Remarkably Rare Baby Names You Haven't Considered Yet
Uncommon treasures with beautiful meanings that fewer than 1 in 1,000 babies receive.
Silas
A name of Latin or possibly Hebrew origin. Has biblical connections as a companion of Paul and literary connections through George Eliot's "Silas Marner".
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Latin/Hebrew
Style
Biblical
Silvius
A Latin name meaning "forest" or "wood". Has ancient Roman connections with nature-inspired meaning.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Latin
Style
Nature
Soleil
The French word for "sun". Brings to mind warmth, light, and celestial beauty with a French flair.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
French
Style
Celestial
Sorrel
Named after the herb, from Old French meaning "reddish-brown". Combines botanical heritage with a unique sound.
Gender
Unisex
Heritage
French
Style
Botanical
Sullivan
An Irish surname meaning "dark-eyed". Has a friendly, approachable quality with strong Irish heritage.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Irish
Style
Celtic
Sybil
A Greek name referring to female prophets in the ancient world. Combines mystical associations with a vintage sound.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Mystical
Sylvie
A French name derived from Latin, meaning "from the forest". Combines nature imagery with French elegance.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
French/Latin
Style
Nature
Tadhg
An Irish name meaning "poet" or "philosopher". Combines intellectual associations with Celtic heritage.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Irish
Style
Celtic
Talulla
An Irish name meaning "abundant water" or "leaping water". Has a rhythmic, flowing quality mirroring its meaning.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Irish
Style
Nature
Tamsin
A Cornish contraction of Thomasina, the feminine form of Thomas. Has a distinctive sound with British heritage.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Cornish
Style
British
Tarian
A Welsh name meaning "shield" or "protection". Combines Celtic heritage with a strong, protective meaning.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Welsh
Style
Protective
Tarquin
An Etruscan name associated with kings of ancient Rome. Carries historical weight with a distinctive sound.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Etruscan
Style
Historic
Tempest
An English word name meaning "violent storm". Evokes dramatic natural forces with Shakespearean connections.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
English
Style
Nature
Thaddeus
A Greek form of the Aramaic name Tadai. Has biblical connections as one of the twelve apostles.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Greek/Aramaic
Style
Biblical
Thaddeus
A Greek form of the Aramaic name Tadai. Has biblical connections as one of the twelve apostles.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Greek/Aramaic
Style
Biblical
Thalia
In Greek mythology, one of the nine Muses and one of the three Graces. Represents festivity and flourishing.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Mythological
Thalia
In Greek mythology, one of the nine Muses and one of the three Graces. Represents festivity and flourishing.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Mythological
Thea
A Greek name meaning "goddess", short for Dorothea or Althea. Combines divine associations with a simple, elegant sound.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Mythological
Theodore
A Greek name meaning "gift of God". Combines religious significance with vintage charm and friendly nickname options.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Greek
Style
Classic
Theron
A Greek name meaning "hunter". Has a strong, masculine sound with ancient classical roots.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Greek
Style
Classic
Thisbe
In Greek mythology, the lover of Pyramus, their story inspiring Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet". Has romantic, tragic associations.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Literary
Tiberius
A Latin name referring to the Tiber river. Has imperial Roman connections through Emperor Tiberius.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Latin
Style
Historic
Torin
An Irish name meaning "chief". Combines leadership qualities with Celtic heritage and a strong sound.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Irish
Style
Celtic
Tove
A Scandinavian name derived from the Old Norse name Thor (thunder). Has literary connections through author Tove Jansson.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Scandinavian
Style
Literary
Trevelyan
A Cornish surname meaning "homestead on the hill". Has a distinguished, aristocratic quality with Celtic heritage.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Cornish
Style
Aristocratic
Tristan
A Celtic name meaning "noise" or "bold". Famous from the medieval romance "Tristan and Isolde".
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Celtic
Style
Literary
Twyla
Possibly derived from twilight. Has dance connections through choreographer Twyla Tharp and a whimsical, distinctive sound.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
American
Style
Artistic
Ulysses
The Latin form of Odysseus, the hero of Homer's epic poem "The Odyssey". Symbolizes journey, adventure, and wisdom.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Greek/Latin
Style
Literary
Umbria
Named after the Italian region. Combines geographic connections with a melodic, distinctive sound.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Italian
Style
Geographic
Una
An Irish name meaning "lamb" or a Latin name meaning "one". Has literary connections through Edmund Spenser's "The Faerie Queene".
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Irish/Latin
Style
Literary
Upton
An English surname meaning "upper town". Has literary connections through author Upton Sinclair.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
English
Style
Literary
Urban
A Latin name meaning "city dweller" or "refined". Has papal connections through several Pope Urbans.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Latin
Style
Religious
Valencia
Originally a place name meaning "strength" or "valor" in Latin. Has a romantic, Spanish flair with a virtue meaning.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Spanish/Latin
Style
Geographic
Valentin
A Latin name meaning "strong" or "healthy". Combines Roman heritage with romantic associations through its connection to Valentine.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Latin
Style
Romantic
Valentina
A Latin name meaning "strong" or "healthy". Combines Roman heritage with romantic associations through its connection to Valentine.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Latin
Style
Romantic
Valerian
From the Latin Valerius, derived from valere meaning "to be strong". Also a flowering herb, giving it botanical connections.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Latin
Style
Botanical
Valor
An English word name meaning "bravery" or "worth". Embodies courage and moral excellence with a strong sound.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
English
Style
Virtue
Vaughn
A Welsh name meaning "small". Has a strong, distinctive sound with Celtic heritage.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Welsh
Style
Celtic
Vega
A bright star in the constellation Lyra. Has astronomical significance and a short, striking sound.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Arabic/Astronomical
Style
Celestial
Venetia
A name associated with Venice, Italy. Combines geographical connections with an elegant, aristocratic quality.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Italian
Style
Geographic
Vesper
A Latin word meaning "evening" or "evening star". Has religious connections through evening prayers.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Latin
Style
Celestial
Viggo
A Scandinavian name derived from the Old Norse word for "war". Has gained recognition through actor Viggo Mortensen.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Scandinavian
Style
Strong
Viola
A Latin name meaning "violet". Has musical connections as a string instrument and Shakespearean heritage from "Twelfth Night".
