Go Ahead and Toss Out Your Old List—Here Are 400+ Unique Baby Names From the Last Decade!

Choosing a baby name is exciting but tough. Most parents stick to the same popular names everyone knows. But what if you want something different? Your little one deserves a name that stands out from the crowd.

The last ten years brought us hundreds of fresh, beautiful names. Some are modern twists on classics. Others come from different cultures and languages. We’ve gathered over 400 unique options that are still easy to say and spell.

What Are Some Unique Baby Names?

Unique baby names are different from the common ones you hear everywhere. They stand out in a classroom or playground. These names have special meanings or interesting sounds. Parents choose them to give their child a one-of-a-kind identity.

Some unique names come from nature, like River or Sage. Others are inspired by places, books, or family heritage. You might find them in old history books or different languages. The key is finding a name that feels special to you.

A unique name doesn’t have to be hard to pronounce. It just needs to be uncommon and memorable.

Unique Baby Boy Names

Name	Meaning/Origin
Achilles	In Greek mythology, he was a hero of the Trojan War.
Atlas	A Greek Titan who held up the sky on his shoulders.
Orion	A mighty hunter in Greek mythology and a famous constellation.
Phoenix	A mythical bird that rises from its ashes symbolizing rebirth.
Zephyr	The Greek god of the west wind, meaning gentle breeze.
Jasper	A precious stone and one of the Three Wise Men.
Archer	One who shoots with a bow and arrow.
Kai	Means “sea” in Hawaiian and “warrior” in Welsh.
Finn	An Irish name meaning “fair” or “white.”
Sage	A wise person or an aromatic herb.
River	A flowing body of water symbolizing life and movement.
Rowan	A tree with red berries known for protection in Celtic lore.
Wyatt	Means “brave in war” from Old English.
Beckett	Means “bee cottage” or “little brook.”
Everett	Means “brave as a wild boar.”
Silas	Biblical name meaning “wood” or “forest.”
Milo	A Germanic name meaning “soldier” or “merciful.”
Ezra	A Hebrew name meaning “helper.”
Levi	Biblical name meaning “joined” or “attached.”
Asher	Hebrew name meaning “happy” or “blessed.”
Gideon	A mighty warrior and judge in the Bible.
Callum	Scottish name meaning “dove.”
Declan	Irish saint’s name meaning “full of goodness.”
Rhys	Welsh name meaning “enthusiasm.”
Soren	Danish name meaning “stern” or “severe.”
Thiago	Portuguese form of James meaning “supplanter.”
Enzo	Italian name meaning “ruler of the home.”
Hugo	Means “mind” or “intellect” in Latin.
Arlo	Possibly means “fortified hill.”
Bodhi	Sanskrit name meaning “awakening” or “enlightenment.”
Zane	Hebrew name meaning “God’s gracious gift.”
Knox	Scottish surname meaning “round hill.”
Holden	Means “hollow valley” in Old English.
Crew	Refers to a group working together.
Maverick	An independent person who doesn’t follow the crowd.
Ryder	One who rides horses.
Jett	A black gemstone or to move fast.
Dante	Italian name meaning “enduring” or “steadfast.”
Atticus	Greek name meaning “from Attica,” made famous by literature.
Sullivan	Irish surname meaning “dark-eyed.”
Griffin	A mythical creature with eagle and lion features.
Sawyer	One who saws wood for a living.
Tucker	One who softens cloth.
Cole	Means “dark” or “coal-black.”
Reed	A tall grass that grows near water.
Beau	French name meaning “handsome.”
Pierce	Means “son of Piers” or “rock.”
Hayes	Means “hedged area.”
Brooks	Small streams of water.
Nash	Means “by the ash tree.”
Tate	Means “cheerful.”
Rhett	From the Dutch meaning “advice.”
Colt	A young male horse.
Bowen	Welsh name meaning “son of Owen.”
Emmett	Means “universal” or “truth.”
Axel	Scandinavian name meaning “father of peace.”
Felix	Latin name meaning “happy” or “lucky.”
Lennox	Scottish name meaning “elm grove.”
Dashiell	French origin meaning “page boy.”
Caspian	From the Caspian Sea.
Sterling	Means “of high quality” like sterling silver.
Alistair	Scottish form of Alexander meaning “defender.”
Cassius	Roman name meaning “hollow.”
Magnus	Latin name meaning “great.”
Maximus	Latin meaning “greatest.”
Otto	Germanic name meaning “wealth.”
Augustus	Means “great” or “magnificent.”
Lysander	Greek name meaning “liberator.”
Thaddeus	Aramaic name meaning “heart.”
