When it comes to choosing a baby name, parents-to-be have a lot of things to consider.

Some parents prioritize other concerns, such as choosing ababy name that is rareor even a little unusual.

According to Nameberry, the name Daphne hearkens back to Greek mythology.

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Daphne is the daughter of river god Peneus.

Laurel trees are part of the daphne tree genus, hence the reference.

These aren’t the only shows that have characters named Daphne, as fans of “Scooby-Doo” know.

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Atlas

For readers of Greek mythology, the name Atlas is quite symbolic.

The name Atlas completely spiked in 2021, rising up from spot No.

189 in 2020 to spot No.

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13 in terms of popularity (per Nameberry).

Thus far, Bear is pretty popular in the United States (and that popularity is only rising).

Nameberry puts the name Bear at No.

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TheBump.comalso adds more allure to the name, sharing that it’s of Spanish origin.

That detail might be especially interesting for parents who might be looking for a little international flair.

AsNameberrynotes, the baby name is related to other bird-themed named, including Lark and Robin.

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Naming your baby Wren might lend fairly significant weight to the young child.

Mental Flossalso notes that Wren can be considered agender-neutral baby name, or even a baby name for boys.

The name also has Russian roots, having evolved from Turkic languages to Russian.

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As the site notes, Taiga’s popularity ranking is currently 1 in 128,853.

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Koa

Koa is a beautiful baby name of Hawaiian origins that has a powerful meaning.

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23 spot in 2020.

The name is nature-themed, as it calls to mind rivers, lakes, skies, and oceans.

It’s also tremendously playful, as naming your baby after any color would be.

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And asGlamourpoints out, Beyonce and Jay-Z aren’t the only parents with a Blue.

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