12 Intellectual Baby Names for Your Oh-So-Brilliant Child

For a girl

Meaning: “She who brings happiness.” Also one of Shakespeare’s cleverest heroines. 

For a boy

Meaning: “Bear.” (FYI, that’s his thinking face.)

For a girl

Meaning: “Bright, shining one” (with a vibe that’s very Jane Austen smart-girl). 

For a boy or girl

Meaning: “Free one.” (Free thinker, that is.)

For a boy

Meaning: “Mind and intellect.” A perfect fit.

For a girl

Meaning: “Estate ruler.” But we love the Harriet the Spy reference too.

For a boy

Meaning: “Old, wise leader.”

For a girl

Meaning: “Compassionate friend.” (The most intelligent ones usually are.)    

For a girl

Meaning: “Pretty rose.” Also, most likely to challenge your ways.

For a girl

Meaning: “Bright fame.” Bonus points for Bert as a nickname.

For a boy

Meaning: “Where roses grow.” Also, scholarly.

For a girl

Meaning: “Messenger, earthly.” Smartest person in her book club.