Eben

Need a name for a cool little mister?

How about Eben?
It's like Eden but different. It's like a shortened version of Ebenezer. It sounds a bit like a surname like Larson or Pearson. Because it sounds like a surname it comes across as rather gender neutral. Although the name is typically used as a male name it works regardless of gender.

Esai

Here's one I bet you've never heard of...

Esai, pronounced 'eez-eye' or 'ee-say', is almost unheard of. The name is Spanish but derived from Hebrew and it means 'gift' so if you're having a Christmas baby then this child name could be the perfect name for the perfect gift.

Harrington

There has been a significant rise in Game of Thrones inspired names being given to babies at the moment...

The name 'Khaleesi' is being given to baby girls left, right and centre. Other names have had some attention too but the problem with given a child a Game of Thrones name is the uncertainty of the fate of such a character. Many characters are killed off on the show. Why not step outside the show for another Game of Thrones inspired baby name?

Harrington, made particularly famous by Kit Harrington who plays Jon Snow, could be a really great name. There has been a rising trend of using surnames as first names for babies. Some other examples of this:

• Greyson
• Thatcher
• Cooper
• Murphy
• Anderson
• Slater
• Jackson

Harrison has been a very popular name in recent years so Harrington seems like a similar but cool alternative. 

True

This one's a little out there but very modern...

This is kind of like a virtue name. Other virtue names are Prosper, Hope, Faith, Joy, Honour. I really love gender free names, names that you can use for a child regardless of gender, which is probably why I post so many on here. This name isn't for everyone, I know, but I feel that people are getting a little bit more experimental these days. True means...well... true. It's a name that means honesty, openness. It's quite the positive name that could be the one for you.

Aurelius

Now here's a name I'd never heard before...

Aurelius, similar to the female name Aurelia, is a gorgeous name. It's strong yet musical. The Latin name means 'the golden one' and is fairly unknown at this moment in time. It was the name of a Roman Emperor (Marcus Aurelius) and therefore has a strong, regal feel to it. Marcus Aurelius was said to be a stoic philosopher. A character called Dr Aurelius in the Hunger Games movies may boost the visibility of this Latin charmer.

Nikolai

Nikolai is a really great name with a strong meaning that I think more people should be considering for their child.

Nikolai is the Polish alternative to names like Nicolas/Nicholas/Nick. The Polish meaning of this name is 'victorious' and so the name is a strong one. The name is also popular in Russia and alternatives of the name (Nikolaos) are popular in Greece. The name can be shortened to 'Lai' or 'Niko' which makes it a really flexible name with plenty of options to shorten it depending on the child and their growing identity.

Warren

The name Warren has fallen out of fashion so this is the perfect time for it to see some rise in popularity. It's a short name, easy to remember and simple to pronounce.

Some say the name means 'park keeper' or 'warden' but the name is also the term for the home of rabbits. Rabbits typically live in a 'warren' which makes this a sweet, homely name. It feels similar to other popular names like Ethan and William. This could be the name for a little boy whose mother really cares for him and keeps him close to heart.

Phoenix

Sometimes a baby can signal a new start, a new beginning.

The name 'Phoenix' is perfect for this. (Fee-nix)
The name relates to the Phoenix, a bird-like creature in old mythology who would burst into flame and be re-born after death. The name has strong connections to immortality and eternity. It is a name with strong and positive meaning. This name is old and has a real magical flare.

Phoenix is a great Pagan style name and it's great because it's unisex so it can be used for any baby regardless of gender.