150 Unusual Baby Names for Girls and Boys Born in 2023 That Are Guaranteed To Stand Out
Unique names for your sweet babe.
One of your first big decisions as a new parent is choosing your baby’s name! However, sometimes that can be a bit tricky, especially if you’re looking for an unusual baby name or a unique baby name that stands out, but not one that your baby will hate or get made fun of for having.
But don’t let that stress you out. With thousands of unusual baby name options available, there’s one out there that’s perfect for your little one. And lucky for you, we’ve narrowed down some of our favorites. We gathered 150 unusual baby names for girls and baby boy names that are just as cool as they are rare.
So no matter if you’re thinking about going for a vintage-sounding name, looking for a name that is nature-inspired or one that’s after a name of your favorite places or starts with a certain letter of the alphabet, we’ve got you covered. We even have a few that start with letters that are hardly used, like Q, X, Y and Z. Here are 150 unusual baby names you’ll absolutely love.
150 Unusual Baby Names
1. Aero
This name is Greek and means “of the sky.”
2. Alaska
This is derived from the Aleut word "alaxsxaq,” which means "the mainland.”
3. Ari
This Hebrew name means “lion.”
4. Ashlynn
This beautiful Irish name means “dream.”
5. Aspen
This name can be used for a girl or boy and means “quaking tree.”
6. Astrid
Hailing from Scandinavia, this name means “divinely beautiful.”
7. Azure
Meaning “sky blue,” this pretty name is pronounced AH-zhure and is of Spanish origin.
8. Bear
This animal-inspired name means strong and brave.
9. Beckett
Coming from Engish and German roots, this name means “little brook.”
10. Birdie
The meaning of this cute name is “bright, famous, little bird.”
11. Bode
Pronounced Bow-dee, this unique name means “messenger.”
12. Brynlee
This is an English name that means “Gift from God.”
13. Cadence
This name has Latin origin and means “rhythm, flow.”
14. Cami
Meaning “helper to the priest,” this name is a variant of the Latin name Camilla.
15. Case
“Bringer of peace” is what this name means.
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16. Caspian
This name means “of the sea.”
17. Charlize
This South African name is a feminization of Charles and means “free man.”
18. Cheyenne
This name is of Native American origin and means “people of a different language.”
19. Cora
This Ancient Greek name means “honest.”
20. Crew
This is a name of Latin origin meaning “chariot.”
22. Cyrus
This Persian-derived name means “sun.”
21. Dagon
This Biblical name means “fish.”
22. Dahlia
This Lithuanian name means “destiny.”
23. Damon
This name means “loyal friend” in Latin.
24. Daphne
“Laurel tree” is what this Greek name means.
25. Darra
In Hebrew, this name means “wise.”
26. Daxton
This name means “warrior who conquers great obstacles.”
27. Dawson
Coming from Welsh origins, this name means “son of David.”
28. Dixie
With Latin roots, this name means “I have spoken.”
24. Duke
Hailing from a popular American surname, this name means “leader.”
25. Easton
This name means “toward the sunrise.”
26. Eden
“Paradise” is what this Hebrew name means.
27. Elodie
This French name means “wealthy and rich.”
28. Ember
Meaning “spark,” this name is of French origin
29. Emerson
With English roots, this name means “powerful and brave.
30. Enzo
If you’re Italian you’ll know this name means “winner.”
31. Everleigh
This pretty name is of English origin and means “woodland.”
32. Fable
This name means “a story with a lesson.”
33. Faris
In Arabic, this name means “knight.”
34. Faye
Derived from English origin, this name means “fairy.”
35. Finley
This name means “fair warrior.”
36. Felix
The Latin origin of this name means “happy, fortunate.”
37. Forest
This nature-inspired name is of French origin and means “woods.”
38. Fritz
This German name means “peaceful ruler.”
39. Galaxy
If you’re a fan of space, you’ll love this American name, which means “large system of stars.”
40. Gavin
Meaning “white hawk,” this name comes from the Middle Ages.
41. Gem
This name means “jewel” and originates from the Italian name Gemma.
42. Genesis
This Hebrew name can be for a girl or boy and means “beginning.”
43. Genevieve
This French name means “white wave.”
44. Graham
With English origin, this name means “gravel homestead.”
45. Gray
This name means “pleasant.”
46. Greenleigh
This American name means “green meadow.”
47. Greer
With Scottish origin, this name means “watchful.”
48. Gretel
This fairy tale name means “pearl.”
49. Gwendolyn
This Medieval name means “a blend of elements.”
50. Hadley
This Old English name means “heather meadow.”
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51. Harlow
This unique unisex name means “army.”
52. Harmony
This Latin name means “unity.”
53. Haylen
“Fire” is what this Scottish name means. (See baby names that mean fire.)
54. Haven
With English origin, this name means “safe place.”
55. Henley
“High meadow” is what this English name means.
56. Hero
Meaning “demi-god,” this name is of Greek origin.
57. Indiana
Hailing from French origin, this name means “graceful.”
58. Ireland
Evolving over centuries from the Old Irish word “goddess.”
59. Irwin
This name means “sea lover” and has English origin.
60. Israel
This Biblical name is Hebrew and means “he who prevails with God.”
61. Jace
This name means “the Lord is salvation.”
62. Jaelynn
This name is of American origin and is the masculine version of Jaelyn.
63. Jannika
Hailing from Europe, this name means “God is gracious.”
