Unusual Female Names

Perrin has been in long use as a surname, derived from Peter, and is now used quietly as a first name. It may rise higher now that it's a character name in the popular TV adaptation of Robert Jordan's fantasy novel series The Wheel of Time.

In Maori mythology Tāne (also called Tāne Mahuta) was the god of forests and birds, son of the sky god Rangi and the earth goddess Papa. Tāne was the one who pushed his powerful parents apart to create the land and sky.

Wynne is a concise masculine name with Welsh origins, derived from 'gwyn' meaning 'fair,' 'blessed,' or 'white.' It has historically been used as both a surname and given name in Wales and other Celtic regions. While traditionally masculine, it has occasionally been used for girls in recent decades, especially in America. Wynne carries a sense of simplicity and dignity with its clean, single-syllable structure. The name possesses a certain refined quality while maintaining strength. Though uncommon, it's easily recognizable and pronounceable. Those named Wynne often appreciate its Celtic heritage and the positive connotations of blessing and fairness embedded in its meaning.