15 Obscure Child Names That Want A Revival

In the event you love the names Emilia (#44) or Amelia (#4) however don’t love the hype, you may go along with the 955th-ranked ladies’ child identify, Emiliana. It shares a Latin root with the previous names, which imply “to attempt or excel.” It’s a win-win.

Right here’s a child identify you may’t refuse. Really, 99.9% of oldsters with a toddler born in 2023 did refuse it. Solely 239 infants born in 2023 share the identify of The Godfather actor Marlon Brando. It ought to come as no shock that Marlon hasn’t been a well-liked identify for the reason that movie’s launch in 1972.

I’m getting distinguished gentleman vibes from this identify, which peaked in reputation in 1914. Benedict is a good different to extra acquainted “Ben” names, like Benjamin (#11), Bennett (#74), and Bentley (#189).

Ranked 905th, Raquel shares the identical which means as its extra widespread variation, Rachel. However they each imply the identical factor: a feminine sheep or an ewe. How cu-ewe-te!

Some widespread variations of this identify are Luke (#31), Luca (#24), or Lucas (#9). However for those who’re listening to one — or all — of these names known as out on the playground, attempt a extra obscure identify that ranked 923th in 2023 and means “gentle.”

Anika ranks 928th, however the barely totally different spelling “Annika” ranks 956th. Which means “grace,” it’s a reputation befitting a princess. Harking back to the Tony-award-winning actress who voices Tiana in Disney’s Princess and the Frog, Anika Noni Rose.

Discuss a novel boy’s identify for golf fans — or, extra merely, followers of the scrumptious iced tea/lemonade drink named for golfer Arnold Palmer. Palmer ranks 942nd, and surprisingly sufficient, Arnold doesn’t even seem on the highest 1,000 boys’ child names. Hasta la vista, Arnie.

Whereas Rose ranks 124th for women’ names, Roselyn is on the humble 926th spot. Or, for those who desire the Shakespearean spelling of the identify, Rosalind doesn’t seem within the high 1,000 child names. Simply bear in mind: A rose by every other identify would scent as candy!

So long as you don’t thoughts the potential for your child being requested if he works in refrigeration, Vance might be the right identify on your boy. It ranks 836 locations under its extra widespread counterpart, Vincent.

Shay made three appearances on the SSA listing of widespread ladies’ child names in 1970, 1971, and 1974 earlier than coming again into model 50 years later, like bell-bottom denims. Although ranked for women’ names within the 900s, this identify which means “reward” can be a novel identify for a boy or woman.

Maybe those that noticed The Matrix (1999) at an impressionable age turned dad and mom within the 2020s. That might clarify how Neo made it to the listing of widespread boy names. In 2023, Neo (#971) was ranked a lot decrease than Keanu (#536).

Does seeing this identify provide the urge to sing “Shy” from As soon as Upon A Mattress? In the event you get that obscure musical theatre reference, you ought to choose an obscure child identify like Winifred, which landed on the 967th spot on the 2023 listing.

In the event you’re extra of a morning particular person than an evening owl, you’ll in all probability need to skip a lunar identify like Luna (#10) for Soleil. This identify ranked 978th in 2023, however because it’s French for “solar,” it deserves placement in our cultural orbit.

Although extra widespread for boys’ names within the early 1900s, Hollis additionally appeared briefly on ladies’ names lists in the course of that century. Which means “holly tree,” Hollis might adorn your customized beginning announcement signal whether or not your babe is carrying a pink or blue onesie.

This child woman sounds precisely just like the very fashionable Violet (#16), but with a creative suffix that tells the world your daughter belongs someplace refined, like a Parisian café.