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Undiscovered, but somewhat awkward Old Testament choice: he was the head of the tribe of Asher.

Unisex name in Israel, ideal for a Hanukkah baby.

Unlike Pearl and Ruby and more like Jasper, this gem name works well as a boys name. With its strong final X, it feels similar to Alex, Phoenix, Jax, and …

Unconventional nickname option that's best kept as a nickname.

Unique name for the son of a woodworker.

Unique option honoring Spanish surrealist painter Joan Miró. Could have some pronunciation problems, but preferable to calling your little boy Joan.

Unlike Jake or Sam, few parents put Mike on the birth certificate.

Undiscovered single-syllable surname option, a friendly alternative to Reed.

Unusual name chosen for her son by actress Nia Long, who combined it with the even more unusual literary middle name, Zhivago.

Unlikely to catch on in the Anglophone world, where parent name Ludwig still conjures up images of Beethoven. But Ludvig actually ranks among the top boy names in Norway and …

Unisex Lane is a hit for boys in the last few decades, remaining around the 200s in popularity. Laine may lean a bit more feminine, but still has that unisex …

Unusual Daniel relative.

Unusual twist -- but everyone will hear it as Justin -- or jester.

Unisex variation of Jazz or Jasper that couldn't say it more plainly. Used for their daughter by tennis couple Steffi Graf and Andre Agassi.

Unfortunately, everyone will just hear Jared.

Unusual and unappealing.

Unless you're a gin aficionado, we prefer Hendrik. Or better yet, Henrik.

Unless it was your grandmother's maiden name, and you're using it in the middle place, we don't think so. Could be confused with Hazelden, a leading rehab …

Until recently Ward was, like Wally, a Cleaver name, but today's parents are seeing it as a cooler nickname for Edward than Eddie, and are also beginning to use …

Unless it runs in your family, or Alexander Hamilton is your particular hero, you might consider something less imposing -- and without the teasable nickname Ham. Scottish curler Hamilton McMillan Jr …

Unusual saint's name rarely heard outside Roman Catholic rectories until it made an appearance on a reality-TV show; has an attractive French feel. Gervase is a common spelling …

Unusual alternative to Fisher with a brisker surname appeal.

Unlike perennials William, John and James, Edward is a classic that moves in and out of fashion. This royal Anglo-Saxon standard has benefited in recent years from the popularity …

Underused literary name (as in the poet John) with a -den ending that's very much in style.

Unusual, but clear and strong.

Underused Welsh -wyn name with a solid sound and namesake.

Until recently it was rarely used as a proper name; Buddy Holly, for example, was christened Charles, and Salinger's Buddy Glass was born Webb. Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver did …

Unseen in the USA since 1901, Boston rocketed back into the Top 1000 in 2004 and, like other place-names such as Brooklyn, London and Paris, is now a reliable …

Unlike the feminine Blanca, this name for some reason seems to put more emphasis on the "blank" aspect.

Unlike Rose and Blue, this color name is Not Ready for Prime Time.

Unusual biblical name that may be too close in sound to the feminine Mariah.

Unusual and attractive entry to the growing Irish name canon.

Unusual Asian option, and also the name of the Dwarf Lord from Lord of the Rings.

Unique baby name and poetic Gallic choice. Guillaume Apollinaire was a French poet and novelist active in the early 20th century arts community, who is said to have coined the …

Unusual but accessible multi-cultural choice.

Unfamiliar Asian choice that can work for a parent in search of something really different.

Unusual Arabic name with an inspiring meaning for a baby girl.

Unlike many other western city names, Tulsa has not proved attractive to parents. The name derives from Tallasi, meaning "old town" in the Creek language.

Unusual choice that was the original name of children's illustrator Tasha Tudor, but is an interesting elaboration of Star, taking it into avian territory.

Undiscovered musical form melodious enough to be a hit on the name charts.

Unfortunate name that's become a caricature, like Muffy, say, or Bruce.

Unlikely to take over Kenya's spot as the dominant African place-name.

Unusual Samantha alternative with little aural appeal.

Unfashionably ornate female form of unfashionable Roderick.

Unique, soft, and flowing.

Unique choice, with a pleasant antique feel.

Ungainly hybrid of Randi and Danielle.

Until now, most girls called Shell used it as a nickname for Shelley or Michelle. Today's Shell is much more likely to be a nature name, cool and beachy …

Unspecific place name with a wonderfully wide-open, spacious, western feel; used for a character in Thomas Pynchon's novel Vineland. Prairie is derived from the Old French word praierie …

Une amie for Gwyneth's little girl.