Quirky Word Names

Charm

English word name

"lucky token"

A lucky word name that started to rise out of obscurity in the 2010s. Like Dream and True, Charm could be just one celebrity baby away from becoming a big trend. In fact, the Australian YouTube…

Poet

English word name

A recently entered name on the roster, Poet was used for her daughter by Soleil Moon (Punky Brewster) Frye, who obviously appreciates the advantages of an unusual name. This is a possible middle name…

Poetry

Word name

"literary form with distinctive style, rhythm, and line breaks; as beautiful as a poem"

A lyrical choice with a similar feel to Story and Posy and a similar sound to Penelope. It might refer to either a work of poetry, a collection of poems, or something that is comparable to the beauty…

Poem

Literary name, English word name

"a composition in verse"

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.

Kismet

Word name

"fate"

The next Destiny? Kismet seems like it might be fated for increased use.

Thistle

English flower name

"to prick"

Quirky and charming flower name. Thistle is Scotland's national symbol.

Chickadee

English

"songbird"

The chickadee gets its distinctive name from its distinctive call: chick-a-dee-dee-dee !

Dulcet

Dulcet is an unusual feminine name derived from the Latin word 'dulcis,' meaning sweet or pleasant. While primarily known as an adjective describing something melodious or soothing to the ear,…

Eloquence

English word name

Eloquence feels right at home with names like Cadence and Rhapsody.

Hummingbird

English word name

Sure it makes a big statement, but if you can call your child Wren, Robin or Falcon, why not also Hummingbird? This pint-sized jewel of a bird is a lovely connotation for the baby that's full of…