Searching for a distinctive name can be quite the adventure. Below are some choices that stand out due to their rarity and uniqueness.
Rare Names
Some names are used less than 25 times in the US, making them particularly rare:
- Hester
- Romilly
- Bee
- Lilac
- Ottilie
- Zebedee
- Lorcan
- Rafferty
- Grover
- Ajax
These names offer a unique identity for those wanting to stand out. Also appearing in this category of rarity are Dua, Lipa, Brayan, Marlon, Yael, Elsa, Ophelia, and Starlette. The list extends to Danish, Messiah, Cheese, Butterbean, Butt, Patio, and Swag, with rising normality observed in Blue, Stevia, Princess, Lexus, Kiwi, Dharma, and Claudine.
A unisex option, Indigo – named after a blue dye from India – presents a charming choice, as well as Africa, a Celtic name meaning ‘pleasant’.
The drawback of a rare name is that it may be difficult for others to pronounce or may seem boring. Nevertheless, they are laden with uniqueness.
Weird and Unconventional Names
Boys
- Ajax
- Messiah
- Cheese
- Butterbean
- Butt
- Patio
- Swag
- Art
- Asa
- Cal
- Fox
- Lev
- Mac
- Pax
- Rex
- Sem
- Van
- Wim
Girls
- Blue
- Stevia
- Princess
- Lexus
- Kiwi
- Dharma
- Claudine
Three Letter and Unisex Names
For three-letter names for boys and unique unisex options, consider the following:
Three Letter Boy Names:
- Art
- Asa
- Cal
- Fox
- Lev
- Mac
- Pax
- Rex
- Sem
- Van
- Wim
Unique Unisex Names:
- Nico
- True
- River
- Justice
- Bowie
- Scout
- Story
- Indigo
- Royal
Celebrity and New Names
Celebrity-inspired names like Moon Unit are also available for those looking for names with a pop-culture spin. Parents can also explore the realm of inventing completely new names to ensure a one-of-a-kind moniker.
If considering the trends of the recent past, names such as Calliope, Clementine, Coraline, and even Apple (with just 16 babies named so) might be an inspiration for those searching for names used in 2020.
Be mindful of the choice, ensuring it captures the desired uniqueness without leading to unintended consequences.