Octavius	Roman name meaning “eighth.”
Leopold	Germanic meaning “brave people.”
Benedict	Latin meaning “blessed.”
Percival	A knight of King Arthur’s Round Table.
Alaric	Germanic meaning “ruler of all.”
Dorian	From the ancient Greek tribe Dorians.
Peregrine	Latin meaning “traveler” or “pilgrim.”
Caius	Roman name meaning “rejoice.”
Leander	Greek meaning “lion man.”
Evander	Greek meaning “good man.”
Stellan	Swedish meaning “calm.”
Florian	Latin meaning “flowering.”
Cosmo	Greek meaning “order” or “beauty.”
Ambrose	Greek meaning “immortal.”
Aurelius	Latin meaning “golden.”
Cormac	Irish meaning “son of the charioteer.”
Dashel	Variation of Dashiell.
Emrys	Welsh form of Ambrose.
Finnian	Irish meaning “fair.”
Gareth	Welsh meaning “gentle.”
Hamish	Scottish form of James.
Inigo	Spanish name of uncertain origin.
Jedidiah	Hebrew meaning “beloved of the Lord.”
Killian	Irish meaning “little church.”
Lachlan	Scottish meaning “from the land of lakes.”
Nikolai	Russian form of Nicholas.
Odin	Norse god of wisdom and war.
Phineas	Hebrew meaning “oracle.”
Quillan	Irish meaning “cub.”
Rafferty	Irish meaning “flood tide.”
Talon	The claw of a bird of prey.
Ulysses	Latin form of Odysseus, the Greek hero.
Vaughn	Welsh meaning “small.”
Willoughby	Means “willow farm.”
Xander	Short form of Alexander.
York	From the ancient city in England.
Zephyrus	Greek god of the west wind.
Arden	Means “valley of the eagle.”
Bastian	Short form of Sebastian.
Callen	Scottish meaning “rock.”
Dax	French town name.
Edison	Means “son of Edward.”
Frost	Refers to frozen water crystals.
Graham	Means “gravelly homestead.”
Hendrix	Dutch meaning “home ruler.”
Ivan	Russian form of John.
Jonah	Hebrew meaning “dove.”
Kieran	Irish meaning “little dark one.”
Leland	Means “meadow land.”
Marshall	One who tends horses.
Nico	Short form of Nicholas.
Oslo	Capital city of Norway.
Porter	One who carries goods.
Quincy	French meaning “estate of the fifth son.”
Roman	From Rome or Latin origin.
Shepherd	One who tends sheep.
Titus	Roman name meaning “title of honor.”
Uri	Hebrew meaning “my light.”
Vance	English meaning “marshland.”
Watson	Means “son of Walter.”
Xavier	Basque meaning “new house.”
Yael	Hebrew meaning “mountain goat.”
Zander	Short form of Alexander.
Adler	German meaning “eagle.”
Bronson	Means “son of the brown-haired one.”
Cairo	Capital city of Egypt.
Denver	From the city in Colorado.
Ellis	Welsh meaning “benevolent.”
Fletcher	One who makes arrows.
Garrison	Means “son of Garrett.”
Heath	Open uncultivated land.
Indigo	A deep blue color.
Jericho	Ancient biblical city.
Keaton	English meaning “place of hawks.”
Lawson	Means “son of Lawrence.”
Morrison	Means “son of Morris.”
Nolan	Irish meaning “champion.”
Quinton	Latin meaning “fifth.”
Remington	Means “settlement on a riverbank.”
Sutton	Means “southern settlement.”
Thatcher	One who thatches roofs.
Urban	Latin meaning “from the city.”
Vicente	Spanish form of Vincent.
Wilder	One who lives in the wilderness.
Xerxes	Persian king’s name meaning “ruler over heroes.”
Yves	French form of Ivo.
Zion	Hebrew meaning “highest point.”
Alder	A type of tree.
Branson	Means “son of Brand.”
Cade	English meaning “round” or “barrel.”
Darius	Persian name meaning “possessing goodness.”
Elio	Italian meaning “sun.”
Fox	A clever wild animal.
Grey	A neutral color between black and white.
Hendrick	Dutch form of Henry.
Idris	Welsh meaning “ardent lord.”
Jace	Hebrew meaning “healer.”
Kellan	Irish meaning “slender.”
Lennon	Irish meaning “small cloak.”
Malachi	Hebrew meaning “my messenger.”
Ozias	Hebrew meaning “strength from God.”
Penn	Welsh meaning “head” or “hill.”
Quest	A journey in search of something.
Ridge	The crest of a mountain.
Stone	A solid piece of rock.
Theron	Greek meaning “hunter.”
Ulric	Germanic meaning “wolf ruler.”
Vale	A valley between hills.
Wolf	A wild canine predator.
Xavi	Short form of Xavier.
Zev	Hebrew meaning “wolf.”
Ash	A type of tree or burned remains.
Blaze	A bright flame or fire.
Cruz	Spanish meaning “cross.”
Drake	Means “dragon” or male duck.
Echo	A repeated sound reflection.
Flint	A hard stone that creates sparks.
Grove	A small group of trees.
Hawk	A bird of prey.
Ion	Greek meaning “going.”
Jagger	English meaning “carter.”
Koda	Native American meaning “friend.”
Lion	The king of beasts.
Mars	Roman god of war.
North	A cardinal direction.
Onyx	A black precious stone.

