Unique Girl Names: Uncommon, Unusual, Cool
- Olallie
Origin:
Place name, ChinookMeaning:
"berry"Description:
The name of a state park in Washington known for its waterfalls, and the name of a lake in Oregon too, Olallie is a Chinook word meaning "berry". There is also a berry that was released in the 1950s called the Olallieberry, a cross between a Black Logan and a Youngberry.
- Capulet
Origin:
Literature, ItalianMeaning:
"little chief; little headstrong one"Description:
The name of one of warring families in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, Capulet might appeal to those who enjoy names that are literary and unique.
- Glorious
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"having, worthy of, or bringing fame or admiration"Description:
Despite fitting in with the modern word name trend, Glorious has been in use since 1925, when it first appeared on the charts for girls. At peak usage, it was given to 15 baby girls in 1948, although we expect this could rise now that model Jessica Hart used it for her son.
- Jyoti
Origin:
SanskritMeaning:
"light"Description:
The slightly complex spelling of this Sanskrit name belies its sweet and simple sound.
- Indu
Origin:
HindiMeaning:
"moon"Description:
Indu is truly unusual, but shares sounds with more popular choices like Indie and Indigo. Other moon names to consider: Luna, Serena, Io.
- Zerrin
Origin:
TurkishMeaning:
"golden, yellow, daffodil"Description:
A bright and succinct name of Turkish origin, with a glowing meaning to match, Zerrin derives from the Persian zarrin. It is also used as the Turkish word for daffodil, lending the name a springy feel. Actress Zerrin Tekindor and singer Zerrin Özer are notable bearers.
- Holloway
Origin:
English surnameMeaning:
"hollow way, sunken path"Description:
A habitational surname denoting ancestors from one of the numerous English towns called Holloway. It first broke into the charts as a female name in 2020, when it was given to six baby girls. Since then, it has charted once in 2021, but for boys.
- Velouria
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"velour"Description:
Velouria sounds like it could be related to the likes of Saturnina, Honoria, Lavinia, and Valentina, however, it is likely more of a modern creation, based on the name of the velvet-like material.
- 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.
- Dabney
Origin:
English surnameMeaning:
"from Aubigny"Description:
A unisex surname familiarized by male actor Dabney Coleman, but with potential to carry over to the girl's side as well. Dabney feels in line with the Irish Darcy and Darby.
- Bronagh
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"sorrow"Description:
Bronagh, along with Anglicized form Brona, is a popular name in Ireland. It's the name of a sixth century mystic as well as a modern television character on Penny Dreadful.
- Wallace
Origin:
ScottishMeaning:
"foreigner, stranger"Description:
More famously spelled Wallis as a feminine name: the woman for whom the King of England abdicated the throne.
- Isha
Origin:
SanskritMeaning:
"master, lord"Description:
A short and sweet Hindi name which has been relatively popular in the UK – peaking at #280 there in 2003.
- Wimberly
Origin:
English surnameMeaning:
"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.
- Deimantė
Origin:
LithuanianMeaning:
"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.
- Kiraz
Origin:
TurkishMeaning:
"cherry"Description:
A pretty and sparky Turkish nature name that is written with a dotted i in its native country (Kiraz), Kiraz entered the US stats for the first time in 2024 when it was given to five girls. It featured in the 2020-2021 Turkish show, Sen Çal Kapımı(known internationally as You Knock on My Door (Love Is in the Air)).
- Ziigwan
Origin:
OjibweMeaning:
"it is (early) spring"Description:
From the Ojibwe word for early Spring, Ziigwan has a bright, jubilant sound, reflective of its meaning. Used by the Indigenous people of the Great Lakes region and the northern plains, Ziigwan may be recognized as a character from the 2022 Canadian TV comedy series, Shoresy, played by Blair Lamora.
- Hiraya
Origin:
TagalogMeaning:
"imagination"Description:
Dreamy name occasionally used in the Philippines. The fashionable "raya" sound may garner some more attention for Hiraya.
- Feeney
Origin:
Irish surnameMeaning:
"soldier or warrior"Description:
Feeney is an Irish surname found mostly in northwest Ireland. It may rise in the US as a first name for girls along with such Irish surnames as Riley and Kennedy. Feeney might also be considered an out-of-the-box short form of Josephine.
- Tayari
Origin:
SwahiliMeaning:
"prepared, ready"Description:
The spirited and bright Tayari is a name of Swahili origin, notably used in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, and Tanzania. It is adapted from the word for "ready, prepared", making this an aspirational name for someone who is either organized, ready for a challenge, or prepared to deal with anything as it arises.
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