Unusual Girl Names

Explorer is one occupational name destined to seek and find greater things.

Fable, like Story, is a word name with real potential, combining enchanted tale-telling with a moral edge. And soundwise, it would fit right in with the likes of Abel and Mabel.

A warm-sounding word and virtue name used by the Puritans and still popular in parts of Africa, especially in the Favour spelling.

Fidelity is an admirable virtue, yes, but as a name it tends to sound like a financial institution. Faith, Honor, or Patience would be easier to live with than Fidelity.

Eternal--or eternally pretentious?

Brimming over with a sense of good fortune. Could make a little girl feel very lucky.

This geographic name has lots of Gallic elan. France Nuyen is a French-Vietnamese actress who starred in the Broadway hit The World of Suzie Wong.

A sixties-style name that might work best as a middle.

Name that makes a strong philosophical statement -- but might ironically be a lot for a child to carry.

Frost is a name parents are beginning to warm to, appreciating its icy simplicity and connection with the venerable poet Robert. Frost, along with Winter, Snow, and January, are also perfect names for winter babies.

Gives the message that you want your daughter to keep her eye on the prize.