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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!

Mage

Meaning: learned magician

Origin:Latin
11289
Novel

Meaning: new

Origin:English from Latin
11342
Clarinet

Meaning: little bell

Origin:French
11488
Explorer The name Explorer can be given to either a b...
Origin:Word name
11559
Euphonious

Meaning: sweet-sounding

Origin:Greek
11727
Pirate

Meaning: to attempt, attack

Origin:English from Greek
11752
Gregarious

Meaning: outgoing, sociable

Origin:English
11785
Guardian

Meaning: warden

Origin:Occupational name from French
11788
Stanza

Meaning: poetic verse

Origin:Italian
11803
Jive

Meaning: dance

Origin:English
11842
Cabriole

Meaning: balletic leap, skip

Origin:English from French
0
Drumlin

Meaning: little ridge

Origin:Irish
0
Evoke

Meaning: call up, rouse

Origin:English word name from Latin
0
Bayou The Choctaw Native American name Bayou is us...
Origin:Nature name
9146
Marjoram The meaning of Marjoram is 'flower'. Marjora...
Origin:botanical name
8203
Panacea

Meaning: a cure for all ills

Origin:Greek
8224
Glow

Meaning: shine softly

Origin:English word name
13894
Camber

Meaning: curved inwards

Origin:English from Latin
6526
Viper

Meaning: snake

Origin:French
9475
Valiant

Meaning: brave

Origin:English from Latin
6456