Alternatives To Luxury
- Horizon
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
A name with vision.
- Liberty
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
Less common than other virtue names, Liberty is nonetheless a name with a long American heritage.
- Lynx
Origin:
Animal nameDescription:
One of the fierce new animal names new to name lists, helped by its strong x-ending.
- Lex
Origin:
Diminutive of AlexanderMeaning:
"defending men"Description:
Cool short form of Alexander, fresher than Alex and less trendy than Xander... for now.
- Elysian
Origin:
Latin from GreekMeaning:
"of Elysium; blissful"Description:
The Elysian Fields of Greek mythology was the home of the afterlife for the blessed. As spiritual names and mythological names continue to rise, Elysian is a name to watch.
- Loxley
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"lynx glade"Description:
An English place and surname with a fierce natural meaning. Loxley is a village and river name from Yorkshire, England, famous for being the purported birthplace of Robin Hood. Loxley Chase was an extensive historic forest bordering Sherwood Forest in the Middle Ages.
- January
Origin:
English month name, LatinMeaning:
"doorway"Description:
Cooler than the older month names like April and May, and a highly unusual and eye-catching choice. The most famous real-life January is female – January Jones – but the month is named for the Roman god Janus, who presided over doors and new beginnings.
- Luz
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"light"Description:
Pronounced LOOSE, this name that refers to the Virgin Mary—"Our Lady of Light"—is one of the most widely used Spanish name for girls. Its sleekness and stylish final z gives it a modern appeal, like sister name Lux. Nicknames and variations include Chitta, Lucecita, Lucelida, Lucelita, Lucha, Lucida, Lucila, Lusa, and Luzana.
- Velvet
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"a fabric characterized by a short soft dense warp pile"Description:
Velvet is a name that couldn't possibly be softer or more luxuriant. Many people have fond memories of it via the character of Velvet Brown, played by the young Elizabeth Taylor in National Velvet, an intrepid young woman willing to masquerade as a boy to race her horse in a dangerous steeplechase.
- Jewel
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
Just like Flora is for botanicals, Jewel is the generic gemstone name, not used much since the early twentieth century, when it was seen as a symbol of how precious a daughter could be. The French version, Bijou, feels more modern, as do Pearl and Ruby.
- Lyric
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"of the lyre; songlike; a personal, emotive poem"Description:
Associated with poetry, pop music, and the Greek lyre, Lyric has a light and zippy sound to it and joins the likes of Melody, Harmony, Cadence, and Aria as musical names that have become baby names. A unisex name, it is currently three times more popular for girls in the US where it sits in the Top 600. It has declined in use since its 2014 peak, but was still given to around 560 girls in a recent year.
- Chanel
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"dweller near the canal"Description:
Fans of the classic French designer would now more fashionably choose Coco.
- Loxley
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"lynx glade"Description:
An English place and surname with a fierce natural meaning. Loxley is a village and river name from Yorkshire, England, famous for being the purported birthplace of Robin Hood. Loxley Chase was an extensive historic forest bordering Sherwood Forest in the Middle Ages.
- Bexley
Origin:
English place-nameDescription:
The name of an affluent suburb of Columbus, Ohio and a section of Greater London, Bexley is increasingly being coopted by parents looking for a novel name in the Kinsley/AInsley/Paisley family. Bexley debuted on the US Top 1000 in 2016 and is definitely one of the trendiest girl names starting with B. Think of it as a 21st century Becky.
- Cashmere
Origin:
Word name, English from HindustaniMeaning:
"fine, downy wool"Description:
Cashmere is soft, luxurious — and way out of the ordinary. One of the unique names found in The Hunger Games series.
- Lexton
Description:
Lexton is a modern masculine name that combines the popular 'Lex' prefix with the '-ton' suffix common in English surnames and place names. The name likely emerged as a contemporary variation of names like Alexander, Lexington, or as a combination of Leo and the trendy -xton ending. Lexton gives off a sophisticated and strong impression, appealing to parents seeking a name that sounds established yet uncommon. While relatively rare, Lexton has gained modest traction in the 21st century as parents increasingly seek distinctive names with familiar elements. The name suggests qualities of leadership and intelligence, with the 'Lex' component historically associated with law and reading (from the Latin 'legere' meaning 'to read').
- Victory
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"victory"Description:
A winning unisex word name, fresher than Victoria or Victor.
- Flair
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
Beware: extremely high pressure, high-expectation name.
- Cascade
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"waterfall"Description:
It's a nature name evocative of rushing waterfalls. But also a dishwashing detergent.
- Lullaby
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"a soothing song or piece of music that is usually played for children"Description:
This unusual word name means a song sung to put infants to sleep, from the components lull as in calm and by as in goodbye. While it's not on record as being used for any actual babies in the US, it's a rhythmic choice and one of those unique baby names with more mainstream nicknames such a Lula and Bee.