put this international short form of Priscilla into the mix.
  4. Emiliano
    • Origin:

      Italian and Spanish variation of Emil
    • Meaning:

      "work"
    • Description:

      Emiliano and Emilio are the appealing Latinate version of Emil. Emiliano Zapata Salazar was a leading figure in the Mexican Revolution, who helped establish modern Mexico.
  5. Giacomo
    • Origin:

      Italian variation of James
    • Meaning:

      "supplanter"
    • Description:

      Giacomo is a primo member of the Giovanni-Gino-Giancarlo-Giacomo gruppo of Italian names that are beginning to be adopted by American parents. Singer/creative baby namer Sting chose it for his son.
  6. Ignacia
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "ardent, burning"
    • Description:

      This Spanish form of the yet-to-be-revived Ignatius was borne by an early and influential Philipina nun known as Mother Ignacia.
  7. Jago
    • Origin:

      Spanish and Cornish variation of Jacob
    • Meaning:

      "supplanter"
    • Description:

      Jago is a dashing alternative to overused favorite Jacob.
  8. Kenzo
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "strong and healthy"
    • Description:

      Kenzo is a common Japanese name with several creative bearers: the single-named fashion designer, prizewinning architect Kenzo Takada, and painter Kenzo Okada, which makes it internationally recognizable.
  9. Lucianlucan
    • Luciano
      • Origin:

        Italian variation of Lucian
      • Meaning:

        "light"
      • Description:

        A vibrant, operatic Latin choice.
    • Numair
      • Origin:

        Arabic
      • Meaning:

        "panther"
      • Description:

        Projects an air of power and speed.