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A list of truly unique ancient treasures - names that are a little clunky, probably over the top, and definitely off the beaten path. No name is too weird for this …

Gianella is a new compound name on the rise for baby girls, up more than 1000 places from 2022 to 2023 though still hiding beneath the Top 1000. We see …

Frederica is an interesting possibility for the parent unintimidated by its old-fashioned formality, and who can appreciate the vintage charm and verve lurking beneath its stuffiness. The name emerged …

… a variant or elaboration of Bettina, which itself is a diminutive form of Elizabeth or Beatrice. Elizabeth comes from Hebrew elements meaning "my God is an oath," while Beatrice derives …

These folks are both buff and brainy. They are passionate about a special interest, one of which happens to be the fitness. They could beat anyone in a fight - either …

Names in this category are devastatingly romantic - star-crossed suitors writing passionate love letters, moonlight trysts in secret gardens, white knights serenading their loves beneath balconies. Colors and textures are …

A Spanish occupational surname with the international flair of Mateo and the charm of Monty, Montero was originally given to those who worked as assistants and beaters for hunting parties …

Cienna is Sienna's much rare sister, though it's popular enough to have been given to over 100 baby girls in the US last year. Since Princess Beatrice's …

Scotlyn is a smoosh name that sounds almost like Scotland but has more cred as a first name. Moving quickly up the popularity ladder but still hiding beneath the Top …

A newly minted compound name, blending popular Bella with the mystical Nyx, Bellanyx has the whimsical meaning of "magical night". An alternative (sound-wise) to Bellatrix or Beatrix perhaps, it …

Best known to most as a brand of Whisky, Ballantine is a Scottish surname relating to the Celtic god Bal. It has potential as a off-the-beaten-track boys …

Baby names from reality television shows, from The Kardashians to Teen Mom, are popping up on the popularity charts. Some of these names, like Bentley and Penelope, have made a …

This unusual spelling of a simple name is notable as the name of dancer Cyd Charisse, whose given name was Tula Ellice but whose brother's mispronunciation of Sis begat …

… borne by composer Ennio Morricone, best known for his film music. If you're interested in Italian names for boys, this makes a choice that's off the beaten track.

All my favorite names for girls. A mix of sweet vintage gems, sunny nature names, and beloved classics. If it would sound right in a Beatrix Potter story, I probably …

… or Gia. In Greek mythology, Bia is the personification of force and raw energy. In Portuguese, it's a nickname for Beatriz, and in Romanian it's short for Bianca.

… meaning silver or unmarked. With its sweet, feminine sound, it can work outside of Greece too. Perfect for those looking for an off-beat full name for Mina or Minnie.

… parents are looking for similar-sounding Scottish names for girls that are further off the beaten path. This one is especially promising, with its cross-cultural appeal. Ayla, a common …

Supermodels provide a real international smorgasbord (excuse the expression, girls) of beautiful baby girl names. The names of supermodels can have strong associations with the model herself, like Doutzen, Behati …

… soft name made most familiar by journalist Shalailah Medhora. Given the popularity of Layla and all her variants, Shalailah has potential for parents looking for something off the beaten track.

… Katherine and names ending with the popular '-rice' or '-trice' suffix seen in names like Beatrice. It may also draw inspiration from Patrice, the feminine form of Patrick. The name …

… recognition through the 1980s animated series 'Jem and the Holograms,' where the main character Jerrica Benton led a double life as a rock star. The name appears to be a …

… sounding Danny or Donny. One notable namesake is musician Dhani Harrison, look-alike son of Beatle George. He is named after the sixth and seventh notes of the Indian music …

… Scottish Gaelic origins. The traditional name Cameron derives from 'cam sròn,' meaning 'crooked nose' or 'bent nose,' and was originally a clan name from the Scottish Highlands. This alternative spelling …

… cultures and crossing genders. Beni can be a short form of Spanish names such as Benita and Benicia, or a Japanese color name. It can also be a way to …

Lovely Lucy is a classic and much-loved favorite. A variant of Latin Lucia, Lucy (and related names) mean light. From the beloved sitcom I Love Lucy to the Beatles …

… Sanskrit and Hindi origin, Tanaya has a versatile and spirited sound and an endearing meaning, celebrating familiar connections. Familiar in India and Bangladesh, a notable bearer is actress Tanaya Beatty.

… hippyish character on the sitcom Dharma and Greg, whose middle name was Freedom. Students of Beat literature will be familiar with the name via part of the title of a …

… returning to favor, though it hasn't yet registered on the charts. The White Album Beatles song Dear Prudence was written for Prudence Farrow, sister of Mia, who was with …

… on whose property most of the play takes place. His daughter Hero and his niece Beatrice are the two main female romantic leads in the play. His character is ambiguous …

… and Aphrodite and a king in Sicily. He was a great boxer, but was eventually beaten by Heracles. He probably got his name from Mount Eryx in Sicily, now known …

… partner Bonnie Parker—especially after the 1967 movie in which he was played by Warren Beatty—Clyde has always had an element of jazzy cool that could overcome all the …

… modern parents. Bellatrix, of one of the stars of Orion, combines fashionable names Bella and Beatrix to make a convivial and original name. The down side: the Harry Potter character …

… it is related to the word e ëmbël meaning "sweet". Notably borne by singer Amel Bent, actress, musician, and presenter Amel Bouchoucha, politician Amel Karboul, and songwriter Amel Larrieux, it …

Female dog names that start B with currently in the Top 100 dog names include Bella , Bailey , Belle, Blu, Bonnie, and Birdie. Dog names currently trending on Nameberry include Beatrice …

Female cat names that start with B currently in the Top 100 cat names include Bella, Baby, Belle, Bean, Boo, and Bailey. Cat names currently trending on Nameberry include Beatrice …

… book series and the inspiration for Anne with an E, Gables could make an off-beat but familiar choice. While Gable is given to a small handful of boys each …

… then there are the Danish names not usually found outside Copenhagen and environs, such as Bendt (the Danish form of Benedict) or Jesper (an intriguing spin on Jasper). A small …

… part nature-loving, Wilder is given to nearly 800 babies each year. Once an off-beat, rarely used choice, Wilder began to climb the charts in 2007, after American actress …

… III, whose beauty gained her the title "the Rose of Raby," Cecily Parsley is a Beatrix Potter bunny, Cecily Cardew is a character in The Importance of Being Earnest, and …

… names with the trendiness of Olivia to create a choice that's slightly off the beaten track -- slightly being the operative word here. Is the distinction the initial A earns …

… names, fruit names, and names inspired by grasses, sprouts, and shrubs, such as Chloe and Bentley. Along with Chloe and Bentley, other botanical names for babies in the US Top …

… with Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, as a baby name Sandra is sinking beneath the waves. Actress Sandra Dee added to the popularity of this name during the …

… scarcity balancing simplicity. To the thousands of girls who screamed the name of their favorite Beatle in the 1960s, the boys' name Paul had a thrillingly unique image, but to …

… trend sweeping the UK and returning to the US. Trixie is a standard nickname for Beatrix - another rising choice - and has been used by TV Presenter Emma Willis and Busted …

… doesn't veer into the stiff Huntington-Harrington territory. As a surname, Harrison has both Beatle and presidential connections. Harrison was the surname of two presidents, William Henry Harrison, who …

… His name was a perfect choice, meaning "master planner" or "master thinker". This off-the-beaten-track choice of name was given to about 20 little boys in the US …