Poetry baby names

Names tagged with “Poetry” across DNA, style, or vibe in the Namesake database.

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7 names

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Rumi
Persian
92
From the Persian poet Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi; means 'the Roman' or 'from Rome' in Arabic, referencing Byzantine influence in Anatolia.
Sonnet
Literary
84
A short poem, typically fourteen lines with a specific rhyme scheme. Inspired by the poetic form popularized by Shakespeare and Petrarch.
Devion
Celtic
84
Derived from the Irish name Devin, meaning 'little poet' or 'bard', with roots in Irish tradition of storytelling and verse.
Kaliopi
Greek
42
From Greek Kalliope, the muse of epic poetry and eloquence. Name means 'beautiful voice' or 'fair-voiced' from kalos (beautiful) and ops (voice).
Laiku
Japanese
42
From Japanese haiku, the traditional three-line poetry form. May also reference 'lai' (love/spirit) and 'ku' (void/sky), evoking poetic contemplation and natural beauty.
Miyuki
Japanese
40
Typically combines kanji for 'beauty' (美) and 'snow' (雪), or 'deep' (深) and 'happiness' (由紀). Evokes serene winter imagery and gentle grace.
Kalliope
Greek
30
From Greek Kalliope, the muse of epic poetry and eloquence. Means 'beautiful voice' from 'kallos' (beauty) and 'ops' (voice).

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Popularity data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024