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  1. Chief

    • Description:

      Chief is a masculine English word name derived from the Old French 'chef', ultimately from Latin 'caput' meaning 'head'. As a name, Chief directly evokes leadership, authority, and responsibility. Unlike traditional given names, Chief falls into the category of title names that have occasionally been used as personal names. It remains very rare as a first name in most countries but may be found as a nickname for someone in a leadership position. The name carries strong connotations of respect and command. When used as a given name, it places expectations of leadership on the bearer. Chief saw minimal usage in the United States during the 20th century, primarily appearing in Native American contexts or as a nickname rather than an official given name.

  2. Banana

    • Origin:

      Word name, English from Spanish and Portuguese

    • Meaning:

      "banana"

    • Description:

      Banana is one fruity name we wouldn't recommend. Pick Plum instead. There is a Japanese novelist whose pen name is Banana Yoshimoto--birth name Mahoko.
  3. Kaimana

    • Origin:

      Hawaiian

    • Meaning:

      "the power of the ocean"

    • Description:

      This Hawaiian name gracefully celebrates the force of nature, paying tribute to the ocean. If you're looking for unique names that mean ocean, this should be on your short list.
  4. Tsunami

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "harbor wave"

    • Description:

      Tsunami is a Japanese word, derived from the elements tsu meaning "harbor," and nami, "wave." It was first used as a name in 2004 and 2005, then left the charts and reemerged in 2020. At the very least, it makes an interesting way to get to the nickname Sue or Susie (or would that be Tsu/Tsusi?)
  5. Piscine

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "swimming pool"

    • Description:

      The full name of Pi from The Life of Pi.
  6. Arnav

    • Origin:

      Hindi

    • Meaning:

      "ocean"

    • Description:

      This popular Indian name is heard in the US. Bollywood actor Akshay Khanna has a son named Arnav.
  7. Dino

    • Origin:

      Italian, diminutive of any name ending in -dino

    • Description:

      Italian heritage name. It's sweet and simple, but has fallen almost out of use since its heyday in the 1960s.
  8. Demon

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "evil spirit; familiar spirit"

    • Description:

      Demon is probably best left as an edgy nickname or chosen moniker than put on the birth certificate. Typically associated with evil or familiar spirits, it could also be considered an Ancient Greek name, meaning "the people".
  9. Locklyn

    • Origin:

      Variation of male name Lachlin, Gaelic

    • Meaning:

      "lake land"

    • Description:

      This phonetic spelling of a traditional Scottish male name wasn't seen until used by Vince Vaughn for his daughter. As Lachlan becomes more of an established boy's name in the US, more parents are turning to the Locklyn spelling on the girl's side.
  10. Tuna

    • Origin:

      Turkish

    • Meaning:

      "Danube river"

    • Description:

      The Turkish name for the Danube River.
  11. Infinity

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      Infinity is a name that could have a long, bright future ahead of it, with its bold meaning and fashionable sound. It's an awful lot of name to pull off, but if Destiny can do it...
  12. Delfino

    • Origin:

      Italian

    • Meaning:

      "of Delphi"

    • Description:

      Heard more often as a surname in Italy, its meaning has also been linked to the dolphin--which would make a cool nursery motif.
  13. Flo

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Florence, Latin

    • Meaning:

      "flourishing, prosperous"

    • Description:

      Flo is an antiquated nickname not often used these days, possibly because "Aunt Flo" is a euphemism for a period.
  14. Juju

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of names beginning with Ju-

    • Description:

      An informal nickname for names such as Julia, Juliette, and June.
  15. Salmon

    • Origin:

      Animal name

    • Meaning:

      "salmon, a fish"

    • Description:

      nature namesare in, and even fish names like Pike and Salmon are open for consideration.
  16. Sunglow

    • Origin:

      Color name

    • Description:

      A warm and sunny shade of yellow.
  17. Glimmer

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      Glimmer is shimmery but a little too showy, as is Glitter, a character on a TV sitcom-- while Glimmer appears in The Hunger Games.
  18. Otter

    • Origin:

      Animal name

    • Description:

      While we don't see many parents adopting Otter as a name for their own babies, Zooey Deschanel put this one in the lexicon when she used it as a middle name for her adorably-named daughter Elsie Otter. Even in the celebrisphere, Otter is one of the most unique baby names we've heard.
  19. Wavy

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "undulating"

    • Description:

      Short for Waverly or a fresh twist on Navy, Wavy is a quirky and interesting new word name option.
  20. Hurricane

    • Origin:

      Spanish from Native American word name

    • Meaning:

      "hurricane"

    • Description:

      Hurricane is a storm, but it's also an American name, thanks to rising tennis star Hurricane Black -- whose sister's name is Tornado. There's no reason this tempestuous choice can't work for boys too, inasfar as the name can work for any child. As a name, Hurricane is definitely original and attention-getting, but is it a name you'd want to carry around for life?