Looking for a baby name that evokes beauty and glamour? Look no further. While you can find baby name inspiration just about anywhere—from a beloved relative to your favorite fantasy series—sometimes you’re looking for one that just feels, well, memorable and fancy.
While fancy names can certainly be subjective, there are some baby names that have a particularly storied origin. Take Beauregard, a French name that quite literally means “beautiful to look at,” or Scheherezade, a Persian name that indicates noble lineage and calls to mind the storyteller of the classic collection One Thousand and One Nights. Other names on this list just sound elaborate, elegant, or undeniably luxe.
Ahead, feast your eyes on 105 fancy names from a myriad of cultures and eras. Whether you’re looking for something traditionally masculine, a more feminine moniker, or a unisex name, you’re sure to find something on this list fit for your one-of-a-kind child.
Although many baby names are often separated by gender, Parents believes that sex does not need to play a role in selecting names. It's important to choose a name you feel fits your child best.
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Emerson
Ramsey
- Meaning: Low-lying land
- Origin: British
- Alternative Spellings & Variations: Ramsay
Schuyler
- Meaning: Scholar
- Origin: Dutch
- Alternative Spellings & Variations: Skyler, Skylar
Maverick
- Meaning: An unorthodox or non-conforming person
- Origin: American
- Alternative Spellings & Variations: Mavrick, Mavric
Sheridan
- Meaning: Seeker
- Origin: Gaelic
- Alternative Spellings & Variations: Sheriden, Sheridon
More Fancy Gender-Neutral Names
- Channing: Okay, this one was popularized by Channing Tatum, but it also has its origins as a surname dating back to the 17th century.
- Remington: This British name just exudes a sense of sophistication.
- Willoughby: Looking for something just a smidge fancier than Willow? This British name means “farm in the willow meadow.”
- Bellamy: This gender-neutral name has French origins.
- Celestine: Found: a Latin name fit for a beautiful and celestial baby.
- Calloway: This British name can also lend itself to many cute nicknames.
- Artemis: If you’re looking for a mythical unisex name, why not name your baby after the goddess of the moon?
- Jamison: This Hebrew name is a strong, powerful pick for a baby of any gender.
- Marlon: With Welsh, French, and German roots, this name is unique but also classic.
- Constantine: This gender-neutral Latin name commands attention.
- Leland: Elegant and unique, this is the perfect name for a beautiful child of any gender.
- Isadore: This ancient Greek name is fit for a young royal of any gender.
- Marlowe: This name has both French and British origins.
