Unusual baby names

If you are struggling to find a name for your baby that is unusual and that will reflect your baby's unique character, look no further. We've come up with some hints and suggestions to get your creative juices flowing.

Unusual spellings

If you don't feel quite brave, or cruel enough, to call your child Number 16 Bus Shelter (yes, some one out there is actually called this) then you could try an unusual spelling of a traditional baby name. For example, Danyl instead of Daniel or Jennyfer instead of Jennifer.

Place of conception

Follow in the footsteps of the Beckhams and name your baby after the place he or she was conceived. However, do remember that Scunthorpe doesn't have quite the same ring to it as Seville or Florence!

Favourite food

Well, it worked for Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin when they chose to call their baby Apple... Other alternatives could be Cocoa, Cherry or even Chilli if you were feeling adventurous!

Cartoon characters

Now we're not suggesting that you call your baby Buzz Lightyear or Goofy but something unusual like Diego from Dora the Explorer or Nala from the Lion King could work well. Nicholas Cage was such a fan of Superman that he called his son Kal-El, which is Superman's original name!

Language or culture

You may want to pick an unusual baby name from a language or culture that means something special to you. Aayushi means 'long-lasting life' in Indian, while Ean means 'God is Gracious' in Celtic.

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By Suzannah Ramsdale