If you’re looking for a name that stands out but doesn’t make your kid cringe when they’re a tween, we’ve rounded up some of our favorites. From classic baby names for boys or girls to unique baby names from countries and cultures around the world, we think these names will end that “what to name the baby” question. Read on for the sweetest list around.

For more baby name inspiration, check out these baby names that show your regional pride and retro cool names with modern appeal.

Unique Baby Names for Girls

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Abina
Origin: Ghanaian
Meaning: Born on Tuesday

Accalia
Origin: Latin
Meaning: the name of the foster mother of Romulus and Remus, twins who founded Rome.

Alair
Origin: Latin
Meaning: cheerful

Amaris
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: promised by God

Bahija
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: happy

Cleta
Origin: Greek
Meaning: illustrious

Clove
Origin: Old French
Meaning: nail

Demere
Origin: French
Meaning: unknown

Dhiya
Origin: Tamil
Meaning: God’s gift

Eilin
Origin: Indian
Meaning: champion

Emica
Origin: Japanese
Meaning: charming

Era
Origin: Hindi
Meaning: wind or air

Halona
Origin: Native American
Meaning: happy fortune

Kanna
Origin: Indian
Meaning: pet name of Lord Krishna

Liliosa
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: lily

Loire
Origin: French
Meaning: named for the French river and region

Lumen
Origin: Latin
Meaning: light

Marinelle
Origin: Latin
Meaning: from the sea

Nalika
Origin: Sanskrit
Meaning: stem of the lotus flower

Odina
Origin: German
Meaning: wealth

Rosine
Origin: Latin
Meaning: rose

Sky
Origin: Old Norse
Meaning: cloud

Talitha
Origin: Aramaic
Meaning: little girl

Tima
Origin: Old Greek
Meaning: honoring God

Winter
Origin: English
Meaning: named for the season

Related: 75 Gender-Neutral Baby Names You’ll Love

Unique Baby Names for Boys

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Adrith
Origin: Sanskrit
Meaning: beloved

Aero
Origin: Greek
Meaning: of the sky

Cairbre
Origin: Irish
Meaning: chariot driver

Calian
Origin: Native American
Meaning: warrior

Carrick
Origin: Irish
Meaning: rock

Dell
Origin: Old English
Meaning: small valley

Esten
Origin: Norwegian
Meaning: eastern town

Garin
Origin: Armenian
Meaning: ancient city in Armenia

Joah
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: brother of God

Jostein
Origin: Old Norse
Meaning: horse

Kol
Origin: Norse
Meaning: dark

Ludis
Origin: German
Meaning: fame

Nicandro
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: man of victory

Ossian
Origin: Irish
Meaning: deer

Qasim
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: charitable

Quintile
Origin: Latin
Meaning: fourth-born child

Romer
Origin: German
Meaning: fame

Romik
Origin: Hindu
Meaning: magnet

Saturn
Origin: Latin
Meaning: named for the planet

Tavish
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: twin

Tyge
Origin: Greek
Meaning: luck

Uchuu
Origin: Japanese
Meaning: infinite space and time

Voss
Origin: German
Meaning: fox

Zavid
Origin: Russian
Meaning: beloved

Zorian
Origin: Latin
Meaning: happy

Related: Sticking with Tradition: Classic Baby Names for Boys & Girls

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