Over 100 Unique and Modern Baby Boy Names to Inspire You - rapid quick fire! SJ STRUM

Boy Names are sometimes super tricky to agree on - so I've broken this bumper list up into categories so I'm sure you'll find a style you love and hopefully The Boy Name Of Your Dreams! I wanted to kick off with a big mega list as I love as much Baby Name Inspiration as possible and back to themes next week.
Let me know the most unique boy name you've ever heard?! I can't wait to hear them all - lots of love as always SJ xxxx
#babynames #babynameconsultant

[@suzeiom]

So glad to see the return of Baby Name Mondays! I hope you’re well SJ xxx

[@SJ_Strum]

Thanks so much Suzie! It's so nice to create these lists :-)

[@liezylcopioso7686]

R-L starts name

[@jessicapayne9691]

Would love to see a rapid fire for girl names as well 🤞🏼

[@greendoorsoundbath8694]

I clicked to watch your video and as soon as your face filled my screen I thought Naomi! Her spirit is with you. So beautiful to see and feel. Beautiful list SJ. Thank you, as always.

[@SJ_Strum]

Ahh thank you hon, she really is present so much right now. This is a hard time of year coming up to one year and a lot of hard memories so it's nice to feel her here x

[@greendoorsoundbath8694]

You are cherished by her. It’s clear to see. Much love to you SJ ❤

[@MuireannElwing]

So happy to see Skye for a boy on this list! We used it as a middle name for our baby boy who we welcomed in December, Ethan Skye. We were inspired by a visit to the Isle of Skye the year before last as well as our deep love for sky in all its glory. We chose to play it safe and pair it with a more common first name that has a lot of meaning for us, but if he chooses to go by Skye one day, I won't complain :) P.S. As an avid watcher of your videos, thank you for all the inspiration! I binged a bunch of them again while choosing our son's name, and found both the lists and especially your whole naming philosophy to be very helpful!

[@flyingbird9633]

I'm happy and proud of you, SJ, for continuing on a productive path like your sister wants. Her spirit and good memories are with you & the family always. I love your baby name lists! You put a lot of effort into your job, and being a kind mom. Keep your head up and go at your own pace.

[@SJ_Strum]

Thank you so much - each day isn’t easy but getting this video up was so nice xxxx

[@purpleflyer360]

I'm glad you're still making name videos. I enjoy them. And you teach me what names are popular in the UK. I live in the US. Two of my fave names were on this list - August and Onyx. They aren't very common here. But Joe and Brett are common over here. I like unique names, so thank you for trying to find unique names. You introduced me to the name Keela, which I love the meaning of.

[@bluesmartie3662]

Love this video! So glad to see you put Evander on the list. I heard it on one of your videos over 3 years ago and now I have my own little one!

[@shridarling]

I like this one too 😍

[@kyrstenstout3077]

So happy to see Mack make the list! My son Mack is almost 6 months old and we are in love with his name 💕

[@katielouise1419]

So happy to see you return SJ! Pregnant with my second boy so very excited to see this list! Xx

[@SJ_Strum]

Ah yayyyy!! I hope you can find something in my videos :-) xxx

[@oddmnemosyne2869]

Truly something for everyone on this list! The most unique boys names I've encountered personally are probably Octavian, Arkangel (not a typo) and the first+middle combo Fox Knight

[@SJ_Strum]

Wow Arkangel!

[@oddmnemosyne2869]

@@SJ_Strum you get to hear all sorts of names when you work in schools, but that's definitely one I'll never forget.

[@aimee81094]

River is my favourite name and has been on my list for about 5 years, we’re definitely using it for one of our boys! Slightly annoying that it’s getting more popular but it hasn’t put me off using it ☺️

[@raevencarlson6233]

I’ve loved you and your channel for years. I’m not a mom I just like names :). Thanks for making a video, it really helped me feel better today. ❤ hope you’re well

[@SJ_Strum]

Ah I’m so happy to hear that ♥️

[@christinebyrnes3164]

Great video SJ! ❤😊 Most unusual boy name I've heard was a biy called 'Silver'

[@millyseaber-shinn6109]

I like Ned, Moss, Mack, and Loxley. Also Casper and Kaspien from your list today but I feel the last two are getting a bit more common now… Hope you’re well. You look beautiful as always and a happy smile in this - loved it ❤

[@SJ_Strum]

I'm so glad you like Loxley too - it's a rare one but I love it xxx

[@eightyninetreasure]

Thank you SJ for this video, loved it and will rewatch. I have 1 month old Nephew name Cassius. We have a little girl, but I’m peeping this list for future ideas. 👀 I have no clue what direction we’ll go in, but after seeing this video, I like one syllable names and names ending in S, to match.

