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* Literary Names - Genre, Device, Other *

itsjustme2407
By itsjustme2407
Updated Mon Jul 11 2022
Lovers of the written word can choose from these unusual but powerful names. Some are more usable than others, but all are unique and fun. Please suggest more if you can think of any.
  1. Saga

    • Origin:

      Swedish word name

    • Meaning:

      "story; seeress"

    • Description:

      Apt name for a little drama queen with a long future ahead of her. Saga is a Top 30 girls' name in Sweden.
  2. Fable

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "a legendary story of supernatural happenings"

    • Description:

      Fable, like Story, is a word name with real potential, combining enchanted tale-telling with a moral edge. And soundwise, it would fit right in with the likes of Abel and Mabel.
  3. Story

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "an account of incidents or events"

    • Description:

      An imaginative choice with an uptempo Cory/Rory/Tori sound, perfect for the child of a writer — or anyone with a good story to tell. Story has been finding some appreciation among celebs like Minnie Driver and others as a middle name. This is just one of the literary word names that have recently entered the realm of possibility, such as Fable, Sonnet and Poem.
  4. Legend

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "hero or fable"

    • Description:

      Legend joins cousins Story, Saga and Fable in the baby name pantheon of narrative words. Unlike Story and Fable, however, Legend comes with additional weight, being used for fame ("living legend") and to denote a person who is fantastic "what a legend"). Who can live up to that?
  5. Sonnet

    • Origin:

      English from Italian

    • Meaning:

      "little song"

    • Description:

      Could there be a more poetic name than Sonnet? Actor Forest Whitaker was inspired to choose it for his daughter.
  6. Poem

    • Origin:

      Literary name, English word name

    • Meaning:

      "a composition in verse"

    • Description:

      A handful of baby girls were named Poem in the US in the most recent year, along with Poet and Poetry. But of course, these word names can work for boys too.
  7. Mystery

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      Pretty sound, provocative meaning, but a little over-the-top.
  8. Drama

    • Description:

      Drama is an unusual masculine name that draws from the theatrical art form. Derived from the Greek word 'dran,' meaning 'to do' or 'to act,' this name carries connotations of performance, emotion, and storytelling. As a given name, Drama is extremely rare, making it a truly distinctive choice. While it might raise eyebrows due to its association with conflict or emotional intensity in everyday language, the name could appeal to parents with strong connections to theater arts or those seeking a boldly creative name for their son. The name's artistic roots give it a creative flair, though bearers might occasionally need to address misconceptions about their name's theatrical associations.

  9. Allegory
    • Ballad
      • Denouement
        • Epic
          • Fantasy
            • Figment
              • Irony
                • Lore
                  • Metaphor
                    • Myth
                      • Parable
                        • Parody