October Unique Baby Name Round Up

Once a month I like to create a little list of ten names that I've really been liking lately. I put together a list of ten names. They all have different meanings and origins. If you're looking for a cute baby name, then maybe this list will hold the name for you:

1. Phoenix (unisex) A phoenix is a bird that rises from the ashes. This is a name that connotes a real sense of strength
2. Rune (m)
3. Selena (f) This beautiful name is linked to the moon. 
4. Xavier (m) X Men fan or not, this name is very classy.
5. Thora (f) This name apparently means 'watcher' and could be good for a parent/parents who live nerdy, like comic books and march to the beat of their own drum.
6. Corbin (m) This name relates to a noble bird: the crow.
7. December (unisex) Expecting a child in December? Then December is a cool name to bestow upon a winter child.
8. Brigitte (f) This French name is for a strong child of high birth. It sounds fancy but still rather approachable. 
9. Ingram (m) This is a name for a peaceful child who will go on to make a difference.
10. Osanna (f) The name, based on the term 'hosanna', is simple but catches people's attention.

Mina

Our name of the day is Mina. 

Mina is a name that became very popular as it was the name of the main female character in Dracula. It has, however, stayed out of the mainstream limelight and rarely hits baby name charts. This could be a simply but uncommon name for a girl. Mina is a great name that can easily translate into different countries, different languages, different cultures... What's not to love about this name? It's sweet and simple without being too 'girly' or flowery. It could be short for names like Wilhelmina, Carmina or Amina. 

Variations on the name/similar names: Mona, Marianna, Aminat, Nina, Meena, Mena, Meera, Mira, Minah.