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Amazingly Unique Names

sarahjeans
By sarahjeans
Updated Thu May 25 2023
Cool yet unique names.
  1. Alicyn

    • Description:

      Alicyn is a feminine name that represents a creative spelling variant of Alison or Alyson. The name ultimately derives from the Germanic name Adelaide, meaning "noble kind" or "noble type." This particular spelling emerged in the late 20th century during the trend of creating distinctive orthographic variations of traditional names. While the standard forms Alison and Allison peaked in popularity during the 1970s-1980s, the Alicyn variant offers parents a way to honor the classic name while giving their daughter a more unique identity. The 'y' and 'c' combination gives it a delicate, feminine quality while maintaining the familiar pronunciation.
  2. Allison

    • Origin:

      Scottish, diminutive of Alice

    • Meaning:

      "noble"

    • Description:

      Widely used here since the 50s, Allison — a derivative of Alice — has now been once again surpassed by the original Alice as parents embrace vintage revivals. Despite this, Allison's popularity has slipped only slightly.
  3. Annora

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "honor"

    • Description:

      Annora is a noble name, a distinctive twist on its most essential form: Honor. Other variations to explore include Honora and Nora.
  4. Aria

    • Origin:

      Italian and Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "air; song or melody; lion"

    • Description:

      Aria is a multi-cultural name with two extremely popular versions: this more word-like one along with Arya, the spelling used for the feisty young heroine of Game of Thrones. There were about 6400 baby girls named Aria in the US last year alog with 2400 named Arya, which counted together places the name in the Top 10.
  5. Ashlen

    • Origin:

      Variation of Aislinn, Irish

    • Meaning:

      "dream"

    • Description:

      Ashlen is a feminine name with modern appeal that emerged in the United States during the late 20th century. It's a contemporary variation of Ashley or Ashlyn, blending elements of these popular names, and also drawing on the Irish Aislinn or Aisling.

  6. Aura

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "soft breeze"

    • Description:

      Aura is a New Age-y word turned name turned contemporary slang for karm. In Greek and Roman mythology, Aura was the Titan of the breeze and the fresh, cool air of early morning. But at odds with her peaceful, well, aura, the mythological Aura is a tragic figure, ultimately transformed into a fountain by Zeus.
  7. Auron
    • Byron

      • Origin:

        English

      • Meaning:

        "barn for cows"

      • Description:

        For centuries, this name had a romantic, windswept image due to its strong connection to the poet Lord Byron, who inspired its use as a first name. It is one of those surprise names that's appeared on the Top 1000 every year since 1880.
    • Brynn
      • Caspian

        • Origin:

          Place name

        • Meaning:

          "white"

        • Description:

          One of the most romantic of appellations, Caspian is a geographical name referring to the large salty sea between Asia and Europe. It's also the name of the hero of C.S. Lewis's beloved Chronicles of Narnia, Prince Caspian.
      • Claire

        • Origin:

          French form of Clara

        • Meaning:

          "bright, clear"

        • Description:

          Claire, luminous, simple, and strong, is one of those special names that is familiar yet distinctive, feminine but not frilly, combining historical depth with a modern edge. And though Claire is enjoying revived popularity, it will never be seen as trendy. Claire is also a great middle name choice.
      • Coralyn

        • Description:

          Coralyn is a feminine name that beautifully combines elements of Cora and the popular suffix "-lyn." It likely emerged as a variation of Coraline or as an elaboration of Cora, which derives from the Greek name Kore, meaning "maiden" and associated with the goddess Persephone. The "-lyn" ending adds a modern, melodic quality while maintaining the name's vintage charm. Coralyn evokes images of classical beauty with a contemporary twist. Though not historically common in naming records, it began gaining modest attention in the late 20th and early 21st centuries as parents sought names that felt both familiar and distinctive. The name carries a delicate, feminine quality with its soft sounds and flowing cadence, appealing to families looking for something with traditional roots yet uncommon enough to stand out.

      • Corin

        • Origin:

          Latin

        • Meaning:

          "spear"

        • Description:

          Corin is a Shakespearean male name that could easily be adapted for a girl, making a strong update for Corinne or Karen.
      • Cyrus

        • Origin:

          Persian

        • Meaning:

          "sun"

        • Description:

          Cyrus is one of those surprising names that have always ranked among the Top 1000 boy names in the US. On an upward trend since the mid-90s, Cyrus now sits in that comfortable place between too popular and too unusual.
      • Cersei
        • Emerson

          • Origin:

            English

          • Meaning:

            "son of Emery"

          • Description:

            Emerson is a dignified, somewhat serious name associated with transcendental thinker Ralph Waldo Emerson. Much more popular now for girls since Desperate Housewife Teri Hatcher used it for her daughter, it is definitely still a viable boys name.
        • Emery

          • Origin:

            English from German

          • Meaning:

            "industrious"

          • Description:

            Emery is one of the newly popular Em- names that has great potential, though right now for girls more than boys: it received a boost in 2009, a year after Angie Harmon and Jason Sehorn used it for one of their daughters.
        • Evian

          • Origin:

            English variation of Evan, French place name

          • Meaning:

            "god is gracious; water"

          • Description:

            A pleasant-sounding name that might be more popular were it not a brand of bottled water - something that is noted in the 1999 movie Superstar, which features a female Evian. The brand is named after the French spa town of Évian-les-Bains, which ultimately derives from aqua, the Latin word for water.
        • Fiona

          • Origin:

            Scottish

          • Meaning:

            "white, fair"

          • Description:

            Fiona entered the American consciousness with the opening of the 1954 Broadway musical Brigadoon, but didn't come onto the U.S. popularity list until 1990.
        • Faylinn