20 unusual baby boy names to use in 2024
Nobody wants the same name as half their class!
Choosing a name for your little one is one of the first true responsibilities of parenting.
Not only is the pressure on to find something they’ll grow to love, finding something that not every other kid in their class has is also a challenge.
These unusual names for boys might help you nail it.
Ajax: A strong name with Greek origins meaning “of the earth”, your little Ajax is likely to be the only one in the schoolyard with that name.
Arrow: Taken from the common English word, Arrow is a name full of strength.
Cornell: Most commonly a surname, Cornell is the perfect name for fans of nineties music, particularly those who loved the late, great Chris Cornell from Soundgarden.
Cub: The name used for the young of many in the animal kingdom, this could be the perfect unique and quirky name for your own little cub.
Ellar: With Greek origins which mean light and mercy, Ellar is a beautiful name for boys and girls.
Escher: A German surname, meaning one who lived near an ash tree or grove Escher is perhaps best know for the mind-bending artist M.C. Escher.
Fender: A name for the musically inclined, Fender takes inspiration from the guitar and amp brand of the same name and is a great name for your little rocker.
Hopper: Sean and Robin Wright Penn chose this name for their son to honour their friend, actor Dennis Hopper and we think it’s a great, strong name that you won’t see too many places.
Jahziel: Pronounced jah-tsee-ale’, this biblical name has Hebrew origin meaning is alloted of God, or God divides.
Koa: This gorgeous Hawaiian name meaning warrior and brave one.
Maverick: Traditionally a surname, maverick has connotations of a rebel who beats to the sound of his own drum.
Moss: Earthy and rich, Moss is of English origin meaning “descendant of Moses”.
Oberyn: Game of Thrones fans will like this one, thanks to character Oberyn Martell, from the Kingdom of Westeros.
Titan: Looking for a strong name? Titan comes from Greek mythology, where the Titans were a band of immortal, powerful giants.
Thor: Chris Hemsworth put this name on the map for his portrayal of Thor, the powerful name of the Norse god of thunder, strength and rain.
Toshi: A popular Japanese name meaning ‘Year of Power’.
Wilkie: This cute boy’s name is of Scottish origin meaning ‘resolute protection’.
Woodrow: You can shorten this strong name to Woody and that’s about all I need to say to sell it because HOW CUTE is that?!
Wolfie: There’s a royal link to this name via Princess Beatrice’s boyfriend Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi who used it for his son from a previous relationship.
Zephyr: A great unisex name, Zephyr derives from Zephyrus, the Greek god of the West Wind and summer breeze.
