If you thought you were safe picking one of these common baby names, then think again! As if the baby naming journey isn’t tough enough, these seemingly familiar names actually hide a rather unusual meaning. While these baby names do have a rather unusual meaning, they still sound great and the meaning may actually be a fun fact to break out to anyone who asks. Check out the list below!
The name originates from the Celtic word ‘brothaigh’ and means ‘muddy place.’
Originally a French surname, Calvin meant ‘little bald one’ from the diminutive ‘calve.’
Cameron is a name of Scottish origin meaning ‘crooked nose.’
Cecilia is derived from the Latin ‘caecus’ which means ‘blind.’
Kennedy comes originally from Gaelic origins. It is derived from the Gaelic elements ceann meaning ‘head’ and eidigh meaning ‘ugly.’
This biblical baby girl’s name means ‘spiritless.’
Lola was originally a pet form of the Spanish name Dolores, but is now an independent given name. It means ‘sorrows.’
Mary is a Middle English form of the Hebrew name Miriam, and most sources say that the name means ‘bitterness.’
In the Bible, Rebecca was the wife of Isaac. It derives from a Hebrew word meaning to tie or constrict and its meaning is ‘binding.’
