AerieEerie's list of names

One of many stuffy British W surnames that would subject an American boy to years of teasing before growing into it at age fifty.

An old-fashioned nickname that hasn't been heard in ages--Cute and unusual, but lacking the legs to stand on its own. Maybe save it for your kitten.

Lir is the Irish god of the sea, the equivalent of the Welsh Llyr which some equate with Shakespeare's King Lear. This is one of those rare names that is simple and has a deep history with an appealing meeting and yet is completely unused in the modern world -- no baby boys were recorded as receiving the name Lir in the US last year. Maybe because it sounds like the unappealing leer?

Sabrinia is a feminine name that appears to be a variation of Sabrina, which has roots in Celtic mythology. The original Sabrina was a legendary princess who became the goddess of the River Severn in Wales. This elaborated form adds an additional syllable, giving it a more flowing, romantic quality. While significantly less common than Sabrina, Sabrinia maintains the same appealing meaning and mythological connections. The name has a graceful, feminine sound with its soft consonants and melodic rhythm. Sabrinia might appeal to parents who appreciate the classic Sabrina but desire something more distinctive and elaborate for their daughter.

Melodic and unusual, and she will outgrow any bib jokes.

While we don't see many parents adopting Otter as a name for their own babies, Zooey Deschanel put this one in the lexicon when she used it as a middle name for her adorably-named daughter Elsie Otter. Even in the celebrisphere, Otter is one of the most unique baby names we've heard.

Elvinea is a magical feeling choice, part Elva, part Linnea, and part Elvin, with a meaning that links it to the mystical.

Ottiline is a rare feminine name with Germanic and Old English influences. It appears to be a variant of Ottoline, which combines elements meaning 'prosperity' and 'serpent' or 'dragon.' The name carries an aristocratic, vintage quality, having been occasionally used among European nobility, particularly in the early 20th century. British socialite and literary patron Lady Ottoline Morrell helped bring attention to this elegant name. Ottiline offers distinctive melody with its flowing syllables and refined sound. While decidedly uncommon in contemporary usage, it appeals to parents drawn to elaborate vintage names with historical depth. The name provides opportunities for friendly nicknames like Otti or Line while maintaining its dignified full form for formal contexts.