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Rainbow Baby Names you have not heard of

  1. Aiko

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "beloved child"

    • Description:

      Aiko is a very common Japanese name with a lovely meaning that is rarely heard outside the Asian community.
  2. Arianwen

    • Origin:

      Welsh

    • Meaning:

      "silver, white, fair, blessed"

    • Description:

      Rarely heard outside of Wales, Arianwen combines the pretty Welsh element gwen with the silvery arian, giving it a metallic and shining meaning. The name is sometimes listed as one of the daughters of the legendary fifth-century king and saint, Brychan Brycheiniog.
  3. Kalila

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "beloved"

    • Description:

      The lilting name of a range of mythical mountains, with an extensive menu of spellings, and a more unusual way of fitting in with current favorites Lila and Lola.
  4. Branwen

    • Origin:

      Celtic

    • Meaning:

      "blessed raven"

    • Description:

      This is an attractive Celtic mythological name, popular in Wales and a cousin of the better known Bronwyn. In Welsh mythology, Branwen was turned into a bird.
  5. Medora

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "mother's gift"

    • Description:

      Medora is a Greek name much less common here than, say, Melanie or Melissa. It has some literary references, including as the beautiful and passionate heroine of Lord Byron's poem The Corsair, and in Edith Wharton's The Age of Innocence, there is a character named Marchioness Melora Manson.
  6. Zebediah

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "gift of Jehovah"

    • Description:

      Biblical names are expanding (literally) as some parents move from Isaiah and Elijah to more elaborate choices with simple short forms, like Jedidiah and Zebediah.
  7. Amandine

    • Origin:

      French, diminutive of Amanda

    • Meaning:

      "much-loved"

    • Description:

      This fragrant, almond-scented name has hardly been heard in this country, which is a pity--we've loved it since John Malkovich used it for his now grown daughter.
  8. Azeneth

    • Origin:

      Ancient Egyptian via Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "holy to Anath"

    • Description:

      A highly unusual Biblical girls' name whose popularity in Latin America is beginning to spill over into the U.S.. Azeneth is one of those unique baby names we'll be hearing a lot more of.
  9. Shai

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "gift"

    • Description:

      Shai is a name newly-used in the US for both boys and, slightly less often, girls. Though the correct pronunciation is "shy", many will say shay, which might be all right with you.
  10. Fyodor

    • Origin:

      Russian variation of Theodore

    • Meaning:

      "God's gift"

    • Description:

      This variation of Theodore is familiar here mostly via the great Russian novelist Dostoyevsky. It was also the name of three early tsars of Russia.
  11. Artemas

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "gift of Artemis, goddess of the hunt"

    • Description:

      This name has a nice mythological, historical, Three Musketeers-ish ring.
  12. Leofric

    • Origin:

      Germanic

    • Meaning:

      "beloved kingdom"

    • Description:

      Derived from Old English leof "dear, beloved" + ric "power; reign; kingdom". A notable historical bearer is Leofric, Earl of Mercia: he was the husband of Lady Godiva, who (legend has it) promised his wife that he would reduce taxation if she rode naked through the streets of Coventry.
  13. Doron

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "gift"

    • Description:

      Benevolent name found in Israel in several forms, including Doran and Doroni.
  14. Macarius

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "blessed"

    • Description:

      Macarius, the name of several early saints, is virtually unknown in the U.S. though its Spanish forms Macario and the feminine Macaria are sometimes used. With the revival of many ancient s-ending names, Macarius might rise again, and it does carry the user-friendly nickname Mac.
  15. Irisa

    • Description:

      Irisa is a delicate feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Iris, the Greek name meaning 'rainbow' and associated with the goddess who served as a messenger between gods and humans. Another possibility is that it's derived from the Slavic name Irisha, a diminutive of Irina meaning 'peace.' Some may also see it as a creative variation of Irish or Irisha, giving it a connection to Ireland. Irisa has a modern, melodic quality with its soft sounds and rhythmic syllables. While not among the most common names, its uniqueness and gentle sound make it appealing to parents seeking something distinctive yet accessible. The name carries connotations of natural beauty, tranquility, and colorful vibrancy.

  16. Feodora

    • Origin:

      Ukrainian; Russian, from Greek

    • Meaning:

      "gift of God"

    • Description:

      Feodora is an interesting choice for the intrepid name-giver, especially with the dynamic nickname Feo.
  17. Walken

    • Origin:

      Australian Aboriginal

    • Meaning:

      "rainbow"

    • Description:

      One of the few rainbow names that is masculine, Walken is a Noongar Aboriginal word.
  18. Jalus

    • Origin:

      Tibetan

    • Meaning:

      "rainbow"
  19. Diarra

    • Origin:

      West African

    • Meaning:

      "gift"

    • Description:

      Diarra has a nice meaning, but we could see it leading to possible teasing re association with a certain digestive problem.
  20. Dariela

    • Origin:

      Feminine variation of Darrell, French

    • Meaning:

      "dear one, beloved"

    • Description:

      Dariela may have a not-quite-authentic provenance, but it's a pretty name and an unusual choice in the girly Isabella-Gabriella group.