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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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FrostedSunrise · 01/01/2025 17:17

Rubella

MerrySynthmas · 01/01/2025 17:16

Chrysalis

WinterCrow · 01/01/2025 17:16

Turnpike is a heroic sort, intent on wooing the lovely Glibly Falafel.

Purpleavocado · 01/01/2025 17:16

Onomatopoeia
Dalliance
Citronella

GoodVibesHere · 01/01/2025 17:15

Coriander

Imperrysmum · 01/01/2025 17:14

Anal

Gem359 · 01/01/2025 17:13

OliveLeader · 01/01/2025 17:12

Oh yes, Ammesia is a beauty!

She'd have to have been conceived on a drunken ONS with some random bloke after clubbing in Ibiza surely?

Imperrysmum · 01/01/2025 17:13

Chlamydia

maudelovesharold · 01/01/2025 17:13

Calpol, Satsuma, Lycra and Minnow

BOREDOMBOREDOM · 01/01/2025 17:12

Chlamydia

OliveLeader · 01/01/2025 17:12

Oh yes, Ammesia is a beauty!

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CordeliaNaismithVorkosigan · 01/01/2025 17:10

I fancy Amnesia. Or Rigmarole.

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