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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!

Coriander

Meaning: bed bug

Origin:Greek
5385
Science

Meaning: knowledge

Origin:English word name
25001
Tarragon

Meaning: dragon herb

Origin:Plant name from Greek
6619
Pixel

Meaning: picture cell or element

Origin:English modern coinage
19741
Akita

Meaning: field of rice

Origin:Japanese place name
6405
Talisman

Meaning: religious rite; lucky charm

Origin:Arabic
5125
Minnow

Meaning: small fish

Origin:English
5190
Orchard

Meaning: garden yard

Origin:English from Latin
5325
Imagine

Meaning: to form a mental image

Origin:English word name
5428
Ixia

Meaning: pine thistle

Origin:Greek
5994
Hickory

Meaning: hickory

Origin:Plant name from Algonquian
6003
Umbra

Meaning: shadow

Origin:Latin
6049
Sentinel

Meaning: lookout, watcher

Origin:English from Italian
6068
Lullaby

Meaning: a soothing song or piece of music that is usually played for children

Origin:English word name
6240
Pewter

Meaning: tin alloy

Origin:English from French
6421
Flourish

Meaning: thrive; flair

Origin:Latin
6443
Utopia

Meaning: imagined place of perfection

Origin:Greek word name
6624
Egret

Meaning: white heron

Origin:English from German
6666
Mallow

Meaning: soft, mellow

Origin:Greek
6712
Velleity

Meaning: a wish not strong enough to lead to action

Origin:Latin
11847