In some cases, the names are even made up altogether!

Parents in 2018 have given their babies some prettyunique names, to say the least.

Here are some of the most original names of 2018.

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This isn’t the only royal baby name on the rise, either.

Kayson

Kayson is a modern-sounding name that is anchored in a traditional one.

The spelling of this name is pretty flexible.

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Spelling variations of Kayson includeKasonandKasen.

BabyCenter users putBrinleyin the top 350 names for girls in 2018.

The name means “tawny,” and can be spelled in a variety of ways includingBrynleeandBrynleigh.

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One such name isEverleigh, a spelling variation of the far more popularEverly.

It broke into the top 400 on BabyCenter’s baby name charts for girls in 2018.

Olivia is one of the most popular names in the United States.

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Olivia itself was made up byWilliam Shakespearefor his playTwelfth Night.

It popped back up in 2013, and has seen a slow and steady rise since then.

BabyCenter users ranked it in the top 300 names for boys in 2018.

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If you want a unique name with a long legacy for your baby, Atlas is a solid choice.

This original name calls to mind a couple of other more widely used names.

It is quite similar in sound to the German nameGiselle, which means “a pledge.”

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It is also close to the namesJanelleandJasmine.

In Jhazelle, these beloved names have been rolled together in a new and unique package.

Its popularity has been rather sudden, seeminglyspringing up overnight.

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The name’s newness on the charts makes it a prime pick for trendsetting parents.

Its distinctive spelling, combined with its commonalities with classic names, make Jhazelle unique without being too unusual.

Wynter entered the top 600 BabyCenter names in 2018.

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Winter might be the chilliest of seasons, but it still has a lot to offer.

What’s not to love, especially when the name comes with such a striking spelling?

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