[@tracy3418]

I'm glad you're back! We're 5 weeks away from meeting our baby

[@SJ_Strum]

Yayyyy! Just in time! I hope you find a name you love in my videos x

[@marisaleise8571]

I never new I had so many relatives that would make your baby name lists. I have great uncles with the names Hugo, Edwin, Roman and a cousin named Brett. As far as unusual names, I went to school with a boy whose middle name is Bird (after Larry Bird-one of the best basketball players in the NBA), and for a name I always thought Denver was an unusual name. I also had a great uncle named Urban. For August, I've heard people use Gussie instead of Gus or Augie. Glad to have you back SJ. Hope all is well with and your family. ❤

[@SJ_Strum]

Urban is so cool - it sounds so modern so amazing it's a historical name in your family :-)) Thanks so much for the lovely message x

[@alixdantzler2531]

Mack /Mackenzie, Tom/ Tomothy as an idea. I have a Melody so I like ending in similar sounds or starting with the same letter. I liked a lot of names on the list though, these two stood out as pairing well with Melody. I will still add the others to my list though because my husband shoots down 98% of all my name ideas. The middle name will also be Edward and last name is Smith. I like Shiloh, Remy, Anderson/anders too. Other traditional names I like are Gilbert, Gregory, Albert, Douglas, Stanley. Interesting boy names I like are xerxes, quinlan, xavius, xen, ezri, eames like james, arik like R rick or A rick. Happy to see a list from you again, always so inspired. Thank you!

[@joyinnature1985]

Hope you're well SJ! We named our boy Sylvan, a lovely and uncommon nature name which means "of the forest"

[@carla_hi]

Wow, yay, so pleased to see you back here SJ. My fav here? > Emrys :) I like Hayes too, but more fur a MN Do we get that teens pick list? All the best to you & all your family

[@hennatonna8832]

I’m naming my son Silas, its such a lovely name, with a nature meaning! Love it all around!

[@danaschreiner3334]

Such a great name but it's already in our family. I also like Cyrus

[@kathleenhochstatter822]

I love one syllable names. I’m a teacher and this year have a Rune. My son’s name is Lane. Love the strong Mack as well.

[@arieldawson4358]

I’m going with Isaac Bear and Israel James… loved heaps on this list!

[@TheMaciWainwright]

So happy to see you!!! Here comes the baby fever!!!

[@gabriellasmith3699]

I've heard a lot of vintage names that have made a comeback at my daughter's school, 3 in particular being Ambrose, Clyde, & Warren.

[@lesleybrice8203]

You helped me name my daughter Juliette! Thanks for all the brilliant content! My favourite boy name is Barnaby! X

[@AlexaLoyDent]

I'm so beyond babies now but still love your videos! My daughter would have been Jago if she'd have been a boy in 2017...BUT never heard Kitto before and I LOVE!!!!!

[@jessh9810]

I’ve got an Ezekiel and loved seeing the name pop up on this list. I was worried it was a bit too unique and unheard of after we named him but we loved it and still do, so no regrets. I love Franklin if he ever has a little brother, so equally happy to see it on the list 😂 I think Zeke and Frank would be so cute together 🥹

[@SJ_Strum]

They would work so well together!

[@jessh9810]

@@SJ_Strum yay glad you think so!

[@shelbyellis4154]

I just had a baby boy 3 1/2 weeks ago & his name is Watson! I love his name, it’s cute & unique without being weird, and easy to spell

[@amay4203]

I met a little boy called Maple. I was obsessed but don’t think it ages as well. Maverick with the nickname Mack is my PASSION but my partner thinks they’re silly 😢

[@kjmos]

Hope you’re well, SJ. A lot of really good ones on this list. I love Jude, Heath, Hugo, August, Silas, Francis. I think the most unique boy name I’ve ever heard is Jireh! It’s a Hebrew name I believe.

