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Pistol is one of the new names that entered the lexicon in the US in 2013, when it was given to nine babies of each gender, though last year the trend had subsided and it was given to zero babies. Call it an equal-opportunity badass baby name with an unfortunately violent image.

A recently entered name on the roster, Poet was used for her daughter by Soleil Moon (Punky Brewster) Frye, who obviously appreciates the advantages of an unusual name. This is a possible middle name choice for verse-loving parents who want to skip specifics like Auden or Poe or Keats or Tennyson and go with the generic.

The Shakespearean Portia may be a real name, but Porsche is now and forever a car, not a little girl.

Generally used in conjunction with another name to form a religious phrase -- for instance the daughter of rapper DMX is called Praise Mary Ella.

A cool spiritual word name à la Psalm.

Exalted names like King, Royalty, and Messiah are all the rage—President seems like the next logical step.

An extreme example of the newly possible ecclesiastical brotherhood that includes Deacon and Bishop. This one might work better in the middle spot.

Part of the trend for formerly canine royal names; this is one a little girl might love—up till the age of eight.

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian added this new word name to the lexicon when they chose it for their second son and fourth child in 2019. It is now 7 times more popular than it was then, given to 120 boys and 40 girls in a recent year.

The name of a crucial character on inventive FX series Legion not found in the Marvel comics on which the show is based, a so-called "memory artist" who can help others recall past events with uncanny detail. The name probably stems from Ptolemy, the ancient Alexandrian polymath.

Strong meaning, sweet but strong sound, fresh and earthy: a winner.

This may be a bit quirky to make it as a name, especially in first place. If you love it, you might try it in the middle.

Sister to rising young actress Quvenzhané Wallis.

This eye-catchingly unique name was coined by Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden, who gave it to their daughter, born in 2020. It may derive from the Latin radix, meaning "root", or perhaps from the Slavic name element rad, meaning "happy; willing".

Raddix is among the most unique celebrity baby names of recent years.

Raeleigh is a modern feminine name that blends the popular 'Rae' prefix with the trending '-leigh' suffix. It's a creative variation of more traditional names like Rachel or Raelyn. The name has gained modest popularity in the United States since the early 2000s, particularly among parents seeking unique yet melodic names for their daughters. While 'Rae' typically derives from Rachel (meaning 'ewe' in Hebrew) or can be a diminutive of Raymond (meaning 'wise protector'), the '-leigh' element adds a contemporary flair while maintaining the same sound as 'lee' or 'ly' endings. Raeleigh embodies a sweet, graceful quality with its flowing syllables while still having distinctive character.

Superhero names are fit for humans today, and there's no reason Rambo can't take his place among a generation of babies named Loki, Odin, and Atlas.

Melodramatic wordplay name coined by actor Ving Rhames for his daughter.

Invented by author Stephenie Meyer for the Twilight series for the half-human, half-vampire daughter of Edward Cullen and Bella Swan, it's an amalgamtion of the names of Bella's mother Renee and Edward's adoptive mother Esme. Much to our surprise, some people are trying this at home.

Rhyan is a contemporary masculine name that functions as a modern spelling variant of Ryan. With Irish and Gaelic roots, the name ultimately derives from 'rí' meaning 'king' and 'an' as a diminutive suffix, approximately translating to 'little king.' The distinctive 'h' adds a unique visual element while maintaining the traditional pronunciation. This spelling variation gained popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries as parents sought more distinctive ways to present traditional names. While less common than the standard Ryan, Rhyan appeals to parents wanting familiar sounds with unique presentation. The name projects strength and leadership qualities while offering a modern twist on a classic favorite.

This very nouveau-sounding combination of Rhett and Riot was one of the fastest-rising boys names of 2017.