By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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French
"a ring"
Place name
Jakarta, the name of the capital and largest city of Indonesia, is located on the island of Java. Both Jakarta and Java could make interesting and unusual choices for a girl.
Latin
"little she goat"
Capella, the eleventh brightest star in the sky, carries much mythological and astrological significance. In Roman mythology, Capella represented the goat that suckled Jupiter, whose horn became the…
Donnina is a feminine name with Italian origins, formed as a diminutive of Donna, which means 'lady' in Italian and 'woman' in Spanish. The suffix '-ina' adds a sense of endearment, essentially…
Italian
"snow white, snow-capped"
An unusual addition to the snowy names perfect for a winter baby.
Mccarey is an uncommon feminine given name with Irish and Scottish Gaelic origins. Derived from the surname McCarey or McCary, which itself comes from the Gaelic 'Mac Fhearadhaigh,' meaning 'son of…
Italian, meaning unking
A possible addition to the international Lil family of names, but having four L's in its four syllables makes it a bit of a tongue twister.
Tivoli is a feminine name inspired by the Italian town of Tivoli near Rome, famous for its beautiful gardens and the Villa d'Este with its remarkable fountains. The name carries associations of…
The name of the capital city of the Philippines is just conceivable as a baby name, giving off the faint scent of vanilla.
American, Greek
"chosen, elected; amber"
An early American name inspired by the word spiritual word "elect" and by a passage in the New Testament in which the Christian Church is referred to as "The Elect Lady and Her Children". Used in the…
French place name
If you're looking for a really untouristed place name, Aquitaine could be it. Aquitaine is a region of France that includes both Bordeaux and Biarritz and is famous for such food and drink as its…
French, startling
Macmillan is an unusual feminine given name that originated as a Scottish surname, derived from the Gaelic 'Mac Maolain,' meaning 'son of the tonsured one,' often referring to a devotee of St.…
Mcpherson as a feminine given name represents an uncommon and distinctive choice that originated from a Scottish surname. Traditionally, Mcpherson (meaning "son of the parson/minister") comes from…
Donegal is a feminine name derived from the county and town of the same name in northwestern Ireland. The place name comes from the Irish 'Dún na nGall,' meaning 'fort of the foreigners,' referring…
Biblical place-name
Idalah is a town in Zebulon that makes a distinctive first name for a modern girl. Where the boys get most of the ancient yet unusual Biblical names, Idalah is one for the girls' side.
Maclaren is a feminine name derived from the Scottish surname MacLaren or MacLaurin, which originated as a patronymic meaning 'son of Laurence.' The surname comes from the Gaelic 'Mac Labhruinn.' As…
"vintage"
A sweet and frilly Ann name, much more unusual than Anita.
Jaheira is an unusual feminine name with possible origins in fantasy fiction, most notably recognized from the 'Baldur's Gate' video game series where it belongs to a strong half-elven druid…
Cadena is a feminine name with Spanish origins, literally meaning 'chain' or 'sequence' in Spanish. This name carries metaphorical significance representing strength, connection, and continuity.…
