Remarkably Rare Baby Names You Haven't Considered Yet
Uncommon treasures with beautiful meanings that fewer than 1 in 1,000 babies receive.
Acacia
Named after the flowering tree, from Greek akakia meaning "thorny tree". Combines botanical elegance with classical roots.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek/Botanical
Style
Nature
Acadia
Named after the region in Canada, with origins in the Wabanaki word for "place of abundance". Evokes natural beauty and wilderness.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Native American
Style
Geographic
Adair
A Scottish and Irish surname meaning "from the oak tree ford". Combines Celtic heritage with natural imagery.
Gender
Unisex
Heritage
Scottish/Irish
Style
Nature
Adelia
A Germanic name meaning "noble" or "nobility". Has a delicate, vintage quality with aristocratic overtones.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Germanic
Style
Aristocratic
Alaric
An ancient Germanic name meaning "ruler of all". Popular among Visigothic kings and recently gaining attention for its strong, distinctive sound.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Germanic
Style
Historic
Alder
Named after the tree, from Old English. Combines nature imagery with a strong, distinctive sound.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
English
Style
Nature
Allegra
An Italian name meaning "joyful" or "lively". Has musical connections and conveys a sense of happiness and energy.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Italian
Style
Musical
Althea
A Greek name meaning "with healing power". In Greek mythology, Althea was the mother of Meleager, and the name carries an elegant, botanical connection.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Classic
Amaryllis
Named after a flowering bulb, from Greek mythology. Combines botanical beauty with classical heritage.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Floral
Ambrose
A Greek name meaning "immortal". Associated with several saints, giving it religious significance and historical depth.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Greek
Style
Religious
Amias
An English name of Latin origin meaning "loved". A rare gem that combines sophistication with a gentle, approachable quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Latin/English
Style
Elegant
Ansel
A German name meaning "with divine protection". Gained recognition through photographer Ansel Adams.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
German
Style
Artistic
Apolline
A French feminine form of Apollo, the Greek god of sun and music. Combines mythological depth with French elegance.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
French/Greek
Style
Mythological
Araminta
An English name of uncertain origin, possibly from the flower araminth. It has a poetic, whimsical quality with literary connections.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
English
Style
Vintage
Archer
An English occupational name referring to someone who used a bow and arrow. Has a strong, active quality with historic connections.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
English
Style
Occupational
Arden
A gender-neutral name from the Old English meaning "valley of the eagle". Carries literary connections through Shakespeare's Forest of Arden.
Gender
Unisex
Heritage
English
Style
Nature
Ariadne
In Greek mythology, the daughter of King Minos who helped Theseus escape the Labyrinth. Symbolizes guidance and problem-solving.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Mythological
Astrid
A Scandinavian name meaning "divinely beautiful" or "god's strength". Long popular in Nordic countries but still uncommon elsewhere.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Scandinavian
Style
Royal
Aurelius
A Roman family name derived from Latin aureus meaning "golden". Carries imperial connections through Marcus Aurelius.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Latin
Style
Historic
Avalon
In Arthurian legend, the island where King Arthur was taken after his final battle. Evokes mysticism and ancient British folklore.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Celtic
Style
Mythological
Baldwin
A Germanic name meaning "bold friend". Has medieval connections through the Baldwin kings of Jerusalem.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Germanic
Style
Historic
Barnaby
An Aramaic name meaning "son of consolation". Has biblical connections and a friendly, approachable quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Aramaic
Style
Biblical
Bastian
A shorter form of Sebastian, with German and Latin origins meaning "venerable". Offers a modern twist on a classic name.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
German/Latin
Style
Modern
Beatrix
A Latin name meaning "voyager" or "blessed". Has literary connections through author Beatrix Potter and a distinguished sound.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Latin
Style
Literary
Bellamy
A French surname meaning "beautiful friend". Has a musical quality with a positive meaning and gender-neutral appeal.
Gender
Unisex
Heritage
French
Style
Friendly
Beryl
The name of a precious stone, from Greek beryllos. It has a vintage charm and connection to nature through its gemstone heritage.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Gemstone
Briar
A nature-inspired name referring to wild thorny plants. Has an earthy, untamed quality that feels both modern and timeless.
