Names with Modernist character

Baby names that carry the quality of modernist.

These names carry modernist as a defining character quality — drawn from their etymology, history, and the people who've carried them. Open a profile for meaning, SSA trends, and feasibility — sort by score, rank, or momentum to narrow the list.

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2 names

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Eames
English
40
From the English surname meaning 'uncle' or derived from the given name James. Associated with modernist design through Charles and Ray Eames.
Klee
Celtic
20
From Scots meaning 'small' or 'little', also a surname-turned-given name popularized in modern usage

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Popularity data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024