Best Unique Baby Names
It may feel impossible to find a baby name that is stylish, practical, and no one is using, but trust us, these names do exist. Historical archives, international popularity charts, and even the dictionary offer hidden gems of baby names. These are 40 of our favorite highly unique baby names, each given to 25 or fewer babies in 2018.
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Ailsa
Ailsa is a traditional Scottish name for girls related to a rocky island in the Firth of Clyde called Ailsa Craig. It might... Read More
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Anouk
Anouk, made famous by French actress Anouk Aimée, is a singular name with a lovely sound and a Bohemian feel. Anouk Aimée was born as Francoise, but adopted the first name of the character she... Read More
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Auberon
Rarely heard in the US, Auberon has a gentle autumnal feel rare in a male name. Possibly starting as a pet form of Aubrey, it was also infuenced by Oberon, the king of the fairies in... Read More
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Bee
We've seen Beatrice and Beatrix climb in popularity, along with traditional nickname Bea. And now there's Bee, giving it a buzzy nature world spin, plus a tie to popular late night TV''s Samantha... Read More
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Cerelia
Cerelia is a melodic and unusual choice, perfect for a child born in April or May. Another version is Cerella. Read More
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Cisco
The ultimate sidekick name. Start with Francisco and then, if this fits, okay.Read More
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Clove
Clove is a spice name that is a tad more piquant than Saffron or Cinnamon. It might get more attention now as a member of The Hunger Games family of names.Read More
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Conran
Associated with iconic British designer and retailer Terence Conran, who had an international impact on household design. Makes a nice variation on CONRAD.Read More
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Crispin
Crispin, which was introduced into the mainstream by actor Crispin Glover and which means "curly-haired" in Latin, has an image very much like its first syllable: crisp, autumnal, and colorful. ... Read More
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Decima
In the days of huge families, this name of the Roman goddess of prophecy and childbirth, and one of the Fates, would be saved for bambina number ten. Now it might be used for a girl born in... Read More