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How to Find Unique Baby Names Of 2021

Are you preparing for a new baby and you find yourself constantly googling or reading up on baby’s names? A name is what sets your kids apart from others and what makes them unique. In the past, kids in school are identified by their last name initial but today parents want to give their kids’ uncommon names. You will find some of the names we have curated in this list interesting.

Strategies for Finding Unique Baby Names

There are many places parents can turn to for ideas if they are feeling a little stumped for an original name for your newborn.

Combine two Names

Think about some names you like and try to combine them. For instance, if you are a fan of Teddy and your partner likes the name Liam you might find a name like Lieddy or Tiam to be great names for your baby. It might also be the names of two people you love. If your mother-in-law’s name is Marilyn and your mother’s name is Theresa, a name like Tarilyn might be a good name. If you are still finding it difficult to combine two or more names, you can write them down. This way you will see them written and it may help you see the options clearer.

Use the Last Name

Another rich source of baby name ideas is your last name. If your last name changed after you got married, you can consider your maiden name. this doesn’t necessarily have to be your last name. You can use the last names of your friends, relatives, or even celebrities.

Be Inspired by Foreign Names

Your baby’s name does not have to be unique to the entire world. Instead, a name that is not popular in your region or your language might be enough. You can look up names in foreign countries or other languages. You might want to change the spelling or alter the pronunciation. A great way to gain inspiration is to listen to the names you are unfamiliar with.

Use a Unique Spelling

Another way to find a unique name for your baby is by spelling a popular name in a unique way. You can spell Emmalee as Emilie, Emilee, or Emely. You could spell Kaden as Kayden, Kaiden, Kaeden, Caidem, or Caden. So consider using a non-traditional spelling to add a little flair to your child’s name.

Pick an Object

By simply looking at some of the objects in your home, you might gain some inspiration to name your baby. For instance, Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow may have been inspired in the kitchen when they named their daughter Apple. Look around the objects in your room and see if anything can inspire you.

Choose a Place

Although a name like Paris Hilton made France capital more popular, you can find plenty of other places that can make for unique baby names. Kim Kardashian and Kanye West named one of their children North West and another Chicago. You can consider naming your child after the city you fell in love, a place you grew up, or any other place that sounds like a great baby name.

Below are some newborn names and baby name meanings you can use:

