Sometimes this sun sign gets a bad rap for being too picky and too critical, when in fact, it’s one of the most helpful, thoughtful signs of the zodiac, often shunning the spotlight and preferring instead to live a modest life with pure motives. As an earth sign, Virgos are known for their grounded common sense and attention to detail. Not to mention they are industrious, the hardest workers of the zodiac. Sure, they may need your help to learn to relax, as they tend to notice — and worry about — the little details the rest of the world seems to miss. But overall, this is a delightful sign that deserves a delightful name — and that whole “virgin” meaning is only one angle of a myriad of ways to interpret Virgo.
We’ve rounded up some of our favorite names for Virgo bebés (but we’re sure Virgo — who’s good with sharing — won’t mind if another sign wants to borrow one of these gems). Here are a few different ways of looking at naming your late August or September little one:
Earth & Harvest-Inspired Names
For girls:
Aerin
Adamina
Anona
Autumn
Avani
Demeter
Dhara
Eartha
Fabienne
Gaia
Georgia
Hermione
Terra
Tierra
For boys:
Adam
Adan
Bart
Bartlett
Beaumont
Clay
Fabian
Flint
Gardner
George
It now makes complete sense to us that Hermione Granger was probably a Virgo.
Names Meaning “Pure” or “Chaste”
For girls:
Agnes
Adara
Caitlin/Kaitlin
Catherine/Katherine
Claire
Glenda
Lillian
Karen
Neysa
Safia
Trina
Virginia (or Virginie)
You’ll notice there are a lot fewer names for boys with the specific meaning of “pure” or “virgin” … ahem. Oh, those societal expectations run deep. However, there are a few that do mean “bright”, “clear”, or “white” which could be considered pure-adjacent.
For boys:
Albin
Alva
Akira
Arjun (or Jun)
Clarence
Gower
Koto
Lucas
Lucien
Meyer
Wynn
Xavier
Zahir
Names With Other Virgo Virtues
The Puritans liked to name their girls “virtuous” names, and would have had no shortage for Virgo girl babies — if, you know, they had been down with the zodiac and hadn’t thought it was the work of sorcerers and all that jazz.
For girls:
Prudence (or Prudie or Prue, how sweet are those?)
Patience
Phoebe
Faith
Hope
Temperance
Chastity
For Virgo boys and girls, any names meaning “industrious,” “helper,” “hard worker,” or with similar service-related meanings are perfect. Here are a bunch that fit the bill.
For girls:
Amelia (or Amelie!)
Emily
Fabrianne
Millicent
Melisande
Malia
For boys:
Emery
Emilio
Ezra
Mahir
Marshall
Reeve
Swain
Virgos are also known for their intelligence and logic, so you could go the route of names that pay homage to that fiercely impressive Virgo brain.
For girls:
Akilah
Athena
Ramona
Sonia
Sophie (or Sophia)
Veda
For boys:
Alden
Alfie
Ari
Conrad
Keenan
Sage
Solon
Actual Historic Virgins
For very literal folks who can’t get past Virgo being the sign of the virgin; consider this a fascinating history lesson.
- Elizabeth I, the Virgin Queen of England (although her virgin status has been debated by historians)
- Joan of Arc, just forget all about that fiery death
- Nikola Tesla, apparently no real electricity going on in his life
- Hans Christian Andersen
- Isaac Newton
- Artemis, the Greek virgin goddess. Now that’s some next-level virginity, y’all.
Hopefully you spotted something on our list that felt very … Virgo. If not, now you’ve at least got a sense of the star sign you’re working with — and we have a feeling you’re on your way to finding just the right name for your fall baby.
Check out our baby names gallery for more naming inspiration!
From Calum to Bodhi, here’s a list of positive and uplifting baby names for your little one.
