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… variations of these trendy boys’ names, the count leaps much higher. It’s easy to understand why these names are so popular for boys.  They’re strong yet unconventional, at …

… using it as a name for a baby? A middle name? Do you love your unusual family name? Hate it? Why or why not? For a wider look at unusual …

Many unisex baby names are not truly unisex, meaning they’re used predominantly for one sex and only rarely for the other. I’m thinking of names like Addison and …

… Fiaravanti), and Nameberry favorites (Beatrice, Flora, Edmund, Jasper), not to mention dozens of names just under the radar, but definitely usable—ripe for revival and stunningly diverse! This blog will …

… most recent year, meaning that a boy with any one of these names is highly unlikely to ever meet another. In fact, several of these cool unusual boy names were …

These are the names I'd consider for future pets but haven't thought about whether they'd be for female or male. They could work for either I guess …

Uncommon girls names inspired by plants, flowers, trees, spices, astronomy, water, and the natural world.

This is a list of character names from the greatest television show ever :) Enjoy! And I will be adding more (until further notice), so come back for other names soon

A complete list of all First Ladies' names in the U.S. including given birth names and nicknames.

Here’s a list of 26 strong and uncommon boy names. I hope you will enjoy:)

First child. Not knowing the gender. Lots of ideas. Not sure on any of them. Help!!! lol

Girl Names we Love, many unisex or really just uncommon. Middle name to be Nicole.

… name Kindred, used for 5 babies of each gender. Let's look at more cool unisex surname names. Popular Unisex Last Names These names are all in the US Top …

If you were to go solely by the tabloids, you might think that every celebrity’s baby boy was given the name of a New York borough or a Disney …

… slayed the dragon). UNDINE  —  A German mythological water sprite, better known in its Ondine form. UNIQUE  —  Not any more. UNITY — One of the newly appealing, lesser used Puritan virtue names …

… Bonus: Another undiscovered surname-name we like is Wheeler. Your turn! What’s your favorite undiscovered boys’ name (that you’re not keeping secret until you can use it, of …

Last week we brought you our underground list of most popular girls’ names 2011; now it’s the boys’ turn. You may be familiar with Nameberry’s most popular boys …

A berry named Iamamiam gets credit for this question: What are your favorite unusable names? Over on the forums where this question was first posed, answers include Hypatia and Paine …

… Katalina, Sloan, Karlie, and Meadow. These names are a bit different, but not all that unusual. Even the 1,000th most popular name represents a few hundred babies, or possibly …

… Aleut meaning “great land.”  Could make for an intriguing choice if you’re seeking an untouristed place name. Eugenie Peterson/Indra Devi Under the name of Indra Devi, Russian-born …

by Linda Rosenkrantz Though there weren’t as many Berry baby name announcements in November as their usually are, there were still some beauts—great names, first and middle combos …

It used to just be one of those quirks reserved for the parents of future celebrities such as Cameron Diaz, Reese Witherspoon, Drew Barrymore, Taylor Swift, Hayden Panettiere and Blake …

though my soul my set in darkness, it will rise in perfect light; i have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night

Even more boy names for people that have not decided on a name. Have fun with these! - Zodiac.

J.K. Rowling made an outstanding job choosing names in her universe. Sorcerers love names with great significance and awe. Often, pure-blood or traditional families will choose names of …

Hipster baby names are an ever-moving class. Once a name becomes widely used enough to be pegged a hipster baby name, like many of the choices featured here, it …

A lot of people use the term unique baby names when what they really mean is unusual baby names.  Names such as Romeo, Romilly, and Roxana may be distinctive, attractive …

By Abby Sandel There’s more than one way to choose an unusual name. Classics like William and Elizabeth are evergreen. And who doesn’t love Ava and Mason? But …

by Pamela Redmond Satran Girls’ names that end in the lee sound – from Ellie to Lily to Natalie to Riley and Everly – have been growing in popularity in recent years …

by Addie Kugler-Lunt The story of my name began as unconventionally as my birth. My mom was so convinced that she was going to have a boy, that she …

by Pamela Redmond If you’re looking for baby girl names that are unusual but not weird, international yet familiar, we’ve pulled together this list to suit your style …

Jodie writes: I have a daughter with a beautiful Italian name: Ravenna, which I believe is fairly unusual. The sex of baby number two is a surprise! Should we keep …

Greek names for girls are beginning to make more of a mark on the American baby namescape.  The Greek Sophia is our Number 1 name, and Chloe and Zoe are …

The other day we offered eight fresh choices for boys, and now it’s the girls’ turn—girl names ranging from a rare botanical specimen to a nostalgic nickname to …

Heroes, villains, and everything in between! Some of these names are somewhat on the "extremely odd" side, such as Yaddle or Greeata. Others, the association is... less than the best …

Classic boy names are wonderful except for the fact that they’re so common. Yes, there have been many august Williams; sure, it’s a name resonant on your family …

This week, Appellation Mountain‘s Abby Sandel looks beyond the Top 1000 most popular baby names list to find some still undiscovered goodies. Wasn’t yesterday a little bit like …

By Isadora Vega of  Bewitching Names One bit of naming advice that I see thrown around a lot is that once the baby is born no one will be able …

By Linda Rosenkrantz For what seems like forever, this pair of sainted sister names, Agnes and Agatha, have seemed like the quintessential starched, buttoned-up, high-lace-collared, mauve-dressed …

Today’s guest blogger, Aussie Anna Otto, tells us what she sees ahead for Australian baby names in 2012. Baby Name Trends from Australia for 2012 Nameberry has brought us …

Inspired by the vast wonders of the universe, this name list is a constellation of dazzling, celestial-inspired names. Each name shines with the magic of galaxies, the mystery of …

Inspired by the vast wonders of the universe, this name list is a constellation of dazzling, celestial-inspired names. Each name shines with the magic of galaxies and the timeless …

By Ceilidhe Wynn Our sincere thanks for permission to reprint this moving article which appeared recently on romper.com. When you’re pregnant, it can often seem like your body …

Names that start with U are by definition unique: U is the rarest first intial! But wait — before you skip from the T’s of Thea and Theo to the …

Some names, sound great, including Adrian, John, Allison and Lucy, while others don't. Including Chloe, (sounds like a spoiled brat) James, (just seems weird) Monica, (it's like Veronica …

Even though Australian baby names are a lot like British names, they do also have their own distinctive flavor.  The blend of cultures Down Under and the strong presence of …

Unisex Swahili name rising in popularity. Musician Jelani Aryeh may be an influence, as well as American's recent love for a multitude of names ending in -lani, such as …

Unisex Hebrew name more common among baby girls in Israel and boys in the US.

Unashamedly grandiose word name.

Unique and unusual as a nickname and a stand-alone name, Loie is a vintage choice worth reviving. It is traditionally used as a short form of Lois and Louise …