Top 100 American Baby Names of 2021

No.	NAMES	MEANING	GENDER
1	Aviana	Ever blooming flower, eternal bloom	Girl
2	Arnelle	An English name based on the popular male name Arnold	Girl
3	Bohdi	Enlightened or awakened	Boy
4	Calla	Beautiful	Girl
5	Cheyanne	Capital of the city of Wyoming	Girl
6	Citali	A star; an object of the universe and space	Unisex
7	Farren	Adventurous, journey, and protection	Boy
8	Grecia	A variant of the English name ‘Grace’	Girl
9	Ignacio	Fiery	Unisex
10	Joziah	God heals	Boy
11	Kael	A respelled version of Cael and it means slender	Boy
12	Kaydee	Pure, bright plane	Girl
13	Kaydence	This name means Rhythm, the musical one	Girl
14	Naveli	To express a feeling of love, I Love You	Girl
15	Nimah	Favor, loan, blessing, or devotion	Girl
16	Lilith	Ghost or Night Monster	Girl
17	Maxton	Settlement	Boy
18	Oriana	Derived from the Latin word ‘aurum’ which means gold. It means Dawn	Girl
19	Aiden	Little fire	Unisex
20	Amelia	The one who is fertile, hard working, and industrious	Girl
21	Aria	The one who is Lion of the Lords	Girl
22	Caden	An invented name with no meaning	Boy
23	Elijah	Name of a famous Prophet and King	Boy
24	Emma	Universal, whole	Girl
25	Grayson	The love the truth and desire to analyze and understand the world. They are very hardworking and broadminded	Boy
26	Jackson	God is gracious (Son of Jack)	Boy
27	Liam	A warrior of will	Boy
28	Isabella	God is my oath or God is perfection	Girl
29	Lucas	One who gives light	Boy
30	Mason	A person who works as a stoneworker	Boy
31	Noah	Calm, harmony, restful, or relaxation	Unisex
32	Mia	The person who is dear to everyone	Girl
33	Oliver	The one who represents an olive tree or the emblem of peace	Boy
34	Olivia	The one who is closer to olive tree	Girl
35	Riley	A man who comes from the rye meadow	Boy
36	Aace	In America, the word aace means unity or excellence	Boy
37	Abeque	A person who loves to stay at home	Girl
38	Abriella	The pillar of strength	Girl
39	Aby	Father of the masses or the multitude	Boy
40	Acalan	A long, narrow, and small rowing boat	Boy
41	Acamapichti	A handful of long grass or reeds	Boy
42	Adaline	A kind hearted or noble person	Girl
43	Addisyn	The son of Adam or Addie	Boy
44	Bailei	A warrant officer of a judge	Boy
45	Banner	Of colonial origin, meaning ‘Flag’	Boy
46	Banning	Fair and small; Blond child	Boy
47	Barbi	Traveler from a foreign land	Girl
48	Barbie	Derived from the name Barbara	Girl
49	Bard	A poet who sings Ballads	Boy
50	Bardalph	Ax wolf	Boy
51	Bardan	One who live near the Boar’s den	Boy
52	Bartel	Farmer’s son; Son of Talmai; From the Barley Farm	Boy
53	Bea	Holly, blessed	Girl
54	Beacher	Lives by the beach tree	Boy
55	Beachy	Diminutive of Beacher	Boy
56	Beale	Handsome, attractive, good looking	Boy
57	Halyn	Unique; not very common	Girl
58	Jace	Familiar form of Jacy, Jason, and similar names	Boy
59	Jamaica	Land of water and wood	Girl
60	Kachina	Meaning spirit	Girl
61	Alchemy	The power to transform a common thing into a special thing	Girl
62	Jalen	Modern blend of Jay and Len	Boy
63	Jacoby	Variation of Jacob	Boy
64	Liseli	Light, one who shines bright	Girl
65	Satchel	Small sack, bag	Boy
66	Countee	The origin of this name is unclear but probably related to the title count	Boy
67	Magaska	One who like a White Swan	Unisex
68	Mahela	A pregnant mother, a woman	Girl
69	Nevaeh	Heaven spelled backwards	Girl
70	Scout	Meaning to listen; name of the young heroine in ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’	Girl
71	Dru	Variant of Andrew manly	Boy
72	Fairen	Beautiful	Girl
73	Greenleigh	A variant of Greely and a modern blend of the English word ending ‘leigh’ and the color green	Girl
74	Stetson	Cowboy hat	Girl
75	Tiauna	Modern variation of Tia	Girl
76	Stormin	Variant of Storm	Girl
77	Bick	From the Hewer’s Ford	Boy
78	Cimarron	A free spirited and wild person	Boy
79	Cimberleigh	A place meant for the high-born men; from the royal meadows	Girl
80	Clarisa	Derived from Clarice, meaning famous, dazzling, clear, and bright	Girl
81	Cleeve	A short term for a city in the US, Cleveland	Boy
82	Cody	Meaning cushion in American; one who is helpful	Boy
83	Dalinda	A fictional name	Girl
84	Darold	An army ruler	Boy
85	Dandre	A strong man	Boy
86	Darrien	Soothing poem	Unisex
87	Daryle	The one who is open	Boy
88	Dawnyelle	A natural and efficient individual	Girl
89	Eorkonweald	A group of horse mounted riders of Rohirrim	Boy
90	Eric	Eternal or ever ruler	Boy
91	Erlina	An efin or noble woman or a shield	Girl
92	Erma	War goddess	Girl
93	Eulyses	Hater or wrathful	Boy
94	Evans	God is good	Boy
95	Evolet	A combination of names Violet and Eve	Girl
96	Felisha	An American name meaning happy	Girl
97	Friday	Goddess of weddings, day of frigga	Unisex
98	Frisa	A combination of two words ice and fire	Girl
99	Jaxton	An American created name	Boy
100	Jayleen	The one who can heal sicknesses	Boy

The name you give to your child matters in many ways. This is because throughout their life people will try to form an impression of who they are based on their names. So it is important to give them a name they will be proud of anywhere they go. If you can’t still find a suitable name for your newborn, you can use a baby name generator to suggest some baby name list to you. This is an alternative way to baby name search.

The best boy name on this list is Maxton. This name means ‘settlement’ and it has English, Scottish origins.

The best girl name on this list is Oriana. It is derived from a Latin word ‘aurum’ (meaning gold). This name has appeared in several plays in the 17th century and it is pronounced ‘O-ryah-nah’. This is a perfect name for those parents looking for an exotic and strong name.

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Last updated : 12/2021