8 Unique Baby Names For Aussie Parents | Unique Baby Names Australia

Choosing a baby name that is unique can be a difficult task. You are probably searching for something interesting and different, while still being easy to pronounce (and preferably not too hard to spell!).

To get you started we have compiled a list of 8 unique baby names for Australian parents. If you still want more ideas after reading this article, purchasing a unique baby name book might help.

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1. TEO

Teo has Greek origins and we like it because it is short and sweet. This baby boy’s name means “a gift from God”. Teo comes from the name Theodore, and while it is popular in Italy it is still quite rare to meet a Teo in Australia.

If you like Teo, you might consider these: Theo, Thomas, Leo, Teddy, and Toby.

2. LAYLA

Layla has an alternate spelling of Leila, and while it is unique it is gradually increasing in popularity. It has an Egyptian origin and it means “dark beauty born at night”. It is a baby girl’s name, and it has a nice musical reference (some of you may be familiar with Layla by Eric Clapton).

If you like Layla, you might consider these: Lola, Lily, Ellie, Amelia, Leah, and Aria.

3. ANTON

Anton has a few different origins including Latin, Russian, and Roman. It is a baby boy’s name which means “valuable”. It comes from the name Antony, and the name Anton has been around since the 1880s.

If you like Anton, you might consider these: Anthony, Arlo, Alec, Andre, Aaron, and Albert.

4. ENYA

Enya is a baby girl’s name which has an Irish origin. Enya comes from the name Eithne, and it means “fire”. This name is fairly unique in Australia and was most popular in the early 2000s.

If you like Enya, you might consider these: Emma, Emani, Almira, Melara, Evie, Edna, and Ethne.

5. BRENNON

Brennon has an Irish heritage and is most commonly used as a surname. It had a period of popularity in the late 90s, but not for long. Perhaps it’s rarity is due to its meaning, which loosely translates to “prince of sadness”. This boy’s name can be used for a girl, with the alternative spelling of Brennan.

If you like Brennon, you might consider these: Braxton, Bradley, Ryan, Brandon, and Brendan.

6. CASSIDY

Cassidy is another Irish name, which like Brennon doubles as a surname. Its meaning is “with curly hair” and it is still quite unique in Australia. Although the name is unisex, Cassidy does have a prettiness to it and is more common as a baby girl’s name.

If you like Cassidy, you might consider these: Cassandra, Katrina, Casie, Callie, Cameron, Cassia, and Cason.

7. MAGUIRE

Maguire has Gaelic origins and can be a baby boy or baby girl’s name. Maguire is uncommon in Australia and means “son of he who is beige”. It is a strong choice, and fans of the movie Jerry Maguire might like the pop culture reference.

If you like Maguire, you might consider these: Maverick, Maddyn, Morris, Milo, and Miller.

8. FERRIS

Ferris is a unique unisex name and has a Celtic origin. Ferris means “the rock” and had a period of infamy due to the much-loved movie character Ferris Bueller. It also has an association with the Ferris Wheel ride.

If you like Ferris, you might consider these: Mannix, Ryder, Frederick, Frances, Fievel, and Pebbles.

What do you think of these unique baby names for Australian parents? Do you know someone with a name on this list? Or, do you have a unique name suggestion of your own? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below, we’d love to hear from you!

Anna Wood is a freelance writer and mother of 3.