It’s Professional: 10 Baby Girl Names Inspired By Occupations

Stuck for ideas on what to name your soon-to-arrive bundle of joy? Here are some baby girl names inspired by occupations.

1. Abigail

Often a name given to ladies’ maids in literature, Abigail is a very feminine name for your little girl. Shorten it to Abbey or Gail.

2. Bailey

A status given to a steward or official, or someone who lived by the outer wall of a castle.

3. Paige

In medieval times a page (a variant spelling of paige) or pageboy was an attendant to a nobleman, a knight, a Governor or a Castellan. Although it was a job for little boys, we think Paige is a very nice name for a little girl.

4. Piper

An English, Dutch and North German occupational name for a “player on the pipes”, meaning a musician.

5. Sawyer

Sawyer is an occupational term referring to someone who saws wood, particularly using a pit-saw either in a saw pit or with the log on trestles above ground; or someone who operates a sawmill. None the less, it’s still a beautiful name for a girl.

6. Taylor

Describing a tailor’s occupation, meaning making fitted clothes, this can be an indication that your little girl might become a world renowned fashion designer someday!

7. Carbry

A name of Irish origin meaning “charioteer”. A perfect name for a girl who’ll grow up to be a strong woman.

8. Sumner

An English occupational name for a summoner, an official who was responsible for ensuring the appearance of witnesses in court. Can also be spelled Sumnor.

9. Carey

Some believe it to be from the Gaelic 'caraich' which means 'to move' or 'to stir', which could indicate being a cook. Other names include Cari, Cara, Kara, Carah, Cary, or Ciara.

10. Palmer


It’s Professional: 10 Baby Boy Names Inspired By Occupations

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