Literary Baby Names

Check out our list of literary baby names, inspired by classic books and famous authors. Perfect for book-loving parents, these names offer unique, timeless choices. View below and find the ideal name for your little one.

Barley

The name Barley is a boy's name of English origin, meaning "grower or seller of barley".

Maisie

The name Maisie is a girl's name of Scottish origin, meaning "pearl or bitter".

Pip

The name Pip is both a boy's name and a girl's name of English origin, meaning "lover of horses".

Moss

The name Moss is a boy's name of English origin, meaning "descendant of Moses".

Desdemona

The name Desdemona is a girl's name of Greek origin, meaning "ill-starred".

Clarissa

The name Clarissa is a girl's name of German, Latin origin, meaning "bright, clear".

Petal

The name Petal is a girl's name of Greek origin, meaning "leaf".

Orlando

The name Orlando is a boy's name of Italian origin, meaning "famous throughout the land".

Alcott

The name Alcott is both a boy's name and a girl's name of English origin, meaning "dweller at the old cottage".

Zane

The name Zane is a boy's name meaning "God is gracious".

Ellis

The name Ellis is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Welsh origin, meaning "benevolent".

Zuleika

The name Zuleika is a girl's name of Arabic origin, meaning "fair".

Swan

The name Swan is both a boy's name and a girl's name of English origin, meaning "swan".

Neruda

The name Neruda is a boy's name.

Darcy

The name Darcy is both a boy's name and a girl's name of French, Irish origin, meaning " from Arcy".

Roald

The name Roald is a boy's name of Norwegian origin, meaning "famous ruler".

Fig

The name Fig is a girl's name.

Guinevere

The name Guinevere is a girl's name of Welsh origin, meaning "white shadow, white wave".

Jarrell

The name Jarrell is both a boy's name and a girl's name of German origin.

Virginia

The name Virginia is a girl's name of Latin origin, meaning "virginal, pure".

Quintus

The name Quintus is a boy's name of Latin origin, meaning "fifth".

Zora

The name Zora is a girl's name of Arabic, Slavic, African origin, meaning "dawn".

Pansy

The name Pansy is a girl's name of English origin, meaning "thought".

Bly

The name Bly is both a boy's name and a girl's name of English origin, meaning "friendly".

Ethan

The name Ethan is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "strong, firm".

Forster

The name Forster is a boy's name of English origin, meaning "scissors maker".

Kerouac

The name Kerouac is a boy's name of Breton origin.

Ariadne

The name Ariadne is a girl's name of Greek origin, meaning "most holy".

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