Choosing a baby name is a significant decision, and while popular trends offer inspiration, some parents seek unique options with fewer bearers. This list explores some of the least popular baby names based on recent data, along with their interesting meanings, to help you discover a hidden gem for your little one.
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| Names | Meanings |
|---|---|
| Girls: | |
| Aerith | From the Japanese video game "Final Fantasy VII," meaning "earth's breath" |
| Alexa | Short form of Alexandra, meaning "defender of mankind" |
| Angela | Meaning "messenger" or "angelic" |
| Annette | Meaning "grace" or "favor" |
| Andrea | Feminine form of Andrew, meaning "manly" or "brave" |
| Ashley | Meaning "clearing" or "ash tree meadow" |
| Bertha | Meaning "bright" or "famous" |
| Beryl | Meaning "precious gem" |
| Beverly | Meaning "beaver meadow" |
| Bloom | Meaning "to flower" or "to flourish" |
| Brenda | Meaning "raven-haired prince" |
| Cheryl | French form of the Germanic name "Charihild," meaning "army" and "battle" |
| Dixie | Nickname for the Southern United States |
| Edna | Meaning "rich" or "prosperous" |
| Fern | Meaning "fern plant" |
| Gertrud | Meaning "spear-strength" or "truth-maid" |
| Gladys | Meaning "good fortune" or "princely" |
| Hazel | Meaning "hazelnut tree" |
| Ida | Meaning "happy" or "industrious" |
| Joyce | Meaning "joyful" or "merry" |
| Kathryn | Meaning "pure" or "clear" |
| Leona | Meaning "lioness" |
| Mildred | Meaning "gentle strength" or "mild-ruler" |
| Nancy | Meaning "grace" |
| Olive | Meaning "olive tree" or "peace" |
| Pearl | Meaning "precious gem" |
| Ruby | Meaning "red gemstone" |
| Sylvia | Meaning "from the forest" |
| Trudy | Short form of Gertrude, meaning "spear-strength" or "truth-maid" |
| Ursula | Meaning "little bear" |
| Vera | Meaning "faith" or "truth" |
| Winnie | Short form of Winifred, meaning "fair one" or "blessed" |
| Zelda | Meaning "happiness" or "gray" |
| Boys: | |
| Algernon | Meaning "noble eagle" |
| Bartholomew | Meaning "son of Tolmai" |
| Chester | Meaning "camp" or "fortress" |
| Desmond | Meaning "from south Munster" |
| Eldridge | Meaning "wise counselor" |
| Felix | Meaning "lucky" or "happy" |
| Horatio | Meaning "gardener" |
| Ignatius | Meaning "fiery" or "burning" |
| Jasper | Meaning "bringer of treasure" |
| Leonard | Meaning "lion-heart" |
| Montgomery | Meaning "from Mount Gomery" |
| Norbert | Meaning "north bright" |
| Oswald | Meaning "divine power" or "god's rule" |
| Percival | Meaning "pierces the valley" |
| Quincy | Meaning "fifth son of the king's steward" |
| Reginald | Meaning "counsel power" |
| Sterling | Meaning "genuine" or "of noble quality" |
| Theodore | Meaning "gift of God" |
| Ulysses | Meaning "descendant of Odysseus" |
| Valentine | Meaning "strong" or "healthy" |
| Waldo | Meaning "ruler" |
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