350+ Best Unique Baby Names
- Macaria
Origin:
Spanish from GreekMeaning:
"blessed"Description:
Unusual and rhythmic, the feminine form of the ancient Greek Makarios or the Latinized Macarius, the name of several saints. The modern Spanish male version of the name, Macario, is used in the US.
- Liav
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"my father"Description:
This Hebrew name honors Dad in a subtle way and could be used as an alternative to Levi.
- Eliav
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"God is my father"
- Osgood
Origin:
TeutonicMeaning:
"divine creator"Description:
This name seems to foresee a future CFO. Not a bad thing. Osgood Perkins is the name of both the father and son of actor Anthony. Oz is the enlivening nickname.
- Vivica
Origin:
Spelling variation of VivecaDescription:
The attractive actress Vivica A. Fox has done a lot to add this version of the name into the mix.
- Khepri
Origin:
EgyptianMeaning:
"develop, create"Description:
In Ancient Egyptian mythology, Khepri is a scarab-faced god who represents the rising sun, as well as new life.
- Radiance
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"glow"Description:
Beaming, lustrous word name that comes with the nickname Rae.
- Poetry
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
A lyrical choice.
- Sunflower
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"sunflower"Description:
A bright and cheery flower name, which could make a great bold middle.
- Oasis
Origin:
EgyptianMeaning:
"fertile spot in a desert"
- Delores
Origin:
Variation of DoloresDescription:
See DOLORES.
- Wohali
Origin:
CherokeeMeaning:
"eagle"Description:
Cherokee name that honors the eagle, a sacred symbol in Native American culture.
- Hatton
Origin:
English, French and Gaelic surnameMeaning:
"heather enclosure; battle; servant of Saint Catan"Description:
The surname Hatton has three primary origins — English, French, and Irish/Scottish Gaelic. The English variation is a combination of compounds meaning "heather" and "settlement," while the French is derived from Germanic given names beginning with Hadu-, meaning "battle."
- Arlowe
Origin:
Modern invented nameDescription:
Though trendy Arlo is increasingly unisex -- especially since Leighton Meester and Adam Brody gave it to their daughter -- this is a more explicitly female way to spell it. It was one of the fastest-rising girls' names of 2017 and will be among the trendy unique unisex names of the future.
- Curren
- Bridges
Origin:
English, word name and surnameMeaning:
"bridges"Description:
Bridges is one of the new last names as first names ending in S that are so fashionable right now, joining Brooks, Wells, and Banks.
- Addai
Origin:
Variation of Thaddeus, AramaicMeaning:
"gift of God"Description:
Addai is derived from Thaddai, the original Aramaic form of Thaddeus. We prefer this derivative to Thad, which is twice as common.
- Hallelujah
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"God be praised"Description:
This bold musical word name is given to just a handful of baby girls per year in the US, but it has a very contemporary sound. Hallie and Lou/Lulu would make for more mainstream nicknames. Lovers of the music and lyrics of Leonard Cohen might also appreciate the link to one of his most successful hits.
- Prisma
Origin:
SanskritDescription:
Lovely Sanskrit name that likely means "cherished." Prisma bears resemblance to the word "prism," giving it a light, bright, and colorful aura.
- Powell
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"son of Howell"Description:
Powerful surname choice with many distinguished bearers, fresher sounding than Parker.