When Taylor Swift sang, “I’ve got a blank space, baby, and I’ll write your name!” pregnant moms everywhere felt that. The only problem? What baby name will you actually write down? It’s so hard to choose! The “Karma” singer — whose The Tortured Poets Department double album dropped today! — can help. Anyone whose been to her Eras tour, filled with over three hours of hits, tons of glitzy costume changes, and more to make our “Wildest Dreams” come true, knows that Swift has tons of material to draw from for inspiration. Reflecting on her 11 fabulous albums, we can’t help but think: her poetic lyrics and cottagecore vibe lend themselves to some beautiful baby names!
Just ask Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively, whose daughters’ names, James, 8, Inez, 6, and Betty, 3, are all mentioned in Swift’s “Betty” from Folklore. The song isn’t about the little girls, but Swift did use their names to enrich the story, which is pretty cool.
From an autumn aesthetic on her Evermore album to the bubblegum pastel vibe of Lover, the edgy style of Reputation to the timeless style of 1989, there is so much material from which to score baby names for both boys and girls. Even on her new dark, poetic, and haunting latest album! Both longtime Swifties and casual Taylor Swift fans can find something unique and beautiful for their little one.
Baby names are special, and what’s more special than your love of Taylor Swift? You listened to her through heartbreaks, first love, and anger at sexist double standards (looking at you, “The Man.”) You’ve scream-sung her songs in the car and danced at her concerts and watched her beautiful, award-winning All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version) on repeat. So, it’s the logical next step to bestow a Swift-inspired name to your newborn baby.
The Grammy winner is a clever storyteller and beautiful lyricist, so it’s no surprise that her songs would inspire the perfect baby names. If you’re a huge Swiftie, this list is for you!
Pop Culture
The Life of a Showgirl
(Keep in mind that we’re only guessing from the alleged leaked track list via StyleCaster.)
Opalite
Ophelia
The Tortured Poets Department
Sunday
Halo
Saint
London
1989 (Taylor’s Version)
Heaven
Dream
Midnights
Lavender
Rain
Evermore
Folklore
Lover
London
January
America
Reputation
Day
Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)
Red (Taylor’s Version)
Wednesday
Fearless (Taylor’s Version)
Debut
See the meaning of our favorite royal baby names from around the world.
File under LOW-KEY LEO:
For parents who prefer their lions (and baby names) classic and understated, you can’t go wrong with these leonine-yet-chill monikers:
Leo — Straight up, no rocks, no twists. No fooling around. All business. We also think it would make a fab unisex name.
Leia — Have you ever met the lioness named Princess Leia? Enough said. (Side note: Damn it, we miss Carrie Fisher.)
Leon — That “n” makes all the difference.
Leonard — If you’re a fan of Johnny Galecki’s character in The Big Bang Theory, look no further.
Leonardo — Da Vinci, DiCaprio…take your pick when it comes to inspiration. Leonarda works too.
Lionel — As in the train sets, or as in Messi, arguably the current best male soccer player in the whole damn world.
Leona — Capable. Commanding. Will own her own company by the age of 7, will take over your company by the age of 12.
Leonie — The French form of Leona, so, like, the more delicious croissant version of Leona. Fantastique.
Lenore — A French derivative of “light,” but we think it sounds like “lion” and “roar” in one perfect name. Lenora is another lovely twist.
Leora — More Leo action! More implied roaring! But still … not too flashy.
Leander — Greek for “lion man.” Nothing too crazy going on here. That nice -ander ending means he fits in just fine with the Alexanders and Zanders in his preschool class; the Le- prefix assures him a cool short nickname. All in all, a great, ancient name that rarely sees any play these days. Leandra is the traditional female variant.
File under OBSCURE LIONHOOD:
For parents who want a lion meaning or connection that’s off the beaten path of the guided safari tour, these daring names have serious swag.
Lyall — Ye Olde English says this means “lion,” and we believe. We’re betting you can go with Lyle, too.
Aric — Hebrew for “Lion of God.” Do not mess with Aric on the playground; he will smite you.
Isamu — “Brave or gallant,” with Japanese origins, Isamu has a lovely flow to it (and a handy “Sam” nickname smack in the middle).
Liev — Of Russian origin, meaning “lion-like.” If you haven’t seen actor Liev Schreiber doing any of his onscreen smoldering, well, just trust us when we say there’s definitely something purr-worthy in that name.