Unique Baby Girl Names

Name	Meaning/Origin
Aurora	Roman goddess of dawn, meaning “morning light.”
Luna	The Latin name means “moon.”
Stella	Latin meaning “star.”
Ivy	A climbing evergreen plant symbolizing fidelity.
Willow	A graceful tree with slender branches.
Hazel	A type of tree and a light brown color.
Sage	A wise person or an aromatic herb.
Violet	A purple flower symbolizing modesty.
Rose	A beautiful fragrant flower.
Iris	Greek goddess of the rainbow.
Dahlia	A vibrant flower named after botanist Anders Dahl.
Poppy	A bright red flower symbolizing remembrance.
Jasmine	A fragrant white flower.
Lily	A pure white flower symbolizing innocence.
Maple	A tree known for its beautiful leaves and syrup.
River	A flowing body of water symbolizing life.
Sky	The expanse above the earth.
Wren	A small, energetic songbird.
Lark	A singing bird associated with daybreak.
Raven	A black bird symbolizing intelligence.
Phoenix	A mythical bird that rises from ashes.
Juniper	An evergreen shrub with blue berries.
Briar	A thorny plant, often wild roses.
Clover	A three-leaf plant symbolizing luck.
Magnolia	A flowering tree with large fragrant blooms.
Marigold	A bright golden-orange flower.
Azalea	A colorful flowering shrub.
Zinnia	A vibrant garden flower.
Fern	A green plant with delicate fronds.
Meadow	An open field of grass and wildflowers.
Blair	Scottish meaning “field” or “plain.”
Quinn	Irish meaning “wisdom” or “intelligence.”
Sloane	Irish meaning “warrior” or “raider.”
Harper	One who plays the harp.
Piper	One who plays the pipe or flute.
Avery	Means “ruler of the elves.”
Emery	Germanic meaning “brave” or “powerful.”
Fallon	Irish meaning “descended from a ruler.”
Sawyer	One who saws wood.
Peyton	English meaning “fighting man’s estate.”
Reese	Welsh meaning “enthusiasm.”
Rowan	A tree with red berries known for protection.
Blake	English meaning “dark” or “pale.”
Dylan	Welsh meaning “son of the sea.”
Riley	Irish meaning “courageous.”
Morgan	Welsh meaning “sea-born.”
Dakota	Native American meaning “friend” or “ally.”
Finley	Scottish meaning “fair-haired hero.”
Marley	English meaning “pleasant wood.”
Addison	English meaning “son of Adam.”
Camila	Latin meaning “young ceremonial attendant.”
Valentina	Latin meaning “strong” or “healthy.”
Elena	Greek meaning “bright shining light.”
Arabella	Latin meaning “yielding to prayer.”
Seraphina	Hebrew meaning “fiery ones” or angels.
Ophelia	Greek meaning “helper.”
Genevieve	French meaning “tribe woman.”
Evangeline	Greek meaning “bearer of good news.”
Anastasia	Greek meaning “resurrection.”
Josephine	Hebrew meaning “God will increase.”
Vivienne	French meaning “alive.”
Penelope	Greek meaning “weaver.”
Isabelle	Hebrew meaning “pledged to God.”
Adelaide	Germanic meaning “noble natured.”
Matilda	Germanic meaning “battle-mighty.”
Beatrice	Latin meaning “she who brings happiness.”
Clementine	Latin meaning “mild” or “merciful.”
Cordelia	Celtic meaning “daughter of the sea.”
Delilah	Hebrew meaning “delicate.”
Eloise	French meaning “healthy” or “wide.”
Felicity	Latin meaning “happiness.”
Giselle	Germanic meaning “pledge.”
Imogen	Celtic meaning “maiden.”
Juliet	French form of Julia meaning “youthful.”
Lorelei	German meaning “alluring enchantress.”
Madeleine	French form of Magdalene.
Natalia	Latin meaning “birthday of the Lord.”
Octavia	Latin meaning “eighth.”
Persephone	Greek goddess of spring and underworld.
Rosalie	Latin meaning “rose.”
Sabrina	Celtic name from the River Severn.
Theodora	Greek meaning “gift of God.”
Isadora	Greek meaning “gift of Isis.”
Celestia	Latin meaning “heavenly.”
Calliope	Greek muse of epic poetry.
Elowen	Cornish meaning “elm tree.”
Freya	Norse goddess of love and beauty.
Emberly	English meaning “ember” or spark.
