If we’re being honest, weird names are really in the eye of the beholder. Some might call a baby name weird, while others will admire it specifically for its uniqueness.
It’s great to find a baby name with history or meaning, but sometimes that just doesn’t happen. Not every name that sounds nice means something significant.
Sometimes, we fall for a name for no other reason than that it feels good to say or sounds pleasant. Or perhaps we decide we like a potential moniker because a favorite movie or book character, or even a beloved family member, has the same name. And that’s OK.
But sometimes, despite falling in love with a baby name, you might look it up to discover, well … the name just has a bit of a surprising meaning. Does that mean you should nix weird names for your growing family? The decision is completely up to you, but we encourage you to know what you’re getting into.
Keep scrolling to see some beautiful yet weird names for babies.
Cecilia|Cecilia
Giselle|Giselle
The name Giselle is so beautiful, you would never think that it’s one of many weird names that means “mutual obligation,” but it indeed does. It’s evidently derived from the German gisil. We definitely wouldn’t want to think of our baby that way.
Olivia
The name Olivia is beautiful and quite popular. Most people think of it in terms of olive trees or olive branches, but it actually means “strong army.” However, some translations say that it means “elf army,” which is pretty hilarious.
Caesar
The name Caesar isn’t all that popular anymore, but it definitely was at one time. Strangely, it means “hairy,” which you would think isn’t something someone would want to name their child. Maybe being hairy was one of those things that was revered back in the day.
Kennedy
The name Kennedy holds special significance in the U.S. thanks to President John F. Kennedy, but unfortunately, it has a really awful meaning. Shockingly, it means “ugly head” or “helmet head” in Irish.|The name Kennedy holds special significance in the U.S. thanks to President John F. Kennedy, but unfortunately, it has a really awful meaning. Shockingly, it means “ugly head” or “helmet head” in Irish.
Portia|Portia
The name Portia is pretty and has long been a name that people have chosen for its unique sound and the fact that it’s not all that common. We were surprised to find out that it is likely derived from the old Roman word porcius, which means “pig.”
Mallory|Mallory
Mallory is a cute, classic name, and we really never thought about its meaning. It’s so sad, but it actually means “the unlucky one.” So, if it’s on your short list, you might want to think twice, because that is definitely not good. May we suggest you check out this list of names that mean “lucky” instead.|Mallory is a cute, classic name, and we really never thought about its meaning. It’s so sad, but it actually means “the unlucky one.” So, if it’s on your short list, you might want to think twice, because that is definitely not good. May we suggest you check out this list of names that mean “lucky” instead.
