Banksy, Daemon and Jihad are among the most unique names given to male babies in Scotland during 2023.
The most popular name for baby boys among parents in Scotland last year was Luca, which pushed the previous favourite Noah to second place. Among baby girls, the name Isla returned to the top spot for the first time since 2020.
And the data from the National Records of Scotland (NRS) has revealed that there was a record high number of names given to only one child last year, with many unusual names inspired by islands, animals and mythological figures.
13. Flourish
Another name which could represent a parent's hope for their child, one baby boy was named Flourish in 2023. | Scotsman / Canva
14. Fountain
With meanings tied with energy and healing, one baby boy in Scotland was named Fountain. | Scotsman / Canva
15. Frost
A gender neutral name which is often given to babies born in winter, one baby boy in Scotland during 2023 was named Frost. | Scotsman / Canva
16. Howl
One unique name given to a Scottish baby boy last year was Howl. It is also the name of a character from Studio Ghibli's 2004 film Howl's Moving Castle which is based on the novel of the same name by Diana Wynne Jones. | Scotsman / Canva