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Most unusual names in your children’s school class

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Nightsatthelitten · 01/03/2026 15:43

What’s the most unusual name a child in your kids class at school has had?
Almost every other child I know is called Harry, Theo, Leo, Olivia….would love to hear some unusual examples of names!

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NormasArse · 10/03/2026 18:47

I know a Talion- I’m assuming the parents are LoTR fans. Nice name; nice child.

Q2C4 · 10/03/2026 18:48

I know of a Milan and a Phoenix.

ToWhitToWhoo · 10/03/2026 19:26

Q2C4 · 10/03/2026 18:48

I know of a Milan and a Phoenix.

I have known three boys called Phoenix/

Rituelec · 11/03/2026 13:09

Also know of a 'Fenix'

Catsarenottheonlypets · 12/03/2026 13:00

Q2C4 · 10/03/2026 18:48

I know of a Milan and a Phoenix.

Milan is an extremely popular Roma name in counties such as the Czech Republic and Romania.

EstoyRobandoSuCasa · 12/03/2026 22:30

I knew a bloke called Milan, but I think he was from Sweden. He must be in his forties now.

HelenaWilson · 12/03/2026 22:50

A name I heard today which was new to me is Fiorella. Very pretty, I thought.

TheBirdintheCave · 13/03/2026 07:38

HelenaWilson · 12/03/2026 22:50

A name I heard today which was new to me is Fiorella. Very pretty, I thought.

I love Fiorella 🥰

Knittedanimal · 13/03/2026 08:13

Ineke · 03/03/2026 00:54

My son taught in a school in Lewisham,, a girl in his class was named Idasha, but not spelt that way, it was written as I - a.

This one wins.

MoonshineSally · 13/03/2026 08:40

TheBirdintheCave · 13/03/2026 07:38

I love Fiorella 🥰

Isn't that a handbag brand?

chinacrisisofcupkind · 13/03/2026 08:52

@KillTheTurkeylets campaign for Spatula to be a name!

Silverbirchleaf · 13/03/2026 09:14

MoonshineSally · 13/03/2026 08:40

Isn't that a handbag brand?

That was my first thought, but it’s Fiorelli.

VamboRools · 13/03/2026 11:41

Silverbirchleaf · 13/03/2026 09:14

That was my first thought, but it’s Fiorelli.

Then what is the salad brand?

Silverbirchleaf · 13/03/2026 11:46

VamboRools · 13/03/2026 11:41

Then what is the salad brand?

Florette

Would also make a nice girls name.

Dunglowing · 13/03/2026 11:51

Rituelec · 11/03/2026 13:09

Also know of a 'Fenix'

Sounds like a cough medicine or department store Fenwicks

TheBirdintheCave · 14/03/2026 08:59

MoonshineSally · 13/03/2026 08:40

Isn't that a handbag brand?

No idea as I’m not into handbags 😅 It’s an Italian name that means ‘little flower’ (sort of) :)

TheBirdintheCave · 14/03/2026 09:00

Knittedanimal · 13/03/2026 08:13

This one wins.

Wins the urban legend space on my name forum bingo card yeah lol 😂

Lorrainedrops · 16/03/2026 02:54

Nightsatthelitten · 01/03/2026 15:43

What’s the most unusual name a child in your kids class at school has had?
Almost every other child I know is called Harry, Theo, Leo, Olivia….would love to hear some unusual examples of names!

My Daughter has two Ukrainian young adults in her tutor group - one male, one female. The female's name is Sasha and the male Staz. There's also a Willow and Bleu and Beau.

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