Unusual baby names
Names tagged with “Unusual” across DNA, style, or vibe in the Namesake database.
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10 names
◈= unisex (gender-neutral)
- Takaius
Celtic
76Uncertain origin; possibly a variant or modern creation. May derive from Celtic roots, but historical documentation is limited.
- Infantmale
Literary
70A constructed name combining 'infant' and 'male', not a traditional etymological name but a descriptive term used as a given name.
- Myia
Greek
62From Greek 'myia' meaning 'fly'. In classical mythology, associated with insects and transformation.
- Zymeria
Greek
42From Greek 'zymeria,' relating to fermentation or leavening. A rare, scientific name with alchemical undertones.
- Zagan
Hebrew
42A demon prince in Jewish medieval demonology, associated with deception and illusion in mystical texts.
- Dagon
Mythological
42A deity of fertility and the sea in ancient Phoenician mythology, associated with fish and abundance.
- Addox
Celtic
42Possibly derived from 'add' (kin/lineage) or related to the addax antelope. Modern invention blending Old English and nature elements.
- Kanarie
English
42From Dutch 'kanarie,' referring to the canary bird, symbolizing beauty, cheerfulness, and vibrant yellow plumage.
- Montre
French
42From Latin 'monstrare' meaning 'to show' or 'to display'. Also associated with the French word for watch or timepiece, suggesting something visible or observable.
- Zadiel
Hebrew
40From Hebrew, one of the archangels in Jewish tradition. Associated with divine mercy and protection in Kabbalistic texts.
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Popularity data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024
