Some might think ofBewitcheddarling Tabitha.
Even if they’re not a Halloween baby-proper.
Or at least that’s what the story implies.
Her name translates to “clear-voiced, whistling,“according toNameberry.
However, she was also a guardian of crossroads.
With its Shakespearean, mythological, and pop culture associations, then, Hecate is a sure winner.
Nyx is also the goddess of the night.
Nyx also has some pretty impressive astronomy associations to her credit.
The versatility factor comes from the abundance of purple flowers the world has to offer.
Too, Ianthe is a Greek ocean nymph, according toBehind the Name.
As of 2017, it was the 589th most popular moniker onNameberry.
But none of those seem to have as unique and as memorable of a ring to them, somehow.
Just think of it as having a Casper the friendly ghost kind of a vibe.
Behind the Namecharts show Daire as being a pretty steadily popular name in Northern Ireland from 2001 to 2015.
In a whimsical way.
)are most definitely a thing.
But there’s more to it than that.
Plus, it’s a strong name with some powerful feminist connotations.
Which makes it pretty badass, and more than a little haunting.
The word “ban” means “white,” in Gaelic.
The poem has been translated by many scholars over the years, including poet W.H.
Auden and the late, augustIrish poet Seamus Heaney.
But the name is also great for a baby for another reason.
It’s also really rare:Nameberrydoesn’t even have any stats on it.
The name “Lilia” is actually not all that uncommon.
Lilia (or Lillia, if you will) is a flower name.
Just call it the Cellar Door of Female Names.
Fierce as she was, she was also sentimental, and was known to weep tears of gold.
And as far as death went, her privileges were indeed profound.
She was also revered for her beauty, and known for her many lovers.
So, there you have it: sad/happy, but most definitely epic and unique.
AsBehind the Namepoints out, Alcyone name is also the name of the brightest star in the pleaides.
Perhaps even one born in August, like the above-mentioned miracle) Nieva might be well worth considering.
It has kind of a princely sound too it, as well almost likePrince Rainier of Monaco.
Cash is also more popular than one might assume: it sits at number285 atNameberry, as of 2017.
The name itself means “hollow” (as in the hollow of a tree, maybe?
), and feels like a derivative of the name Cassius.
Cash also has some celebrity appeal: actress Annabeth Gish and actor Wade Allen chose it for their son.
