Unique names for boys and girls

Spelling variant of Arianwen. Note that in Welsh, the -wyn suffix is usually masculine.

Quirky cool Arlo is now well and truly back. Last year it broke into the US Top 200 boy names and consistently ranks among the most popular boy names on Nameberry.

Beckett is one of the big baby name hits of the decade.

With the growing popularity of Celia and Cecilia, this vintage canasta-playing nickname name could be due for a comeback.

This Welsh nature name that can be pronounced exactly like the male Ira. Or, to avoid confusion, you could just name her Snow.

If you're looking for a Welsh name less common than Dylan, Griffin, Evan, or Morgan, you might want to consider this offbeat epithet of the wise wizard Merlin.

Root name Ambrose is an ancient saints' name derived from the Greek ambrosia, the food and drink of the gods that conferred immortality.

With Grace mega popular and Gracie on the rise, this modern compound name provides a trendy alternative. With the vibes of Brooklyn and Evelyn and the contemporary feel of Oaklynn and and Emberlynn, Gracelynn is currently in the US Top 400.

The Good Witch's first cousin.

Feels more modern than the Y version but also less authentic.

Noemi is a charming Latin spin on Naomi, with the accent on the last syllable; another twist is Neomi. A quiet mainstay on the US Top 1000 since 1957, Noemi was one of the fastest rising names in 2023.

A zippy little international name. The Hebrew name relates to the month of Israeli independence. The Slavic Ziva (also spelled Živa and Siva) is a goddess of love, life and fertility.

Appealingly gentle and romantic French classic--with a lot more charm than Steve.