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All-star Anna
By All-star Anna
Updated Thu Apr 27 2023
This is my list of names i find rare.
  1. Adrianna

    • Origin:

      Feminine variation of Adrian

    • Meaning:

      "man of Adria"

    • Description:

      A popular spelling variation of Adriana.
  2. Aleena

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "soft, delicate"

    • Description:

      A twist on Alina or Alena, this name popped into the Top 500 for the first time in 2014. Also an Arabic name, meaning "soft, pliable, delicate".
  3. Alyx

    • Description:

      Alyx is a modern, gender-neutral name that is more commonly used for girls. It represents a creative spelling variant of Alex, which itself is short for Alexander (masculine) or Alexandra (feminine), derived from Greek elements meaning 'defender' or 'protector of mankind.' The distinctive 'y' spelling gives the name a contemporary, edgy feel while maintaining the familiar pronunciation. Alyx began gaining modest popularity in the late 20th century as parents sought unique spellings of traditional names. It appeals to those desiring a name with the familiar sound of Alex but with a more distinctive appearance. The name received additional recognition through characters in various video games and media. Alyx projects a strong, independent image while maintaining versatility across different contexts.
  4. Gena

    • Origin:

      Variation of Gina

    • Description:

      Actress Gena Rowlands publicized this name, which she pronounces with a soft e.
  5. Jules

    • Origin:

      French form of Latin Julius

    • Meaning:

      "youthful; soft, downy"

    • Description:

      Though Jules hasn't been on the US popularity list in fifty years, it is a current hit in its native France—where it's currently in the Top 10—and we can definitely see it making a comeback here, being far more romantic than, say, Jim.
  6. Jyax
    • Midnight
      • Roy

        • Origin:

          French or Celtic

        • Meaning:

          "king or red-haired"

        • Description:

          We've seen Ray regain his cool, but could this country/cowboy name epitomized by Roy Rogers (born Leonard Slye), Acuff, and Clark, do the same?
      • Star

        • Origin:

          Word name

        • Description:

          Most parents today would prefer the softer-sell Stella. But Star has symbolic power related to Christmas, so this could make one of the perfect names for December babies.
      • Starlight

        • Description:

          Starlight is a modern feminine name that falls into the category of word names or nature names. Unlike traditional names with historical roots, Starlight emerged as an English vocabulary word name, literally referring to the light that comes from stars. The name evokes images of night skies, celestial beauty, and natural wonder. It first appeared as a given name in the late 20th century during the rise of unique nature-inspired names. Starlight carries connotations of brightness, hope, guidance, and ethereal beauty. Though relatively uncommon as a legal name, it has appeal among parents seeking names with clear meaning and poetic imagery. The name has connections to various spiritual traditions that view stars as symbols of divine light or cosmic energy.

      • Twilight
        • Vega

          • Origin:

            Arabic, Spanish

          • Meaning:

            "swooping eagle, meadow"

          • Description:

            This striking name has a lot going for it: it's a self-confident Spanish surname, it identifies one of the most brilliant stars in the sky, and it has a musical reference to singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega.
        • Xia

          • Origin:

            Chinese dynastic name

          • Description:

            This name of the first recorded dynasty of ancient China is short and simple enough to make a possible Asian-American alternative to Mia and Tia. British-Filipino child star Xia Vigor has invigorated the name in the Philippines.