Gender
Unisex
Heritage
English
Style
Nature
Bronte
Derived from a Greek word meaning "thunder". Associated with the literary Bronte sisters, giving it artistic connections.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Literary
Calista
A Greek name meaning "most beautiful". Combines classical heritage with an elegant, melodic quality.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Elegant
Calix
From Greek meaning "very handsome" or "cup". Has religious significance as the chalice used in communion.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Greek
Style
Religious
Calliope
In Greek mythology, the muse of epic poetry. Also a musical instrument, giving it both mythological and musical connections.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Musical
Calypso
In Greek mythology, the nymph who detained Odysseus. Also a style of Caribbean music, giving it both mythological and musical connections.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Mythological
Caradoc
A Welsh name meaning "beloved". Has Arthurian connections and a strong, distinctive sound.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Welsh
Style
Historic
Caspian
Derived from the Caspian Sea, bringing to mind adventure and exploration. Gained some recognition from C.S. Lewis's Chronicles of Narnia.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Persian
Style
Literary
Cassia
A Greek name derived from the cinnamon-like spice. Combines botanical heritage with classical roots.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Botanical
Cassian
A Latin name derived from Cassius, meaning "hollow" or "empty". Has religious significance through Saint Cassian and a strong, classic sound.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Latin
Style
Religious
Cerelia
Derived from the Latin name Ceres, the goddess of agriculture and grain crops. Carries a melodic quality with ancient divine connections.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Latin
Style
Mythological
Cillian
An Irish name meaning "war" or "strife" or possibly "church". Has gained some recognition through actor Cillian Murphy.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Irish
Style
Celtic
Clover
Named after the small flowering plant. Symbolizes good luck, especially in its four-leaf form.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
English
Style
Nature
Cormac
An Irish name meaning "charioteer" or "son of defilement". Has a strong Celtic heritage with literary connections through author Cormac McCarthy.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Irish
Style
Celtic
Cosima
A female version of Cosimo, from the Greek kosmos meaning "order" or "universe". Popular in artistic circles with an international flair.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek/Italian
Style
Artistic
Cressida
A Greek name derived from Chryseis. Has literary connections through Shakespeare's "Troilus and Cressida".
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Literary
Cyrus
A Persian name meaning "sun" or "throne". Carries historical weight as the name of the founder of the Persian Empire.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Persian
Style
Historic
Dahlia
Named after the flower, which was named for Swedish botanist Anders Dahl. Combines floral elegance with a touch of exoticism.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Swedish/Botanical
Style
Floral
Danner
Originally a German occupational surname for someone who worked with pine trees. Has a strong, distinctive sound.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
German
Style
Occupational
Daphne
A Greek name meaning "laurel tree". In mythology, Daphne was a nymph who transformed into a laurel tree to escape Apollo.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Mythological
Dario
Italian form of Darius, from the Persian meaning "possessing goodness". Has a musical quality with international appeal.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Italian/Persian
Style
Romantic
Delphine
Derived from Delphi, the ancient Greek city, home to the famous oracle. Has oceanic connections through the dolphin.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Classic
Demetrius
A Greek name meaning "follower of Demeter". Has classical heritage with Shakespearean connections.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Greek
Style
Classic
Devereux
A French surname meaning "from Evreux". Has an aristocratic quality with Norman heritage.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
French
Style
Aristocratic
Dimitri
A Russian form of the Greek name Demetrius, meaning "follower of Demeter". Has a strong, international appeal.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Russian/Greek
Style
International
Dorian
A Greek name meaning "of Doris", an ancient Greek district. Has literary connections through Oscar Wilde's "The Picture of Dorian Gray".
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Greek
Style
Literary
Echo
In Greek mythology, a nymph who could only repeat the last words spoken to her. Evokes both mythological and natural acoustics.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Mythological
Edison
Originally a surname meaning "son of Edward". Carries scientific innovation connections through Thomas Edison.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
English
Style
Inventive
Elettra
An Italian form of Electra, from Greek mythology. Has both classical and electrical associations with an exotic sound.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Italian/Greek
Style
Mythological
Elowen
A Cornish name meaning "elm tree". Combines nature inspiration with Celtic heritage and a melodic sound.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Cornish
Style
Nature
Eluned
A Welsh name meaning "idol" or "image". Connected to Saint Eluned, giving it both cultural and religious significance.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Welsh
Style
Saint
Emeric
A Germanic name meaning "work ruler" or "power". Has medieval royal connections in several European countries.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Germanic
Style
Royal
Emrys
Welsh form of Ambrose, meaning "immortal". In Arthurian legend, it was the name used for Merlin, giving it mystical associations.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Welsh
Style
Mythological
Endellion
A Cornish name derived from Saint Endelienta. Rare even in Cornwall, it carries a distinctive sound and ancient connection.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Cornish
Style
Saint
Esme
Derived from Old French meaning "esteemed" or "loved". Has a vintage charm with French sophistication.
Gender
Unisex
Heritage
French
Style
Elegant
Eulalia
A Greek name meaning "well-spoken". Associated with several early Christian saints, giving it religious significance.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Religious
Eulalia
A Greek name meaning "well-spoken". Associated with several early Christian saints, giving it religious significance.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Religious
Evander
A Greek name meaning "good man". In Roman mythology, Evander was a hero who founded the city that would become Rome.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Greek
Style
Mythological
Everest
Named after the world's highest mountain. Evokes height, achievement, and natural majesty.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
English/Geographic
Style
Nature
Evolet
A modern name possibly meaning "water lily" in a Native American language. Has a delicate sound with nature connections.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Native American
Style
Modern
Fable
A modern word name inspired by literary tales. Conveys a sense of imagination, storytelling, and narrative beauty.
