Favorite Girl Names- Unique

  1. Phinia
    • Quinn
      • Origin:

        Irish
      • Meaning:

        "descendant of Conn, chief leader, intelligence"
      • Description:

        Quinn is one of the first popular Irish unisex surnames, a strong and attractive choice on the rise for girls but still popular for boys. Quinn was used for about 3000 baby girls and 700 boys in the US last year.
    • Rachel
      • Origin:

        Hebrew
      • Meaning:

        "ewe"
      • Description:

        Rachel was derived from the Hebrew word rāchēl, meaning "ewe." In the Old Testament, Rachel was the favorite wife of Jacob, and mother of Joseph and Benjamin. International variations include the Spanish Raquel and Israeli Rahel.
    • Raegan
      • Origin:

        Spelling variation of Reagan, Irish
      • Meaning:

        "little king"
      • Description:

        Less popular than Reagan, but more popular than Regan, Raegan is a spelling option for the popular Irish surname. It followed Reagan up the charts in the 90s, perhaps due to its similarity to Morgan, but in recent years, use of Raegan has declined
    • Raelyn
      • Origin:

        Spelling variation of Raelynn
      • Description:

        After entering the Top 1000 in 2009, Raelyn has climbed the charts. It's ridden the coattails of Raelynn (which remains more popular), but also may be benefiting from the rise of Brooklyn. The use of -Lyn and -Lynn suffixes has grown in recent years, even as the name Lynn itself languishes.
    • Rain
      • Origin:

        Word name
      • Description:

        Among a small shower of rain-related names, this pure version can have a cool, refreshing image.
    • Raina
      • Origin:

        Slavic and German variation of Regina
      • Meaning:

        "queen"
      • Description:

        Strong and solid, with a touch of foreign intrigue, it's the most popular of the rain-related names, with a variety of pronunciations—RAY-na, rah-EE-na, or RY-na. Alternate spellings Reyna and Rayna currently rank higher in the US.
    • Rainey
      • Origin:

        Word name or diminutive of Regina, Latin
      • Meaning:

        "queen"
      • Description:

        Has an old-time country feeling, perhaps due to Ma Rainey, considered the "Mother of the Blues". This is the most popular spelling of the name, given to about 50 girls last year, with half as many called Rainy and a quarter named Rainie, the spelling used by Andie MacDowell for her now-grown daughter.
    • Raja
      • Origin:

        Arabic and Sanskrit
      • Meaning:

        "hope; ruler"
      • Description:

        Raja is a widely-used Arabic or Sanskrit name that works for girls as well as boys. Five baby girls were named Raja and seven given the Rajah spelling in the US last year, where for boys the popularity of the spellings was reversed: 18 Raja to ten Rajah.
    • Raleigh
      • Origin:

        English
      • Meaning:

        "meadow of deer"
      • Description:

        An attractive North Carolina unisex place name, Raleigh's soft sound is particularly appropriate for a girl.
    • Raylee
      • Origin:

        Modern Invented Name, combination of Ray and Lee
      • Meaning:

        "beam of light + meadow"
      • Description:

        A trendy choice that takes a little from Riley and a little from Kayleigh, to create the rather appealing meaning, "beam of light in the meadow".
    • Reed
      • Origin:

        English
      • Meaning:

        "red-haired"
      • Description:

        Sleek, unisex surname rarely heard for girls -- which could be seen as an asset.
    • Reese
      • Origin:

        Welsh
      • Meaning:

        "ardor"
      • Description:

        The sassy, steel magnolia appeal of Oscar-winning Reese (born Laura Jeanne—Reese is her mother's maiden name) Witherspoon has single-handedly propelled this formerly boys’ name into girls' popularity.
    • Rhapsody
      • Origin:

        French, musical term
      • Description:

        Could be seen as extravagantly ecstatic for a baby name, though feel free to rhapsodize about your little girl, whatever her name.
    • Rhiannon
      • Origin:

        Welsh
      • Meaning:

        "divine queen"
      • Description:

        Most of us had never heard this lovely Welsh name with links to the moon until we heard the 1976 smash hit Fleetwood Mac song of that name, with lyrics by Stevie Nicks. That same year it popped onto the U.S. Top 1000 at Number 593.
    • Riley
      • Origin:

        English, Irish
      • Meaning:

        "rye clearing; courageous"
      • Description:

        Riley—an upbeat, friendly surname name—is red hot for girls and still going strong for boys. If you haven't been spending much time around babies recently, you may be surprised to learn that Riley is the most popular girls' name starting with R and also the Number 1 Irish name for girls in the US.
    • Rio
      • Origin:

        Japanese
      • Meaning:

        "place of the cherry blossoms"
      • Description:

        Rio is one of Japan's most popular girls names, constantly sitting in that country's Top 10. Of course, Rio may also stem from the Portuguese and Spanish word for river, and the Brazilian city Rio de Janeiro. A truly international name for a cosmopolitan baby!
    • River
      • Origin:

        Nature name
      • Description:

        Most of the notable Rivers have been male, but this nature name certainly flows as well for a girl. The name River is still rising for both genders, with about 3500 baby boys receiving the name last year vs. 1900 baby girls.
    • Rome
      • Origin:

        Place name
      • Description:

        The name of this historic European city is more distinct than Paris and London.
    • Romee
      • Origin:

        Variation of Romy, English, German, Dutch
      • Meaning:

        "rosemary"
      • Description:

        A variation of Romy often seen in the Netherlands. Dutch model Romee Strijd is a notable bearer.