[@SJ_Strum]

Jireh - that's super nice actually! Thanks for sharing xxx

[@houseofbeauties]

Great list 😀 Most unique boy name I’ve ever heard is my brother’s - Tyke! Never met another

[@Emily-js5qo]

I went to school with a boy called Zebedee, I always thought that was a cool name! Overheard a boy called Cosmo today and just seen it on your list too, never heard of it before today! X

[@irishgirl3407]

"saw it"

[@jordantaylor8614]

Love these from your list SJ :) Most rarest ive ever heard is Optimus - at a retail job. True story. My faves from your list: Seth, Jude, Heath, Mack, Kitto, Boaz, Roscoe, Shiloh, Loxley, Casimir, Forrest, Darwin, Kasper, Barnaby, Ernie, Wilfred, Foxley, Jago, Atticus, Augustus, Tobias, Lennox, Ziggy

[@SJ_Strum]

Optimus - wowsers! I hope they liked their name; it's definitely a cool pick!

[@sw6579]

These are so thoughtful and so good

[@hannahshort9898]

We have a Fergus, but he gets Fergs, Gus Gus or Goose more so. Watched all you're videos first pregnancy and never saw it come up so surprised it is now! Second baby due anyday and we've gone with Hudson :) love all the name lists!

[@danaschreiner3334]

Love your content and have for years. Would love to see a rapid fire with names not on your regular lists!

[@thecr1686]

Named our son Minho (korean husband), but a good international option (pronounciation wise). Spelling or similar name options like Mino, Minnie, Minnow are also quite cute! (*Mina as a option for girls!). So many great names!

[@amberican927]

My husband and I could not agree on our 4th child but 3rd son's name for THE LONGEST time, boy names are just way harder. We are going with Sebastian. Middle name is still to be determined. 😅We've got just a few weeks left. ❤❤❤❤

[@ThatHowTo]

due in july with a little boy and we’re naming him callan, i’ve only heard it once before but wanted something uncommon like his big sister, vienna 😊

[@rhiannonking9822]

I love the name Oban but don't know if it's too weird?? Need your advice help! 😂 husband loves the nickname obie!

[@Claireannette77]

Can you do another video on viewer submitted baby names? Like names we’ve used or would use😁💕

[@chloejoy774]

i’ve got a little boy 9 months old called Forest and surprisingly i don’t get ‘like gump?’ as much as i thought i would🤣

[@kayseacamp]

I've been OBSESSED with Ephraim/Efrain since my most recent baby fever moment

[@SJ_Strum]

oooh yes it's so cool!! xxxx

[@nathaliacoello6698]

I named my son Olivander and thought maybe I heard it on one of your lists. I could be making that up. Obviously, it's in Harry Potter. I like it because it is unique, haven't met any other Olivanders, but we call him Ollie which is very popular so he can choose what he feels comfortable being called.

[@jessblake9619]

Could even be "Anders" too!

[@lucysummers1300]

Ah you had my son’s name on this- Loxley! We have a Percy and a Loxley 😊❤

[@saratexas5181]

I’m single and already have boy-name anxiety, I have plenty of girls name listed 😂. So excited for this list!

[@SJ_Strum]

The struggle is real - ha ha! I had such a long list of boy names and we didn't use any of them in the end! My husband was quite picky!

[@user-dq3dd9kz8w]

Great name list! I am a teacher so have come across many unique names, some that come to mind are soldier, captain, knight, tiger, takiya, and katar. I have even more unique girl names haha ❤

[@SJ_Strum]

Wow a lot of power names!! I loved the name Tiger and we did consider it but my husbands parents had a company called Tiger so we didn't know if it made it too weird to use it!

[@insulaarachnid]

I really like Evander, Casimir, Felix, Remy, Fergus and Percy( I would use Percival with Percy as nn). Some examples of unusual names; Elizander, Événor, Henare, Iskander, Leolin, Ùisdean, Vangelis and Wendelin.

[@daniellepedoto9613]

Did you ever have Harvey or Cecily on any of your lists ??? I need to hear your review of these two! Considering them for my next

[@marty9011]

Cecily is such a pretty name, go for it !

