Unique Girl Names: Uncommon, Unusual, Cool

A small number of girls are given this Irish surname as a first name each year.

Beyzs is both a girls' name, most popular around the turn of this century, and a place name of a city and county in Iran.

Cordis is an unusual and substantial unisex choice.

In fashion limbo with Anita and Juanita.

The name of a lake in Israel, known as the Sea of Galilee in English. The lake's name is derived from Hebrew kinnor "harp", due to its shape.

Found as both a girls' first name and a surname in the African nation of Uganda, Kisakye has a lovely meaning but a non-intuitive pronunciation for English speakers. As with difficult-but-beautiful names such as Saoirse and Xiomara, you may decide Kisakye is worth the effort.

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.

A Turkish compound of the Arabic names Hira and Nur, more common than either of the names individually.

Also spelled Radhiya, this is a strong but--as the definition says--agreeable name.

Made famous by Gossip Girl character Epperly Lawrence, Dan and Blair's boss at W Magazine.

The Cornish version of Emmeline holds many charms.

This rare vintage name can be an alternative spelling of Abilene, a Biblical place name. It is also a Spanish and German feminine form of Abel.

This gender-neutral Arabic name was a fast riser for girls in 2022, possibly in part thanks to a beauty blogger and influencer of the same name. The name can also be spelled Hoda or Houda.

Momoko is a Japanese name meaning "peach child." It's also the name of a character in the popular Sailor Moon manga series.

Common Japanese name among Gen X women.

Rare biblical name.

Ethel is one of.those vintage names that will always will be out...or will it? A generation ago we might have said the same for now-fashionable names like Florence and Ida. Even if Ethel rises, Etheline might sound too much like a chemical compound.

Evocative of hulas, leis, and luaus.

This traditional Cherokee name could easily be borne by a modern baby girl with connections to the tribe.