15 Elegant Baby Names
Looking for a stately name for your newest member of the family? Here, some of our refined favorites.
Feeling fancy? Pick one of these elegant baby names for your future sophisticate. These 15 luxe baby names nod to the finer things in life: florals, well-tailored clothing, precious stones, Paris—all very special things for your very special babe!
Elegant Girls Names
Fern
From the plant kingdom, this non-flowering variety has a minimalist vibe in homes and names alike. The animal-loving little girl in E.B. White’s classic Charlotte’s Web was also named Fern.
Reine
This one means “queen” in French. How much more elegant can you get?
Anouk
The Dutch and French diminutive of Anna, this name was made famous by French actress Anouk Aimée. Anouk was also the name of Juliette Binoche’s character’s daughter in Chocolat. Oui oui!
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Celine
This name comes from Latin caelum, meaning sky or heaven. Céline is also the name of a legendary French fashion house known for its clean lines and loose-fitting pantsuits.
Odette
Odette is a word of French and German-origin that means “wealth.” It is also the name of the swan queen in Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake.
Seraphina
A Hebrew name meaning “fiery-winged,” Seraphina comes from seraphim, or all-powerful angels in the Judeo-Christian tradition.
Opal
From the eponymous October birthstone, the name Opal ultimately originated from the Sanskrit word upala meaning “jewel.” What a gem this name is!
Elegant Boys Names
Alastair
A Greek name meaning “defender” or “protector of mankind,” Alastair feels noble.
Atticus
Derived from Attica, a Greek region surrounding Athens, Atticus is also the name of the protagonist in Harper Lee’s novel To Kill a Mockingbird.
Julian
In Latin, Julian means “youthful,” perfect for your forever-young baby.
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Laurent
Take a cue from famous haute couture designer Yves Saint Laurent, and name your son this sumptuous moniker.
Leopold
The meaning of Leopold is twofold: “Leo” means “lion,” and “pold” means “bold.” Common among German royalty, Leopold would be an excellent choice for your little prince.
Malachi
Malachi was, biblically, a prophet and an angel. We foresee this name’s heavenly rise to popularity.
Sebastian
Although in pop culture this name belongs to a cartoon crab and a small horse, it means “revered” in Latin.
Quentin
Derived from quintus meaning “the fifth,” in the Roman ages, this name was typically bestowed upon the fifth-born child.