64. Jinx
Meaning “spell,” this name has Latin origin.
65. Joelle
This name means “the Lord is willing.”
66. Jolie
This unique French name means “pretty.”
67. Justine
This French name means “righteous.”
67. Jylan
With Greek and American origins, this name means “calm.”
68. Kaleb
This Hebrew name means “whole heart.”
69. Karina
This name comes from the Greek name Katherine and means “pure.”
70. Keegan
This name has Irish origins and means “fiery.”
71. Kellan
With German and Irish origins, this name means “bright-headed.”
72. Kingston
This English name simply means “King’s town.”
73. Kinsley
“Proud” is what this English name means.
74. Kit
This Greek name means “carrier of Christ.”
75. Kirk
This Scottish name means “church.”
76. Konrad
“Bold advisor” is what this German name means.
77. Knox
This is a Scottish surname that means “from the hills.”
78. Kristoff
This name may be taken by a Disney character, but it also has Scandinavian and Greek origins and means “bearing Christ.”
79. Kyler
This Dutch name means “archer.”
80. Landon
This English name means “from the long hill.”
81. Landry
This name is of English origin and means “ruler.”
82. Leighton
“From the town by the meadow” is what this English name means.
83. Lex
This is a Greek name that means “man’s defender.”
84. Lincoln
This English name means “lake.”
85. Lucca
“Giver of light” is what this Italian name means.
86. Marlowe
“Storyteller” is what this English name means.
87. Milo
A form of the name Miles, this Greek name means “destroyer.”
88. Myles
This English name means “merciful.”
89. Neil
“Bright shining ones” is the meaning behind this Old English name.
90. Nelson
This Irish name means “son of a champion.”
91. Niall
Meaning “passionate,” this name has Scottish descent.
92. Nina
With its Spanish origin, this name means “little girl.”
93. Noell
Translated, this French name means “Christmas Day.”
94. Nori
“Belief” is what this inspiring Japanese name means.
95. Oakley
This Old English name refers to the tree of the same name.
96. Ocean
“The father of waters” is what this Celtic name means.
97. Odette
This lovely French name means “wealth.”
98. Oliver
This German name means “elf army.”
99. Ollie
“Olive tree” is the meaning behind this Latin name.
100. Owen
A name derived from Eugene, this Welsh name means “noble-born.”
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101. Pacey
“A form of pace” is what this French name means.
102. Parker
“Gamekeeper” is what this once-occupational surname means.
103. Peyton
This is an English name that means “warrior’s village.”
104. Pax
This unique name has Latin roots and means “peace.”
105. Phoenix
This name has mythological roots and means “dark red.”
106. Piper
Once a surname is given to a person who played the pipe (flute), this name is of English descent.
107. Posie
“A bouquet of flowers” is what this girl name means.
108.Poppy
This English name means “red flower.”
109. Queency
This Old French name means “estate of the fifth son.”
110. Quest
This Latin name means “long search.”
111. Quinn
This name means “wise” in Celtic.
112. Radley
This English name means “from or near the red meadow.”
113. Raine
The English variant of the French word “reine,” meaning, “queen.”
114. Ralph
With the meaning “wolf counsel,” this old name has Scandinavian and Germanic elements.
115. Raydon
This name is French and means “counselor.
116. Reagan
In Gaelic, this name means “little king.”
117. Reese
This name is English and means “enthusiastic.”
118. Remy
This name has French origins and means “oarsmen.”
119. Rhett
Meaning “advice,” this name has an English origin.
120. River
“Stream of water that flows to the sea” is what this English-rooted name means.
121. Ryden
This Scandinavian name means “horseman.”
122. Sage
This English name is derived from the sage plant.
123. Sasha
This Greek name means “protector.”
124. Sawyer
An English occupational name means “woodcutter.”
125. Shaine
As a variant of the English name Shane, it means “God is gracious.”
126. Shay
This beautiful Gaelic name means “admirable.”
127. Shiloh
“His gift” is the meaning behind this Hebrew name.
128. Shyla
This English name means “white dove.”
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129. Sienna
This name is of English origin and means “orange-red.”
130. Skyler
Meaning “fugitive,” this name has Danish origin.
131. Sloane
This Irish name means “raider.”
132. Sutton
“From the southern homestead,” is what this English name means.
133. Stormi
With an Old English origin, this name stems from the word “storm.”
134. Suri
This is a Yiddish variant of the name Sarah and means “princess.”
135. Tatum
Meaning “cheerful and full of life,” this name hails from the British Isles.
136. Teagan
An Irish name that means “little poet.”
137. Trent
In Latin, this name means “swift.”
138. True
This English name means “genuine and real.”
139. Tyra
This name is Swedish, Danish and Norwegian and means “thunder warrior.”
140.Uriah
This Hebrew name means “God is my light.”
141. Utah
With French roots, this name means “of the city.”
142. Valentine
This name is a variant of the Latin word Valentinus and means “strong.”
143. Winnie
This Welsh name means “happiness.”
144. Winter
This seasonal name comes from Old English and is a European surname.
145. Wyatt
“Brave in battle” is the meaning behind this English name.
146. Xu
This Chinese name means “established by Yahweh.”
147. Yale
With Welsh and Old English roots, this name means “heights.”
148. Zane
This is the Hebrew version of the name John and means “God is gracious.”
149. Zealand
This name means “from the sea-land.”
150. Ziggy
A variant of the German name Sigmund, it means “victory protector.”
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