AlexandriaJ's list "Unique Names for every letter of the alphabet" of 20 great name ideas: Zed - Hjördis!

Unique Names for every letter of the alphabet

Just an assortment of names I have collected over the years that hopefully in the future I will be able to pull from when I have my own bundle of joy. Some of the names are just for fun and because I like how they sound, I wouldn't actually name my child that. For example: Alucard, Dracula spelled backwards, while fun it is much more suited for a pets name. I believe in saving the quirky and funky word names for a middle name or for your pets but never a first name. 

Newer than Zac, cooler than Ed, Ned, or Ted.

This evocative name of one of the Three Wise Men of the Orient, also spelled Balthasar, may finally be ready for prime time. Balthazar, Melchior and Caspar were the Magi who brought gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh to the baby Jesus, though their names were not mentioned in the Bible.
 Balthazar, in its various spellings, has been attached to a number of distinguished artists, writers and philosophers of the past; the most prominent contemporary bearer is Balthazar Getty, actor and great-grandson of J. Paul Getty. The iconoclastic modern painter Balthus was born Balthasar.
 Balthazar is well represented in literature. The name appears in no fewer than four Shakespeare plays, is the title of a Lawrence Durrell novel, is the main character of a Balzac novel, and has been seen in everything from a James Bond film to Buffy the Vampire Slayer to The Smurfs to Xbox and online games, and there is a J. P. Donleavy novel titled The Beastly Beatitudes of Balthazar B.

Balthazar

Drago sounds fierce but has a sweet meaning. It may be used as a standalone name or as a short form of other Slavic names beginning with the element dragu "dear", such as Dragoljub or Dragomir.

Drago

Talullah or Talulla, the old Irish name of two early saints, is almost identical to the Native-American Tallulah. A modern hipster favorite, however it's spelled.

Talullah

Vala

Weapon-related names like Saber have been on the rise in recent years.  In 2014, ten baby boys in the US were named Saber and five Sabre.  The name may also relate to the Arabic Sabir, though to contemporary English-speakers, the reference will more likely be the sword.

Saber

Could be the next Nova, now that celestial baby names are in the ascendent.

Nebula

Olea is an unusual botanical name that relates to both olive and oil, brought to public attention when it was chosen by actress Amy Adams as the middle name for her daughter Aviana. Olea is also an occasionally used Norwegian and Danish girl's name and is said to be an Old Hebrew word for night or moon.

Olea

One of the jewel names in use a hundred years ago, due for revival along with sisters Ruby and Pearl. 

Garnet

Ohanna

More uncommon and powerful than garden varieties like Rose and Lily. Named for Scottish botanist Dr Alexander Garden.

Gardenia

The first letter of the Greek alphabet ande the brightest star in every constellation, this would make an interesting choice for a first daughter, though it does give off some spectral sci-fi reverberations--and references to the term "alpha male.". 

Alpha

The new kid on the block in terms of Christopher short forms, it was introduced into the mix by actor Topher Grace, who didn't like Chris. 

Topher

With Isabel getting so popular, parents are searching for new varieties of the name, and Isabeau is one that makes a lovely French twist. 
 Isabeau of Bavaria was the wife of King Charles VI of France--and it was possibly a nickname for Elisabeth. It is also the name of an opera by Pietro Mascagni, a retelling of the medieval English legend of Lady Godiva, and in the 1985 film Ladyhawke, Michelle Pfeiffer plays the heroine, Lady Isabeau d'Arjou, who assumes the form of a hawk during the day.

Isabeau

Ulyana is a feminine name of Slavic origin, primarily used in Russia, Ukraine, and other Eastern European countries. It derives from the Latin name Juliana, which comes from Julius, meaning 'youthful' or 'downy-bearded'. Ulyana represents the Eastern Slavic adaptation of this classical name. The name has a flowing, melodious quality with its balanced vowels and consonants. In Slavic countries, it has maintained steady popularity throughout history, associated with several saints and notable figures. While less common in Western countries, Ulyana has begun to gain recognition internationally. The name carries connotations of Slavic heritage and cultural richness while offering an exotic yet accessible option for parents seeking names with historical depth and a distinctive sound.

Ulyana

One of the rarest of the flower names, that of the blossom celebrated in Japan as a symbol of the sun and a possible object of meditation. One of the rare flower names counted among <a href="https://nameberry.com/list/351/names-for-autumn-babies">names for autumn babies</a>, Chrysanthemum is also one of the most unusual nature-themed <a href="https://nameberry.com/search/girls-names/c">girl names starting with C</a>.
 Chrysanthemum is the title of a 1991 children's picture book by the American writer and illustrator Kevin Henkes. The plot deals with a young mouse named Chrysanthemum, who loves her name until classmates tease her about it.

Chrysanthemum

The next Destiny? Kismet seems like it might be fated for increased use. 

Kismet

Yarrow is a flowering herb that grows wild in Europe and North America, and has long been used in several Native American and European cultures as a healing plant. Named for the mythical god Achille, Yarrow is a symbol of enduring love.

As a baby name, Yarrow is highly unusual, given to no babies in the US in the most recent year counted.

Yarrow

Like Violet, Lavender and Lilac, Ianthe is a purple flower name. Chosen by the poet Shelley for his daughter, Ianthe has a poetic, romantic, almost ethereal quality. In the ancient myth, she was the daughter of Oceanus, supreme ruler of the sea, and also a Cretan woman so beautiful that when she died the Gods made purple flowers grow around her grave.
 Iantha is also used.
 Ianthe was a favorite of the pastoral poets of the seventeenth century and then again in the early nineteenth. She appears in the works of Shelley, Barbara Pym and Georgette Heyer. Writer Richard Brautigan named his daughter Ianthe.

Ianthe

Pronunciation problems overwhelm this name. 