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.
41. Rhaegan
One baby boy in Scotland was named Rhaegan last year. A variant of names such as Raegan, this particular name shares its spelling with the character from the series A Song of Ice and Fire. | Scotsman / Canva
42. Rogue
Also included on the list of most unique girls names in Scotland, two baby boys were given the gender neutral name Rogue last year. | Scotsman / Canva
43. Theon
With Greek origins, one baby boy in Scotland was named Theon last year. The name can mean godly but is another which is recognised from the Game of Thrones series. In addition, one child was named Theon-Fox in 2023. | Scotsman / Canva
44. Thorin
Made popular in the UK by JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit, Thorin has Scandinavian origins and three baby boys were given the name in Scotland last year. | Scotsman / Canva