Unusual baby names for 2017
Apparently, 2017 is going to see some *ahem* quirkily named babies.
Perhaps it’s because every single parent on the face of the earth seems to have ‘unusual but classic’ as their MO when choosing a baby name, but this list reads a little bit like the lesser known cast of a Harry Potter book.
With no further ado, please enjoy this list of baby names which will apparently be appearing on coat-pegs and name tapes of the future. Some of them are cute, some of them are utterly loopy.
Alden: Apparently this is to do with the actor who plans Han in Star Wars.
Amity: ‘Quality’ names like Hope and Faith were super popular back in the day, and Amity might signal a return to that.
Amos: An ancient Biblical classic, similar to the recently popular Abel.
Araminta: Pretty, grand and classic, it’s the new Arabella.
Arcadia: Meaning heaven, you might end up resenting this one when she’s crying at 3AM.
Archer: Similar tone to the incredibly popular Hunter.
Arrow: If there isn’t already a celeb baby called Arrow we’re surprised.
Ash: Unclear whether this is connected to the Pokemon revival.
Astrid: Chic Scandi choice.
Auden: So it’s a male poet’s surname, but we reckon it would actually be a pretty first name for a girl.
Aviva: Car insurance?
Baxter: It’s being suggested that ‘Bax’ could be a nice change from ‘Max’.
Bea Beatrice or Beatrix: Names with lots of shortening options are always a great choice, and this is a classic.
Benno: Sounds like a laddy way of saying Ben to be honest.
Birdie: For the keen ornithologist parents.
Booker: Strong name with a great cultural history.
Bowie: For the little baby star men.
Briar: Apparently unisex and distinctly pretty. Princess Aurora’s nickname in Sleeping Beauty.
Calliope: A classical Greek name which is surprisingly uncommon.
Cassius: Super cool Ancient Roman choice.
Celeste: Classic, chic and French sounding.
Clara: From the same route as Claire, but far more modern.
Clark: Shoe shops or superman?
Corin: A Shakespearean shepherd.
Cressida: Grand old British choice, also Shakespearean.
Cyrus: From a Persian name meaning ‘far sighted.’
Daisy: Perennially classic name, works for old and young alike.
Dashiell: Pronounced ‘dash-al’, with the option for super cute nickname Dash.
Delphine: If you’re looking for an unusual floral name, Delphine is a beautiful choice.
Dylan: Unisex and reminiscent of the famous poet.
Echo: Ticking off the name trends – it’s mythological and it’s an o-ending word name
Eliza: Classic, chic and punchier than Elizabeth.
Ember: Similar sound to Emma, but with a fiery modern twist.
Emilia: Another Shakespearean classic, this time from Othello. A little more unusual than the popular Amelia.
Esme: Esme, pronounced ‘Es-May’ is a Dutch name which means ‘esteemed’.
Esther: Esther is a biblical name with Persian origins.
Felicity: Meaning happiness, made more popular by actress Felicity Jones.
Felix: Less of a cat’s name these days, meaning lucky.
Fiona: Scottish name with an illustrious heritage. Shrek connotations, though.
Forrest: The perfect choice for a family rooted in nature.
Frank: Another newly popular ‘old man’ name joining Alfie and Archie.
Frankie: Long popular with boys, newly suited to girls.
Geneva: Swiss place name destination. TBH we don’t really get this one.
Gideon: Strong Biblical boy’s name, sadly George Osbourne’s real first name.
Goldie: Cheeky, simple and unisex.
Greer: Originally a surname, popularised by actress Greer Garson. A perfect sister for Harlow.
Gus: Easy, simple and likeable. Gus is a great alternative for Max.
Indigo: Unisex choice, also on offer would be Inigo after the artist Inigo Jones.
Ines/Inez: The Spanish version of ‘Agnes’, the name of Blake Lively and Ryan Reynold’s second daughter.
Iris: Another more unusual floral choice.
Isadora: Cooler than Isabella, and Dora is a fab abbreviation.
Keziah: Biblical name which somehow feels modern
Lachlan: A Scottish favourite.
Lark: A little on the Hippy side but classic enough to avoid getting teased.
Lionel: Whether you’re a Richie fan or not.
Louise: A huge favourite in the 80’s, it’s making a comeback.
Loxley: You’d probably have the only Loxley on the playground.
Loyal: Just like Charity and Hope, it’s a ‘quality’ name.
Lucian: A very grown up sounding male take on Lucy or Lucia.
Lula: A playful, 1920’s sounding name.
Lux: A seriously punchy choice.
Marguerite: A great alternative to Margot, which is extremely popular.
McCoy: A very cool, quirky boy’s name.
Monty: An old-fashioned British classic.
Osiris: Quirky and cool, taken from Egyptian mythology.
Otis: Cool, relaxed and off-beat.
Otto: A German name meaning wealth and fortune.
Ozzie: Softer than ‘Oswald’ but still unusual.
Pearl: A super popular middle name, this year’s equivalent of ‘May’
Persephone: Far more interesting than Penelope, though a nightmare to learn to spell.
Posey: Another great option if you’re keen on unusual flower names.
Quincy: Sleek, cool and unisex.
Ray: No. Absolutely not.
Remy: French, meaning oarsman (yeah, really).
Reuben: A steadily popular biblical favourite
Rosamund: More grown-up than Rose or Rosie.
Ruth: Once an older name, now being invented as a classic.
Sadie: The fastest-rising girl name on naming site Nameberry, Sadie is the next Sophie.
Sage: Herbs are a great source of botanical inspiration – a little tougher than flowers.
Sasha: Often used for girls, but also a brilliant boy’s name.
Saskia: Quirky Dutch choice.
Snow: We’re not convinced.
Soleil: French for the sun.
Sybil: The prettiest of the Downton Abbey inspired names.
Sylvie: Sweetly French.
Tallulah: Popular with celebrities and Bugsy Malone fans.
Thea: A new favourite, previously overlooked meaning godly.
Thor: Presumably a strong choice for comic book fans.
Vera: Simmilar to Cora and Ava, but a little more unusual.
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