Ariel — Hebrew origin, and so very unisex — also meaning “Lion of God” like Aric. Also the name of a witty air spirit in Shakespeare’s The Tempest — so it’s a fab choice for you artsy theatre parents who also happen to be astrologically inclined.
Loewy — If it’s good enough for John Malkovich’s kid, well, hey. Swiss for “brave person,” pronounced (we think) “LOO-vee,” and frankly adorably for any gender.
Haidar — An intriguing Arabic choice. Keep Haidar on your radar.
Leocadia — Sure, she was a saint and a fourth-century martyr who was tortured to death for her steadfast beliefs. But who’s really going to remember that when you can call your Leocadia cool nicknames like “Lee,” “Leo,” and “Cadi”? She’ll probably start in at least one World Cup and piss off at least two presidents. Or be a president. We’re down for a Leocadia revival.
Tiaret — A beautiful, truly unique African name for girls, meaning “lioness.” LOVE.
Quillan — Irish for “cub.” Yes, we know Ireland is not exactly a hot spot for lion cubs. We’re taking some poetic license here, because Quillan is a great non-gendered name and we seriously dig it and think you might too. And, hey, surely there’s one lion somewhere in Ireland, right? No?
Torgny — Of Scandinavian origin (oh JUST LET US FINISH), meaning “Thor’s roar.” Now, if there’s one thing babies and lions have in common, it’s the roaring, are we right? If you think you might have a roaring Thor-beast on your hands, well, don’t say we didn’t give you a worthy option.
Gurit — A female name in Hebrew, meaning “young lion.” Strong, sensible, and one-of-a-kind, like her. Guri is the male variant.
Sura — Now get this: Sura apparently appears in several languages: Thai, Yiddish, and Romanian. We’re not sure how that happened, but this would be a fab choice for a baby born into a traveling family. The meanings include “brave” and “princess” — very leonine indeed.
Dandelion — Would you believe it mean’s “lion’s tooth”? We kind of love it — in a world full of Poppys and Apples and Lilys there has yet to be a crop of Dandelions.
Laith — An Arabic name meaning lion, traditionally for boys, but who’s to say any kid couldn’t be a Laith? We adore its clean simplicity and modern edge — sharp as, well, a lion’s tooth. Thanks, Dandelion.
Levon — Intriguing enough for Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke, back in their golden days, to choose for their son. Also the title of an Elton John song, inspired by a drummer of The Band, Levon Helm. Levi is a variant.
Valencia — Of Spanish origin, meaning “brave, strong.” Valencia takes no prisoners when it comes to outdated, unfair, and frankly misogynistic school dress codes. Valencio would work too.
Kinga — We cannot lie; we love this Hungarian and Slavic name for girls. No Queena or Princessa here — Kinga all the way.
File under TREAD CAUTIOUSLY/BIG PAWS TO FILL:
Nala — Yep. We went there. Simba’s girlfriend in Disney’s The Lion King. We’re not going to even try to convince you that Simba — though it means “lion” in Swahili — would be a good choice at this point. But Nala … maaaaaybe, just maybe. Hear us out. It’s simple, two-syllable, and means “successful.” Nala really could outlast The Lion King. And if you conceived your little cub on a weekend trip to Broadway, well, heck. This might just be the one.
Aslan — If you’re the literary type, you know right away that Aslan is the title lion of C.S. Lewis’s classic The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. You’d have to really have a connection with that piece of fiction to name your baby Aslan, though. Could be a great middle name, if you love the book but aren’t ready to go all in. Anyway, it’s worth a ponder, especially if you have Turkish ties (it’s Turkish for “lion”). Or you might want to try the Russian variant of the name, Ruslan. Same stature, n=less baggage.
Lafcadio — the lovable lion hero in a rather underrated Shel Silverstein book.
Abbas — While we love the Hebrew meaning (“lion, stern”) for a serious baby, we fear too many too many Abba jokes for the child. You can’t be too careful.
From Calum to Bodhi, here’s a list of positive and uplifting baby names for your little one.
