New Orleans Inspired Baby Names
- Bourbon
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
Not even for Brandy's twin brother.
- Laveau
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"valley"Description:
A French surname with a witchy vibe — Marie Laveau was a dedicated practitioner of Voodoo, healer, midwife, and herbalist in the 1800s.
- Tarot
Origin:
French, fortune-telling cardsDescription:
A psychic mystique clings to this name of cards used in fortune-telling.
- Fulton
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"fields of the village"Description:
One of the surname names used more in the last century, à la Milton and Morton.
- Brees
Description:
Brees is a modern masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may have evolved as a surname-turned-first-name, gaining particular recognition through American football quarterback Drew Brees. The name might derive from the Welsh word "brys" meaning "quick" or "swift," or possibly from the Old English "bres" referring to "brass." As a given name, Brees emerged primarily in the 21st century in the United States, appealing to parents seeking contemporary-sounding names with athletic associations. The name conveys strength and dynamism while maintaining a short, crisp sound that works well in modern naming trends. Though still uncommon, Brees continues to gain modest popularity among parents looking for distinctive yet recognizable options for boys.
- Delphia
Origin:
Variation of Delphi, GreekMeaning:
"of Delphi, womb"Description:
Feminization of the Greek place name Delphi (of oracle fame), Delphia could also be used as a nod to American city Philadelphia. Delphine and Delphinia are similar names.
- Jazz
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
Musical choice that may be a short form of Jasmine or Jazlyn, or might stand on its own like this or as Jaz, the spelling used by tennis duo Steffi Graf and Andre Agassi.
- Burgundy
Origin:
French place-name; also color nameDescription:
It's a place. It's a wine. It's a color. -- no wonder trend-heavy Burgundy's been discovered as a name.
- Orlean
Description:
Orlean is a feminine name with multiple cultural influences, potentially derived from the French city of Orléans or as a variation of Orleans. The name suggests nobility and distinction, possibly connecting to the House of Orléans, a European royal lineage. With its smooth sound and elegant construction, Orlean offers a sophisticated alternative to more common names. While never reaching widespread popularity, it has maintained a quiet presence in naming records throughout the 20th century, particularly in the United States. The name carries an air of refinement and uniqueness, appealing to parents seeking an uncommon name with historical resonance and a melodic quality.
- Margeaux
Description:
Margeaux is an elegant feminine name representing a French variation of Margot, which itself originated as a diminutive of Margaret. This sophisticated spelling adds a touch of continental flair to the more common Margo. The name ultimately derives from the Greek 'margarites' meaning 'pearl,' symbolizing purity and precious beauty. While less common than other Margaret variations, Margeaux gained some recognition through personalities like American model Margeaux Hemingway. The distinctive 'eaux' ending (pronounced simply as 'o') gives the name a refined, cosmopolitan quality that appeals to parents seeking something classically rooted yet uncommon. Margeaux projects sophistication and artistic sensibility while maintaining connections to the enduring popularity of Margaret throughout Western history.
- Priest
Origin:
Occupational nameDescription:
An extreme example of the newly possible ecclesiastical brotherhood that includes Deacon and Bishop. This one might work better in the middle spot.
- Rodrigue
Description:
Rodrigue is a masculine name of Germanic origin that reached the Romance languages through Spanish and Portuguese forms. It derives from elements meaning "fame" and "power" or "ruler." This is the French form of Rodrigo, which has been popular throughout the Iberian Peninsula and Latin America. Rodrigue carries an air of medieval nobility and literary significance, notably as the protagonist in Pierre Corneille's famous 17th-century French tragedy "Le Cid." While somewhat rare in modern usage, particularly in English-speaking countries, the name maintains popularity in French-speaking regions and among families with French or Spanish heritage. Rodrigue offers a sophisticated European alternative to the more common Rod or Roderick variations, with a distinctive pronunciation that emphasizes the final syllable in the French manner.
- Ursuline
Origin:
Diminutive of UrsulaMeaning:
"little bear"Description:
Ursula, while beautiful, still carries a whiff of the Disney sea witch. Perhaps Ursuline smells a bit sweeter?
- Toussaint
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"all saints"Description:
Has been used in the past by parents wishing to invoke the blessing and protection of all the saints, also given to boys born on November 1, All Saints' Day.
- Bleu
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"blue"Description:
The Frenchified color name Bleu is notable in baby-naming history as the then-outrageous middle name of John Travolta and Kelly Preston's daughter Ella, born in 2000. Perhaps because blue is traditionally a color for boys, there are twice as many baby boys named Bleu as there are girls
- Bayou
Origin:
Nature nameDescription:
A slow and sultry southern choice that's definitely cool for babies of either gender.
- Iberia
Origin:
Place nameDescription:
Iberia, the name of the Spanish-Portuguese peninsula, makes an attractive, unusual first name.
- Boudreaux
- Breaux
- Broussard
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