Ella_Bella's list "My Favourite Unusual Girl Names" of 10 great name ideas: Moon - Vesela!

My Favourite Unusual Girl Names

At one time, Moon might have felt like a celebrity-only option, memorably chosen by Frank Zappa for his daughter Moon Unit. Now, with Sunny, Goldie, Wren, Star, Storm, Ocean, Onyx, and Scout in the charts — and Luna a popular option — does Moon really seem so far out?
 
In a recent year, more than 50 girls in the US were given the celestial moniker, ranking it alongside Suki, Wrenna, Ellora, Nayvi, and Clarice in the stats. We suspect, however, that more parents saved it for the middle spot, thanks to its off-beat, one-syllable, nature-connected vibe.

Moon

Amiina

Arja

Faroe

Harlowe

Kesa

Miela

Moa was among the Top 100 <a href="https://nameberry.com//baby-names/190/swedish-names">Swedish baby names</a> throughout the 2000s and 2010s, though it has since declined in use. Pronounced as MOO-ah in Sweden, it is virtually unknown in the US.
 
Could Moa make an interesting alternative to Maya or Mia — or would it always be pronounced to rhyme with Noah outside of a Swedish- speaking context? Possibly, but it nevertheless makes a sweet, succinct choice.
 
Swedish author Moa Martinson is a notable bearer of the name, while in Maori, it is used as the word for birds.