* Literary Names - Genre, Device, Other *

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. Allegory
    • Ballad
      • 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.

      • Denouement
        • Epic
          • 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.
          • Fantasy
            • Figment
              • Irony
                • 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?
                • Lore
                  • Mystery
                    • Origin:

                      Word name
                    • Description:

                      Pretty sound, provocative meaning, but a little over-the-top.
                  • Metaphor
                    • Myth
                      • 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.
                      • Parable
                        • Parody
                          • Romance
                            • 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.
                            • 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.