The unusual and the odd
- Fana
Origin:
AfricanMeaning:
"light or jungle"Description:
Simple, delicate, and unusual.
- Ramira
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"judicious"Description:
Pretty and unusual, worth consideration.
- Enora
Origin:
BretonMeaning:
"honor"Description:
Unusual Honor or Nora alternative, but we prefer the originals.
- Azaiah
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"my strength is Yahweh"Description:
With Azariah and Azriel in the Top 1000, and Ezra, Josiah, and Isaiah in the Top 100, it makes sense that this lesser known Hebrew choice is being revived in the US. Most likely deriving from Uzziah or Azaziah, Azaiah, it was a fast rising choice in 2024 when it rose more than 350 places, entering the Top 1000 for the first time.
- Renon
Origin:
Italian place-nameDescription:
Straightforward but very unusual choice, deriving from a place-name in Italy. Renon is a city in South Tyrol. Its German name is Ritten, possibly associated with either the German word for a knight or a mounted warrior or with the Germanic element ragin meaning "counsel, advice", connecting it to Reynold, Rinaldo, Reynaud, and Reinhardt.
- Nasim
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"breeze, fresh air"Description:
A traditional Arabic choice, used on girls and boys, with a bright, fresh, and nature connected meaning. Naseem is an alternative Arabic and Urdu form, while Nesim is used in Turkey. Though unisex, Nasim leans masculine in Lebanon, Indonesia, Iran, England, Palestine, and Iraq, but is more evenly split in India, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan. TikTok star and rapper Nasim Nabi is a notable bearer.
- Kamaria
Origin:
SwahiliMeaning:
"moonlight"Description:
Lush and unusual.
- Calida
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"heated"Description:
Unusual but accessible Hispanic choice with stylish sound.
- Saar
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"storm"Description:
With its appealing double-a configuration, this is the name of an Israeli kibbutz on the Galilee beach. For girls, Saar is a popular modern name in the Netherlands, a shortened form of Sarah.
- Zesiro
Origin:
LugandaMeaning:
"older of twins"Description:
Unusual and attractive name, might be worth considering if you're expecting twins.
- Emani
Origin:
Variation of Iman, ArabicMeaning:
"faith"Description:
Emani is more popular than the original Iman, for girls at least. About 200 baby girls were named Emani in the US last year, while 80 girls were named Iman. Iman is quite gender-neutral, with 60 baby boys given the name, while only a handful of baby boys were named Emani.
- Varda
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"rose, pink"Description:
Commonly heard in Israel, but here it could be an unusual way to honor Grandma Rose.
- Nevis
Origin:
Place-nameDescription:
Highly unusual name of a small, tranquil island in the Caribbean; chosen for her daughter by singer Nelly Furtado.
- Kacia
Origin:
Greek, diminutive of AcaciaDescription:
Intriguing and unusual.
- Niva
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"talk, expression"Description:
Also an Israeli place-name, this is an unusual, feminine choice.
- Massai
Origin:
African tribe; also ItalianMeaning:
"owner of land and farms"Description:
Unusual name chosen for her son by actress Nia Long, who combined it with the even more unusual literary middle name, Zhivago.
- Patrin
Origin:
RomaniMeaning:
"leaf trail"Description:
Patrin is a truly unusual yet easily comprehended choice. In Romani culture, Patrin refers to the signs and markers that were left behind for other travellers to follow. Piles of leaves and grass were often used to mark their way, making this a symbolic name in Romani culture. Ultimately, the name may derive from the Sanskrit pattra meaning "leaf".
- Hania
Origin:
Hebrew, PolishMeaning:
"encampment; grace"Description:
This very unusual name, also related to Hannah, was chosen for his daughter by Vin Diesel.
- Piala
Origin:
Celtic, meaning unknownDescription:
This name of a saint martyred in Cornwall makes an unusual choice with traditional roots.
- Radella
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"elfin advisor"Description:
Extremely unusual ella-ending choice.
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