Looking for unique girl names that feel special but still easy to love? This guide gathers more than 300 unique baby girl names with meanings and origins, from rare vintage treasures and pretty French names to short, cute picks and names inspired by flowers, stars and myths.
Each name comes with its meaning so you can find one that sounds beautiful and tells a story. You will also find tips on choosing a name and answers to the most common questions parents ask. New to the search? Start with our complete baby names guide.
In this guide:
- 25 Best Unique Girl Names
- Rare & Beautiful Girl Names
- Short Unique Girl Names
- Cute Unique Girl Names
- Pretty Unique Girl Names
- Nature & Flower Names
- Mythology & Biblical Picks
- Unique Girl Names by Origin
- Unique Girl Names A to Z
- Unique Middle Names for Girls
- How to Choose a Unique Girl Name
- FAQ
25 Best Unique Girl Names With Meanings
Our top picks: distinctive, wearable and full of meaning.
| Name | Meaning | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Aurelia | Golden | Latin |
| Calliope | Beautiful voice | Greek |
| Elowen | Elm tree | Cornish |
| Isolde | Ice ruler; fair lady | Celtic/Germanic |
| Juniper | Evergreen shrub | Latin |
| Lyra | Lyre (a star constellation) | Greek |
| Marisol | Sea and sun | Spanish |
| Niamh | Bright, radiant | Irish |
| Odette | Wealthy | French |
| Persephone | Queen of spring (from Greek myth) | Greek |
| Quinn | Wise, counsel | Irish |
| Rosalind | Pretty rose | Spanish/Germanic |
| Saoirse | Freedom | Irish |
| Thea | Goddess | Greek |
| Wilhelmina | Will helmet, protection | German |
| Xanthe | Golden, fair-haired | Greek |
| Zinnia | Zinnia flower | Latin |
| Seraphina | Fiery, burning one | Hebrew |
| Ottilie | Prosperous in battle | German |
| Ione | Violet flower | Greek |
| Delphine | Dolphin; from Delphi | French/Greek |
| Clementine | Merciful, gentle | Latin |
| Anouk | Grace | Dutch |
| Briar | Thorny bush | English |
| Liesel | My God is abundance | German |
Rare & Beautiful Unique Girl Names
These beautiful rare girl names are seldom heard today, yet each has a long history in literature, legend or royalty. For more from other cultures, see rare girl names from around the world and our list of vintage girl names making a comeback.
| Name | Meaning | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Allegra | Cheerful, lively | Italian |
| Beatrix | She who brings happiness | Latin |
| Cosima | Order, beauty | Greek |
| Daphne | Laurel tree | Greek |
| Esmé | Esteemed, loved | French |
| Fenella | White shoulder | Scottish |
| Guinevere | White, fair one | Welsh |
| Henrietta | Ruler of the home | German |
| Imogen | Maiden | Celtic |
| Jessamine | Jasmine flower | Persian |
| Kerensa | Love | Cornish |
| Leocadia | Bright, clear | Greek |
| Marguerite | Pearl; daisy | French |
| Nerissa | Sea nymph | Greek |
| Ondine | Little wave | French |
| Philippa | Lover of horses | Greek |
| Romilly | Citizen of Rome | French |
| Sidonie | From Sidon | French |
| Temperance | Moderation | English virtue |
| Ursula | Little bear | Latin |
| Vesper | Evening star | Latin |
| Winifred | Blessed peace | Welsh |
| Yseult | Fair lady | French/Celtic |
| Zenobia | Life of Zeus | Greek |
| Araminta | Defender; loving | English |
| Bettina | God is my oath | Italian |
| Clio | Glory (muse of history) | Greek |
| Eulalia | Sweetly speaking | Greek |
| Ismay | Mighty | French |
| Mirabel | Wonderful | Latin |
Short Unique Girl Names
Two to four letters, big personality. Short names are also lovely as middle names. Want more? See our full list of 50 short and sweet girl names.
