Desdemona

Often we like names that we know we can shorten into cute nicknames. The name Desdemona hasn't exactly been a popular one. The name Desdemona is most known as the name of the villainous wife of Shakespeare's Othello. 

That said, in current times we love a villain. Would you be put of a name because of past villainous associations?

Desdemona is wearable and can be shortened to Mona, Desi, Demi etc.

What do you think? 

Undine

Are you looking for a serious name with great depth? 
What about Undine? 

Undine comes from the Latin word "unda" which means wave, so "Undine" translates to "little wave" which, come on, that's ADORABLE. If you're drawn to water or are having a water sign baby or it feels like they're happily swimming around in utero, perhaps a water inspired name will do the trick. An alternative spelling to this is Ondine. It has a pretty sound, almost French in phonetics. It's so rare to find pretty names that start with the last few letters of the alphabet - how often do you ever meet someone with a name that starts with the letter U? This would be Unique for sure. 

Elsie

Hello there! It's been a hot minute, but we're back here to discuss some unique baby names for the modern name seeker. 

There has been a real movement towards using nicknames as names. Rather than the classic "Elizabeth" we are seeing more babies being named "Betty" or "Libby" rather than the full name. Or "Hattie" instead of "Harriet" so this name Elsie is no different. Elsie is a name with an old fashioned, vintage vibe that still feels classic and wearable. Zooey Deschanel named her daughter Elsie Otter. It sounds like a nice alternative to Elizabeth or Elsa. It's cute and playful and easy to spell. Elsie makes for a sweet, carefree baby name. 

Amandine

Familiar, yet different...

This name, although similar to Amanda, comes with a gorgeous, rounded French sound. The name means 'much loved' and could be a gorgeous name for a beloved child. This name sounds great for a baker, someone who is expertly skilled in the kitchen, as the name sounds like 'almond' and 'clementine' rolled together. Delicious...

Xanthe

A name for a blonde haired baby....

This is a quirky Greek name but I've only heard of one acquaintance with a daughter by this name. The name is Greek in origin. The name apparently means 'yellow' or 'fair hair' so if you have a blonde baby then this could be a cute name. The 'X' at the start gives the name a really strong sound and the name has a real literary feel as it can be found dotted about in Greek mythology.

Other versions of the name or similar names: Xanthia, Xenia, Xena

Heath

This is a name that I adore...

This is a really classic and distinctive name. A heath is traditionally a pleasant, green area. This name is short, sweet and subtle and could make a strong name if joined with a powerful surname. I truly hope this name picks up a little. It's a really nice little name.

Orson

Orson has strength but cute roots....

From the French word "orse" meaning 'bear' this is a name for a baby as cute as a cub or a child as strong as a bear. The name is, of course, mostly known via Orson Welles but it has been adopted by celebrity parents like Paz Vega and Lauren Ambrose. This is another one of those names that sounds like a surname and therefore sounds sterling and professional.