Unusual Girl Names

Explorer
- Origin:
  Word name
- Description:
  Explorer is one occupational name destined to seek and find greater things.
Eydie
- Description:
  Eydie is a feminine name that emerged primarily as a distinctive spelling variation of Edie, itself a diminutive form of names beginning with 'Ed-' such as Edith or Edwina. This particular spelling gained recognition through American singer Eydie Gormé, who rose to fame in the 1950s and 1960s. The 'y' spelling creates a more visually distinctive version of the name while maintaining the same pronunciation. Eydie carries a certain mid-century charm and sophistication, evoking the glamour of the era when it gained its most prominent exposure. Though never widely common, the name has maintained a stylish, vintage appeal. Eydie offers the friendly, approachable quality of nickname forms while standing as a complete name in its own right, appealing to parents drawn to distinctive retro names.

Fable
- Origin:
  English word name
- Meaning:
  "a legendary story of supernatural happenings"
- Description:
  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.
Favor
- Origin:
  English
- Meaning:
  "kindness, benefit"
- Description:
  A warm-sounding word and virtue name used by the Puritans and still popular in parts of Africa, especially in the Favour spelling.
Fidelity
- Origin:
  Word name
- Description:
  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.

Floria
- Description:
  Floria is a feminine name with Latin origins, derived from 'florus' meaning 'flower' or 'flourishing.' It's related to the more common Flora and can be considered a variant form with a slightly more elaborate, romantic feel. The name has classical roots and appears in Roman history and literature. Floria carries associations with spring, blossoming, and natural beauty. While never extremely common in English-speaking countries, the name has maintained a consistent presence, particularly in Italian and Spanish-speaking regions. The name has a delicate, feminine quality while still feeling substantial. Its connection to flowers and flourishing gives it positive connotations of growth and beauty, making it appealing to parents seeking a name with both classical roots and natural symbolism.
Forever
- Origin:
  Word name
- Description:
  Eternal--or eternally pretentious?
Fortunata
- Origin:
  Spanish variation of Latin
- Meaning:
  "luck, fate, wealth"
- Description:
  Brimming over with a sense of good fortune. Could make a little girl feel very lucky.

France
- Origin:
  Place-name
- Description:
  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.
Free
- Origin:
  Word name
- Meaning:
  "free"
- Description:
  A sixties-style name that might work best as a middle.
Freedom
- Origin:
  English word name
- Meaning:
  "the quality or state of being free"
- Description:
  Name that makes a strong philosophical statement -- but might ironically be a lot for a child to carry.

Frost
- Origin:
  English
- Meaning:
  "freezing"
- Description:
  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.
Future
- Origin:
  Word name
- Description:
  Gives the message that you want your daughter to keep her eye on the prize.
Fever

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