Word Names used in USA 1990

Mistie

Mistie is a feminine name that represents a variant spelling of Misty, which refers to the weather phenomenon of light fog or haze. This nature-inspired name evokes soft, ethereal imagery and a…

Pebbles

English, word name

As the former stage name of TLC founder Perri Reid and the name of the youngest member of the animated Flintstones clan, it's got some pop culture cache. But it'll be too cutesy by half for most…

Tequila

Spanish

"liquor distilled from the agave plant"

Mexican national drink, not to be served as a name to a baby.

Turquoise

French

"Turkish stone"

Turquoise is similar in hue to Aqua, which is one of the cool new color names on the palette. Other blue-hued options: Cerulean, Cyan, Indigo, or Blue itself.

Season

Latin

"time of sowing"

Winter, Summer, and Autumn are all mainstream names; this covers all bases.

Shadow

English

"shade"

A daring word name with a touch of mystique, Shadow is an edgy choice for a baby that some may say is best reserved for pets. Nevertheless, it has been appearing in the US stats for girls since 1974…

Special

English word name

"unusually better"

Is there a more fitting choice for your unique and well, special little girl? For six sets of parents one recent year, the answer was no.

Mersades

Mersades is an alternative spelling of Mercedes, a name with Spanish origins derived from the title "María de las Mercedes," meaning "Mary of Mercies" or "Mary of the Gifts." The name references one…

Natividad

Spanish from Latin

"nativity"

Traditionally given to girls born on the September birth date of the Virgin Mary.