20 unusual boys' names: photos

If you want a strong name for your little warrior, Achilles could be the perfect choice. Achilles was one of the key characters in Homer's Iliad.

Artie is usually a short form of the name Arthur or Artemus. Shortening old names in this way gives them a modern twist.

If you want an unusual name with historical links, Augustus could be the name for you. Augustus was the first Roman emperor.

If you're looking for a name with links to nature, Bear could be a great option for your son.

For something original, why not revive old names? Beckett is thought to be derived from the Old English word bekke, which means "stream".

Dougal has Scottish origins and could be a great option for your baby boy.

Brett is a Celtic name and means "a Breton". If you want a link to the past, this could be the name for you.

If you want to highlight your baby's future leadership skills, why not call him Duke? Dukes are the highest ranking peers in the UK.

If you want to nod towards the surnames as first names trend, how about Ferris? Ferris is linked to the name Fergus.

Looking for a sparky name for your son? Flint could be an interesting choice. Sparks for a fire can be produced by striking flint with steel.

To make a name more unusual, you could try tweaking traditional names. Hughie is a more modern and unique-sounding version of Hugh.

Kiefer is another unusual option for your son. The name has both German and Hebrew origins.

Ludo is an eye-catching name that has German origins. It is derived from the name Ludwig, which means "famous fighter".

Mack is an interesting choice as it sounds modern, but actually has Celtic roots. It means "son of" and is popular in the US.

You may associate Nixon with the president of America, but Nixon is actually an English name. It's derived from the name Nicholas.

Ozzy can be used as a cool, modern alternative to names such as Oscar, Osbourne, and Oswald.

Ramsay fits into the trend of having a surname as a first name while still sounding original. Ramsay means "from Ram's island", a stretch of land located near Northern Ireland.

Storm may not be a common name today, but it has been around since Anglo-Saxon times. It's time that it made a comeback!

If you want an animal name for your baby boy, Tiger could be the perfect fit.

Ziggy may be best-known as David Bowie's alter ego, but it is actually a short form of the name Siegmund. So if you want to combine a traditional name with rock credientials, this could be your top choice.

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