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Daily Record
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Expert says these baby names are so rare they're 'basically extinct'
A TikTokker and baby name consultant has shared the titles that are so rare they are on the brink of extinction - with parents urged to 'save' them before it's too late Parents on the hunt for an uncommon baby name might want to consider these options, which are teetering on the brink of extinction. There's a vast array of names available for parents to pick from, with some proving more popular than others. If you're keen on finding something unique, you might want to steer clear of the most common choices. But have you ever thought about opting for a name so rare that only five people bear it? A baby name consultant recently posted a video on TikTok revealing names that were used a maximum of five times each in 2024. Morgan Timm highlighted that these "super rare" baby names are so infrequently used they're "basically extinct ", and could vanish entirely in 2025 if no parents choose them for their offspring. She noted that each name was used precisely five times last year, which is the minimum count for them to feature on the list at all. This implies that if they're chosen just once less in 2025, they'll disappear from the records, reports the Mirror. Morgan shared two videos, one detailing the girls' names that were only picked five times, and a subsequent video presenting the same data for boys. While the naming expert based her videos on US data, the names can still provide inspiration for British parents seeking a less common moniker. For girls, the rarest names comprised a blend of unconventional choices and some traditional ones that have lost popularity in recent years. The list of baby names that might be seen as "old-fashioned" included such gems as Doretta, Dot, Elsbeth, and Petunia. Meanwhile, some parents have chosen more distinctive names for their offspring like Hero, Peaches, Power, Starlit, and Viper. A few names typically associated with boys were also selected for girls, with Dale, Dean, and Alvie making an appearance – the latter appearing to be a blend of Alfie and Alvin. In a video focusing on boys' names, there was a trend towards more unconventional choices rather than those simply forgotten over time. Barnaby stood out as one of the few "old-fashioned" names, while the majority of the list featured unique picks such as Clovis, Ghost, Luck, Star, and Wonder. Similar to the girls' names, the list for boys included several traditionally female names like Bonnie, Dove, Poppy, Violet, and Yara. The video sparked mixed reactions from commenters. Some expressed enthusiasm for unusual options like Dublin and Louetta, considering them for their own future children, while others were less impressed by many of the names presented. One viewer shared: "Hero has been on my list forever. Such a good Shakespeare name." Another chimed in with: "Oh, I love Thistle actually!" A third commenter declared: "Dell is one of my favourite names ever." Rarest baby names for girls Alvie Babette Blume Bridie Caledonia California Clemence Coralia Crisabel Cyrilla Dale Dean Doretta Dot Dublin Dune Elsbeth Exodus Fisher Galena Garland Hero Jonie Laker Lo Louetta Maui Mays Minnow Modesta Nebraska Novalia Osa Peaches Pella Peridot Petunia Pippin Power Prayer Quill Ramia Randa Rhapsody Rogelia Romana Rozio Roulette Sabre Sada Sincerity Sophronia Starlit Sully Sunisa Svana Syx Thistle Valia Vietta Vinnie Vintage Viper Winsome Witten Woods Xio Zoemi Rarest baby names for boys Acai Alby Alfa Barnaby Beacon Bernadino Bison Bloom Bonnie Booth Brink Casimiro Caswell Chuck Cinco Clarkson Clovis Clutch Coastal Cosmas Dell Delta Dove Ed El Fable Felton Ghost Graves Horizon Indio Io Ireland Jewels Lonnie Luck Majestic Mcguire Olaf Pablito Paco Park Pepper Poppy Rambo Rollo Rucker Sante Sev Star Theophil Vader Valo Violet Wirth Wonder Woodford Yara Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
Daily Mirror
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'I'm a baby name consultant – these names are so rare they're going extinct'
A baby name consultant has shared the girls' names that have been used five times in the past year, putting them on the brink of extinction and making them 'rare' choices Parents looking for a rare baby name should consider some of these monikers, which are on the brink of extinction. There is a seemingly endless list of names out there for parents to choose from, and some are far more popular than others. While you might want to avoid the names at the top of the list if you're looking for something more unique, have you ever considered choosing a name so rare that only five people have it? A baby name consultant shared a video on TikTok recently in which she shared some names that were only used a maximum of five times each in 2024. Morgan Timm explained that these "super rare" baby names are used so sparingly that they are "basically extinct " and could actually disappear completely in 2025 if no parents decide to use them for their children. She said each name was used exactly five times last year, which is the minimum requirement for them to appear on the list at all. This means that if they're used just one time less in 2025, they'll vanish from the data. Morgan released two videos, one in which she ran through the girls' names that were only used five times, and another follow-up video that shared the same data for boys. The naming expert used US data for her videos, but the names can still spark inspiration for an uncommon name among British parents, too. For girls, the rarest names were a mix of "out-there" monikers and some traditional ones that have fallen out of favour in recent years. Names that might be considered "old-fashioned" that made the list included Doretta, Dot, Elsbeth, and Petunia. While some parents opted for more unique names such as Hero, Peaches, Power, Starlit, and Viper. There were also a couple of names traditionally given to boys that made the cut for girls, including Dale, Dean, and Alvie - which seems to be a cross between Alfie and Alvin. In her video aimed at boys' names, there seemed to be more "out-there" suggestions and fewer names that have just been lost to time. Barnaby was one of the only names on the list that could be considered 'old-fashioned', while unusual monikers such as Clovis, Ghost, Luck, Star, and Wonder made up most of the list. Much like the names for girls, several entries were traditionally considered girls' names, including Bonnie, Dove, Poppy, Violet, and Yara. Commenters on the video were divided about the names on the list. Some confessed they would be adding obscure choices, such as Dublin and Louetta, to their own lists of potential baby names, while others said they couldn't stand many of the options. One person said: "Hero has been on my list forever. Such a good Shakespeare name." Another added: "Oh, I love Thistle actually!" And a third wrote: "Dell is one of my favourite names ever." Rarest baby names for girls Alvie Babette Blume Bridie Caledonia California Clemence Coralia Crisabel Cyrilla Dale Dean Doretta Dot Dublin Dune Elsbeth Exodus Fisher Galena Garland Hero Jonie Laker Lo Louetta Maui Mays Minnow Modesta Nebraska Novalia Osa Peaches Pella Peridot Petunia Pippin Power Prayer Quill Ramia Randa Rhapsody Rogelia Romana Rozio Roulette Sabre Sada Sincerity Sophronia Starlit Sully Sunisa Svana Syx Thistle Valia Vietta Vinnie Vintage Viper Winsome Witten Woods Xio Zoemi Rarest baby names for boys Acai Alby Alfa Barnaby Beacon Bernadino Bison Bloom Bonnie Booth Brink Casimiro Caswell Chuck Cinco Clarkson Clovis Clutch Coastal Cosmas Dell Delta Dove Ed El Fable Felton Ghost Graves Horizon Indio Io Ireland Jewels Lonnie Luck Majestic Mcguire Olaf Pablito Paco Park Pepper Poppy Rambo Rollo Rucker Sante Sev Star Theophil Vader Valo Violet Wirth Wonder Woodford Yara
