Thalia

Thalia is a great name that doesn't get enough attention these days which makes it a really great, unique baby name.

Flower names are quite popular with babies. There are plenty of them: Rose, Lily, Daisy. Thalia is a flower name but it's far more subtle in its' roots. Thalia means 'to flourish/to bloom' which is a lovely name meaning to bestow upon a child. It's floral without being too flowery and isn't all that common. It is also the name of the Muse of comedy and poetry. This is a really artistic name for a child with a beautiful soul.

Alternative to Thalia: Dahlia, Daria, Darya, Tahlia, Talia. 

July Unique Baby Name Collection

Every month we'll put together a list of ten cool names that we are loving at the moment. This will give you a few suggestions of names that are male, female or unisex to consider for your future little one.

This is our very first list and we share it with you in the hopes you may find your future baby name. If you ever pick a baby name that you found in this blog, please let us know with a tweet.

1. Adrienne (f)
   This is a sweet and classy name, no frills and no fuss. It rolls so nicely off the tongue like a gentle wave. Adrienne is a chilled out individual with good manners and a level-headed approach to life.
2. Blaze (unisex) For a boy or girl, this could be a warm and fiery name. This is the name for a trail-blazing kid who sets trends and is never afraid to speak their mind. This child is strong and true of heart.
3. Hestia (f) This is the perfect summer baby name. Linked to fire, hearths, stars... this name illuminates. This is a name that radiates light and with The Fault in Our Stars becoming more popular than ever, people will probably be wanting star-inspired names. This is someone who will bring warmth to your home and your heart.
4. Keith (m) This is a Scottish name, perfect for a little boy living in the countryside. The meaning of the name links to forests and so would be perfect perhaps for an outdoorsy family. 
5. Indigo (unisex) Indigo is a lovely, deep shade of blue. This could be the name for a child with a poetic soul. It could be shortened to Indi/Indy. 
6. Lucian (m) Lucian is a soft French name. This could be the name for a baby held in high esteem. It could be spelled Lucien. Alternatives for a girl: Lucienne, Lucianne.
7. Raphael (m) In Hebrew this name means 'God has healed' and is set to rise in popularity this year, though it still isn't topping baby name charts. This is perfect for the child or artsy parents. 
8. Sterling (unisex) This is the name for a strong child, male or female. 
9. Ursula (f) Though Ursula may be the villain of The Little Mermaid, I feel that this name is due for a bit of a Renaissance. It's a very pretty name with plenty of potential. The name means 'little bear' and could be the title of a beloved daughter.
10. Gareth (m) The name, meaning gentle, goes back into the realm of myth. Gareth is the name of a knight of the Round Table in Arthurian Legend. Gareth is a name to give a child you wish to grow up with a strong will and sense of bravery. 

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.