Weird But Cool Baby Names For Boys And Girls

31 Weird But Cool Baby Names For Boys And Girls
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When it comes to choosing a baby name, many parents want something that will stand out from the crowd.

Short of inventing a brand new name, the closest parents can get to something truly unique is to take inspiration from the Office for National Statistics.

We've dived into their data to pick out the coolest names languishing at the bottom of their annual list of UK baby names.

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Only three babies in the UK were given these names in 2014. Buried within the most obscure depths of the ONS statistics are some true gems, which could prove the perfect inspiration if you're stuck in a naming rut.

Have a look at our favourites - and expect to see them filling up the nation's trendiest nurseries in the near future!

Boys

Auden

Crosby

How many records have you sold? If the answer is less than 900 million, don't be hasty to rule out a tribute to Bing.

Dutch

Ensure your kid gets the cool dockworker nickname he deserves by cutting out the middleman and making it his actual name.

Emery

Godric

Hank

Everyone seems to have become obsessed with fried chicken and barbeque grills anyway, why not continue the American theme with this apple-pie classic?

Henning

Share your love for Nordic noir with the world with this Scandinavian moniker, best known as the name of Wallander author Henning Mankell.

Jericho

The sort of name you need if you want your son to become a time-travelling detective (and who doesn't?)

Neville

Orpheus

Take the plunge and then pray for the musical talent to follow.

Robinson

Rudolf

Be bold. So what if your son happens to share his name with a red nose reindeer? It's full of old-world Central European charm.

Thane

Wolfgang

Your son will thank you for making it possible for him to be nicknamed Wolf.

Wentworth

Surnames as first names are a hot trend in the naming world, so you might as well go with a particularly grandiose example.

Girls

Airlie

Annest

Let the world know which child is the most Anne of all!

Beryl

Fingers crossed enough time has passed since the Dandy's heyday that no-one will make the Beryl the Peril connection.

Blaize

Collette

Dreya

Freya ranked at number 20 for girls in 2013, and anything that ranks higher than 4000 is dreadfully passé.

Elna

It's not quite Elma, it's not quite Una. Delightful!

Ernestine

Bit of a Wild West vibe. And you aren't brave enough to try Ernie as a nickname, you could go with Ness.

Fedora

If you want your daughter to spent her life narrating murder mysteries in a world-weary voiceover, this is the name for you.

Maple

Great tree, great syrup - what's not to like?

Odessa

Ripley

In the event of a martian invasion, a daughter with Sigourney Weaver's alien-crushing heroine as her namesake might come in handy.

Romily

Tierney

Valencia

Wilma

If you ignore the Flintstones, it has a very cool 60s vibe, don't you think? You're still thinking about the Flintstones, aren't you? This one may need some time to take off...

Most Popular Baby Names In Hollywood
Harper(01 of10)
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This is by far the most popular baby name in Hollywood by a longshot. While the moniker is unisex, celebrities love it for their baby girls. Among the most famous celebrity kids with this name are Harper Seven, the daughter of David and Victoria Beckham, and Harper Grace, the daughter of Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka.Other celebs who chose the name Harper: - Jenna Fischer’s daughter is Harper Marie- David Grohl’s daughter is Harper Willow- Lisa Marie Presley’s daughter is Harper Vivienne Ann- Bill Hader’s daughter is Harper Hader- Shonda Rhimes’s is Harper Rhimes (credit:Anthony Harvey via Getty Images)
Rose(02 of10)
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Although Rose might seem old fashioned, it’s become an extremely popular middle name for celebrity kids. However, Scarlett Johansson broke this trend when she chose this moniker as a first name for her baby girl, Rose Dorothy, in 2014. Other celebs who chose the name Rose: - Nicole Kidman’s daughter is Sunday Rose- Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky’s daughter is India Rose- Kelly Clarkson’s daughter is River Rose- Michelle Williams and the late Heath Ledger’s daughter is Matilda Rose- Jimmy Fallon’s daughter is Winnie Rose- Johnny Depp’s daughter is Lily-Rose Melody (credit:Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)
Noah(03 of10)
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In 2012, Megan Fox chose the name Noah for her first child. Then in 2013, Michael Buble followed suit and chose the same moniker for his son. Thanks to these celebs, it’s no surprise that Noah became to the top baby name for boys in 2013 and 2014.Other celebs who chose the name Noah: - Alessandra Ambrosio’s son is Noah Phoenix - Billy Ray Cyrus’ daughter is Noah Lindsey (credit:Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Vivienne(04 of10)
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Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt famously chose this French moniker for their twin daughter Vivienne Marcheline in 2008. This variation has gained popularity thanks to its alternative spelling and beautiful sound. Other celebs who chose the name Vivienne: - Rosie O’Donnel’s daughter is Vivienne Rose- Ali Larter’s daughter is Vivienne Margaret- Lisa Marie Presley’s daughter is Harper Vivienne Ann (credit:Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
Max (05 of10)
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Although Max is almost always used for boys, Jessica Simpson changed that in 2012 when she named her daughter Maxwell. Other celebs who chose the name Max: - Jennifer Lopez's twin son is Maximilian David- Christina Aguilera’s son is Max Liron- Steven Spielberg’s son is Max Samuel- Cynthia Nixon’s son is Max Ellington- Charlie Sheen and Brooke Mueller’s twin son is Max Sheen (credit:Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
Sasha(06 of10)
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Sasha works for both girls and boys, In 2014, Chris Hemsworth and his wife Elsa Pataky chose the name Sasha for their twin son, and in January 2015, Shakira and her longtime boyfriend Gerard Piqué chose the name for their youngest son. Other celebs who chose the name Sasha: - Vanessa Williams’ daughter is Sasha Fox- Steven Spielberg’s daughter is Sasha Rebecca (credit:Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
Bodhi (07 of10)
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In 2014, both Megan Fox and Teresa Palmer named their sons Bodhi Ransom and Bodhi Rain respectively. The name means “awakening” or “enlightenment” and is strongly associated with the Buddhist concept of nirvana. Other celebs who chose the name Bodhi: - Oliver Hudson’s son is Bodhi Hawn (credit:David Livingston via Getty Images)
Frances(08 of10)
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Frances has long been used as a first and middle name for celebrity kids. Most recently, Jimmy Fallon named his baby girl Frances Cole when she was born in December 2014. Other celebs who chose the name Frances: - Brooke Shields’ daughter is Rowan Frances- Courtney Love and the late Kurt Cobain’s daughter is Frances Bean- Amanda Peet’s daughter is Frances Peet- Michael J. Fox’s daughter is Schuyler Frances - Robin Wright and Sean Penn’s daughter is Dylan Frances (credit:Andy Kropa /Invision/AP)
Ava(09 of10)
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This short and sweet name is a hit with baby girls in Hollywood. The most famous is likely Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe’s eldest child Ava Elizabeth, who is now 16 years old. Other celebs who chose the name Ava: - Hugh Jackman’s daughter is Ava Eliot- Jason Priestley’s daughter is Ava Veronica - Heather Locklear’s daughter is Ava Elizabeth- Josh Gad’s daughter is Ava Tanya- Jeremy Renner’s daughter is Ava Berlin (credit:John Salangsang/Invision/AP)
Finn(10 of10)
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Finn has become fairly trendy among celebs thanks to its boyish charm. The latest celeb to choose this playful moniker is Owen Wilson, who welcomed his son Finn Lindqvist in 2014.Other celebs who chose the name Finn: - Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott’s son is Finn Davey- Christy Turlington’s son is Finn Burns- Julia Roberts’ twin son is Phinnaeus (but she calls him Finn) (credit:Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)