Unique Celebrity Baby Names

Woody Allen introduced us to the name Zelig as the ever-morphing title character of his 1983 film. Zelig does have an upbeat meaning, and nickname Zelie makes it accessible for a girl, though it's an undeniably quirky choice for either gender.

Unique name chosen by Peaches Geldolf for her son in 2012.

Nope, not Goldie. Oldie, as in, "an oldie but a goody" or "oldies music". Despite these neutral-to-positive associations, Oldie still has a musty, fusty quality.

A name with something for everyone: for romantics, it's a beautiful Indonesian island; for teckies, it's a computer programming language.

Townes entered baby name consciousness — as a girl name, at least — in 2024 when Hilary Duff and Matthew Koma chose it for their daughter, Townes Meadow. Townes is a more established choice for boys, among whom it's often associated with the late musician Townes Van Zandt.

Aalam is surely the first name in many books, introduced to the US by DJ Khaled, who chose it for his son in 2020.

Variation of Koda.

Anglicized version of a the common German surname Klein. Musician Mike Eli named his daughter Kline Olivia in 2012.

Quirky mini name given by Nia Long to her daughter in 2011. Could be short for Keziah.

Combining the elements laʻa meaning "sacred, holy" and kea meaning "clear, bright, white, La'akea is a name with a vibrant feel to it. The name was chosen by actress and former MMA fighter Ronda Rousey and her husband Travis Browne for their first daughter in 2021.

In this era of Royalty, Reign, and Chosen, Heiress isn't as shocking as it once might has been. A direct and declarative choice for those who want their daughter to carry on their legacy, Heiress feels similar in style to Empress and Princess.

Jonelle is a feminine name that emerged as a blend of John (Hebrew for 'God is gracious') and the feminine suffix -elle, creating a distinctive female variant of this traditionally male name. It gained modest popularity in the United States during the 1950s through 1970s, reflecting the trend of creating feminine versions of masculine names during that era. Jonelle has a melodic quality with its soft ending while maintaining a certain strength from its root name. Though never extremely common, it appeals to parents seeking a name that balances familiarity with uniqueness. The name has occasionally appeared in popular culture, helping maintain its recognition without becoming overused.

This Spanish variation of the French Estelle and spelling spin on Estella is on the rise, along with most star-related names, even Starr (and Star) herself. Popular personality Ali Landry chose it for her daughter.

This bold name of Thai origin was chosen by reality TV stars, Annie Suwan and David Toborowsky (of 90 Day Fiancé fame ), for their first daughter, born in 2025. According to the couple, the name means "brave gem" and "symbolizes the strength of Pisces".

Most will see this as a refreshing middle name possibility, but Bristol Palin baby daddy Levi Johnston used it as a first name for his new daughter, Breeze Beretta.

This spelling variation of Peta, chosen by Ani DiFranco for her daughter, might be a little difficult to pull off. Alternative suggestions: Petra and Petal.