Whimsical baby names
- Avalon
Origin:
CelticMeaning:
"island of apples"Description:
Avalon, an island paradise of Celtic myth and Arthurian legend--it was where King Arthur was taken to recover from his wounds-- and also the colorful capital of the California island of Catalina-- makes a heavenly first name. Actress Rena Sofer and British musician Julian Cope used it for their daughters.
- Bird
Origin:
Nature nameDescription:
We once dismissed Bird as "too flighty", but with the rise of avian names from Lark to Robin to, well, Birdie, we don't see why Bird can't be a fine choice, especially as a middle name.
- Briar
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"a thorny patch"Description:
Fairy-tale memories of Sleeping Beauty inspire some parents—such as Rachel Bilson and Hayden Christensen—to call their daughters Briar Rose. But Briar plus a different middle name might work even better. It's one of the newly popular nature-word names, charting in the US for the first time in 2015 for both genders.
- Daylily
- Daystar
- Everhart
Description:
Everhart is a masculine name with Germanic origins, functioning both as a surname and given name. Combining the elements 'ever' (meaning 'boar' or sometimes interpreted as 'strong') and 'hart' (meaning 'brave' or 'hardy'), the name essentially conveys strength and courage. As a first name, Everhart is quite rare, appealing to parents seeking distinctive names with historical roots and strong meanings. The name has a dignified, somewhat formal quality that suggests resilience and determination. Its connections to nature through the 'hart' element (which can also reference a male deer) give it additional depth, potentially appealing to those drawn to names with woodland or natural associations.
- Elemmírë
- Evergreen
- Fae
Origin:
Spelling variation of Faye, EnglishMeaning:
"fairy"Description:
Now that Faye is back on the Top 1000 after a decades-long absence, its spelling variations are being revived as well. Fae was given to nearly as many baby girls last year as Fay and may be especially attractive as a middle name option.
- Hummingbird
- Jonquil
- Moonlight
- Nightingale
- Primrose
Origin:
English flower nameMeaning:
"first rose"Description:
A quaint and quirky flower name, until recently considered a bit too prim for most American classrooms but brought back to life in recent years by the attractive character of Primrose "Prim" Everdeen in the Hunger Games series. In the Top 300 girl names in England and Wales and on Nameberry, Primrose remains rare in the US, but is made more accessible by a raft of sweet nickname options, including Rosie and Posy.
- Rosebud
- Rosewood
- Starlight
Description:
Starlight is a modern feminine name that falls into the category of word names or nature names. Unlike traditional names with historical roots, Starlight emerged as an English vocabulary word name, literally referring to the light that comes from stars. The name evokes images of night skies, celestial beauty, and natural wonder. It first appeared as a given name in the late 20th century during the rise of unique nature-inspired names. Starlight carries connotations of brightness, hope, guidance, and ethereal beauty. Though relatively uncommon as a legal name, it has appeal among parents seeking names with clear meaning and poetic imagery. The name has connections to various spiritual traditions that view stars as symbols of divine light or cosmic energy.
- Skylark
- Songbird
- Stardust