#gn names

[namesforwriters]

Music Inspired Names (GN)

Chanson ~ French, meaning "song."

Literally the word for "song" in French, this name is very musical in nature. In French music, "chanson" specifically refers to a song or piece of music with lyrics. pronunciation: shawn-sawn

Coda ~ Italian, meaning "tail," "queue."

In music, a coda is a passage and notation that indicates the piece is coming to a close. It is usually noticeable as the final section in a piece. pronunciation: coh-dah

Harper ~ British, meaning "harpist."

A harp is an elegant, stringed instrument with a gentle, resonant sound. It is played by sitting before it and plucking the strings with your fingers. pronunciation: har-per

Jaren ~ Hebrew, meaning "to rejoice," "to sing."

This Hebrew name has Biblical origins and is usually used for when someone sings to God. It can also be spelled as "Jeren," or "Jarren." pronunciation: jair-ehn

Lark ~ British, meaning "playful," "light-hearted," "songbird."

A lark is a small bird found all over the world. Its song and call is typically more elaborate than other birds. They are very melodious and extravagent to human ears. pronunciation: lark

Lydia(n) ~ Greek, meaning "beautiful one," "noble one."

A Lydian scale is a scale of eight notes played up and down an octave. It is technically considered a major scale, which usually has happier tones and sounds. pronunciation: lid-ee-ah, lid-ee-an

Lyric ~ Latin, meaning "lyre," "lyre-like."

Lyric poetry was originally poetry set to the playing of a lyre, but now, the term has evolved to mean the words of a piece of music meant to be sung. pronunciation: leer-ih-k

Mele ~ Polynesian, meaning "song."

Sometimes more popular as a girl's name and sometimes more popular as a boy's name, this Polynesian name, nevertheless, means "song." pronunciation: meh-leh

Morgan ~ Welsh, meaning "sea-song," "sea-born."

This Welsh name might not sound musical at first, but it still means "sea-song." Good for someone no matter the gender, this song is not as overtly musical as some others. pronunciation: more-gan

Piper ~ British, meaning "pipe player."

Used as both a first name and as a term for someone who plays the pipes or flute, this is a very musical name. pronunciation: pie-per

These name lists are intended to help writers and artists. There is no expectation of credit, and these lists aren't meant to be the end-all be-all lists of possible names. There are millions out there, and this is just for fun!

If you have a suggestion for a name list, or want to see something specific, feel free to submit a request!

And if you see something that is wrong (a pronunciation, a meaning, an origin), again, feel free to let me know!

[queersrus]

oooo recursive themed names? like ouroboros or mise en abyme themed. if that makes any sense. gn please! <3 stay safe its a crazy world out there.

im not sure what you mean by recursive

but heres some names similar to ouroboros/uroboros/urobros

Jörmungandr infinity serpent, serpentine, sed-em-ra, snake coil, chaoskampf, cobra leviathan, lavian, loop viper, void ragadahn eterna, eternity, endless dragon ophis, ophion, ophites forever perpet, perpetua, perpetual balance

sorry there isnt too much!

[lgbtmyq]

Name Ideas - Gender Neutral Edition

Arin

Ash

Alex

Adwin

Cas

Cody

Dakota

Drew

Devon

Dax

Daxon

Dio

Em

Emerson

Eli

Gray

Gio

Kota

Kody

Kalen

Kieran

Kai

Kay

Jessie

Jesse

Jay

Lane

Laney

Lee

Leo

Max

Miles

(THIS ONE MAY SOUND MASCULINE TO SOME PEOPLE, BUT I CONSIDER IT TO BE GN)

Ollie

Oli

Park

Parker

Pak

Robin

Spencer

Sky

Skylar

Sam

Taylor

Toto

Win

Wyn

Wynn

Wynnie

Zie

[raevennsge]

hello i am accepting suggestions for gn/nb names bc the one i have doesn't feel right at all

so far i've collected: juno, raven, artemis, salem, willow

i would like to choose between these but go on with suggestions

[wishilikedpink]

Y’all have heard of gender neutral names being inanimate objects, now get ready for: noncorporial concepts

[jayisme]

You look like a Taylor or Jack to me :))) also your selfies are HOT AF

Jack sounds pretty cool but OMg ive been seeing way too many generic movies with a white male lead named jack who saves everyone lately like im getting annoyed by white guys named jack just for their name 😜 but thanks a lot!!

[jayisme]

Rohan (pronounced: rohwhen) seems like it would suit you well. it's gender neutral, too :-)

Hm interesting one not sure about it? Ill definitely give it some thought though! Thanks!!

[jayisme]

The first thing that popped into my head was Alex.

Yeah Alex is a pretty cool one i like it!! Thank you!