Unique Word Names for Babies

Charming nature name made even more appealing by the connection to iconic nurse and statistician Florence Nightingale.

Inspired by Taylor Swift's 2020 album Evermore, seven sets of parents chose this name for their daughters in 2022. With a poetic meaning of "forever" or "always", this is one that we could see gaining traction outside of the Swiftiverse. Accessible nicknames Ever and Evie are always an option if Evermore feels too bold for everyday use.

An unusual way to get to the nickname Addie.

Surname with strong ties to singer Taylor Swift and writer Jonathan Swift. It could make a fun and quirky middle name.

A rare, free-feeling flower name for the parent who wants to move far, far beyond Rose and Daisy. Named for German physician Friedrich Freese.

Undiscovered musical form melodious enough to be a hit on the name charts.

This adorable fish name debuted on the baby name charts in 2020, inspired by a young girl character in the Netflix movie Love and Monsters. Minnow resembles well-established girl names Minnie, Willow, and Marlowe.

An appealing Hawaiian name which belongs to a town, river and bay on Kauaʻi island in Hawaii. The two possible meanings of the name, "crescent bay" or "garland (lei) valley" both describe the beauty of the place.

Nature names are often associated with Spring and Summer, but Glacier is ideal for a winter baby.

This herb is also known as cilantro. It's meaning, "bed bug" is on account of its smell, characterized by the ancient Greeks as bed bug-like.

Although Zircon means "gold-hued," the gem comes in a variety of colors.

Rather formal word name that has been used occasionally over the years, most notably for the autism activist and animal expert Temple Grandin.

This title of honor given to Charlemagne's twelve best knights would be prized as a name by most sword-loving little boys.

So named because it emits sparks when struck with a stone.

A word name with a fire-y personality. Sparky is an old-school nickname for a boy, but Spark sounds both more grownup and modern.