997+ Unique, Rare, and Unusual Girl Names
- Ivelisse
- Evena
Origin:
Finnish feminization of Even, NorwegianMeaning:
"gift; winner"Description:
A rare feminine form of Even, a common Norwegian boy name.
- Iben
Origin:
German and Scandinavian form of IvoMeaning:
"yew wood"Description:
This unisex nature name ranks among the most popular girl names in Norway.
- Izumi
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"spring fountain"Description:
Seen as both a given name and a surname in Japan. There was a Princess Izumi in eighth-century Japan, forbidden from marriage as her older sisters had already been paired off with the Emperor's sons.
- Benicia
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"blessed one"Description:
There are several fine Ben-beginning boy's names, such as BENJAMIN and BENEDICT, but girls names like this and BENJAMINA don't fare as well.
- Sonoma
Origin:
Place-nameDescription:
Sonoma, the name of a beautiful northern California wine-growing region, might inspire some parents. Other California place names beyond Sonoma: Marin, Berkeley, Sierra.
- Hiba
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"gift"Description:
Simple and pretty Arabic option that was a fast-riser in 2022, possibly thanks in part to telenovela actress Hiba Abouk from the hit show El Principe.
- Golden
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
Like Silver, Golden is a shimmering metallic color name, almost too dazzling for an ordinary girl.
- Iolani
Origin:
HawaiianMeaning:
"hawk of royalty"Description:
Iolani feels quintessentially Hawaiian, a stylish origin for baby names these days thanks to Malia, the Hawaiian name of the Obamas' older daughter. The initial I is pronounced with a long e sound, as in Waikiki, and the name Iolani has four syllables.
- Salali
Origin:
CherokeeMeaning:
"squirrel"Description:
This traditional Cherokee name could easily be borne by a modern baby girl with connections to the tribe.
- Eleadora
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"gift of the sun"Description:
Cross classic Eleanor with rising vintage star Theodora and you get Eleadora, a beautiful Greek name with a wonderful meaning.
- Dalisay
Origin:
TagalogMeaning:
"pure"Description:
Means "pure" in the Tagalog language of the Philippines.
- Kelby
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"dweller at the farm by the stream"Description:
A modern alternative to Shelby.
- Bara
Origin:
Hebrew, JapaneseMeaning:
"to select; rose"Description:
Gently appealing, a floral choice in Japanese.
- Fenn
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"wetland, marsh"Description:
A fen is an English marshland, and Fenn came into use as a habitational surname for a person who dwelt near one. Could be a fresh alternative to Fern or Gwen.
- Arezou
Origin:
PersianMeaning:
"desire"Description:
Attractive Turkish name that can also be spelled Arezu or Arezoo.
- Huali
Origin:
HawaiianMeaning:
"bright, polished, gleaming, unsullied"Description:
Evocative of hulas, leis, and luaus.
- Gita
Origin:
SanskritMeaning:
"song"Description:
A simple, international name extremely popular in India. The word, meaning "song", also appears in the name of the Bhagavad Gita, a Hindu sacred text. Geeta is a spelling variant.
- Arlington
Origin:
English habitational surname, place nameDescription:
Arley is a fast-rising surname-name for girls, and Arlington isn't far behind.
- Dabney
Origin:
English surnameMeaning:
"from Aubigny"Description:
A unisex surname familiarized by male actor Dabney Coleman, but with potential to carry over to the girl's side as well. Dabney feels in line with the Irish Darcy and Darby.