The goal: That your baby grows up to be a total smarty-pants. So why not stack the deck in his or her favor with a name that exudes intelligence right out of the gate? Here, 12 adorable monikers that are as cerebral as they are cool.
12 Intellectual Baby Names for Your Oh-So-Brilliant Child
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Published Aug 1, 2017
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Beatrice
For a girl
Meaning: “She who brings happiness.” Also one of Shakespeare’s cleverest heroines.
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Arthur
For a boy
Meaning: “Bear.” (FYI, that’s his thinking face.)
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Eleanor
For a girl
Meaning: “Bright, shining one” (with a vibe that’s very Jane Austen smart-girl).
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Frances
For a boy or girl
Meaning: “Free one.” (Free thinker, that is.)
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Hugo
For a boy
Meaning: “Mind and intellect.” A perfect fit.
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Harriet
For a girl
Meaning: “Estate ruler.” But we love the Harriet the Spy reference too.
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Eldridge
For a boy
Meaning: “Old, wise leader.”
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Ruth
For a girl
Meaning: “Compassionate friend.” (The most intelligent ones usually are.)
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Rosalind
For a girl
Meaning: “Pretty rose.” Also, most likely to challenge your ways.
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Roberta
For a girl
Meaning: “Bright fame.” Bonus points for Bert as a nickname.
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Rhodes
For a boy
Meaning: “Where roses grow.” Also, scholarly.
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Hermione
For a girl
Meaning: “Messenger, earthly.” Smartest person in her book club.
