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Adalius
German
"noble"
New England Patriots linebacker Adalius Thomas brought his Latinate name into the spotlight, and he has an equally unusual middle name--DONQUAIL.
Phinnaeus
Variation of Phineas
"oracle"
Phinnaeus is the antique spelling of the antique name single-handedly revived by Julia Roberts. Finn is the nickname she uses that you might find appealing too.
Tuilelaith
Irish
"princess of abundance"
Original Gaelic form of Talulla, often connected with the Choctaw name Tallulah due to the similar sound and spelling.
Sanne
Dutch, diminutive of Susanne
"lily"
Sanne is hugely popular in the Netherlands, but almost unknown here; which makes it an interesting prospect for the parent in search of an unusual name. Pronounced sah-na, Sanne is in keeping with…
Wilhelmina
German and Dutch, feminine variation of Wilhelm
"resolute protection"
Wilhelmina might once have been condemned as a clunky relic best left in the past, but a steadily increasing number of parents are dusting it off for their 21st century babies. A reasonably popular…
Iyishah
Iyishah is a feminine name with multicultural influences, potentially blending African and Middle Eastern origins. The 'Iyi' element may derive from Yoruba language meaning 'good' or 'excellent,'…
Nizana
Hebrew
"a flower bud"
Has a pleasantly fizzy, effervescent feeling.
Aeronwy
Aeronwy is a feminine Welsh name pronounced roughly as "air-ON-wee." It gained recognition as the name of Dylan Thomas's daughter, Aeronwy Thomas-Ellis, who became a poet and writer herself. The name…
Eulia
Eulia is a delicate feminine name with possible Greek origins, potentially derived from 'eulogia' meaning 'blessing' or 'praise.' It may also relate to the Greek name Eulalia, which means…
Oneonta
Native American place-name
This town in central New York might make a rhythmic first name.
Ruzha
Bulgarian
"hollyhock; rose"
A botanical name of Bulgarian origin, it could refer to plants from the Alcea genus, or be a variation on the Macedonian name, Ruža, meaning "rose".
Noellia
Noellia is a feminine name derived from the French word "Noël," meaning "Christmas." This elegant variation adds a lyrical quality to the more familiar Noel or Noelle. The name suggests a connection…
Arantxa
Basque
"thornbush"
Basque names, indeed the entire Basque language, are unrelated to any other. Arantxa is a diminutive of Arantzazu. This obscure choice was made known by tennis player Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario.
Annunciata
Latin
"annunciation"
A religious name, referring to the announcement by the Virgin Mary that she was with child.
Damyenne
Damyenne is an uncommon feminine name with a sophisticated and elegant quality. It appears to be a creative variation of Damien or Damian, traditionally masculine names derived from Greek origins…
Nakia
Arabic
"pure"
Technically a boy's name, but certainly one that would work in the Western culture for a girl, especially after the release of Black Panther , in which it was the name of Lupita Nyong'o's fiery…
Aristella
Spanish, Brazillian, Greek
"excellent, best"
Likely a variation of the Spanish Aristea, combined with the popular -ella suffix, Aristella has its origins in Greek, drawn from the element aristos meaning "excellent" or "best". Predominantly used…
Mirin
Irish and Scottish, meaning unknown
The 6th century Irish saint Mirin emigrated to Scotland and now is the patron saint of both the Glasgow suburb of Paisley and the game of football. Mirren is one modern spelling; the Cornish Merryn,…
Ione
Greek
"violet flower"
This unusual Greek flower and color name has gained considerable recent attention via actress Ione Skye, who is the daughter of sixties folksinger Donovan. Ione was one of the fifty sea nymphs —…
Ansonia
Feminization of Anson, English
"son of Agnes"
Sounds too much like the name of a hotel.