Ember	A glowing piece of coal or wood.
Cora	Greek meaning “maiden.”
Nora	Irish meaning “honor.”
Mia	Italian meaning “mine.”
Ava	Latin meaning “bird.”
Zara	Arabic meaning “blooming flower.”
Sienna	Italian city known for reddish-brown clay.
Lydia	From the ancient region of Lydia.
Esme	French meaning “esteemed” or “loved.”
Mabel	Latin meaning “lovable.”
Celeste	Latin meaning “heavenly.”
Thea	Greek meaning “goddess.”
Daphne	Greek meaning “laurel tree.”
Elara	One of Jupiter’s moons.
Flora	Roman goddess of flowers.
Gemma	Italian meaning “precious stone.”
Hera	Greek queen of the gods.
Juno	Roman queen of the gods.
Lena	Greek meaning “light.”
Nova	Latin meaning “new.”
Opal	A precious gemstone with rainbow colors.
Pearl	A precious gem formed in oysters.
Ruby	A red precious gemstone.
Scarlett	Means “red” or bright crimson color.
Tessa	Greek meaning “to reap” or “harvest.”
Zoe	Greek meaning “life.”
Amara	Latin meaning “eternal.”
Bianca	Italian meaning “white.”
Clara	Latin meaning “bright” or “clear.”
Delia	Greek meaning “from Delos.”
Eliza	Hebrew meaning “pledged to God.”
Freida	Germanic meaning “peace.”
Haven	A safe place or harbor.
Ines	Spanish form of Agnes.
Jolene	English combination of Jo and Lene.
Kaia	Greek meaning “pure.”
Leona	Latin meaning “lioness.”
Mira	Latin meaning “wonderful.”
Nola	Irish meaning “fair shoulder.”
Olive	The olive tree or its fruit.
Petra	Greek meaning “rock.”
Ramona	Spanish meaning “wise protector.”
Sasha	Russian diminutive of Alexandra.
Thalia	Greek muse of comedy.
Una	Latin meaning “one.”
Vera	Russian meaning “faith.”
Winter	The coldest season of the year.
Yara	Arabic meaning “small butterfly.”
Zelda	Germanic meaning “gray fighting maid.”
Alma	Latin meaning “nourishing” or “kind.”
Brynn	Welsh meaning “hill.”
Cleo	Greek meaning “glory.”
Della	Germanic meaning “noble.”
Eden	Hebrew meaning “paradise.”
Faye	English meaning “fairy.”
Gwen	Welsh meaning “white” or “blessed.”
Hallie	English meaning “dweller at the hall.”
Ida	Germanic meaning “work.”
June	The sixth month of the year.
Kira	Russian meaning “leader.”
Lila	Arabic meaning “night.”
Mae	English variant of May.
Nina	Spanish meaning “little girl.”
Oona	Irish meaning “lamb.”
Pia	Latin meaning “pious.”
Raina	Slavic meaning “queen.”
Siena	Italian city in Tuscany.
Tara	Irish meaning “hill.”
Uma	Sanskrit meaning “tranquility.”
Veda	Sanskrit meaning “knowledge.”
Willa	Germanic meaning “resolute protection.”
Xena	Greek meaning “hospitable.”
Yael	Hebrew meaning “mountain goat.”
Astra	Latin meaning “star.”
Bria	Irish meaning “strength.”
Calla	Greek meaning “beautiful.”
Dara	Hebrew meaning “pearl of wisdom.”
Esther	Persian meaning “star.”
Fiona	Gaelic meaning “fair.”
Gia	Italian meaning “God is gracious.”
Halle	Scandinavian meaning “rock.”
Isla	Scottish island name meaning “island.”
Jada	Spanish meaning “jade stone.”
Kyla	Irish meaning “narrow.”
Leia	Hebrew meaning “weary.”
Mara	Hebrew meaning “bitter.”
Neve	Irish meaning “bright.”
Orla	Irish meaning “golden princess.”
Phoebe	Greek meaning “bright” or “shining.”
Rhea	Greek Titan, mother of Zeus.
Skye	Scottish island name.
Talia	Hebrew meaning “dew from God.”
Ursula	Latin meaning “little bear.”
Vada	Germanic meaning “famous ruler.”
Xyla	Greek meaning “from the forest.”
Zahara	Arabic meaning “blooming flower.”
Aria	Italian meaning “air” or melody.
Brielle	French meaning “God is my strength.”
Calista	Greek meaning “most beautiful.”
Demi	Greek meaning “half.”
Elysia	Latin meaning “blissful.”
Fable	A short story with a moral.
Gianna	Italian meaning “God is gracious.”
Harlow	English meaning “rock hill.”
Indigo	A deep blue-purple color.
Jade	A green precious stone.
Kensington	English place name meaning “town of Cynsige’s people.”

