Unique Cat Names

This snappy nickname may remind some of the 1985 Chevy Chase movie of the same name.

Didion is an unusual feminine name that likely derives from surnames or place names of Greek or French origin. It may be connected to the Greek name 'Didymus' meaning 'twin,' or possibly from French regional surnames. The name gained some recognition through association with celebrated American author Joan Didion, whose literary contributions may inspire parents to choose this name. As a first name, Didion remains extremely rare, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive, intellectual choice with literary connections. It has a sophisticated, modern sound despite its historical roots. The name's uncommon nature means a child named Didion would likely be the only one in their community, making it an individualistic choice with cultural cachet.

This Hindu goddess name is very popular in India. The goddess of love, fertility and devotion, representing female force, Parvati is the wife of Shiva and the mother of Ganesh. There is a Harry Potter character named Parvati Patil, a twin sister of Padma..

An object thought to have magic powers and to bring good luck.

Wildly optimistic -- and unrealistic -- choice.

The name of prize-winning American architect Robert Venturi would make a somewhat awkward first.

As the former stage name of TLC founder Perri Reid and the name of the youngest member of the animated Flintstones clan, it's got some pop culture cache. But it'll be too cutesy by half for most parents.

A rarely used word name that could be unexpected route to nicknames Bonnie and Betty.

A bold new word name that conjures up images of peg-legs and eyepatches. It was brought to national attention by pop musician Billie Eilish, whose full name is Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O'Connell.

As a name, it's linked to Sir Mulberry Hawk, a character in Charles Dicken's Nicholas Nickleby.

This herb is also known as cilantro. It's meaning, "bed bug" is on account of its smell, characterized by the ancient Greeks as bed bug-like.

A Portuguese classic, typically spelled with a tilde over the A. Many members of the Portuguese royal family were named João, and today it’s associated with a number of Portuguese and Brazilian footballers.

Soraia is a feminine name of Arabic and Portuguese origin, derived from the Arabic Thurayya meaning 'the Pleiades' or 'chandelier', referring to the famous star cluster. The name traveled to Portugal during the Moorish influence on the Iberian Peninsula and has become particularly popular in Portuguese-speaking countries like Brazil and Portugal. Soraia exudes an exotic elegance with its flowing syllables and rich cultural history. The name's celestial connection gives it a poetic quality, symbolizing beauty and light. While not widely used in English-speaking countries, Soraia has maintained steady popularity in Lusophone cultures, appreciated for its melodic sound and meaningful astronomical reference.

The chickadee gets its distinctive name from its distinctive call: chick-a-dee-dee-dee!

A fresh artistic option with a lively sound.

Fashion icon and Vogue editor-in-chief Diana Vreeland adds an air of glamour to her distinctive Dutch surname. It would make a striking name for the daughter of a parent in the fashion industry.