In William Shakespeare’s classic play, Romeo and Juliet, the young naive ingénue muses that names are not all that important. She was trying to justify her teenage lust for a boy she knew her parents would never approve of. She also ended up dead in the end, so perhaps she was a cautionary tale? Names are important.
Many parents feel the pressure of trying to come up with an unusual name that doesn’t get their child made fun of. The so-called “weird” names on this list are a good place to start. They are different but still meaningful and powerful.
Elowen
The first name on our list is Elowen. It’s pronounced eh-LOW-en and is of Cornish origin. The name evokes thoughts of nature because it means elm. Other variations include Elowyn and Elowynn.
Tamsin
Next up is Tamsin which is a British name that is sure to be a hit in the US. It means twin. Doubling a good thing is always a fun idea. It has served Tamsin Greig, a popular British actress best known for her work on Episodes, well. Another variation of the name is Tamsyn.
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Keziah
Another nature-inspired name is Keziah. It is Hebrew in origin and means cassia tree. It is pronounced KEE-zee-ah, KEE-szhah, KEZ-ee-ah or keh-ZYE-ah. The name is found in the Old Testament of the Bible as one of Lot’s daughters had the moniker.
Sheridan
Sheridan may make you think of a hotel chain but if you get past that it can be a great girl name. It is an Irish and typically a surname. Last names as first names are very popular and this one has not been overused yet. It means searcher. Looking at the world deeply is a great thing.
Sunniva
If you are looking for a sunny and miraculous name, give Sunniva some consideration. It is pronounced SOON-ee-va. Sunniva was the name of the patron saint of Western Norway. Her and her followers took refuge in a cave where she unfortunately died but her body never decayed. Miracles happened on the island. The name literally means sun gift.
Nixi
If you want to name your daughter after a goddess or two, Nixi is a great choice. The name is Latin in origin and means goddess of childbirth. In ancient Roman lore, the Nixi were a tribe of goddesses who specialized in delivery. Another variation is Nixie, which are water nymphs in German mythology.
Pallas
The final name on our list is Pallas and it keeps with the goodness theme. It is Greek in origin. In Greek mythology, Pallas was a great goddess of wisdom and the arts. Both are great things for a child to be exposed to.