[@vickyhead6428]

Love how youve organised this list. I have a little girl due 1st April and Im DESPERATE for girl names. Dad and I cannot agree. Cant wait for the 100 girl names to hopefully help us out ❤

[@msaijay1153]

I suggest Iris

[@SJ_Strum]

Ahhh not long now! Will do a mega load of girl lists :-) xxx

[@purpleflyer360]

Since she's going to be born in the spring you could name her after a spring flower.

[@emigeotom]

My birthday is April 1st! 😂❤

[@wintertrine]

perfect timing - boy in the making!

[@francescahennessy9604]

Living in malta (Italian influenced) and the name Ellia is popular, it is so gorgeous on boys but I feel I am too British for it to suit. I thought it was unusual when I heard it and it really stuck with me as being a 10/10 name

[@emmabreen18]

I have Reynold which is technically vintage gold but we haven’t met another yet so I like that it’s more original. I next had a William and I now wish I’d been more daring/original with his name. Love these videos! X

[@msaijay1153]

My second child is also the recipient of a more common name. Thankfully she likes it.

[@SJ_Strum]

They go together so well! Reynold sounds great and they pair so nicely x

[@tyraaudlehelm9780]

My son is Anson Ayers and I haven’t heard either his first or middle name on any of your lists 😳

[@EvangelineEHayes]

I had my rainbow baby in August and named him Thaddeus! We call him Tad for short. ❤️

[@amyj3692]

That's such a cool name!

[@xxAshaleaxx]

Welcome back SJ 🎉

[@Bracyteaker11]

The rarest name I’ve heard is beach a person in my class or Rome-Wilde a friends cousin My favourites you mentioned : Moss, Jude, Otto, Evander(💗 I added to my list!), Emerson, Reuben, Art, August, Amos, Atticus(2nd all time names) Roman, Percy, Okre, Oakley, Caspian, Tobias, Phineas, Onyx, Lennox. My top 3 boy names (if I have a son these will be used) Romeo Atticus (I love it for a girl too Attie (like Hattie)) Monroe

[@tracy3418]

We named our first Evander! Love the name

[@SJ_Strum]

Atticus was one that got away for me too! I loved it but it was vetoed! xxxx

[@claudetherabbit]

Oh I was waiting for a good boy name list! I’m due with a boy in June, and I’m completely blank on names. The only boy name that I like I already gave to my other son! My daughter did suggest Hugo from a character she read about, and I kind of like it, but my husband isn’t on board.

[@pippatyce5824]

Names are so hard. In exactly the same situation 😅❤

[@purpleflyer360]

How about Leo? Or Niko? I like helping people with names :)

[@pippatyce5824]

@@purpleflyer360 funny enough I like the name Leo! X

[@MamaB313]

The most unique boy names ive seen are Artaius, Vitas, and Deremetrius. Very cool names tho. We went traditional, love out there names but nothing felt right. I was so out there with names my family was shocked when i picked Matthew for my son. Haha 😂 but i love it. Its the perfect name for him. And now im about to do my second embryo transfer next week. And my name list is very traditional now. Lol i did a 180

[@buffalomomo5061]

Ok, I’m late to this party, but here are my favorite (somewhat) rare boy names: Ulysses, Emmanuel, Keaton, Rhodes, Wendell, and Jaco. Still obsessed with Llewellyn!

[@kayleighspencer-tonks5382]

I have a Roman & Monty.. the first time I've heard them both mentioned 😍

[@marty9011]

A very unusual name I just heard is Caedmon, for a boy. I think it is an old English name & possibly a saint's name. I love it & applaud the brave parents. There are great names on this list, something for everyone !

[@SJ_Strum]

Wow that's stunning - I think it could be really popular so thank you for sharing x

[@harrieth7003]

There was a kid at my son’s nursery called Logix…. Haven’t ever heard that anywhere else, genuinely unique?

[@flyingbird9633]

I'm not sure if they're super unique everywhere as names: Kingston & Knightly(twins). I've also met or know a Corwin, Titan, Apollo, Aries, and Bienvenido. older and younger people

[@bethloubet4650]

I love Rainer or Rayne. Most unusual I've seen are probably Theron, Elario, Weldon, Grover, Asa, Jahari, and Chalon.

