55 Baby Names Meaning 'Dance'

Celebrating the rhythm and flow that uplift spirit.

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Dance is a powerful way to express feelings and emotions. Names that mean 'dance' reflect joy and contentment. They embody the lively energy and spirit of celebration that fill lives with positivity. Moreover, dance, in its varied forms, is often seen as a bridge connecting people of different backgrounds and generations. It could be why many parents want to give their children names that represent movement and rhythm.

In recent years, the name Tripp has gained a lot of popularity. It is an English name with Middle English origins and means 'to dance.' Another modern name that's popular among parents is Saylor. In Old French, it means 'acrobat' or 'dancer' and symbolizes the beauty of structure and flow.

If names connected to the Bible interest you, Havilah and Prochorus are two choices that represent dance's free spirit. Moving to mythology, Eumolpos and Terpsichore are gems from Greek Mythology that signify movement. In New World mythology, the name Kachina is believed to mean 'sacred dancer' in Hopi and has spiritual connotations.

Overall, dance embodies delight and bliss, and names that mean 'dance' are evocative of this expressive art form. Parents who love dance or want their children to represent positive energy might choose these names for their children. The list below shares several names that would suit diverse preferences. Dive in and explore!

Name	Gender	Meaning
Tripp	Boy	Three; Third; To Stumble; To dance; A journey
Baila	Girl	To dance; White; Pure; Beautiful
Mai	Girl	Water; Love; Dance; Beloved
Mahina	Girl	Moon; Month; Light; Genuine; Male; Dance; Full; Queen; Apple tree
Bayla	Girl	Dance; Bailiff
Havilah	Girl	Twist; Dance; Circle
Maisha	Girl	Life; Dance; Sand
Makana	Girl	Gift; Dance; Play music
Laasya	Girl	A dance form
Maisa	Girl	Beloved; Graceful; Dance; Sand

Mairi	Girl	Bitter; Dance; Plum
Tiva	Girl	Dance; One who loves to dance
Lasya	Girl	Goddess Parvati's graceful dance
Nataya	Unisex	Dance
Amai	Unisex	Second; Dance
Maiko	Girl	Child; Dance; Good mother
Aadalarasan	Boy	Attraction; One who attracts with his dance; One of the many Lord Shiva's names in Tamil
Aadalarasu	Boy	The king of dance in Tamil; Lord Shiva's name as Nataraja who is considered the Lord of Dance
Adalarasu	Boy	King of Dance; one of many names of Lord Shiva
Arima	Girl	Believe; Feel; Exist; Be aware of; Grind; Dance; Flax

Ayita	Girl	First To Dance
Baratam	Boy	A traditional dance form from Tamil Nadu
Bhagra	Boy	Punjabi Dance Form which represents happiness and prosperity
Ramu	Boy	Comfort dance; Epithet of Lord Rama; Pleasing; Beautiful
Reel	Boy	To store elongated and flexible objects; Irish folk dance; To surrender
Adalarachan	Boy	The monarch or king of dance
Adalarasen	Boy	The master of dance or king of dance
Ankti	Girl	A repeater of dance
Apinaya	Girl	Expressions in dance
Bertilak	Boy	The playful dance of the light

Brictiva	Girl	Dance from the hilly area
Hama	Boy	Home; A personification; Seashore; Winged horse; Dance; Leaf; Song; Vermillion
Juke	Boy	Wicked; Disorderly; To dance
Kathakali	Girl	A folk dance
Maina	Girl	Sing; Dance; Songbird; Praised; Great; Change; Prince
Melpomene	Girl	To sing; To celebrate with dance and song; Melodious
Minuette	Girl	Slow and stately ballroom dance for two in triple time
Nartana	Girl	One who makes others dance
Natarajan	Boy	Great dancer-actor; Lord Shiva; Lord of dance
Natesa	Girl	Dance master

Natesan	Boy	Dance king; Lord Shiva
Nateshwara	Boy	Dance superstar
Natoya	Unisex	Dance or the one who can dance
Rasaraj	Boy	One who loves to dance
Rema	Unisex	Twin; Beautiful dance; Of Goddess Lakshmi; White deer
Salsa	Girl	Name of the Latin American dance and music; Name of the Mexican sauce
Sigelac	Boy	A dance of the victory; A victory dance
Tandava	Boy	One who dances the cosmic dance
Terpsichore	Girl	Enjoying the dance
Horea	Boy	A type of circle dance

Itotia	Unisex	Dance
Kailao	Boy	War dance
Garma	Girl	Goddess of dance
Noopur	Girl	Ankle bells, jewelry worn on feet in Indian dance
Maie	Unisex	Reflecting dance; Good mother

Dance is an art form that evokes a sense of happiness and free flow. It reflects liveliness that turns dull moments into celebration. Whether you adore modern inventions or names with ancient charm, the list above offers several options that fit diverse preferences. Names that mean 'dance' embody the spirit of self-expression. Hence, they make a good choice for parents who love dancing or want their children to be joyful, expressive, and active.

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