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Solveig
Norse
"the strong house; the way of the sun"
Currently popular in Norway where it ranks in the Top 50, Solveig is a sunny but strong choice, also familiar across Sweden, Denmark, Germany, and Finland. It notably appears as the name of the…
Orvokki
Orvokki is a distinctly Finnish feminine name derived from the Finnish word for 'violet' (the flower). This nature-inspired name reflects Finland's tradition of using floral and natural elements in…
Jarvaska
Jarvaska is an extremely rare masculine name with uncertain origins. It may have evolved as a creative variation of names like Jarvis or Jarvie, or could have roots in Eastern European or Baltic…
Kubik
Kubik is a masculine name with Slavic origins, particularly common in Polish contexts. It typically functions as a surname rather than a given name in its original culture. The name derives from…
Zariza
Hebrew
"gold, brilliantly bright"
Zariza is a unique name sure to appeal to Z lovers.
Negasi
Amharic
"he will wear a crown"
Ethiopian name that would be difficult here.
Nyra
Sanskrit
"beauty of Saraswati"
Indian actress Sameera Reddy chose this name for her daughter in 2019, sending it sharply up the charts. It is connected to Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of wisdom, music, speech, art, and learning.
Ismerie
French
This French form of the name Ismeria is one of those uncommon names that's been consistently used in France since the middle ages.The origins of this rare name are shrouded in mystery. Ismeria /…
Aftonne
Aftonne is a feminine name that appears to be a creative variation of Afton, which has Scottish origins and refers to the Afton River, made famous in Robert Burns' poem 'Sweet Afton.' The added 'ne'…
Juraz
Juraz is a masculine name with Slavic origins, particularly found in Slovak and Croatian naming traditions. It likely developed as a variation of names like Juraj (the Slavic form of George) or…
Esila
Turkish from Arabic
"late afternoon, evening"
A popular name in Turkey that would be highly wearable in the wider world too.
Reba
Hebrew
"fourth born"
Tied to country singer/sitcom star Reba McEntire.
Rawson
English
"son of Ralf"
Could be a possible substitute for the dated Dawson, but the first syllable is a little--well--raw.
Monday
Word name
Not most people's favorite day, but a pretty name.
Innes
Scottish
"from the river island"
Innis is the name of an island (and Gaelic word for island) which became a Scottish surname and clan name before being used as a first. It hasn't been heard much in the U.S., but could attract more…
Alzbet
Czech, variation of Elizabeth
Rarely heard outside the Slavic community.
Mauve
French
"violet-colored"
Mauve is an offbeat color name whose soft and sentimental Victorian spirit is conveyed by the name. One of the newer color names like Blue, Gray and Plum that are increasingly being used as novel…
Cove
English
"small bay"
Cove is an up-and-coming nature name whose cool sound and peaceful image saw it rising for both sexes... until COVID-19 hit. It remained steady in use for boys in 2021, but actually increased for…
Femke
Dutch
"peace"
Femke is a diminutive version of the Dutch or Frisian name Fem, which in turn is a feminine form of the masculine name Femme (still with us?), which is a diminutive of several Old German names names…
Aldous
English from German
"old"
Aldous has long been associated with British writer Huxley, author of Brave New World . So many of these rare British names are starting to be reconsidered by the literary or hipster crowds and this…