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  1. Peace
    • Origin:

      Word name
    • Meaning:

      "peace"
    • Description:

      Peace may be an admirable sentiment to convey in a child's name, but the translated and thus more subtle versions, like Pax or Placido, might work better as first names.
  2. Magic
    • Origin:

      Word name
    • Description:

      For basketball fans, in honor of Magic Johnson. Or anyone who believes in magic.
  3. Quixley
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "clearing"
    • Description:

      Only if you don't mind hearing yourself saying, "Come quickly, Quixley."
  4. Ax
    • Origin:

      Word name or short form of Axel
    • Description:

      Ax makes a somewhat threatening short form of the popular Axel, given to more than 3000 baby boys last year. It can also be used on its own, though it usually isn't. There were, however, seven baby boys named Axe in the US in 2015.
  5. Stockard
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "tree stump"
    • Description:

      Stockard Channing -- "West Wing" 's first lady -- picked this strong, Waspy first name over her original, Susan.
  6. Afternoon
    • Origin:

      English, “afternoon”
    • Description:

      An early day name worthy of consideration today for someone seeking a truly unusual name.
  7. Welby
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "from farm by a spring"
    • Description:

      Although it connotes a sense of well-being, not likely to be a popular choice.
  8. Verve
    • Origin:

      English word name, French
    • Meaning:

      "vigour, spirit"
    • Description:

      A vibrant and energetic noun name, chosen by actress Shawnee Smith for her daughter, Verve has plenty of zest packed into a stylish single syllable. Borrowed from French, it means "spirit, vigour, vivacity".
  9. Amasa
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "burden"
    • Description:

      Amasa is a rare Biblical name borne by two figures. One is the son of Abigail and nephew of King David, who named him commander of the rebels. This Amasa met a tragic end when he was murdered by Joab. The other Biblical Amasa was one of the Children of Ephraim.
  10. Harvest
    • Origin:

      English word name
    • Meaning:

      "the season for gathering in agricultural crops"
    • Description:

      Harvest has been occasionally used as a name since the eighteenth century, originally as evenly unisex, though it tips a bit in the girls' direction in the contemporary US. Given the rise of such popular baby names as Harper and August, plus new word names from Heaven to True, Harvest sounds more possible now than ever.
  11. Xois
    • Origin:

      African place name
    • Description:

      This name of the capital of an ancient Egyptian dynasty makes Lois X-rated.
  12. Tarot
    • Origin:

      French, fortune-telling cards
    • Description:

      A unique New Age possibility with a pleasing sound.
  13. Ayleth
    • Description:

      This medieval sounding name is a modern invention, used in the video game Final Fantasy.
  14. Abijah
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "God is my father"
    • Description:

      Abijah, which you might think of as Abigail with rhythm, is the name of both female and male personages in the Bible. A biblical Queen Abijah was the daughter, wife, and mother of kings. The name is pronounced with a long i, to rhyme with Elijah.
  15. Ochre
    • Origin:

      Greek, English
    • Meaning:

      "pale yellow"
    • Description:

      Ochre is an exceedingly rare name, found only a few times since the nineteenth century, and not showing up in any current data. Yet it means much the same thing as popular Sienna (another clay coloured with iron oxide) and sounds similar to fashionable Oakley. A strong earthy nature name that is both unusual and evocative.
  16. Tempo
    • Origin:

      Italian
    • Meaning:

      "time"
    • Description:

      An offbeat word name referring to the speed of a piece of music.
  17. Kirin
    • Origin:

      Chinese mythological name
    • Description:

      Kirin is a unisex name by virtue of representing a mythological creature that is part horse and part dragon and combines qualities that are both male and female. This is one Chinese name that translates beautifully to the Western world, where it resembles Kieran for boys, Kyra or Karen for girls.
  18. Guitar
    • Origin:

      Word name
    • Description:

      Toni Morrison, a master of character naming, coined this one for the best friend of hero Milkman Dead in Song of Solomon. Definitely a cool choice, with a twang.
  19. Allegro
    • Origin:

      Italian
    • Meaning:

      "brisk, sprightly"
    • Description:

      ALLEGRA is a delicate ballet-dancer name; ALLEGRO, which means a fast-paced movement in music, is stronger and more vibrant.
  20. Pinky
    • Description:

      Pinky is an unconventional masculine name that originated as a nickname before occasionally being used as a given name. It typically refers to the smallest finger on the hand or the pinkish color. As a given name for boys, it remains quite rare in Western countries but has seen some usage in India and other South Asian communities. The name carries playful, endearing qualities that challenge traditional masculine naming conventions. Pinky may be used as a diminutive for names like Peter or Paul in some cases, though increasingly it stands on its own. Parents choosing this name might appreciate its cheerful connotations and distinctive character that sets their son apart from more conventional names.

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