Unusual Baby Names
What makes a baby name unusual?
The definition of unusual in the dictionary is 'not common or ordinary'. Now the meaning of an unusual baby name probably can be interpreted a few different ways. In general, expecting parents seeking out a unique baby name have the following things in mind:
- Not 'common' like John or Michael or Emily or Ashley
- Unique and different meaning
- Unusual sounding
- Stands out to others
- Easy to remember
Tips on Unique Baby Naming
For those new parents out there that want to name their child something outside the norm, we have some questions to ask yourself listed below. When developing a different and unique name you should think about what your doing very carefully, we want to help you succeed without ending up with a baby name that is so bizarre they will be doomed to an eternal life of ridicule. (We don't want that!)
- Is the name easy to pronounce? (Will it have to be repeated many times when meeting people)
- Does the first name you have selected sound funny with your last name? (Rhyming etc can be a great start to teasing at school)
- Do you know the meaning of that odd name you have just selected? (Imagine selecting a name for your boy that which sounds neat, but ends up meaning 'the big feminine fairy')
- Are you being selfish when considering a name? (Make sure your spouse agrees with this choice)
- Have you used an odd spelling to a familiar and common name? (This can be bad sometimes, it will cause a lot of confusion in the future)
You probably get the idea from the list above - think about what your doing! The ideal unique baby name comes from a word that has a good meaning, sounds good with the last name and is not too far out there. Many trendy names that we can get from pop culture might fit into the category of 'too far out there'.
Just because a celebrity has named their child after a season, plant, or animal, doesn't necessarily mean it will fit your child. As trends fade so does name popularity, so keep this in mind when trying to get too cute with naming your child.
In summary, we feel it is a good idea to explore unusual baby names and their meanings. If you find a name that you are comfortable with, has good origins compared to your ideals and beliefs, and is not too crazy than it may just be the name of your new baby boy or girl!
Unusual Boys Names
Some different baby boy names:
- Reese
- Malachi
- Bernardo
- Jax
- Jamari
- Nathaniel
- Landen
- Griffin
- Kelton
- Gustavo
Unusual Girls Names
Some unique baby girl names:
- Marisol
- Amaya
- Amari
- Keira
- Tatiana
- Alondra
- Brooklynn
- Piper
- Cadence
- Paola
Try our baby name generator for other unique and unusual name combinations.