Now that 2017 is coming to an end, we can reflect back on the year. The good, the bad and the ugly. We also know that many celebs gave birth, many have also gotten married, and also split up.
If you had a baby, you may be curious to know about the other babies that were born this year- and what kind of names their parents ended up using. There are some names that never go out of style for boys such as Aaron, Jonathan, and Michael (well those ones are Biblical names and they always stick around).
If you had a boy, you may have used a name that is not unusual, or a name is unusual but at the same time not unique enough to turn some heads. And perhaps you decided to give your son a very unique name. There is always that risk that he could be made fun of, however parents usually have a sentimental reason for naming their kids unique or unusual names- or they may simply like it.
Or if you want to get pregnant with a boy in 2018, below is a list of unusual boy names that were used frequently in 2017:
Archie
When you think of the name Archie, you may think of Archibald or Archer. However, you may not think of the name Archie as a name on its own. Well it is, and it has been one of the most unusual names used in 2017. The name Archie is a Scottish name, as it means true and bold.
Archie also means “bald” as it was introduced from Germany and England during the Norman conquest. Therefore, the Scots interpreted the bald as the shaven head of a monk, so that is where it came from.
Archie is used more in England, as there was a radio program called Educating Archie that was done by a ventriloquist's dummy. Archie was also a philosophical cockroach that was created by American writer Don Marquis.
Arlo
The name Arlo was one of the most unusual baby names for boys used in 2017. Arlo is an English baby name and it means fortified hill. Arlo in Latin also means strong and manly.
An example of the name Arlo used is Arlo Guthrie, who was an American folk singer and songwriter.
Bo
The name Bo is a name that was used often in 2017, that is extremely unusual. Bo is a Scandinavian name and it means either commanding or commander. However, in France, the meaning of Bo is respect and handsome.
You never think of the name Bo as an independent name as many times it is short for Robert or Bowie, but Bo is indeed its own name. Sometimes you may see it spelled as Beaux.
Theo
The name Theo is an unusual name that was used in 2017, and it is of Greek origin. Theo means God given, and in German it means the bold people.
You usually think of Theo as a short form for Theodore, which is also reduced to Teddy, but Theo is an independent and unusual name.
Jax
The name Jax is an unusual boy name that has been used in 2017, and it is also an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Jax is God has been gracious and it is a variant of John or Jacques. In Greek the name Jax is translated to Hyacinth.
Yale
The name Yale has been used for boys, as it is one of the most unusual boy names used for 2017. The name Yale is an English name, and it is from the slope land. However, in Welsh, Yale means upland or heights. It is a name of a high end University in New England, but it is also used for boys- though highly unusual.
Zane
Zane has been one of the most unusual names for boys for this year, and the name Zane comes from Hebrew origin, which means it is a gift from God. A famous individual who is named Zane is the American western writer, Zane Grey.
Van
The name Van is one of the most unusual names for boys that has been used in 2017, and it is of Dutch origin. In fact, Van is the equivalent to “de” in French names. In fact, Van was occasionally converted from a surname prefix to a given name by early immigrants to America and it is still highly unusual for a first name.
Apollo
The name Apollo is one of the most unusual boy names that was increased in popularity for 2017. It is a name that is inspired by outer space and it is used more and more. It is not a name that was used much in the past at all, unlike the others listed above that were used occasionally. Those who are into science fiction, or who have an affinity to outer space may be more inclined to use a name like Apollo for their son.
Axl
The name Axl has been increasing in popularity and it sure did this past year, however it is still one of the most unusual names used. Axl is a Scandinavian name and the meaning is man of peace.
Nikolai
The name Nikolai is one of the most unusual names and it has been used often for boys this past year. Nikolai is of Greek origin, and it means victorious people. In fact, this name was not used much last year but went up in 2017, and who knows if the popularity increase will continue for next year.
Titan
The name Titan is one of the most unusual names for boys that was used in 2017, and it is of Greek origin, and has the meaning of defender.
Other couples have been also naming their sons more and more after deceased or living celebrities such as Hendrix, Elvis, or Nixon- however this trend is new but has been happening prior to this year alone.
Most couples do want to be careful when naming their kids due to the fear of possible ridicule, however with unusual names being more trendy than ever- not many kids will be mocked due to their names by future classmates unless they have a name that was popular in the 1970’s- but no longer an ‘it’ name. Therefore, parents need to take into consideration with what is trendy for the sake of naming a child a name that won’t be a target for bullying. Unique very well may be the way to go- though some names such as Biblical names will never go out of style.
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