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Unique Girl Names: Uncommon, Unusual, Cool

  1. Evodie

    • Description:

      Évodie is the French form of Evodia
  2. Kaipo

    • Origin:

      Hawaiian

    • Meaning:

      "the sweetheart"

    • Description:

      Unisex Hawaiian choice that's ranked in Hawaii (for boys) since the 1970s.
  3. Arlington

    • Origin:

      English habitational surname, place name

    • Meaning:

      "noble's town"

    • Description:

      With Arley, Arlo, Remington, and Kensington on the rise, Arlington might also start to appeal. The surname style name could make a patriotic choice for those in the US, evoking Arlington National Cemetery, which is maintained by the military and considered the most hallowed ground in the States. Given to 7 girls and 22 boys in a recent count, it is currently a rare option.
  4. Evony

    • Description:

      Evony is a contemporary feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a modern variant of Ebony, referring to the dark, valuable wood and symbolizing strength and rarity. Alternatively, it could be inspired by Ivory with a creative spelling, or even a variation of names like Evonne or Yvonne. The name has gained modest attention in recent decades as parents seek unique names with appealing sounds. Evony has a melodic quality with its soft consonants and flowing rhythm. The name conveys elegance and distinctiveness without being difficult to pronounce or spell. While not among the most popular names, Evony appeals to parents looking for something uncommon yet accessible, with a modern feel and subtle connection to natural elements. Its similarity to the word 'ebony' gives it associations with beauty and resilience.

  5. Tomine

    • Origin:

      Norwegian

    • Meaning:

      "twin"

    • Description:

      Norwegian feminine form of Tomas. Tomine currently ranks in the Norwegian Top 100 and is rising steadily. Its last period of modest popularity was towards the end of the 19th century.
  6. Verbena

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "sacred foliage"

    • Description:

      This name of a showy, lemony plant makes an unusual entry into the name garden.
  7. Iben

    • Origin:

      Norwegian, Danish, Frisian

    • Meaning:

      "ebony; supplanter; yew wood"

    • Description:

      This unisex name ranks among the most popular girl names in Norway, though it has a number of different roots.
  8. Willadeene

    • Origin:

      American invented name

    • Meaning:

      "will + valley"

    • Description:

      The Social Security Lists show Willodean and its variant spellings to have been used throughout the 1920s and 30s especially in Southern states. There are a few theories on its origins (an invented name created to honor William/Willard and a a female name ending in "-dine", or it may be an Anglicization of a Native American name). Either way, it has a willowy sweetness that deserves a comeback.
  9. Galilahi

    • Origin:

      Cherokee

    • Meaning:

      "attractive"

    • Description:

      An attractive Cherokee name — literally — with a bouncy rhythm.
  10. Johari

    • Origin:

      Arabic and Swahili from Persian

    • Meaning:

      "jewel"

    • Description:

      An attractive and traditional unisex name perfect for a cross-cultural child. Despite the current popularity of names ending in -ari, Johari is surprisingly rare in the US, though recent years have seen it rise slightly. It comes from the Arabic jawhar via the Persian gohar meaning "jewels, gemstones" making it a sparkly choice, and a relation of Jawhara and Cevahir.
  11. Jinan

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "garden, paradise"

    • Description:

      One of the most appealing Muslim names, both in sound and meaning.
  12. Ngozi

    • Origin:

      African, Nigerian-Igbo

    • Meaning:

      "blessing"

    • Description:

      Dynamic and creative; common in Africa, challenging here. Pronunciation isn't as difficult as you'd guess, but everyone will have to ask. Many favor n-GO-zee, but a native speaker tells us that it is closer to n-GAW-zee, and we've found at least one n-GAH-zee, too.
  13. Grove

    • Origin:

      Nature name

    • Meaning:

      "grove of trees"

    • Description:

      Fresh, evocative choice.
  14. Fioralba

    • Origin:

      Italian

    • Meaning:

      "flower of the dawn"

    • Description:

      A lush, romantic flower name for people who think Rose, Violet and Lily are 1000 times too popular.
  15. Kumiko

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "forever beautiful child"

    • Description:

      Common Japanese name among Gen X women.
  16. Island

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Description:

      A rare unisex alternative to Isla.
  17. Deimantė

    • Origin:

      Lithuanian

    • Meaning:

      "diamond"

    • Description:

      A sparkly gemstone name that was popular in Lithuania during the 2000s, Deimantė derives from the Lithuanian deimantas, meaning "diamond". Reminiscent of diamante, another name for a rhinestone, Deimantė has several notable bearers including chess player Deimantė Cornette and Instagrammer Deimante Kazenaite.
  18. Lalage

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "to chatter"

    • Description:

      An interesting name despite the pronunciation challenge. It has literary roots, both in the classical poetry of Horace, and as a character in John Fowles' The French Lieutenant's Woman. Appealing nicknames are Lalla and Lally.
  19. Corsica

    • Origin:

      Place name, English from Latin, or Italian, Corsican surname

    • Meaning:

      "from Corsica"

    • Description:

      Corsica, the picturesque Mediterrean island birthplace of Napoleon, makes an easy switch from atlas to baby name book, with its delicate, feminine ending. Just don't consider neighboring island Sardinia.
  20. Wimberly

    • Origin:

      English surname

    • Meaning:

      "One who came from Wimboldsley"

    • Description:

      This English surname has a posh, upper-class vibe in line with Wimbledon or Wellington. Wimberley could make a creative honor for a familial Kimberly.