22 baby names with unusual meanings

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Some people choose baby names that have a meaning. But for others, it doesn’t really matter. While many monikers have beautiful meanings such as ‘happiness’  or ‘joy’, there are some surprising meanings out there.

Whether it’s derived from a different language or another name, while these meanings are unique they are also interesting.

Check out 22 of these gorgeous baby names that have unusual meanings.

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11 girls names with unusual meanings

1. Belinda

Meaning: ‘Beautiful serpent’.

2. Cassandra

Meaning: ‘She who entangles men’.

3. Cecilia

Meaning: ‘Blind’.

4. Claudia

Meaning: ‘Lame’.

5. Courtney

Meaning: ‘Short nose’.

6. Emily

Meaning: ‘Rival’.

7. Giselle

Meaning: ‘Hostage’.

8. Leah

Meaning: ‘Weary’.

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9. Olivia

Meaning: ‘Elf army’.

10. Molly

Meaning: ‘Bitter’.

11. Portia

Meaning: ‘Pig’.

10 boys names with unusual meanings

1. Caesar

Meaning: ‘Hairy’.

2. Cameron

Meaning: ‘Crooked nose’.

3. Caleb

Meaning: ‘Dog’.

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4. Calvin

Meaning: ‘Bald’.

5. Connor

Meaning: ‘Hound-lover’.

6. Blair

Meaning: ‘eat moss’.

7. Kennedy

Meaning: ‘Helmet head’.

8. Oscar

Meaning: ‘Jumping fighter’.

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9. Mallory

Meaning: ‘Bad luck’.

10. Ralph

Meaning: ‘Wolf-counsel’.

11. Thomas

Meaning: ‘Twin’.

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