Word Baby Names

Words used as names is becoming a very popular trend in the baby naming world. Parents who are looking for a truly unique name can consider some of the options below!

Aria

Aria has various origins and meanings. It could come from the Italian word for air although in Hebrew its meaning is said to be ‘lion.’ It is unisex, but is more common in the Middle East as a masculine name. It is also an operatic term.

Cadence

Cadence is a musical term and its definition is ‘the rhythm and movement of tone in sound.’

Chance

Chance derives from the English vocabulary word ‘chance’ meaning ‘opportunity’ or ‘luck.’ It is also a derivation of Chauncey, a French name which means ‘chancellor.’ It can be used for girls or boys.

Clay

Clay may have originated as a surname used for those who lived in areas known to contain clay soils. It is also the shortened form of the name Clayton.

Favour

Favour is a very unusual name, especially in English-speaking countries as it is a vocabulary word. It may, however, have origins in Arabic where it used as a unisex name and means ‘favour of the divine.’

Pixie

Pixie comes from the word for the sprite-like creature. Its origin is uncertain since many fairy tales are shared between cultures. The name became more popular when Bob Geldof gave it to his daughter.

Prince

As well as being a royal title, Prince would have been given as a surname to those who worked in the prince’s household. The name has had a surge in popularity as a first name since the fame of ’80s singer Prince.

Ocean

Ocean is a name that comes from the noun in the English language to refer to a very large expanse of sea. It is a modern name and can be found on both boys and girls.

Robin

Robin used to exist as a pet form of Robert, but has since gained credence as a given name for both boys and girls. It is also the English vocabulary name for the red-chested songbird seen around Christmas time.