When looking for a name for their baby, parents can find inspiration in many things: Whetherinspired by culture, or a favorite movie, song, or city, your baby’s name is the first gift you’ll give them.
For those with a flair for poetry and music, here are some baby names with a musical theme and reasons why it’s so important to choose the right name for your baby.
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More music-inspired baby names to consider
If these baby names are putting a song in your heart, here are a few more inspired by music:
6. Carol
Carol is a gender-neutral name of English origin meaning “freedom” or “song.” At the height of the name’s popularity, babies born near the Christmas holidays were often named Carol.
7. Harmony
This female name of English origin refers to a combination of musical chords.
8. Allegra
The name Allegra originates from Latin and means “joy.” In music it is considered the lively portion of a composition.
9. Octavia
The name Octavia comes from the French “octave,” meaning eighth or the eight notes on a musical scale. The masculine version is Octavio.
10. Piper
Made popular by pop culture — think the Marvel Universe and the television series, Charmed — the name Piper means someone who plays the bagpipes or flute.
Consigli finds value in being the only “Sonnet” in her circle. “Having a creative name helped to shape me into who I am today. I also think that as an adult it has helped me. It’s a differentiator and quite memorable,” she told Mom.com. “Sometimes though, when I don’t want the attention at Starbucks or while picking up a pizza, I like to just say my name is ‘Amy.’ Easy-peasy and depends on the mood.”
