Unique Girl Names: Uncommon, Unusual, Cool
- Enani
Origin:
Amharic, EthiopianMeaning:
"nickname, term of affection"Description:
Enani is used as a cutesy nickname in Ethiopia, but is also used as a given name for girls. This sweet name would translate perfectly into English speaking areas, especially with the recent love for "-ani" ending names like Leilani and Kehlani. Pronounced "eh-NAH-nee", this name can also be spelled Enany, Ennani, Enaney, and more.
- Danit
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"God is my judge"Description:
Israeli spin on Danielle is rarely heard here.
- Requiem
Origin:
Word name, LatinMeaning:
"rest; act or token of remembrance; Mass or musical composition for the souls of the dead"Description:
A word name linked to music and spirituality, Requiem could have the more familiar nicknames Remi or Emmy. Associated with remembrance, Catholic Mass, and music for the dead, it more literally means "rest". It has never been used as a name (yet!)
- Jam
Origin:
Short form of Jamila, James, Jamesina and similar, Arabic, English, Hebrew, PersianMeaning:
"beautiful; the supplanter; twin"Description:
Sweet and simple, Jam is a name with variety of roots. As a playful short form, it could come from the Arabic Jamila meaning "beautiful" or from one of its derivatives, such as Jamari or Jamariah. Equally, it could be a form of Jamesina or Benjamina, along with any other feminizations of the classic boy names.
- Epperly
Origin:
English surnameMeaning:
"from Apperley"Description:
Made famous by Gossip Girl character Epperly Lawrence, Dan and Blair's boss at W Magazine.
- Wish
Origin:
Word nameMeaning:
"a desire or hope for something to happen; a thing that is wished for"Description:
A whimsical word name associated with hopes and dreams, with fairy-tales and birthday candles, with wanting the best for someone, and potentially, with a wished for child. Reminiscent in style to the likes of Miracle, Blessing, and Dream, Wish has yet to appear in the US stats, perhaps because parents find it a little too wishy-washy to work as a first name. Time will tell however if it catches on like Destiny, Hope, Desiree, Charm, and Chosen.
- Majvi
Origin:
SwedishMeaning:
"devoted mother, mother's devotion"Description:
A bright sounding Swedish name, reminiscent of Maisie, Ivy and Maia, that blends Maj with the Norse element vé, meaning "dedicated, devoted". As such, it's a light and cheerful name with a weighty meaning, that could reflect a caring nature or a mother's love.
- Eulabeia
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"caution"Description:
In Greek mythology, Eulabeia is a deity associated with caution, discretion, and avoidance. Eulabeia is used as a word some translations of the Bible meaning "reverence toward God."
- Soliha
Origin:
UzbekMeaning:
"virtuous"Description:
A relative of the Arabic Salih or Saleh, meaning "virtuous".
- Iben
Origin:
Norwegian, Danish, FrisianMeaning:
"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.
- Karou
Origin:
Literary nameMeaning:
"hope"Description:
Karou is the blue-haired, tattooed protagonist of Laini Taylor’s Daughter of Smoke and Bone trilogy; her name means "hope" in the language of the chimaera who raised her. Reminiscent of sweet European diminutives like Lilou, Malou and Milou, but with a bit more bite.
- Momoko
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"peach child"Description:
Momoko is a Japanese name meaning "peach child." It's also the name of a character in the popular Sailor Moon manga series.
- Tessel
Origin:
Dutch diminutive of Theresa, Telse, or TesselschadeMeaning:
"to harvest; pledged to god; damaged at Texel; Texel island"Description:
Popular in The Netherlands back in the 2000s, Tessel is a diminutive of Theresa or Telse; a short form of the rare Tesselschade, or a place name, referring to the Island of Texel (said Tessel). It could be a distinctive choice for those who like Tess and Hazel.
- Jinan
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"garden, paradise"Description:
One of the most appealing Muslim names, both in sound and meaning.
- Zenon
Origin:
Pop cultural inventionDescription:
Used in the novel and subsequent Disney movie Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century , Zenon is typically a masculine name of Greek and Polish origin, however, in the book and film, it was used for a girl who lives on a space station and is sent to earth as a punishment.
- Nicandra
Origin:
Botanical name and feminine variation of Nicander, GreekMeaning:
"man of victory"Description:
Nicandra is the name of a plant known as apple-of-peru and also shoo-fly plant. It's also the feminine form of Nicander, an ancient Greek poet, physician, and grammarian.
- Adaluna
Origin:
Variation of Ada and Luna, German and LatinMeaning:
"noble moon"Description:
Adaluna is the ultra-stylish smoosh name that nobody's caught onto yet. It's a one-of-a-kind compromise if you're deciding between Ada or Adeline and Luna. But despite its modern appearance, Adaluna has ancient roots. The Roman name for England's River Lune was Adaluna, probably due to its crescent-like shape. The similar name Adeluna is believed to be a variation of Adelina.
- Aquilia
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"eagle"Description:
This and two other female forms -- AQUILA and AQUILINA -- of the Roman family name Aquilius might live on in modern times.
- Desta
Origin:
AmharicMeaning:
"joy"Description:
An Ethiopian name that means "joy."
- Kehinde
Origin:
YorubaMeaning:
"second-born of twins or one who falls behind"Description:
Although the best-known Kehinde is the male painter Kehinde Wiley, this name is used for both genders in its native Nigeria and can be just as attractive for a girl.
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