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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!

Tuya

Meaning: flat-topped volcano

Origin:English from Tahltan
8750
Velveteen

Meaning: soft fabric

Origin:English
8753
Mirage

Meaning: optical illusion

Origin:French
9198
Nepenthe

Meaning: a poetic drug said to banish sorrow from a person's mind

Origin:Greek
9211
Fresco

Meaning: fresh; decorative mural

Origin:Italian
9254
Plateau

Meaning: level

Origin:French
9394
Alnico

Meaning: metal alloy

Origin:English
9518
Tenacity

Meaning: persistence, doggedness

Origin:English
9524
Boa

Meaning: snake

Origin:Latin
9554
Cambric

Meaning: fine linen

Origin:English from French place name
9568
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Origin:Anglo-Saxon
9635
Enigma

Meaning: puzzle, riddle

Origin:Greek
9646
Moonglade

Meaning: the bright reflection of moonlight on water

Origin:English
10096
Papyrus

Meaning: paper plant

Origin:Latin
18653
Carefree

Meaning: without worry

Origin:English
18746
Conifer

Meaning: cone-bearing

Origin:Tree name from Latin
18826
Salvation

Meaning: saving

Origin:Latin
18937
Sandur

Meaning: sand

Origin:Icelandic
18947
Wanderer

Meaning: one who roams

Origin:English from German
19319
Luminary

Meaning: a person who inspires or influences others; a natural light-giving body

Origin:French
19442