Atom

If you anticipate that baby will be a curious child fascinated by the workings of the world, consider naming them Atom. A gender-neutral moniker, Atom derives from the Greek word atomos, meaning “uncut” or “unhewn.” It is also the word used to describe the smallest unit of matter on our planet. Inspiring visions of chemical equations and the Earth’s most minuscule particles, Atom is a fitting choice for a future science and math enthusiast. Other sources link Atom to Adam, a Hebrew title that, rather fittingly, means “earth.”