The unusual and the odd
- Shada
Origin:
Native AmericanMeaning:
"pelican"Description:
Pretty and unusual bird-related name.
- Suvi
Origin:
FinnishMeaning:
"summer"Description:
To the non-Scandinavian ear, a cute and unusual nickname name, used by Finnish supermodel Suvi Koponen.
- Ulima
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"astute, wise"Description:
Unusual Arabic name with an inspiring meaning for a baby girl.
- Valencia
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"brave, strong"Description:
This lovely orange-scented Spanish place-name would make an inventive namesake for an Aunt Valerie.
- Varda
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"rose, pink"Description:
Commonly heard in Israel, but here it could be an unusual way to honor Grandma Rose.
- Vendela
Origin:
Scandinavian, meaning unknownDescription:
Unusual name associated with gorgeous Swedish-Norwegian single-named model.
- Zesiro
Origin:
LugandaMeaning:
"older of twins"Description:
Unusual and attractive name, might be worth considering if you're expecting twins.
- Zosia
Origin:
Variant of Sophia, GreekMeaning:
"wisdom"Description:
This unusual and alluring choice was used by David Mamet for his daughter, who is now grown and an actress on the hit show Girls.