These are the names that could belong to the quiet hero in a western novel (you know, the one who tips his hat politely instead of swaggering into the saloon) or to the heroine whose strength comes in subtle forms, like resilience, grace, and knowing exactly when to speak up. They’re the names that carry the mood of wide-open skies and golden hour light, but without the grit that could make them feel harsh.
Quiet western names (sometimes called “soft western”) often draw from nature: prairie blooms, gentle animals, and weather patterns that shape the land. They have a lyrical, timeless quality, like they could have been scribbled into an old family Bible or whispered across a barn dance floor a hundred years ago, but somehow still feel fresh today.
One of the things we love most about this style is its versatility. A soft western name can sound at home on a baby, a teenager, and an adult without losing its charm. Many of these names pair perfectly with trendier modern middle names if you want to balance out the vintage, or you can double down with other old-fashioned picks for a completely nostalgic vibe.
Another perk? They often fly just under the radar. While the big, bold cowboy names have been trending thanks to shows like Yellowstone, these gentler picks haven’t been overexposed — which means your little one can have a name that stands out without feeling “out there.”
So whether you’re drawn to the romance of old homesteads, the beauty of wide-open spaces, or just the idea of a name that feels warm and welcoming, quiet western baby names are the perfect sweet spot between rustic and refined. Ahead, you’ll find a handpicked roundup of names that capture this softer side of the West: ideal for your little wildflower, trailblazer, or tenderhearted cowboy.
]]>Thunder, George, and Jupiter now join a generation that already includes Powerful Queen, Lyra Antarctica, Buddy Dessert, X Æ A-12, and Raddix Madden. And all of them are part of a pack that stretches back to the likes of Moon Unit Zappa (the daughter of the late musician Frank Zappa), showing us just how ahead of the curve Hollywood kids have been for generations now.
Choosing a name for your child can be a thrill, especially if you get creative with it (although we do advise steering clear of naming your babies Covid and Corona. Yikes). But it can also be overwhelming — the name will follow your little for the rest of their life. Plus, when it comes to names, everyone seems to have an opinion.
The good news? Baby names are constantly changing and evolving, which means you have a lot of options out there. And luckily for us regular folks, celebs tend to be major pioneers in choosing truly out-there baby names people love to discuss — plus unusual names that are just super-cool and avant-garde.
And hey, there’s no shame in getting some baby-name inspo from Celebland and stashing it away for your own kids (whether they’re currently gestating or just imagined in your distant future). If you started considering fruit names after Gwyneth Paltrow named her daughter Apple or ran through all the colors of the rainbow when Beyoncé named her daughter Blue, we won’t judge.
For every beyond-weird celebrity baby name out there, there’s another one that’s just wacky and cool and beautiful enough, we might even pick it for our own kids. You decide which is which ahead.
A version of this article was originally published in August 2016.
]]>How matchy do you really want to get? Should the names be alliterative, or just plain nice-sounding together? SO. MANY. QUESTIONS.
Take a breath. Relax. We know you’ve already got plenty on your plate right now, which is why we’ve done our best to make picking twin baby names easier for you. If you want to go matchy-matchy, we’ve picked some name pairs that begin with the same letter. But if you’re not the alliterative type, we’ve got plenty of other twin sets that just have a nice ring to them, and complement each other in naming style. Below are our favorite “two of a kind” picks for matching boy-girl twin baby names.
Tips for naming boy-girl twins
Many parents like naming boy-girl twins with names beginning with the same letter, like Faith and Finn or Mia and Max. If that’s you, check out our advanced baby name search to narrow down your list by searching for names by starting letter.
Or maybe you just want to stick with a name theme; you could choose both traditional names, both nature names, or a specific origin, such as French names.
You could choose names with similar syllable counts (like both short-and-sweet single-syllable names, or both longer names that come with short nicknames).
Or go wild and give your twins totally unrelated names — it just might be the best way to help them stand out as individuals!
