Unusual Baby Names
- Ziv
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"brilliance"Description:
Also a synonym for the Hebrew month of Iyar, which usuually falls in May, would work and play well with others like Zev and Lev.
- Fielder
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"dweller in open country"Description:
An uncommon surname name with that energetic -er ending. Might appeal especially to baseball fans.
- Amor
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"love"Description:
Bestselling author Amor Towles, who wrote Rules of Civility and introduced this elegant and meaningful name to the lexicon. Names that mean love -- Amory, Amias, and Amoris are other similar choices -- always have a deep appeal.
- Conran
Origin:
Irish, anglicization of O'conarainMeaning:
"descendant of Conaran"Description:
Associated with iconic British designer and retailer Terence Conran, who had an international impact on household design. Makes a nice variation on Conrad.
- Elah
- Bara
Origin:
Hebrew, JapaneseMeaning:
"to select; rose"Description:
Gently appealing, a floral choice in Japanese.
- Agacia
Origin:
Variation of Agatha, GreekMeaning:
"good woman"Description:
With so many A-beginning names finding their way into style, Agacia is one unusual choice that could get more attention. It's part Agatha, part Acacia, and quite intriguing.
- Syrilla
- Shalini
Origin:
Hindi, SanskritMeaning:
"modest"Description:
Definitely usable for an American baby with Indian heritage.
- Crain
- Nealon
- Shaana
- Oceon