Rare Boy Names You Don’t Know (Yet!)

Plus rare gender-neutrals, sweet name stories, and more.

Gender-Neutral Names to Watch

When I asked my parents for examples of unisex names, they suggested Leslie, Sam, and Alex… but times have changed. Children with gender-neutral names today are more likely to be called Riley, River, and Rowan.

And the next generation? Look out for children of all genders called Aquila, Misha, Ziggy, and 40+ more names that look set to rise in the coming years. We can’t wait!

Take the Rare Boy Name Challenge

We’ve found 136 boy names we bet you’ve never heard before, from Abimael to Zophar.

Full confession from a certified name nerd: I can believe that most of these are names, I can take a good guess at their origin, but how many had I actually come across before? Uh, 12.

Check them out, then head to the forums to tell us how you did — and any new favorites.

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