Unique Celebrity Baby Names

Epik is a new word name used by Princess Love and Ray J for their baby boy. Fifteen baby boys were named Epic, the usual spelling of the word, last year, so maybe Epik is to Epic as Erik is to Eric. While Epic in the classic sense refers to a long narrative poem, today it's more likely a slang word used in place of grand or amazing.

An uncommon Hindi name that Sinead O'Connor gave to her son in 2006.

A surname name that will oft be confused for Sultan. Jermaine Jackson Ii And Asa Soltan Rahmati named their son Soltan in 2017.

A creative spelling variation of Drew. Draya Michelle And Orlando Scandrick used it for their son in 2016.

Celebratory choice.

Aalam is surely the first name in many books, introduced to the US by DJ Khaled, who chose it for his son in 2020.

Everyone has heard of Genghis Khan, 12th century warrior and founder of the Mongol empire. The name was brought into the modern world by soccer star Hope Solo and football player Jerramy Stevens, who chose it as the middle name for their son Vittorio, whose twin sister is named Lozen after a female Apache warrior.

For theater-loving parents -- an homage to one of our premiere playwrights.

Occasionally heard in England, rarely here.

Quirky mini name given by Nia Long to her daughter in 2011. Could be short for Keziah.

Unique name chosen by Peaches Geldolf for her son in 2012.

A sparky diminutive of Erszébet, the Hungarian form of Elizabeth.

In this era of Royalty, Reign, and Sir, why not Heiress? It is the name given by Clifford "T.I." And Tameka "Tiny" Harris to their daughter in 2016.

This spelling variation of Peta, chosen by Ani DiFranco for her daughter, might be a little difficult to pull off. Alternative suggestions: Petra and Petal.

Sweet, spirited, and unexpected as a given name, reality TV star Lala Kent brought Sosa into the spotlight when she chose it for her daughter in 2024. A Spanish name deriving from the Portuguese surname Sousa, Sosa is a unique choice that still fits in with the likes of Luna, Rosa, Nova, and Luz.