[@iz202]

Friend of mine has a litte baby Jenson, isn't it gorgeous! Plus cool points for the F1 link

[@SJ_Strum]

So cool - I know a Jenson too! xx

[@stefwell4774]

My brother just names his son Guy, we were guessing for ages and they wouldn’t tell us, I’d never of guessed!

[@SJ_Strum]

Ahhh cute! I love the name Guy - I know a few men with the name and think it's really strong - huge congrats to you all xxxx

[@stefwell4774]

Thank you so much! That’s what my brother said “ A good solid man’s name” 😂 xx

[@snpomroy]

I loveeee Heath but it's one of my best friends' last names so it would be weird for me to name a baby that 😂 and also my husband's/ baby's last name is English so I feel like we kind of need to avoid a second noun in the name (especially when the name gets reversed like in a school class list and it would show up as "English, Heath" and would make me think of a place instead of a person haha. Obsessed with Evander but we have an Everett so maybe we'll use Anders someday as well!

[@vivianmichelledaly6409]

Recently met a little boy named Lucky 🍀 never ever heard that one before but fits him well.

[@SJ_Strum]

How gorgeous!!

[@tangledcharlotte]

I had a cousin Mershon. I think it was a surname, but I'm not sure. He went by "Shon" I also once knew "Mace". That was a family name, but I always thought of the spice. Not necessarily a bad thing. 🙂

[@user-ct1dd1cv7m]

What a wonderful list! The most unique I've heard is a boy named Bervic or Bervick. It is possibly a variation of Berwick, but I haven't been able to track down the meaning or origin. I don't ever see it on name lists.

[@SJ_Strum]

Oh wow, it does seem totally an invented name. Berwick means corn field which is quite nice, maybe they pronounce their w like a v - my husband does a lot! x

[@user-ct1dd1cv7m]

​@@SJ_Strum The interchangeable v and w sound hadn't occured to me. Maybe that is it. It was definately a v sound. Another unique name that now comes to mind is Brimson (the mom says she made it up).

[@alisontaylor6135]

enjoyed this xx

[@smirwinina]

We did Koa for our boy to match Ipo our girl 🥰 We wanted Hawaiian names for each. We love them both. Kitto is pretty amazing!

[@shridarling]

Edwin (Edd or Eddie ❤I love so much this nickname ) and Cosmo on my list . Love it, but husband don't like Cosmo as much as i do. But now I really like Casimir,and husband like it too. He have Cassandra as a sister and her short name in Cass or Cassie. Sooooo I thought Mir as a short version for Casimir can work out.

[@Warlywoo]

I am Cornish and named my one year old Jago, I still adore his name so much!

[@shridarling]

I can't believe that our baby boy name in this list and I'm exited😊 but also in shock that it's a trendy list! Felix our lil 4 month old baby boy lucky snuggly cuddle coala bear. Aussie is here 🦘🐨🏖️

[@kickdropacoin]

there's a Griffon, an Odin and a Winter Wolf in my son's class.

[@SJ_Strum]

Wow I love those SOOO much! Winter Wolf - wow!

[@shridarling]

I thought about Winter Rose for a girl, but Winter Wolf sounds so good as well!

[@OverallAdventures]

Ok, hear me out: Buster and call him Buzz. My husband thinks I'm nuts but I think it's adorable!

[@danaschreiner3334]

It's not my vibe, but anything goes these days. If you can have a Blaze, Blue, or Spike, why not a Buzz? Buster makes me think of Buster Keaton. I do think they'll get Buzz Lightyear as a possible nn which you could love or hate 🤷‍♀️

[@xsystem1771]

I love Mack short of Mackaiah. It's one of the most unique names I've found so far.

[@xsystem1771]

Often spelled without the c, Makaiah, and pronounced "mack-eye-uh".

