Unusual Names

Absalom, because of its biblical and literary associations, just might appeal to the daring namegiver.

Instead of the usual French suspects -- Danielle, Isabelle, Gabrielle -- why not consider Fabienne, which is less common and just as pretty.

Calista Flockhart opened the door to a whole flock of graceful and unusual Greek names like this, including Calantha, Calla, Carissa, and Cassia. Calandra itself is the name of a species of lark, and has the versatile nickname options of Callie, Candy, Andra, Andie and Birdie.

An unusual and straightforward name with an attractive Scandinavian accent; a royal name in Norway.