And now onto the gentlemen!
Arturo
An Italian or Spanish (or both) twist on the classic name Arthur.
Aspen
Coming from the name of a tree, this name is widely known for its links to the ski resort.
Atticus
A Roman name meaning ‘from Attica’ this name came to fame in Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird, but remains an unusual name.
Birch
A natural name that comes from a tree. But it’s not native to Australia and you’re unlikely to find anyone with this name.
Booker
This comes from an English occupational surname that means ‘maker of books’, perfect for a bookworm in the making.
Brick
Originally a nickname, that at some point may have meant ‘good fellow’, this is an odd name with a strong feeling.
Byron
Whether you love the bay or the poet, Byron is a great option for a classy but rare title.
Calix
Possibly coming from the Latin work for ‘wine cup’, this name just sounds cool.
Caspar
Not like the ghost, this name is actually a Latin variant of Jasper, which means ‘treasurer’ in Persian.
Cliff
Strong but simple, this name is a shortened version of Clifton or Clifford.
Dante
Short form of a Medieval name, this title was made famous by the classic Dante’s Inferno.
Day
This might be a little too weird for most parents, but it’s a short sweet name that WON’T CONFUSE ANYBODY.
Echo
Originally a female name, you could change this to Eko if you’re worried about the gender. Cruel parents might give this to the second identical twin.
Emerson
From an English surname, and held by a famous author, what other reason could you need?
Fergus
This is a very old name, which probably means ‘man of vigour’, that’s never made it into the realm of popularity.
Fynn
Alternative spelling of Finn, taking a popular name and giving it a little unusual twist.
Gage
An English surname with French roots, this name may mean ‘measure’ or ‘pledge’.
Grayson
From an English surname that means ‘son of the steward’.
Griffith
This unusual name is meaning unknown, but there are definite links to the fantasy through the similar Griffin.
Gulliver
Made famous by the Jonathan Swift novel Gulliver’s Travels, this is the perfect strange name for your world explorer.
Hart
Short and sweet, this name may mean ‘hearty’ or ‘strong’.
Hopper
An unusual name without much of a history to speak of, it’s perfect for a bouncing baby boy.
Inigo
Sure to create a loyal son, Inigo was made famous by the film The Princess Bride.
Ivo
A name with German and Dutch origin that probably means ‘yew’ this is a strong name for any son.
Jago
The Cornish form of Jacob, Jago is an unusual name that we’ve never heard before.
Jax
Short form of Jaxon or Ajax, this may be an invented name. How much more unique can you get?
Kellen
Variant of the Irish name Kelan, the meaning of this name isn’t clear, but it is certainly an unusual one.
Kit
Mr. Harrington from Game of Thrones might be skewing the popularity of this name, which is a short form of Christopher.
Lorcan
Meaning ‘little fierce one’ in Irish Gaelic, this name is sure to suit your unique little man.
Lou
We love the simplicity and stability of the name Lou, which is a short form of Louis.
Matteo
Turn boring old Matthew on its head with this variant, which has Italian roots.
Morrison
Literally meaning ‘son of Morris’ this name is a great option for lovers of classic rock band The Doors.
Naveen
Means ‘new’ in Sanskrit, this name is an exotic twist that is unlikely to have many duplicates.
Oberon
A variant on Auberon, Oberon was the king of the fairies in Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Orson
Possibly meaning ‘bear cub’, this name was held by famous actor Orson Wells, and author Orson Scott Card.
Oswald
Derived from Old English and made up of the elements for ‘god’ and for ‘power’ or ‘ruler’, this is a name that is both strong and rare.
Otto
This simple, palindromic name may mean ‘wealth’ or ‘fortune’.
Porter
An occupation English surname that has made its way into the given names, this means ‘doorkeeper’.
Redmond
Could be an Irish form of Raymond, it’s certainly one we haven’t heard of.
Rocco
An Italian name that comes from the German word for ‘rest’.
Roscoe
An English surname that might mean ‘doe wood’, this odd moniker is just plain cool.
Rufus
Meaning ‘red haired’ in Latin, this is the perfect name for your unique, red-headed baby.
Ryker
Comes from a German word that means ‘rich’ this name may be unusual, but also fortuitous.
Stanton
An Old English surname that may mean ‘stone settlement’, this name is strong, but rare.
Tate
Another English surname, but of origin unknown, this name has a certain simplicity that makes it an instant hit.
Tiberius
Roman in origin, and with links to the Tiber river, this is an antique name that gives unique a new meaning.
Tobiah
An unusual variant of Tobias, this name comes from Hebrew, and has links to the almighty.
Van
Short form of Ivan, and famously held by singer Van Morrison, what’s not to like?
Washington
From a surname, and now a city name, this name is rare in Australia, but unusual in the best of ways.
Webb
An English surname that may mean ‘to weave’ this unusual name is strong, clear and simple.
So, we’ve rounded up some of the best in unusual names for both boys and girls. Do you have any to add?