Boy-girl twin baby names with the same initial
- Jackson, Jessie
- Paloma, Patrick
- Madison, Mason
- Elias, Eliza
- Milo, Margot
- Taylor, Tyler
- Addison, Aiden
- Milo, Mila
- Dylan, Delaney
- Arlo, Ada
- Drew, Dakota
- Emma, Evan
- Ella, Ethan
- Leo, Lila
- Emma, Ethan
- Edmond, Eleanor
- Jada, Jaden
- Lennox, Layla
- Matthew, Maisie
- Quincy, Quinn
- Aiden, Ava
- Darwin, Delia
- Madison, Matthew
- Evander, Esme
- Callum, Carys
- Emily, Evan
- Isabella, Isaiah
- Maddie, Michael
- Addison, Andrew
- Chloe, Connor
- Olivia, Owen
- Ronan, Rue
- Nico, Noa
- Zachary, Zoey
- Brian, Brianna
- Phineas, Pearl
- Torin, Twyla
- Otto, Olive
- Rhett, Romy
- Caleb, Chloe
- Valor, Verity
- Finn, Freya
- Jacob, Jillian
- Jada, Jayden
- James, Julia
- Luca, Lyra
- Landon, London
- Lily, Luke
- Samuel, Sophia
- Abigail, Alexander
- Alexander, Ava
- Jude, Jovie
- Soren, Simone
- Andrea, Andrew
Boy-girl twin baby names using the same letters (anagram names)
Boy-girl twin names with a similar name style
- Mia, Eli
- Parker, Harper
- Andrew, Emily
- Silas, Thea
- Hugo, Mabel
- Noah, Hana
- Caius, Juna
- Ava, John
- Axel, Mira
- Albie, Nell
- Ava, Noah
- Emily, Ryan
- Otis, Edie
- Emma, James
- Hannah, Noah
- Liam, Emma
- Arlo, Edie
- Taylor, Aaron
- Emma, William
- Anna, William
- Malachi, Yael
- Emma, Noah
- Emma, Jack
- Sophia, Noah
- Isabella, Ethan
- Grace, John
- Olivia, William
- Ophelia, Apollo
- Abigail, Benjamin
Nature-inspired boy-girl twin baby names
- Dove, River
- Willow, Aspen
- Cypress, Sage
- Ash, Elowen
- Hazel, Basil
- Summer, Winter
- River, Maren
- Wren, Hawk
- Forrest, Fern
- Tempest, Gale
- Ivy, Leo
- Shepherd, Clover
- Bodhi, Briar
- Caspian, Isla
- Rowan, Violet
- Vale, Meadow
Celebrity boy-girl twin names
Check out these unique and cool boy-girl twin names from some of our favorite celebrities — and even the iconic Egyptian ruler, Cleopatra.
- George & Amal Clooney: Alexander and Ella
- Elon Musk & Shivon Zilis: Strider and Azure
- Angelina Jolie: Vivienne and Knox
- Al Pacino: Anton and Olivia
- Patrick Dempsey: Sullivan and Darby
- Julia Roberts: Hazel and Phinnaeus
- Marcia Gay Harden: Hudson and Julitta
- Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka: Gideon and Harper
- Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony: Max and Emme
- Holly Robinson-Peete: Ryan (daughter) and Rodney Jr.
- Angela Bassett: Slater (son) and Bronwyn (daughter)
- Cleopatra: Alexander Helios and Cleopatra Selene
- Joan Lunden: Two sets of twins! Max and Kate and Kimberly and Jack
- Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey: Moroccan and Monroe
- Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer: Charlie and Poppy
- Giovanni Ribisi: Lucia and Enzo
- Coldplay’s Will Champion: Juno and Rex
A version of this story was originally published in September 2011.
From Jude to Poppy, here are a few boho baby names for your little boy or girl.
We all remember the Charlie Wolf incident in 2019, when quite a few celebrities gave their sons the same first and middle name. While there’s nothing as wild as that, we’ve seen quite a few celebrities give their kids the same name. In 2025, everyone seems to be naming their kid Ocean. Before that, the name everyone talked about was Birdie, or Daisy.