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Latin
Style
Musical
Virgil
A Latin name possibly meaning "staff-bearer". Has classical connections through the Roman poet and Dante's guide in "The Divine Comedy".
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Latin
Style
Literary
Vita
A Latin name meaning "life". Has literary connections through author Vita Sackville-West and a vibrant, energetic quality.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Latin
Style
Energetic
Wallace
A Scottish surname meaning "foreigner" or "Welshman". Has patriotic connections through Scottish hero William Wallace.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Scottish
Style
Historic
Waverly
Originally an English place name meaning "meadow of quivering aspens". Has literary connections through Sir Walter Scott's novels.
Gender
Unisex
Heritage
English
Style
Literary
Weston
An English surname meaning "western town". Has a strong, geographic quality with a friendly sound.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
English
Style
Geographic
Wilder
An English occupational surname meaning "wild animal hunter". Evokes untamed nature with a strong, distinctive quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
English
Style
Nature
Willa
A feminine form of William, meaning "resolute protection". Carries literary connections through author Willa Cather.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Germanic
Style
Literary
Willow
Named after the graceful tree. Combines nature imagery with a gentle, flowing quality.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
English
Style
Nature
Winona
A Sioux name meaning "firstborn daughter". Combines Native American heritage with a melodic sound.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Native American
Style
Indigenous
Winslet
An English surname derived from a place name meaning "Wynnsy's spring". Has modern connections through actress Kate Winslet.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
English
Style
Modern
Wolfgang
A Germanic name meaning "wolf path". Has musical connections through composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Germanic
Style
Musical
Xanthe
A Greek name meaning "yellow" or "blonde". Has an exotic sound with classical roots.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Classic
Xanthe
A Greek name meaning "yellow" or "blonde". Has a distinctive, exotic sound with classical roots.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Classic
Xanthus
In Greek mythology, one of the immortal horses of Achilles. Also a river in ancient Turkey, giving it both mythological and geographic connections.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Greek
Style
Mythological
Xavier
A Basque name meaning "new house" or "bright". Has religious connections through Saint Francis Xavier.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Basque
Style
Religious
Xenia
A Greek name meaning "hospitality" or "foreign". Has both virtue associations and classical heritage.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Virtue
Xerxes
A Greek form of the Persian name Khshayarsha. Famous as the name of ancient Persian kings, giving it royal, historical significance.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Persian
Style
Historic
Yanis
A Greek variant of John, meaning "God is gracious". Has a distinctive international quality with Hellenic roots.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Greek
Style
International
Yarrow
Named after the healing herb. Combines botanical heritage with a distinctive, nature-inspired sound.
Gender
Unisex
Heritage
English/Botanical
Style
Nature
Yates
An English surname derived from "gate". Has a distinguished, surname-as-first-name appeal with a strong sound.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
English
Style
Surname
Yorick
A name known from Shakespeare's "Hamlet". Has literary and Germanic connections with a distinctive sound.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Germanic
Style
Literary
Yvaine
A name created for the novel and film "Stardust". Has celestial, starry associations with a French-inspired sound.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Literary
Style
Celestial
Yves
A French form of Ivo, possibly meaning "yew wood". Has fashion connections through designer Yves Saint Laurent.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
French
Style
Artistic
Yvette
A French feminine form of Yves, possibly meaning "yew wood". Combines French elegance with a vintage charm.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
French
Style
Elegant
Zahara
An Arabic name meaning "flower" or "shining". Combines floral beauty with celestial brightness.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Arabic
Style
Floral
Zavier
A variant of Xavier, a Basque name meaning "new house". Has religious connections through Saint Francis Xavier.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Basque
Style
Religious
Zeno
A Greek name derived from Zeus. Associated with the philosopher Zeno of Citium, founder of Stoicism.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Greek
Style
Philosophical
Zenobia
Named after the 3rd-century queen of Palmyra. Combines historical significance with an exotic, powerful sound.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Historic
Zephyr
From Greek mythology, the god of the west wind. Evokes gentleness and nature with an unusual, distinctive sound.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Greek
Style
Mythological
Zephyrine
The feminine form of Zephyr, the Greek god of the west wind. Combines mythological depth with a delicate, flowing quality.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Mythological
Zinnia
Named after the colorful flower, which was named for German botanist Johann Zinn. Combines floral beauty with a zippy sound.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Botanical
Style
Floral
Zora
A Slavic name meaning "dawn" or "aurora". Has literary connections through author Zora Neale Hurston.