Yael

As a Hebrew name, this is classic. Heck, it's vintage! That said, it's due a huge revival.

The name is traditionally pronounced 'yah-el' but can be pronounced 'yay-l' also. The name means 'to ascend', so if you're looking for something a little uplifting then this is it. It's a Hebrew name made famous by Yael Stone from Orange is the New Black and theatre director Yael Farber. The name is mentioned in the Bible but has remained somewhat under the radar. This is a strong name for a strong woman.

Alternative to the name: Yale, like the famous American university.

Zipporah

This one is really cool and I've never heard a baby with this name.

Here's a Biblical name with a cool edge.
This blog features unique names and this one is truly, truly unique. In the Bible this was the name of the wife of Moses. Unlike some Biblical names, this one doesn't really get thrown around a lot. I first came across it in the film The Prince of Egypt.

The name is sometimes spelled Tzipporah or Zippora. Sephora is a similar-sounding alternative.

Bram

My highlight today is on the name Bram because it's a name that I am really in love with.

Bram is a derivative of the name 'Abraham' and offers a quirky, shorter nickname. It's quite similar to 'Bran', a name popularised by Game of Thrones. The name can also be said to be a shorter version of the word 'Bramble' like a thorny bush. In fact the name has many meanings across many different faiths and countries so this name translates well into so many different cultures. This could be a good name for a child who will grow up to travel a lot. The name was popularised by 'Dracula' author Bram Stoker but I think it's time we got the name back from out of the coffin...