With all the celebrity parents in Tinseltown, there’s bound to be a few celebrity kids who share the same name, no matter how unique or cosmic it is. And we found quite a few examples.
Below, see which celebrities named their kids the same name.
]]>You may be like, “Bird names? Seriously?” But hear us out: there are so many bird baby names, and they’re all so unique and beautiful. The site even reported that names like Cardinal, Robin, Raven, and Mavis have been rising in the ranks.
So this got us thinking: What other unique bird names are there? Turns out, there are a lot more than you may think! There’s Lark, Kestrel, Sparrow, and more, including a few celebrity-approved baby names that stars have given their own kiddos. (Nicole Richie and Joel Madden, for example, named their son Sparrow, while Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden have a son named Cardinal.)
So what are you waiting for? Spread your wings and soar into the wild world of bird baby names, and fall in love with all the unique baby names you may not have considered before.
Below, see the coolest bird names for baby girls and baby boys!
]]>If you’re looking for a French girl name that’s currently popular in the actual country of France, you won’t find many with that quintessentially elegant vibe we find so appealing. A lot of today’s popular French girl names are arguably non-French sounding: Jade, Emma, Rose, Alma, and Alice are all in their top 10, per Insee, France’s bureau of statistics. And funnily enough, many of the French names we consider perfectly contemporary and timeless here in the States are off the radar in France; names that end in -ette, like Josette, are considered vintage “old lady” names there (with the exception of Juliette, which is still on France’s popularity charts). Although who’s to say they won’t make a comeback there, just as old-fashioned favorites like Ruby and Hazel have done here in the States?
From Andromeda to Zephyrine, these up-and-coming "maximalist" girls' names are absolutely gorgeous. https://t.co/q5egVztWgD
— SheKnows (@SheKnows) August 22, 2023
A couple of things to note before you decide on a French girl name: first, many of them contain accents over the letters (such as Anaïs and Zélie). These are called diacritical marks, and are not allowed on birth certificates in some states; you can check to see if yours is one here. Secondly, if you are dead set on using the French pronunciation but live in a predominantly English-speaking area, your daughter may find herself either constantly correcting people or silently accepting that almost everyone is going to say her name wrong. But if you’re OK with, say, Théa (pronounced TAY-ah) being largely pronounced as the English-speaking THEE-uh, carry on! Most of the French girl names we’ve curated on this list are fairly straightforward to pronounce, though — whether you speak French or not! — and so pretty that even the mispronunciations are stunning.
For more baby name inspo, check out the SheKnows Baby Name Database!
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While baby names like Dior or Mercedes are giving in-your-face extravagance, old money baby names are more subtle; they sound more prestigious than pretentious. These timeless, classic baby names are less “look at my Louis Vuitton” and more “my parents pay $75K a year for my private elementary school tuition.” Old money names convey high class and high status — not so much trendy as steeped in tradition. Think of the Vanderbilts, the Astors, the Rockefellers, the Carnegies: old money baby names give a distinctive “this museum/university/library is named after my great-grandfather” vibe.
These baby names are perfect for your future collegiate 🎓✨ https://t.co/tjMNGHL0X0
— SheKnows (@SheKnows) January 31, 2024
There are no cutesy or “kreatyve” spellings with old money names, either; these are solid classics that will fit as well on a monogrammed school uniform as they will on the nameplate of an oil tycoon. However, many of these old money picks do lend themselves well to less formal-sounding nicknames in case your offspring desires a more casual vibe. Want even more formality? Combine two for the first and middle — like Brighton Conrad or Victoria Greer!
Dark academia names that will leave you inspired. 🖤 ✨ https://t.co/ACOXJ3Op5o
— SheKnows (@SheKnows) April 19, 2023
Babies given these quiet luxury baby names were born with a silver spoon in their mouths, but they don’t need to tell you that; if you know, you know. It’s obvious, anyway — from the way they carry themselves, to their impeccable social graces, to the company they keep. Because kids from old money know that it’s not the label that matters: it’s the legacy.
Read on for some of our favorite old money baby names with that distinctively luxurious “rich kid” vibe.
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