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Unique Word Names for Babies

Our favorite unique word names for babies include those that are used in very small numbers, like Samurai and Solstice, as well as those that have never appeared on the US baby names list at all, like Epoch and Everglade. None of the 200 original word names in this list has ever been given to more than 15 babies in any given year.

Along with Solstice and Everglade, other unique nature names for babies that make this list include Acre and Apricity, Fennel and Freesia, Pinto and Pipistrelle. Unique geographical names we think have great baby name potential include Bayou, Islet and Caldera. And rare modern virtue names like Kindred, Parity and Zeal set the right tone for the 2020s and beyond.

If you love word baby names but want to look beyond the obvious Rowan, Ruby and Rose, this list of uncommon and unconventional word name ideas compiled by our wonderful Berry community is for you!

Cosmic

Meaning: of the universe or cosmos

Origin:Greek
3730
Warrior

Meaning: wage war

Origin:English
3781
Arabesque

Meaning: ornate design

Origin:Word name
4019
Aviatrix

Meaning: female aviator

Origin:Latin
4124
Kindred

Meaning: family; connectedness

Origin:English word name
4534
Denarius

Meaning: silver coin

Origin:Latin
4581
Fennel The name Fennel is derived from the Latin wo...
Origin:Vegetable and herb name
4591
Petrichor

Meaning: the earthy scent of fresh rain on dry ground

Origin:Latin
4639
Cormorant

Meaning: sea raven

Origin:English from Latin
4814
Evergreen

Meaning: always green

Origin:English
4827
Dusk

Meaning: twilight; darkening

Origin:English word name
5062
Mariner

Meaning: sea-farer

Origin:Occupational name from Latin
10194
Aloe

Meaning: resin

Origin:Plant name from Greek
10211
Silhouette

Meaning: shadow outline

Origin:French surname
10501
Velocity

Meaning: swiftness, speed

Origin:Latin
10528
Fairweather

Meaning: good weather

Origin:English
10547
Horizon Horizon is of American origin. It is a gende...
Origin:Word name
10609
Nutmeg

Meaning: musk nut

Origin:English
10795
Alpenglow The meaning of Alpenglow is 'sunrise glow'. ...
Origin:German, “the rosy light of the setting or rising sun on high mountains”
10957
Boreal

Meaning: northern

Origin:English word name from Latin
11009