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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!

Artisan

Meaning: specialist maker

Origin:Occupational name from French
11930
Twilight

Meaning: dusk

Origin:English
12180
Wildfire The word Wildfire generally means a fire in ...
Origin:English nature name
12226
Pipistrelle

Meaning: bat

Origin:French
12319
Clerihew

Meaning: humorous verse form

Origin:English surname and word name
12419
Power Power is a rare unisex name. But it is a pop...
Origin:Word name
12837
Rivulet

Meaning: small stream

Origin:English
12858
Pyrite

Meaning: fire stone

Origin:Greek
12871
Skylark

Meaning: small bird

Origin:English
12898
Spur

Meaning: galvanize, encourage; mountainous ridge

Origin:English
12969
Bonnet

Meaning: hat

Origin:English
13073
Abrus

Meaning: rosary pea

Origin:Plant name from Greek
13097
Matrix

Meaning: womb; orderly mathematical arrangement

Origin:Latin
13386
Flux

Meaning: flow

Origin:Latin
13398
Pinto

Meaning: mottled

Origin:Latin
13786
Redeem

Meaning: buy back

Origin:English
13825
Everglade

Meaning: endless glade

Origin:English place name
13863
Origin:English word name
14366
Rondeau

Meaning: verse form

Origin:French
8667
Woodland

Meaning: wooded place

Origin:English
8742