It's common now for many parents to think outside of the box when choosing a name for their unborn baby.
But some people want their child's name to be so original, they are determined to find a quirky moniker which really stands out on the school register.
Celebrities today are well known for choosing unique names, but seeking unusual names dates back decades, with new research proving that mums and dads in the 1800s also opted against tradition.
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Names website NameBerry has collected the list from births recorded on the Social Security Administration in the US, and we're not sure many of them would work in 2022.
Here's their list in full...
Harm - Whilst it may appear striking and a bit threatening at firm, it's actually a Dutch name that comes from Herman. There were nine baby Harms in 1904.
Man - Yes, it's of course a boys name and there were five in 1884.
Spicy - Whilst this is probably not one many parents would pick today, five picked it for their newborn daughters in 1883
Wealthy - Seven ambitious parents opted to choose the name Wealthy for their daughter in 1887.
Almond - Yes, like the nut. In 1885, six baby boys were handed this name, but whether they look inspiration from their favourite snack or the popular name Almund, is anyone's guess.
Birdella - Five little girls were named Birdella in 1882, thought to be a combination as Birdie and Ella
Buford - The name went extinct decades ago, but back in its heyday, it spawned the quirky variation Bluford.
Branch - The experts as NameBerry believe that Branch could actually come back into fashion as a "sturdy" unisex name. However it first made the top names list in 1889, when seven boys were given it.
Bush - Not a top choice for parents today, but back in 1889 there were seven Baby Bushes.
Doll - while Dolly has always been a popular girls name, in 1902 this variation became a hit with boys. It has German origins.
Cannie - Many wrongly assume this is a shortened version of Candice, but it actually predates it. In 1893 there were 11 baby Cannies, while Candice didn't make it onto the names list until the 1940s. It's believed to have Scottish Gaelic origins.
Cappie - Short for Capitola, it rose to fame because of the novel The Hidden Hand. In 1883 five baby girls were given the name.
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Cinnamon - A popular name in 1969, with 202 little girls given it. The spike was probably due to two songs - Cinnamon by Derek and Neil Young's Cinnamon.
Girtha - While Gertha has made a comeback, we're not expecting to see this one making a return. There were 13 baby girls with it in 1903.
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