| Name | Meaning | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Ada | Noble | German |
| Bea | She who brings happiness | Latin |
| Cleo | Glory | Greek |
| Dot | Gift of God | Greek |
| Eve | Life | Hebrew |
| Faye | Fairy | English |
| Gia | God is gracious | Italian |
| Ivy | Ivy plant | English |
| Joy | Happiness | English |
| Kai | Sea | Hawaiian |
| Liv | Life | Scandinavian |
| Mae | Bitter; pearl | English |
| Nell | Light | English |
| Opal | Gemstone | Sanskrit |
| Pia | Pious | Latin |
| Rue | Herb of grace | English |
| Sky | Sky | English |
| Tess | Harvester | Greek |
| Uma | Tranquility, splendor | Sanskrit |
| Zoe | Life | Greek |
Cute Unique Girl Names
Playful endings and soft sounds make these names adorable on a baby, and many are vintage nicknames that work as full names today.
| Name | Meaning | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Bonnie | Pretty | Scottish |
| Coco | Little helper; chocolate | French/Spanish |
| Daisy | Day’s eye | English |
| Effie | Well-spoken | Greek |
| Goldie | Golden | English |
| Hattie | Ruler of the home | German |
| Lulu | Pearl; famous warrior | Arabic/German |
| Millie | Gentle strength | German |
| Poppy | Red flower | English |
| Rosie | Rose | Latin |
| Tilly | Mighty in battle | German |
| Winnie | Blessed peace | Welsh |
| Pippa | Lover of horses | Greek |
| Elsie | Pledged to God | Scottish |
| Dottie | Gift of God | Greek |
| Birdie | Little bird | English |
| Kiki | Home ruler | French |
| Nala | Successful; gift | Swahili |
Pretty Unique Girl Names
Elegant, flowing and romantic, these pretty girl names often come from French, Latin and Italian.
| Name | Meaning | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Amara | Grace; eternal | Igbo/Sanskrit |
| Celeste | Heavenly | Latin |
| Elodie | Foreign riches | French |
| Felicity | Happiness | Latin |
| Genevieve | Woman of the people | French |
| Liana | Climbing vine; sun | French/Hebrew |
| Melody | Song | Greek |
| Noelle | Christmas | French |
| Ophelia | Help | Greek |
| Rosalie | Rose | French |
| Serena | Calm, tranquil | Latin |
| Vivienne | Alive | French |
| Arabella | Yielding to prayer | Latin |
| Estella | Star | Latin |
| Lilou | Lily | French |
| Annika | Grace, favor | Swedish |
| Mireille | To admire | French |
| Soleil | Sun | French |
Unique Nature & Flower Names for Girls
Flowers, trees and gemstones remain one of the most loved naming themes. Browse even more in our guide to nature-inspired girl names.
| Name | Meaning | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Aspen | Aspen tree | English |
| Clover | Clover meadow | English |
| Dahlia | Dahlia flower | Swedish |
| Fern | Fern plant | English |
| Hazel | Hazelnut tree | English |
| Iris | Rainbow; iris flower | Greek |
| Laurel | Laurel tree, victory | Latin |
| Meadow | Grassy field | English |
| Primrose | First rose | English |
| Sage | Wise; herb | Latin |
| Saffron | Yellow spice | Arabic |
| Wren | Small songbird | English |
| Willow | Willow tree | English |
| Marigold | Mary’s gold | English |
| Ember | Spark | English |
| Coral | Sea coral | Latin |
| Linnea | Twinflower | Swedish |
| Magnolia | Magnolia flower | Latin |
Unique Girl Names From Mythology and the Bible
Goddesses, muses and heroines give us some of the most beautiful unique girl names: Iris (rainbow messenger – read about Iris in Greek mythology), Thalia (muse of comedy – her story), Ariadne (the princess of the labyrinth), Psyche (soul – read her myth), Penelope (the faithful queen) and Gaia (Mother Earth).
Prefer a faith-based name? Our list of unique biblical girl names includes rare gems such as Keziah, Jemima, Tirzah, Selah and Zipporah.
Unique Girl Names by Origin
Honor your family heritage or simply choose a sound you love from another language.
