Family names--both strange and wonderful

These are all names I'm either considering for a future child, just think are cool, or think are too weird not to post. (Virginette, anyone?)
  1. Clayton
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "place with good clay"
    • Description:

      Clayton is one of those names that feels like it could be recently popular but does in fact have a long history of use. It has made the US Top 400 every year since the records began, and though more recently it has been in decline, it is still given to more than 1000 babies every year
  2. Collett
    • Eulalia
      • Origin:

        Greek
      • Meaning:

        "sweetly speaking"
      • Description:

        Eulalia is a melodious name with a southern drawl, thanks to those lilting double Ls.
    • Gerald
      • Origin:

        English and Irish from German
      • Meaning:

        "ruler with the spear"
      • Description:

        Both a saint's name and a presidential one via Gerald Ford—who was born Leslie—Gerald is a quintessential 1930s-40s name, when it ranked as high as Number 19. Hence all those nice middle-aged and senior Jerrys we've known and loved. Gerald has always been popular in Ireland, accounting for the prevalence of Fitzgeralds there. Though not considered stylish, Gerald remains on the popularity charts. Cousin Gerard has a similar profile, Geraldo is the well-used Spanish version, and Geraldine is the most promising of the family, in line to follow the path of Josephine to imminent revival.
    • Joanna
      • Origin:

        Variation of Johanna
      • Meaning:

        "God is gracious"
      • Description:

        Joanna derives from the Greek name Ioanna, which in turn came from the Hebrew name Yohannah. It is featured in the New Testament as a woman who accompanied Jesus on his travels and eventually reached saint status. Other names related to Joanna include Joan, Joanne, Johanna, and Jana.
    • Robert
      • Origin:

        English from German
      • Meaning:

        "bright fame"
      • Description:

        Robert was the Number 1 boys' name in the US in both 1925 and 1950, and in fact was in the Top 25 for more than a century, giving it true classic status. Strong if not quite stylish, Robert remains in the Top 100 for baby boys as a family favorite.
    • Virginette