100 Unique Boys and Girls Names

Ladies first..

Adira

Female version of the Hebrew name Adir, this means ‘powerful, mighty, and splendid’ in Hebrew.

Anouk

A Dutch/French version of Anna, this unusual name is sure to turn heads, if you can pronounce it right.

Aurora

Means ‘golden dawn’ in Latin, this is the perfect name for the light of your life, or a gold-headed girl.

Austen

Could be a female variant of Austin, but we’re seeing it as a way to honour the famous novelist.

Azalea

Comes from the name of a flower, this is one name you haven’t heard around.

Bay

A short and sweet title that comes from a shrub used in cooking, but with links to the natural world.

Birdie

Possibly a variant of the classic Bridget, Birdie is a unique name with natural connections that people will love.

Caia

This vowel-heavy title may be a female version of an ancient Roman name, but its true origin is unclear.

Clio

A Latin variant on the Greek name Kleio, which is derived from the word for ‘glory’ and was held by one of the nine muses.

Corin

This unusual name might sound like it’s more suited to boys, buts its appearance in this list accounts for its unique nature for the ladies.

Delaney

From an English or Irish surname, this title follows the trend of ‘last names as firsts’.

Dillon

A variant on the unisex name Dylan, this would suit either gender, but personally we like it for girls.

Edie

Short and to the point, Edie comes from the classic Edith, and retains the class as well as the unique flair.

Eloisa

Italian form of Eloise, a name which has been floating around human society since the time of the Greeks.

Fleur

Whether you’re a Harry Potter fan or not, Fleur is a classy French name that means ‘flower’.

Geneva

After the place name in Switzerland, this title is geographic and gorgeous.

Giana

A twist on the somewhat traditional Giovanna, Giana has the weird downpat.

Hedwig

Don’t let the owl fool you, this stylish and unusual name with a feminine warrior meaning.

Imani

Means ‘faith’ in Swahili, but may originate from an Arabic word of the same meaning.

Iris

This colourful name means ‘rainbow’ in Greek, and is associated with both the eye, and a flower.

Isadora

A variant of a variant, this name traces its history far back, but it remains very rare.

Jemima

This name is for more than ducks, and means actually means ‘dove’ in Hebrew.

Kadence

An odd play on the spelling of Cadence, this name means ‘rhythm’ or ‘flow’.

Kenzie

A short form of Mackenzie, this name takes the last name trend and changes it a little bit more.

Kora

German version of Cora, a name which was actually created by James Fenimore Cooper in his work The Last of the Mohicans (1826).

Lark

This might be a joke to us in Australia, but it’s actually a name that comes from a songbird.

Leonie

Linked with the name Leo, this is a loyal and regal name that retains a unique feminine charm.

Lilias

The Scottish form of Lillian, which itself likely comes from the name Elizabeth.

Lizbeth

Another variant of Elizabeth, this unusual version allows parents to dip a toe into the unique names, without falling in.

Mahalia

A name with biblical links, this title has rarely been seen in present babies.

Mina

Short form of a number of names, including Wilhelmina, this name is short, sweet and rare enough.

Nova

This spaced out name means ‘new’ in Latin, perfect for your newest addition.

November

Month names have always been a relatively common feature, but we can’t say we’ve heard November used before.

Oceana

How could I write a list of unusual baby names and not include my own?

Pandora

Don’t let the cautionary tale turn you away, Pandora is a gorgeous name that means ‘all gifts’.

Pax

This unisex name is great for girls, and means ‘peace’ in Latin.

Queenie

Variant on names relating to Queen, this is a very unusual name perfect for the hipster baby.

Rafaella

A feminine form of Raphael, this name is definitely weird, but not too much.

Remi

Variant of the French Remy, and often held by boys, we think it suits girls fine.

Rhea

This is a Latin version of a Greek name, and was held by both a Titan and the woman who mothered Rome’s founders.

Rowena

The meaning of this name is unknown, but if you’re a Potter fan, you don’t need any more reason.

Saffron

From either the spice or the flower, this name is a unique but bright addition to any birth certificate.

Samara

Possibly derived from Samaria, which means ‘watch mountain’ in Hebrew.

Taja

A feminine variant of the male Taj, this name has a hint of the exotic, and of the unusual.

Tatum

From a surname, this name might be held by a male hunk, but it’s definitely for girls.

Tempest

If she’s a screamer on the way out, this name will probably suit her down to the fierce ground.

Usha

Meaning ‘dawn’ in Sanskrit, this is both an odd name, and an unusual starting letter.

Verena

Could have links with the Latin word for ‘true’ but even if it doesn’t, we’ve never heard it before.

Zaliki

Of meaning uncertain, but this name has a certain unusual charm to it that we love.

Zola

Means ‘quiet’ and ‘tranquil’ in Zulu, this name is perfect for your little girl.