Unusual Names/Spellings That Rock

By araofthemountain · Updated May 2023

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Mira
Latin, Slavic, Arabic, Sanskrit, Japanese
"admirable; peace; female ruler; ocean; mirror"
A truly international choice, the sweet and simple Mira has its origins in Sanskrit, Latin, Slavic, and Arabic, just to name a view. With its arty aura and succinct look, it makes a versatile option,…
Amadeo
Italian
"lover of God"
Amadeo and Amedeo are both valid Italian forms of the Roman Amadeus, most famous as the middle name of the composer Mozart as well as the title of a movie about him. Mozart's name was actually the…
Thane
Scottish
"clan chieftain"
This early Scottish title -- known to us via Shakespeare's Macbeth -- has recently surfaced as a baby name possibility, familiar sounding through its similarity to names like Zane and Wayne.
Allegra
Italian
"joyous"
In music, the term allegro means "quickly, lively tempo," which makes this quintessential Bohemian ballet dancer's name all the more appealing. Allegra is one of the most distinctive yet accessible…
Conall
Irish
"strong as a wolf"
Too many Connors in your neighborhood? This name--spelled with one 'l' or two--is equally authentic and much more unusual.
Saga
Swedish word name
"story; seeress"
Apt name for a little drama queen with a long future ahead of her. Saga is a Top 30 girls' name in Sweden. Saga was the Norse goddess of poetry, storytelling, and history. She was a prophetess — able…
Mateusz
Polish, from Hebrew
"gift of God"
The Polish form of Matthew.
Lorcan
Irish
"little, fierce"
Lorcan is a name rich in Irish history as belonging to several kings, including the grandfather of the most famous high king of Ireland, Brian Boru. Lorcan O'Toole, known in English as Laurence…
Cassio
Italian variation of Cassius
"hollow"
Cassio is a notable Shakespearean name that's a member of the ever-more-popular Cassius family of names. Cassio was Othello's young, good-looking, and flirtatious lieutenant.
Cera
Variation of Sera, English, or Anglicization of Ciara, Irish
"princess; little dark one"
How can a strong simple name like Cera remain so uncommon? Only five baby girls were named Cera in the US last year. Cera is a respelling of Sera, which might be short for the angel name Seraphina or…
Agave
Elysabeth
Elysabeth is a feminine variant of Elisabeth, which ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Elisheba, meaning "God is my oath" or "God is abundance". This elegant spelling variation adds a classical…
Faiye
Sahi

Unusual Names/Spellings That Rock

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The names

Mira

Amadeo

Thane

Allegra

Conall

Saga

Mateusz

Lorcan

Cassio

Cera

Agave

Elysabeth

Faiye

Sahi