Baby Names On My Mind Today

  1. Nahla
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "a drink of water"
    • Description:

      Nahla is a lovely name chosen by Halle Berry for her daughter. Not to be confused with the Disneyfied Nala.
  2. Quest
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "seek; mission"
    • Description:

      Cool new Q-starting possibility which suggests a sense of curiosity and purpose.
  3. Marsha
    • Origin:

      Variation of Marcia, diminutive of Marcella
    • Meaning:

      "warlike"
    • Description:

      Marcia is the most common version of this group of names in the U. S., now found more often among moms and grandmas than babies. Marsha was a Top 100 name in the 1950s, when Marcy was its common go-by name.
  4. Kahlo
    • Origin:

      German
    • Meaning:

      "bald"
    • Description:

      Contrary to popular belief, the name Kahlo has German origins, rather than Spanish. It derives from kahl, a German word meaning "bald." Mexican Artist Frida Kahlo was born to a German father, photographer Guillermo Kahlo.
  5. Sabbath
    • Origin:

      Word name
    • Description:

      Sabbath has clear religious connotations, meaning "day of rest" in many faiths. It also has a darker, heathen side, thanks to the heavy metal band Black Sabbath.

      Musician Zakk Wylde chose Sabbath for his son, but we see no reason why it can't be used for girls as well.

  6. Chakaia
    • Origin:

      American
    • Description:

      Best known as the name of American sculptor Chakaia Booker, who creates large scale art from recycled tires and stainless steel.
  7. Stormé

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