Nameberry Favorites · Unusual, Rare, and Unique Baby Names
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Cinda
Diminutive of Cynthia or Lucinda
Cindy for the 21st century, with a word adjacent feel.
Trula
Variation of Trudy or Truly
A variation of Trudy, blended with the sounds of Lula, Beulah, Eula, and Zula, Trula has the possible meanings of "strength" or "strength of the spear" from Trudy and Gertrude, or, as a compound…
Ollice
Variation of Ollis
An intriguing option, typically used as a surname, Ollice may be considered a variation of Alice or Oliver, or a compound of both. As such, it may mean "noble olive branch" or "noble elf ruler".
Zélie
French
"noble"
A cute, zippy French saint's name that's picking up in popularity there, and here in the US. Zélie originated as a short form of Azélie, thought to derive from Adelaide via the Occitan form Azalaïs.…
Adaire
Scottish and Irish, Brazilian
"oak tree ford; wealthy spearman; wealth and fame"
A spelling variation of Adair, a name with plenty of flair and a nature connection too. In addition, it may be a variation of Edgar or Ademar.
Vaila
Scottish
"foreign Isle"
This unique Scottish name for girls is taken from the name of a small, inhabited Shetland island off the coast of Scotland, and fits into the tradition of Scottish parents choosing Scottish place…
Ruhamah
Hebrew
"loved, pitied"
In the Old Testament, this name appears as Lo-Ruhamah, chosen by the prophet Hosea for his daughter. With the Lo- prefix, it would mean "not loved" or "not forgiven", however, Ruhamah is the redeemed…
Jago
Cornish variation of Jacob or James
"supplanter"
A dashing alternative to the popular James and Jacob, Jago is the jaunty Cornish form of the Biblical names. Occasionally (or historically) appearing as Jagoe, Jego, and Jaego, it may have been…
Taliesin
Welsh
"shining brow"
Poetic and handsome with a hint of mystique and magic around it, this rugged Welsh name may appeal as an alternative to Tristan or Taran. Meaning "shining, radiant brow", the name is associated with…
Sholto
Scottish from the Gaelic
"sower"
Rugged but gentle, Sholto is a traditional Scottish first name, especially within the Douglas clan, with Sholto Douglas being its mythical ancestor. It is an Anglicized form of Sìoltach, meaning…
Cherith
Hebrew
"Winter stream"
One of the rarer names to come from the Bible, Cherith has a fresh and modern sound despite its ancient roots. Cherith was the name of the stream that kept Elijah alive during the three years'…
Elvet
Old English, place name
"swan stream, swan river, swan island"
This Old English name feels as if it could have stepped out of a fantasy novel, but it may be just similar enough to Everett and Elliot that it could work in the real world. Derived from the elements…
Oceander
Modern invention
"ocean man"
Oceander is a modern creation, spinning cool words name Ocean and Océane into a name in the style of Leander, Evander, Alexander, and similar. As such, it may be said to mean "ocean man", pairing the…
Revere
English and French word name and surname
Revere is a word name meaning to admire or esteem, an appealing meaning. In the USA, however, Revere attracts further connotation as the surname of Paul Revere, one of the celebrated patriots of the…
Shamsa
Arabic
"sun"
A summery name which an energetic feel, Shamsa is a variation of Shams, a unisex Arabic name taken directly from the Arabic word for "sun". It was originally borne by a pre-Islamic goddess, related…
Fenella
Celtic
"white-shouldered one"
More unusual than Fiona and more user-friendly than Fionnuala, the engaging Scottish Fenella, has been scarcely heard in this country. Fenella first became known outside of Ireland when Sir Walter…
Fjord
Norse word name
The Old Norse and modern Norwegian word name Fjord, which refers to a passage in the sea, could work for children of both genders. It conjures vivid blue, ice laden landscapes.
Birdsong
Word name
A whimsical word- and last name with cottagecore vibes, Birdsong combines the appeal of animal names with musical choices, and just a touch of The Hunger Games universe too. While it could make a…
Kirrily
Aboriginal, Australian
"tree bark or leaf"
Kirrily, which rhymes with cheerily, is a name that's uniquely popular in Australia. It originated in recent decades as an elaboration of several similar names – the European Kyra or Keira, the Maori…
Laertes
Ancient Greek
"gatherer of the people"
An Ancient Greek name with a huge dose of literary credibility. Laertes was the father of Odysseus in Greek mythology, who therefore pops up in Homer's The Odyssey . Laertes is even more familiar to…