A Cherokee warrior rank that was borne by those who earned it, not given as a baby name.

A lengthy Olde World route to Nick.

The M and the R add welcome strength.

Kamau is from the Kikuyu language native to Kenya. It is recognizable as the middle name of comedian W. Kamau Bell.

Martia, more distinctive than cousins Marta, Marcia and Marsha, also has a strong image and slightly unexpected feel.

Feeney is an Irish surname most popular in Counties Sligo and Mayo in northwest Ireland. It may rise in the US as a first name as other Irish surnames from Riley to Kennedy become increasingly popular for both genders.

Inventive female form of Aloysius.

With Yale and Brown in the mainstream, why not this upscale college name and surname as well.

Short and sweet, Luui is the cute Greenlandic form of Louis and Louise. Used on both girls and boys, its sound is very similar to the English Louie.

The Hungarian form of Roger is a fun twist on the retro classic. The name is also related to Rudolf: The Hungarians affectionately referred to Rudolf, Crown Prince of Austria as Prince Rezső. Namesakes include the pianist and composer Rezső Seress and the former Minister of Finance of Hungary Rezső Nyers.

Malkin is medieval short form of Maud or Matilda, popular in the Middle Ages. The name later developed folkloric associations, sometimes referring to a female cat (particularly a green-eyed one) or a witch's familiar in English folklore. In Shakespeare's time, 'grimalkin' referred to an old female cat or a fiery woman.

Army plus meaner equals an unappealing name.

Short form of Harvey, variation of Harve.

This variation removes the d from the original spelling, making it even rarer. Clotilde may not see much usage in the US, but it is currently Number 431 in France.

This cute mini-name is the Greenlandic form of both Louis and Louisa, making it a distinct and wearable unisex choice for a baby of any gender.

A definite improvement over the English Humbert, Umberto has nevertheless been rarely heard outside the Italian community.

Pleasant surname connected to humorist James Thurber, with a sound as happy as a baby's gurgle.

Tew many conflicting word spellings.

An Icelandic relation of Roger, Hróar is derived from the Old Norse element hróðr meaning "fame". combined with either herr meaning "warrior" or "geirr meaning "spear". English speakers might find the pronunciation unintuitive at first, but it is said as RO-ar, with a slightly audible H sound at the beginning.