Unique Japanese Girl Names
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Aiko | Beloved child |
| Hana | Flower |
| Kaori | Fragrance |
| Mai | Dance |
| Nanami | Seven seas |
| Sakura | Cherry blossom |
| Rin | Dignified |
| Yua | Binding love |
| Haruka | Distant, spring flower |
| Emi | Blessed with beauty |
Unique Spanish Girl Names
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Alma | Soul |
| Catalina | Pure |
| Itzel | Rainbow lady |
| Luz | Light |
| Paloma | Dove |
| Ximena | Listener |
| Inés | Pure, holy |
| Rocío | Morning dew |
| Valentina | Strong, healthy |
| Esperanza | Hope |
Unique French Girl Names
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Amélie | Hard-working |
| Céline | Heavenly |
| Margaux | Pearl |
| Océane | Ocean |
| Manon | Bitter; beloved |
| Apolline | Of Apollo |
| Romane | Roman |
| Maëlle | Princess |
| Anaïs | Grace |
| Solène | Solemn |
Unique Korean Girl Names
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Ha-eun | Talented, graceful |
| Seo-yeon | Auspicious, beautiful |
| Ji-woo | Wisdom and universe |
| Min-seo | Clever and auspicious |
| Yuna | Gentle, graceful |
| Bora | Purple |
| Haneul | Sky, heaven |
| Iseul | Dew |
| Nari | Lily |
| Areum | Beauty |
Unique Irish Girl Names
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Aoife | Beauty, radiance |
| Clodagh | From the River Clodagh |
| Éabha | Life |
| Muireann | Sea white |
| Orla | Golden princess |
| Róisín | Little rose |
| Sorcha | Bright, radiant |
| Ciara | Dark-haired |
| Ailbhe | White, bright |
| Caoimhe | Gentle, beautiful |
Unique Girl Names A to Z
Unique girl names that start with the most-searched letters:
Unique Girl Names That Start With A
Adelaide, Alessia, Amaris, Anouk, Aria, Arwen, Aurelia, Azalea
Unique Girl Names That Start With B
Beatrix, Bellamy, Blythe, Briar, Brielle, Bronwen, Bryony, Blair
Unique Girl Names That Start With C
Calliope, Cassia, Celestine, Cleo, Clementine, Cora, Cosima, Cressida
Unique Girl Names That Start With E
Elowen, Elodie, Esmé, Estella, Eulalia, Evangeline, Ember, Edie
Unique Girl Names That Start With L
Liesel, Lilou, Linnea, Lorelei, Lucienne, Lyra, Lark, Leocadia
Unique Girl Names That Start With M
Mabel, Marisol, Mireille, Maren, Margaux, Meadow, Mirabel, Maeve
Unique Girl Names That Start With S
Saoirse, Seraphina, Sidonie, Soleil, Sloane, Sunniva, Sylvie, Saffron
Unique Girl Names That Start With Z
Zadie, Zelda, Zenobia, Zinnia, Zuri, Zara, Zephyrine, Zola
Unique Middle Names for Girls
Short one-syllable middle names flow beautifully after longer first names (Seraphina Wren, Genevieve Lark): Belle, Blair, Brynn, Claire, Dove, Elle, Faye, Grace, Jade, June, Lark, Love, Mae, Pearl, Rae, Rose, Sage, Skye, Wren, Quinn.
How to Choose a Unique Girl Name
- Start with meaning. A name like Felicity (“happiness”) or Amara (“grace”) becomes part of her story.
- Say the full name out loud. Check the rhythm with your surname and any middle name.
- Keep spelling simple. A unique name with a standard spelling is easier for teachers and friends.
- Consider nicknames. Wilhelmina can be Mina, Willa or Billie, so make sure you love the options.
- Check initials. Avoid accidental words when you put the initials together.
- Sleep on it. If you still love a name after a week, it is probably the one.
Still deciding? Read our tips on choosing the perfect name for your baby girl, see why parents choose unique names, and check the trending themes for unique girl names.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most unique girl name?
Very rare yet beautiful girl names include Leocadia, Zenobia, Kerensa, Eulalia, Sidonie and Araminta. They are real names with long histories, but very few babies receive them today.
What is a pretty but uncommon girl name?
Elowen, Aurelia, Seraphina, Calliope, Lyra, Odette and Delphine are pretty, uncommon and still easy to pronounce.
What are some unique girl names with deep meaning?
Saoirse means ‘freedom’, Amara means ‘grace’, Felicity means ‘happiness’, Thea means ‘goddess’ and Winifred means ‘blessed peace’.
What are cute short unique girl names?
Bea, Cleo, Ivy, Liv, Nell, Opal, Rue and Tess are short, cute and still uncommon.
What are unique girl names that start with A?
Adelaide, Alessia, Amaris, Anouk, Arwen, Aurelia and Azalea are lovely unique A names for girls.
