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Island Baby Names

January 4, 2011 by ds_65371 Leave a Comment

Islands often prove naturally inviting to travelers and those looking to call an uncommon landscape home. Whether a tropical option or a chilly arctic isle, the globe is littered with these floating paradises. If you hold a particular affinity for the islands, consider naming your child after one of these oases on the water.

Annette

If you’re seeking a name that pays homage to an island, yet isn’t too different from the norm, consider Annette. This name is not only a common baby girl’s name, it is also the name of an island off the coast of Alaska.

Elba

The island of Elba rests off the coast of Italy. Not only does this island share much of the aesthetic appeal of the peninsula of Italy itself, it is also historically significant as it was the first place to which Napoleon Bonaparte was exiled. This island name is most commonly borrowed for the naming of baby girls.

Winter

Mix your love of all things snowy and your desire to name your child after an island by selecting the name Winter. This unisex name is the name of an island off the Northwest Territory of Canada.

Catalina

If you hope that your new baby girl has a sunny disposition, consider borrowing a name from a Pacific island. The island of Catalina rests of the coast of southern California and is known for its temperate climate and beautiful scenery.

Cyprus

Give your son a Mediterranean island-inspired name by selecting Cyprus. This third-largest island in the Mediterranean sea sits near Greece and attracts many tourists as a result of its crystal clear waters and soft sandy beaches.

Avalon

If the legends of King Arthur catch your fancy, consider the island name Avalon for your daughter. Avalon means “Island of apples,” and was, according the Celtic mythology, the place where King Arthur ventured after his final defeat. This legendary island was said to be a paradise, making the name appropriate for your new baby girl.

Sicily

Those seeking an island name that also reflects their Italian lineage may enjoy the name Sicily. This island, which rests off the shores of Italy, is the largest Island in the Mediterranean Sea. When this uncommon name is used for the naming of a child, it is almost always used to name little girls.

Kodiak

Give your new little boy a rough and rugged name by selecting Kodiak. This word name associations that are far from tropical, and is the Russian word that means “island.”

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About ds_65371

Erin Schreiner is a freelance writer and teacher who holds a bachelor's degree from Bowling Green State University. She has been actively freelancing since 2008. Schreiner previously worked for a London-based freelance firm. Her work appears on eHow, Trails.com and RedEnvelope. She currently teaches writing to middle school students in Ohio and works on her writing craft regularly.

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