Unusual International Baby Girl Names

Somali and East African form of Hiba.

This botanical name, referring to the vivid deep red color and to the madder plant from which it derives, is almost unknown to English speakers. But it's been trending in France recently, reaching the Top 100.

Mirembe is a feminine Ugandan name stemming from the Luganda word "emirembe" meaning peace, quiet. In Luganda, Rs are pronounced similar to Ls, so mill-EM-beh is an approximate pronunciation.

Graziella, an Italian form of Grace, is another Latin version that adds spice. Consider Graziella as a distinctive alternative to either Grace or Gabriella.

Feminine form of Qamar, also used occasionally in Malay.

A lovely international version of the dated Karen, also spelled Karoun.

Bridget variation that's the root of the unattractive nickname Biddy. Bedelia is another spelling.

Feminine form of the male name Wanjala.

Fresher diminutive form of Gertrud

This Celtic saint's name is the most offbeat Jen name of all.

Alternative form of Zarin and Zari.

A rare Italian name derived from Orestes, from Greek mythology.

While Americans may be more familiar with the male form of this name, thanks to actor Viggo Mortensen, Vigga is a popular name in contemporary Denmark and prime for wider export. It's a name with a a lot of vigor.

The name of a major Yoruban deity who presides over the waters, the moon, and women, especially in terms of fertility and childbirth. She is an orisha and the mother of all other orishas. Her name (also spelt Yemonja, Yemaja and Iemanja, among other variants) comes from the Yoruba words Yeye "mother", omo "children", and eja "fish", literally meaning "mother whose children are the fish."

A top 200 name in Catalonia, Spain since 2004. There are several Catalan towns with the name, including Santa Coloma de Queralt and Rocafort de Queralt.