Charm

Charm is a girl's and boy's baby name of Old French origin, from the Latin carmen (song, incantation) via Old French charme, meaning 'magic spell' or 'enchantment.' As a word name, Charm carries both its literal meaning of appeal and its older meaning of a magic formula or talisman.

Charm is rare and striking — about 1,060 U.S. births recorded — with the kind of one-word confidence that makes it unforgettable. Like Lucky, Bliss, and Joy, it's a name that brings its own emotional signature.