Unusual Baby Boy Names - Common Sense Versus Colorful Imagination

Unusual baby boy names are popping up all around us thanks to the imagination of many celebrities. While some of these baby boy names are really unique, there are also some names that are just plain "out there". The desire to name your baby boy something original needs to be tempered with good sense and the ability to empathize with the child you are subjecting to a lifetime of carrying your chosen name.

When searching for unusual baby boy names don't just read the name - say it out loud. Imagine talking to someone, or meeting someone, with that name. What would YOU think? Does it have the ability to rhyme with an off-color word or a phrase that could lead your baby boy down a road of being taunted by his peers?

Does this unusual baby boy name sound like it is better suited for a baby girl? If so, don't choose it, period.

Say the unusual baby boy name to a friend, your spouse, or someone you trust. Ask them to spell it. If they can't easily spell the unique baby boy name you've considering - don't consider it. If a grown adult with a lifetime of education cannot spell this unusual name, how will your child do when learning to spell his own name in school?

Thinking of a using family name that is unusual? It is wonderful and honorable to name our children based off the family members we would like to honor. However, is this family name... read the rest of the article here )

A Bouncing Baby Boy for Actress Jenna Elfman

A big congrats go out to Jenna Elfman and her husband, Bodhi, on the birth of their first child. Ms Elfman, known for her role as Dharma on SitCom "Dharma and Greg", gave birth to a 7 pound 2 ounce baby boy on July 23 rd.

We here at Unusual Baby Boy Names would also like to congratulate Ms Elfman for exposing us to one of the most unusual and unique baby boy names that we've come across in a while.

The proud parents named their first son, Story Elias.

So, next question is....


What's the story with Story?

And whats the story with celebrities picking these funky names for their children?

Does ANYONE like this name? Will it grow on me?

We'll see.....



Family name? Name from a book or movie? A Dare?