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

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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?

Isis.

I like the suggestion of Limerence.

Duplicity for a girl, Turbulence for a boy, nn Turb.

Influenza. Porphyria (Robert Browning poem about a genetic disease . Royalty have it in their bloodline - the Madness of King George

Tibia
Patella
Ulna

Scarletina (modern name for Scarlet Fever!)

Diphtheria
Masquerade
Vanity
Vanilla
Plum
Mascarpone
Treacle

Tortellini and Mozzarella

The thread I didn’t know I needed! 😂

Ebi Tempura, Credenza and Duvet for a girl

I was on the matty ward with a mum who called her daughter Brogan (not sure of spelling) I didn't say anything but wondered why she thought the Gaelic for "shoes" made a good name.

Edited to add, this was Scotland and though I have only primary school Gaelic it struck me immediately.

Oh, also remembered, though there's a risk this could be outing given the above, my DC was at school with a Tequila.

Bulimia
Cello
Pumice
Angola
Aldi
Fargo
Dilemma
Fistula

Polyp
Pheromone
Hiatus
Hernia
Herpes
Angina
Kidney

I have actually taught kids with some of these names!

Tarragon, Tartiflette and Bourguignon and Yarrow would be awesome

Lixiana - it is blood thinning medication.

Anorexia Nervosa

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

Miniskirt
Artefact
Footfall
Peroni
Spangle

Caramac
satan
sprout

Labia

L’abila

Totty

Bubo

I rather like Diaspora

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

Areola
Lemon
Incandescence

Marijuana

Acidity.
Rubella.

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