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gennipher
By gennipher
Updated Tue May 23 2023
Names no other has ever thought of!
  1. Wednesday

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "Woden's day"

    • Description:

      Made famous by the iconic and macabre character Wednesday Addams, this name has the spooky and Halloween-inspired feel that some parents might be looking for. The character has appeared in various adaptations of The Addams Family over the years, but the 2022 television series starring Jenna Ortega has given the name an unexpected boost in popularity.
  2. Harmony

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Meaning:

      "harmony"

    • Description:

      If Melody and Lyric are on your style sheet, the peaceful Harmony, popularized by Buffy the Vampire Slayer, should be too. Girls names starting with the "Har" sound like Harper, Harley, and Harlow have been trending in recent years. This musical choice fits right in, and it is no wonder that Harmony has been in the Top 200 since 2014.
  3. Echo

    • Origin:

      Greek mythology name

    • Meaning:

      "echo or sound"

    • Description:

      Echo, the pretty, resonant name of a legendary nymph, was the heroine of Joss Whedon's sci-fi series Dollhouse. Nick Hexum, of the band 311, named his daughter Echo Love.
  4. Velvet

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "a fabric characterized by a short soft dense warp pile"

    • Description:

      Velvet is a name that couldn't possibly be softer or more luxuriant. Many people have fond memories of it via the character of Velvet Brown, played by the young Elizabeth Taylor in National Velvet, an intrepid young woman willing to masquerade as a boy to race her horse in a dangerous steeplechase.
  5. Monday

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      Not most people's favorite day, but a pretty name.
  6. January

    • Origin:

      English month name from Latin

    • Meaning:

      "doorway"

    • Description:

      Thanks to two cultural influences, January has joined March, April, June and August as a plausible month name.
  7. July

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "month name"

    • Description:

      Most things Jul-related – from the month of July to popular modern names Julia and Julian – originate with Roman emperor Julius Caesar, and the month name July is no exception. Fifteen girls and seven boys were named July in 2013, putting this month name into the class of gender neutral names.
  8. Musette

    • Description:

      Musette is a delicate feminine name of French origin with musical associations. Derived from the French word for a small bagpipe-like instrument popular in the 18th century, it also refers to a charming rustic dance. The name gained some recognition through its appearance in the opera 'La Bohème,' where Musetta is a spirited character. Though uncommon in mainstream usage, Musette carries a whimsical, artistic quality that appeals to parents drawn to French-inspired names with cultural depth. Its musical roots make it especially appealing to families with artistic inclinations. Despite its rarity, Musette offers a memorable, melodic quality while maintaining an elegant French sophistication that sets it apart from more commonly used French names.

  9. Saturday

    • Origin:

      Day name

    • Description:

      Saturday derives from Saturn, so with day names and mythological names both gaining wider acceptance, we may see some babies named for this relaxing day of the week.
  10. Tyde

    • Description:

      Tyde is a rare masculine name with oceanic associations, evoking images of the rising and falling of sea levels. This short, powerful name likely derives from the English word 'tide,' representing the natural rhythm of water and suggesting qualities of strength, constancy, and natural force. Though uncommon throughout recorded naming history, Tyde fits with contemporary trends toward brief, nature-inspired names with strong sounds. Its similarity to common names like Tyler or Ty makes it accessible while remaining distinctive. The name may appeal to parents with connections to coastal regions or those seeking a name symbolizing natural power and resilience. Its rarity gives bearers a unique identity with meaningful natural symbolism.
  11. Silk

    • Description:

      Silk is an uncommon English word name derived directly from the luxurious fabric. The name evokes qualities of smoothness, elegance, softness, and luxury. As a given name, Silk has been used very rarely, making it a truly distinctive choice. The word itself comes from the Old English 'seoloc,' ultimately derived from the ancient Chinese silk trade routes. While traditionally gender-neutral, it has slightly more usage as a feminine name. Parents choosing Silk for their child likely appreciate its unique sound, memorable single-syllable simplicity, and the positive sensory associations it carries. The name projects an image of refinement and uncommon beauty, standing out in a world of more conventional names.
  12. Tangerine

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      We've had Apples, Plums, Peaches, Cherries, and Berries added to the fruit basket: you could be the first to pick a Tangerine.
  13. Symphony

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      Name that makes a dramatic musical statement.
  14. Eternity

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      Might have a shot as a name, à la Genesis and Destiny, if it weren't for yet another perfume connection.
  15. Alantia
    • Absinthe
      • Atom
        • Carenza
          • Charmille
            • Duet(tte)