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What words would make lovely sounding baby names if they didn’t mean what they do?

212 replies

OliveLeader · 01/01/2025 17:08

In light of the rise of pretty-sounding nouns which work beautifully as names (Wren, Aurora, River etc), what are some words that you think would make beautiful sounding names if the words didn’t have the meaning they do?

For instance, I have a soft spot for Farfalle. Elegant and feminine, but slightly chic! Paella would also very much work in this vibe.

Or for a boy, isn’t Faucet quite noble and yet sensitive?

I can picture an absolutely adorable little Miasma and her brother Artery - don’t they just sound nice?

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FreedomofGroovement · 02/01/2025 00:34

Spirulina

KnottyKnitting · 02/01/2025 00:33

I've always thought that parts of the ear would make rather lovely names!
Cochlear
Concha
Meatus
Timpani
Stapes
Malleus
Inca

Bluebellyhedge · 02/01/2025 00:21

Urticaria
Dysentry
Cholera
Eczema
All make lovely girls names.
Syringe
Cough
Tabard
Are probably better suited to a boy.

Areolaborealis · 02/01/2025 00:14

Pipette (Pip for short).

Persista · 02/01/2025 00:12

partystress · 01/01/2025 23:55

Austerity. She is a pre-Raphaelite beauty, terribly posh, does some sort of curating in an obscure museum.

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SamanthaColemanWNTNews · 01/01/2025 23:57

Papilloma
Quorn
Fiesta
Alloy

partystress · 01/01/2025 23:55

Austerity. She is a pre-Raphaelite beauty, terribly posh, does some sort of curating in an obscure museum.

localnotail · 01/01/2025 23:36

Enema.
Ikea also sounds quite nice

FranticFrankie · 01/01/2025 23:29

Chinchilla
Fourchette
Maxilla and Mandible
Labia
Tradescantia
Crochet
Nectarine

somethingischasingme · 01/01/2025 23:23

Brother

somethingischasingme · 01/01/2025 23:22

Twins - Tibula and Fibula have an older sister Uterus and a bother Deltoid

somethingischasingme · 01/01/2025 23:18

Velour
Crux
Hoody
Polyamorous (Poly for short)
Bannister
Pave

wizzler · 01/01/2025 23:16

Impetigo would be a cheeky lad with freckles while his older brother Bannister would be dependable and strong

Their sisters Dialysis and Placenta would like to work in the medical profession

Riapia · 01/01/2025 23:15

Acidity.
Rubella.

OrsolaRosso · 01/01/2025 23:06

Marijuana

Purtyburty · 01/01/2025 23:04

Areola
Lemon
Incandescence

Muchtoomuchtodo · 01/01/2025 23:04

I rather like Diaspora

Back to medications, Anbesol and Bonjella could be lovely for twins.

AirFriar · 01/01/2025 23:03

Totty

Bubo

pimplebum · 01/01/2025 22:59

L’abila

pimplebum · 01/01/2025 22:59

Labia

pimplebum · 01/01/2025 22:57

Caramac
satan
sprout

Pottedpalm · 01/01/2025 22:55

Miniskirt
Artefact
Footfall
Peroni
Spangle

RobertaFirmino · 01/01/2025 22:51

I think some contraceptive brand names sound lovely. How about Cerazette, Mercilon or Mirena?

knightsinwhitesatin · 01/01/2025 22:48

Anorexia Nervosa

sodabreadjam · 01/01/2025 22:48

Lixiana - it is blood thinning medication.