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Timpani
Timpani is a feminine name derived from the musical instrument, which comes from the Italian 'timpano' meaning 'kettledrum.' This uncommon name carries musical associations, evoking rhythmic,…
Amadeus
Latin
"lover of God"
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's middle name could make an interesting pick for music-loving parents, most easily in the middle place, ala Mozart. But today's more wide-ranging naming sensibility and love…
Bach
German
"dweller near the brook"
Although there are plenty of Bachs in the world besides Johann Sebastian, everyone will assume you're honoring the great composer -- and why not.
Bard
English, Gaelic
"minstrel, poet"
A literary word name, now synonymous with Shakespeare, Bard also refers more generally to a poet, particularly one who recited epics and traditional poems out loud. Similar in sound to Bernard,…
Brahms
German surname from Abraham, Hebrew
"father of multitudes"
A melodic choice for lullaby-lovers. Brahms might also make a trendy s-ending nickname for Abraham.
Canon
English
"clergyman, law, oeuvre"
A variant of the surname Cannon, or an English word name with several possible meanings. A canon is a clergyman, as well as a rule or law – especially within religious doctrine. In the arts, canon is…
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