Uncommon Baby Names

By: Dachary Carey

Uncommon baby names set your child apart from the other kids around him or her. An uncommon baby name is a great choice if you're simply not interested in any of the mainstream names currently making the rounds, or if you don't want to call the name "Josh" and have five kids answer.

Uncommon Girls' Names and Their Meanings

  • Achina: Good
  • Adara: Illustrious or exalted
  • Amabel: Lovable
  • Amiya: Nectar, boundless
  • Anouk: Grace or favored
  • Anthea: Flowery
  • Asha: Wish, desire
  • Aviva: Spring, springtime
  • Bida: Fairy, palace maiden
  • Bryony: Vine
  • Cecily: Blind
  • Cydee: To exult
  • Damayanti: Radiant beauty
  • Eithne: Kernel
  • Ellery: Cheerful
  • Farida: Unique
  • Freya: Woman, feminine
  • Iona: Island
  • Isa: Rainbow
  • Kalah: Art
  • Kerah: Provision
  • Leda: Lady
  • Linnea: Linnea flower
  • Lyra: Lyre
  • Nami: Wave
  • Nerissa: Sea sprite
  • Odilia: Wealthy
  • Thyra: God
  • Sage: Wise person
  • Talasi: Flower from a corn tassel
  • Tana: Dream of
  • Vadra: From the song "Velvet Morning"
  • Xanthe: Yellow
  • Yoana: Grace of God
  • Zalika: Well-born, noble

Uncommon Boys' Names and Their Meanings:

  • Adai: Friend
  • Amias: Loved
  • Arian: Silver
  • Bayani: Hero
  • Blade: Sword, sharp edge
  • Bram: Father of many nations
  • Brittain: From Britain
  • Bryer: From the briar patch
  • Caelan: Young warrior
  • Callum: Dove
  • Cormac: Son of raven
  • Dash: Flashy style
  • Donatello: Given by God
  • Eben: Stone
  • Felix: Happy, fortunate
  • Florenzo: Flourishing, blossoming
  • Garreth: Gentle
  • Japheth: Fair, expanded
  • Javid: Immortal, eternal
  • Jonzelle: Grace of God
  • Khalil: Companion, best friend
  • Kiernan: Son of the master
  • Lucan: Light
  • Malem: Moon
  • Nairn: River
  • Noam: Pleasant, delight
  • Peregrin: Traveler, stranger
  • Piero: Rock
  • Pike: Sharp, pointed
  • Quillon: Sword hilt
  • Rambert: Wise, mighty
  • Rustam: Strong, hero, bold
  • Salathiel: Loaned from God
  • Sopan: Respectful, polite
  • Tano: Land
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