Frequently Asked Questions

What are some unique baby names for 2025?

Some trending unique names include Aurora, Atlas, Luna, Phoenix, Sage, and River for both boys and girls.

How do I find a unique baby name that’s not too weird?

Look for names that are uncommon but easy to pronounce, like Finn, Ivy, Kai, or Sage.

What makes a baby name unique?

A unique baby name is one that’s rarely used, stands out from popular lists, and has special meaning or origin.

Are unique baby names hard to spell?

Not always many unique names like Reed, Wren, Cole, and Mae are simple and easy to spell.

What are unique gender-neutral baby names?

Popular gender-neutral unique names include River, Sage, Quinn, Rowan, Phoenix, and Kai.

Where can I find rare baby names?

You can find rare names in mythology, nature, different cultures, vintage name lists, and literature.

Should I choose a unique or common baby name?

Choose based on your preference—unique names help your child stand out, while common names are familiar and easy.

What are unique baby names from mythology?

Mythological unique names include Atlas, Orion, Aurora, Athena, Apollo, and Persephone.

How popular should a unique baby name be?

A good unique name typically ranks outside the top 100 but isn’t so rare that it sounds made up.

What are short unique baby names?

Short unique names include Kai, Finn, Zoe, Ivy, Max, Luna, Rex, and Sage.

Last words

Picking the perfect name takes time and thought. Don’t rush the process or settle for something common. Your baby deserves a name that feels special and right. Trust your instincts and choose what speaks to your heart.

These 400+ unique names give you plenty of options to explore. Mix and match, say them out loud, and see what fits. Whether you pick something modern or timeless, make it yours. Your little one will carry this name for life, so make it count.