10 Unique Boy Names
6. Basil
Basil is a name with Greek origins, and it has the meaning “Kingly,” or “Regal,” making it a very fine name indeed. When thinking of the name Basil, many will think of the aromatic herb that is found in so many kitchens throughout the country.
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Basil is quite a unique name nowadays, with only around 38 babies being given the name in the US in 2018. That wasn’t always the case, however, with the name regularly featuring in the top 1,000 until 1971. The name’s heyday was in 1911, with around 305 babies being given the name in every 1 million.
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