[@caringriggs1869]

Cale is my son’s. There is an Irish spelling of Cale but I can’t remember how it’s spelled. Family names, Findley, Evan, River, Aubrey. Unique names Tripp, Breck, Noah, Kit, Track, Trig, Blaise

[@amberhoney730]

The most unique boy name I’ve ever encountered irl was Steadfast nn Steady! I can’t say it’s one I would use😂 but Steady is honestly adorable

[@kaylaprice7155]

I love these name videos, but I'm so surprised to never see my son's name! Alden is a truly underrated name, and I'm not just saying that because I have one 😉

[@morganrevel9915]

I've got a Forrest, he'll be 6 months in a week!!

[@sasharose6000]

Really curious about more boy names that start with S but are more unique. My name starts when an S and I want to name my son with an S as well but Silas seems so trendy now

[@shridarling]

Shepard is unique,or not so much anymore?) I also love Soren and Severin.

[@maebejames]

Our first son is Cove Alexander, and we just named our second son Mars Eden Frances, but I have been calling him Eden/Sweden (Sweet Eden) so I think I might amend that and make Eden his first name. Boy names are hard!

[@SJ_Strum]

Ah yes definitely go for it as a preferred name, it's so good to be flexible! I always call Evelina, Blossom, which is her middle name because she loves it so it's kind of like a family name for her now - ha ha! x

[@hannahroseloftus97]

My daughter’s name is Aura Bloom but we call her Bloomy a lot, I don’t regret calling her Aura as her first name but, it’s her name and she suits it but it’s like the middle name as the nickname is a special little family thing just me and her Dad do (she’s 3 In a few months) ☺️

[@maebejames]

@@hannahroseloftus97 I love both those names for a girl! I like thinking of it as I technically get to enjoy using 2 different names instead of just one

[@shridarling]

So true ,boys names is are bit challeng!!! I thought about Alexander(too popular in a Slavic countries as a first name) as a middle name for our baby Felix, but thought it's might be tooo long on the end. I like meanings both of them. ❤ On the end we choose Albert as a middle, I really want it as a first one,but didn't like short variations like Alby or Berthy ...just not my vibe .... But now we haven't baby boy name at all,as we used both that we like for our first son 😅 Sooo hope our second baby will be girl haha

[@emmykenny5516]

Most unusual boy name i’ve ever heard is Marmaduke, i don’t think i’m on board with that one! 🙈

[@emigeotom]

We’re talking about trying for our second, our elder daughter is Cyanna we call her Cy. My favourite boys name is Makaio, so we’d have Cy & Kai! 🤭

[@clefabletable]

Mossy is a very common nickname in Ireland for boys called Tomás (Tuh-moss)

[@rosewilkinson4948]

My cousin has a boy named Rayne and I think with that spelling it's one of the most unique boy names. I also know a little boy named Bear

[@poolsofsky]

We just picked out a name for our son and I’m surprised it’s not on the vintage or ending in s list- Ellis

[@OksanaChristie]

I think Forrest makes a really lovely middle name for a girl ;) xo

[@SJ_Strum]

Deffo - ha ha! xx

[@ChrisVictorbr]

Emrys my second is turning 3 this week. And i also have a 8y named Erwin.

[@anniehowell6266]

interesting to see ernie after august as they are princess eugenies sons - august and ernest but they are known as Augie and Ernie

[@SJ_Strum]

Oh yes!!! I must have got them into my subconscious!

[@jaimeletts7562]

I looove the boy name Wilder and nickname wild. ❤

[@rosiebrown7241]

Our boy names if we ever have one is Cedric or August (less sure of the nicknames for this!) We love the middle names: Ives River Beckett Fox Elan Moon Xx

[@user-zj4tc1td1j]

I love Aussy- like Ozzy for August🤍

[@purpleflyer360]

August is one of my fave names. I would just call my son August. No nickname. August Moon is a great name!

[@greendoorsoundbath8694]

Elan is on my list!

[@xxAshaleaxx]

Collins is the name of the sister in the popular film The Blind Side with Sandra Bullock. And SJ is the name of the little brother!

[@disneyfam4309]

My son is Jonah I just love his name and suits him so much ❤

[@egr3071]

We almost went with Arthur but we named our son Roman. He was born last November.

[@justcallmejen2]

Love this! I have a Nathaniel and a Tobias 🩵 LOVE Percy too. I think it's so cute... But it doesn't seem to be a popular opinion 🙈

[@SJ_Strum]

Ahh I'm on your wavelength!