Every child is unique – but some baby names are more unique than others.
For parents hoping that their little darling will stand out from the crowd, it’s important to do a little research before choosing a name.
It wasn’t uncommon at school for many of us to find there were two people in the class with the same name.
There are the traditional favourites which a lot of parents opt for – and that’s absolutely fine.
Choosing a name is a deeply personal decision – and it’s up to the parents to decide.
If you are after something a little unique for your child, then there are some names that are very unusual, and becoming more popular, here is some inspiration.
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Nameberry has delved into “lost” baby names that are set for a comeback.
The data makes for some interesting reading – and hopefully might provide some inspiration.
be rare not only in schools, but in the whole population, so they’re a great place to start if you’re looking for something a bit different.
Baby names
1. Affinity
Last recorded in 1998, but made a comeback in 2018 with five baby girls being given the name.
2. Bee
Last recorded in 1996 for girls) and 2000 for boys. Eight girls were given the name in 2018.
3. Cobra
This name was last recorded in 2003 before five boys were given the unique name in 2018.
4. Demelza
This name really fell out of use after 1979 but five girls given the name in 2018, so it might be due a comeback.
5. Garhett
Similarly, this name was last recorded in 1997 before five boys were given the name in 2018.
6. Hilary
A gender-neutral name – it fell out of favour in the early 1990s.
But five boys and 11 girls were given the name in 2018.
7. Livio
The Italian name fell out of use in the late 1960s, but five boys were given the name in 2018.
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8. Pearlina
The vintage name is back in the charts, with five girls receiving this name in 2018.
It had previously not been used for almost 50 years.
9. Saunders
As traditional surnames continue to shoot up the charts, five sets of parents chose this name in 2018.
10. Seville
This lovely gender neutral name fell out of favour in the 1990s, and it was not recorded after 1994.
But it’s once again in the charts after five girls received the name in 2018.