If you are looking for a baby name that is a bit more out of the box, then check out our list below! Although they are uncommon, it does not mean they won’t make a great name for your child.
Abner is a biblical name meaning ‘father of light.’ The name was borne by the leader of King Saul’s army and relative to the king himself. Abner is now fairly uncommon.
Aland is a variant of the name Alan. This name is uncommon in England but can be found more often in Wales. It is also the name given to a series of islands in the Baltic Sea.
Caelan is a name of Gaelic origin. Its meaning is debated but some agree that it means ‘slender.’ It is an uncommon name in England but is more widely used in Ireland. Although it is most commonly found as a name for boys, it is in fact unisex.
Calliope is an uncommon name of Greek origin and an alternative spelling of Kalliope. In Greek mythology, Kalliope was the eldest of the seven muses and represented epic poetry.
Fenton is an English surname meaning ‘settlement on the marsh.’ Though uncommon, it is sometimes used as a boy’s given name.
Horatius is an uncommon name of Latin origin. It means ‘hour.’
Iole is an uncommon baby girl’s name of Greek origin. The name is the transliteration of the classic Greek word for a violet.
Petra is the feminine form of Peter, meaning ‘rock.’ It is a fairly uncommon name in Britain.
Seren is given to both males and females and means ‘star’, but is uncommon in the UK outside of Wales.
Wren, which is Old English in origin, is associated with the small bird and is an uncommon name.
