When choosing a baby name, some parents go for traditional ones, while others may prefer unique, impactful names. If unconventional and eccentric baby names are your thing, we are here to guide you on choosing the right name for your child. Unique names are great for making first impressions, and they help your baby stand out. These eccentric names may reflect on their personalities when they grow up. So, explore our list of eccentric names to find some suitable ones.
Eccentric Baby Names For Boys
1. Brogan
This name is overflowing with swag. It’s a combination of Brock and Logan. If it sounds too eccentric to you, use it as a middle name.
2. Knut
Pronounced as knoot, Knut is an Old Norse name, meaning ‘knot’. The most famous bearer of this name is Knute Rockne, the football coach.
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No, we are not making this up. Rapper Chief Keef opted for this name for his newborn son to promote one of his albums.
4. Rocket
Producer and singer Pharrell Williams named his son Rocket Ayer, as it was the name of all his favorite musicians.
5. Otter
Otter is the most eccentric last names we have seen in the recent times. The quirky Zooey Deschanel named her daughter Elsie Otter three years after the birth.
6. Rafferty
Rafferty is one of the most unusual Irish last names. Its original form, O’Raighbheartaigh looks and sounds even more eccentric.
7. Herbie
Herbie is a usually considered as a short form of Herbert. Don’t you think it sounds too much herb-herb?
8. Eberhard
Eberhard is a forbiddingly Germanic name, meaning ‘wild boar.’ We must say it’s a very tough name to carry. Eberhard Wachter, the Austrian baritone is its most popular bearer.
9. Diezel
Diezel is an alternate spelling for Diesel. Toni Braxton and Keri Lewis named their son second son Diezel and first son Denim.
10. Mowgli
Ashley Simpson raised some eyebrows when she named her daughter Bronx Mowgli. Bronx is fine, but why Mowgli?
11. Seven
Seven as a first name is not something most of the parents would picture on their child. Not everyone is as daring as Andre Benjamin and Erykah Badu.
12. CrimeFighter
The famous illusionist Penn Jillette was not fooling anyone when he named his son Moxie CrimeFighter.
13. Inspektor
Some things are not just intended to be names, and Inspektor is one of them. And even if you do, please balance it with a tradition, not with something like Pilot. We hope you got the reference here.
14. Jermajesty
J in this name is silent, and the name is supposed to be pronounced as Her Majestic. But why is it even a name?
15. Kyd
Actor David Duchovny and actress Tea Leoni chose the name Kyd for their son. But thankfully, they changed it to Miller.
16. Maddox
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie may have chosen this name for their son, but that does mean it’s not an eccentric name.
17. Tu Morrow
We know that celebs love hippy and downright bizarre name, but this is something else altogether.
18. Audio
Audio Science is the name of actress Shannyn Sossamon. She first thought of going with Science. We wonder which is worse.
19. Egypt
Singer Alicia Keys and her husband Swizz Beats chose this name for their son. The little baby would spend his entire life explaining the name to everyone.
Eccentric Baby Names For Girls
20. Mafalda
Mafalda is the Italian and Portuguese variation of Matilda. This name has a slightly witchy feel to it, isn’t it?
21. Ottilie
Ottilie is one of those eccentric names that was once heard widely among the upper class British, but has disappeared since the 1880s.
22. Shoshanna
Shoshanna is a Hebrew variation of Susannah and means both ‘lily and rose.’ This name is well used in the Jewish community, but its appearance in ‘Girl’ television show, increased its popularity.
23. Ines
Ines is the Portuguese version of Agnes. It’s associated with the real story of the thwarted lovers King Peter of Portugal and Queen Ines of Castro.
24. Zofia:
Zofia is a variant of the name Sophia. It means ‘Wisdom’.
25. Poppy Honey
This name is too sweet to digest. The celebrity chef Jamie Oliver bestowed this name on his daughter.
26. Ebba
Ebba is the feminine version of the name Eberhard. The name is currently enjoying widespread popularity along with names like Emma, Ada, and Ella.
27. Saavi
Names with loads of vowels are in now. And when it comes to baby girl names, you can never go wrong with double, or even triple vowels.
28. Audrianna
The name Audrianna is a combination of Audrey and Brianna. One of the most eccentric names it is.
29. Baileigh
Baileigh is a more elaborate version of Bailey. We must say it is a great way of making a too common moniker unique.
30. Apple
Inspired by one of her husband’s bandmates, Gwyneth Paltrow named her daughter Apple. She said that she liked how wholesome it rounded…er sounded.
31. Asia
Destination baby names are way more popular than ever now. People are now going beyond traditional place names like Savannah and Georgia and opting for unusual picks like Asia.
32. Temperance
For baby girls, virtue names like Grace and Faith have stood the test of time, but we are now seeing a resurgence of other virtue names as well. But temperance is slightly strange as a baby name.
33. Diamond
There’s a growing trend of naming the children after something special. So if you are considering something in this line, go with Diamond. After all, diamond is a woman’s best friend.
34. Moonblood
Sylvester Stallone named her daughter Sage Moonblood. Would you use this eccentric last name for your daughter?
35. Destry
Steven Spielberg and Kate Capshaw’s daughter’s name falls somewhere between destiny and destroy.
36. Satchel
Yes, we know that babies are very cute and you always want them to be close to you. But that, in no way means you will name them Satchel.
37. Unit
Moon Unit is the name of the legendary musician’s daughter. This eccentric surname is now working to her advantage. She went on to release her album named, “My Mother Is a Space Cadet”.
38. Heavenly
Heavenly Hiraani Tiger Lily is the name of Paula Yates and Michael Hutchence. That’s one peculiar name.
