50 More Unusual Australian Town Names
By snowwhite
Updated Thu Jan 01 1970
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Looking beyond Sydney, Adelaide and Victoria
- Albany
Origin:
Scottish place nameDescription:
Not yet on the place-name map, this name has Shakespearean ties via the Duke Of Albany character in King Lear.
- Babinda
- Ballarat
- Bathurst
- Burrundie
- Cairns
- Ceduna
- Davenport
Origin:
English word nameDescription:
This old-time name for a sofa would not be comfortable as a baby name.
- Deakin
Description:
Deakin is a masculine name with English origins, primarily derived from an Old English surname. It historically referred to a deacon or church official, from the Greek 'diakonos' meaning 'servant' or 'messenger.' As a first name, Deakin has gained modest popularity in recent decades, particularly in Australia where it may also honor Alfred Deakin, the country's second Prime Minister. The name carries a distinguished, scholarly sound while maintaining a contemporary feel. With its two syllables and strong consonants, Deakin projects confidence and capability. Still relatively uncommon as a first name in most English-speaking countries, it offers parents a distinctive choice that balances traditional roots with modern appeal.
- Daintree
- Dampier
- Delamere
- Deniliquin
- Emita
- Euroa
- Evandale
- Eyre
- Forbes
Origin:
ScottishMeaning:
"field"Description:
Forbes is a business magazine in the U.S., long led by Malcolm Forbes, with a buttoned-down Brooks Brothers image. If you name your son Forbes, you're definitely implying a connection to the prominent and wealthy family -- which may be exactly what you're intending. But if you have a more down-to-earth image in mind, try Field.
- Fremantle
- Gibson
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"Gilbert's son"Description:
An undiscovered patronymic surname, Gibson blends the cool, rugged feel of names like Bridger, Riggs, and Hudson with the clunky charm of names like Gilbert, Wilbur, and Digby. Associated with the popular brand of guitars, it could make an unexpected, music-related option.