Gender
Unisex
Heritage
English
Style
Literary
Faelan
An Irish name meaning "little wolf". Combines Celtic heritage with a connection to nature and wildlife.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Irish
Style
Nature
Fenna
A Frisian name meaning "peace". Has a simple, melodic quality with Dutch and Germanic connections.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Frisian
Style
Peaceful
Ferdinand
A Germanic name meaning "brave journey". Has royal connections through various European monarchs.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Germanic
Style
Royal
Fiadh
An Irish name meaning "wild" or "deer". Recently becoming more popular in Ireland but still rare internationally.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Irish
Style
Celtic
Finnegan
An Irish surname derived from "fair" or "fair-haired". Has literary connections through James Joyce's "Finnegans Wake".
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Irish
Style
Literary
Finnian
An Irish name meaning "fair" or "white". Carries connections to Irish folklore and a melodic, friendly sound.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Irish
Style
Celtic
Fletcher
An English occupational surname for an arrow-maker. Combines craftsmanship heritage with a friendly sound.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
English
Style
Occupational
Florian
A Latin name meaning "flowering" or "blossoming". Has saint connections and nature associations.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Latin
Style
Nature
Freya
Named after the Norse goddess of love, beauty, and fertility. Combines mythological significance with a modern sound.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Norse
Style
Mythological
Galatea
In Greek mythology, Galatea was a statue brought to life by Aphrodite. The name has artistic and mythological significance.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Mythological
Galen
An ancient Greek name meaning "calm" or "healer". Historically associated with a famous Greek physician, giving it scholarly connections.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Greek
Style
Scholarly
Gannon
An Irish surname derived from a word meaning "fair-haired". Has a strong, masculine sound with Celtic heritage.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Irish
Style
Celtic
Gardenia
Named after the fragrant white flower. Combines botanical elegance with an exotic quality.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Botanical
Style
Floral
Geneva
Named after the Swiss city, ultimately from a Celtic word meaning "mouth". Combines geographic and botanical connections.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Celtic/Swiss
Style
Geographic
Georgiana
An elaborate feminine form of George, meaning "farmer" or "earth-worker". Has literary connections through Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice".
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Literary
Georgiana
An elaborate feminine form of George, meaning "farmer". Has literary connections through Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice".
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Literary
Griffith
A Welsh name meaning "strong lord" or "strong faith". Combines strength with Celtic heritage.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Welsh
Style
Strong
Halcyon
From Greek mythology, referring to a bird believed to calm the waves. Symbolizes peace, tranquility, and prosperity.
Gender
Unisex
Heritage
Greek
Style
Peaceful
Harlow
Originally an English surname meaning "rock hill" or "army hill". Has vintage Hollywood glamour through actress Jean Harlow.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
English
Style
Glamorous
Hawthorne
An English surname referring to the thorny shrub. Has literary connections through author Nathaniel Hawthorne.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
English
Style
Literary
Hector
In Greek mythology, a Trojan prince and the greatest fighter for Troy in the Trojan War. Symbolizes bravery and duty.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Greek
Style
Mythological
Helene
A French and Greek form of Helen, meaning "bright, shining light". Has classical mythology connections with an elegant sound.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek/French
Style
Classic
Hespera
Derived from the Greek for "evening" or "west". Evokes the beauty of twilight with classical mythological overtones.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Mythological
Hesperos
A Greek name meaning "evening star". Combines celestial imagery with classical mythology.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Greek
Style
Celestial
Hollis
Originally a surname derived from Old English meaning "dweller by the holly trees". Has a gentle sound with nature connections.
Gender
Unisex
Heritage
English
Style
Nature
Huxley
An English surname derived from Hugh's meadow. Has literary connections through author Aldous Huxley.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
English
Style
Literary
Ianthe
A Greek name meaning "violet flower". Appears in Greek mythology and poetry, giving it both floral and mythological connections.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Mythological
Idris
A Welsh name meaning "ardent lord". Has connections to both Welsh mythology and Islamic tradition.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Welsh/Arabic
Style
Multicultural
Ignatius
From the Latin ignis meaning "fire". Carries religious significance through Saint Ignatius, the founder of the Jesuits.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Latin
Style
Religious
Indigo
Named after the deep blue-purple dye and plant. Evokes artistic, colorful imagery with a modern edge.
Gender
Unisex
Heritage
English/Botanical
Style
Artistic
Io
In Greek mythology, a priestess of Hera who was turned into a heifer. Also one of Jupiter's moons, giving it both mythological and astronomical connections.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Mythological
Iphigenia
In Greek mythology, the daughter of Agamemnon sacrificed to appease Artemis. Symbolizes sacrifice and nobility.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Mythological
Isidore
A Greek name meaning "gift of Isis", the Egyptian goddess. Combines classical heritage with religious significance.