Unusual, Rare, and Unique Baby Names · Girl Names Lists · Cool Baby Names
Unique Girl Names: Uncommon, Unusual, Cool
Across 34 pages
of 34
The names
Ulla
Scandinavian
"will, determination"
Ulla, the beautiful Swedish secretary in The Producers (played by Uma Thurman in the movie) who purrs, "Ven you got it, flaunt it," has changed the image of this name forever. Ulla may stand on its…
Uma
Sanskrit, Hebrew
"light, peace, nation"
Uma is a sweet, strong name for a Hindu goddess... and a Hollywood one. But as popular as Uma Thurman is, other parents have not yet picked up on her name, making it a rarity. Uma is one of the more…
Umeko
Japanese
"plum-blossom child, patient"
Unfamiliar Asian choice that can work for a parent in search of something really different.
Umaira
Urdu, Arabic
"prosperous, flourishing"
Also spelled as Umayra, Umaira is a vibrant Arabic name, meaning "prosperous, flourishing, thriving". It is sometimes associated with Umrah, a Muslim pilgrimage that takes place outside of the Eid…
Uainín
Irish
"little lamb"
A sweet and springy name, likely related to the more familiar Una, Uainín is an Irish name made up of uan meaning "lamb" and a diminutive suffix.
Undine
Latin
"little wave"
Mythological water spirit with the more common spelling of Ondine, heroine of an Edith Wharton novel.
Vega
Arabic, Spanish
"swooping eagle; meadow"
Another astral name, this one relating to one of the largest and brightest stars in the heavens, is popular in Scandinavia and Spain, where it ranks among the Top 50 girls' names . Although still…
Verbena
Latin
"sacred foliage"
This name of a showy, lemony plant makes an unusual entry into the name garden.
Vesper
Latin
"evening star"
This Latin word used for evening spiritual services was introduced to baby namers by the Eva Greene character Vesper Lynd in the modern James Bond film Casino Royale in 2006, based on the Ian Fleming…
Vivica
Spelling variation of Viveca
The attractive actress Vivica A. Fox has done a lot to add this version of the name into the mix.
Viviette
French variation of Vivian
"life"
Embroidered lace hankie of a name, used in a Thomas Hardy novel. That literary cred lends some gravitas. An exceedingly rare name -- Viviette was used for no baby girls In the US last year -- it…
Villette
French
"small town"
Charming Gallic name uncommon in France, and unknown in this country, with literary credibility as the title of a Charlotte Brontë novel.
Vidonia
Portuguese, Spanish, Latin
"vine branch; gift of life"
A rare and bright name with the appealing V initial of Vivian and Violet, Vidonia is of Portuguese or Spanish origin and may mean "branch of the vine", associating it with grapes and vineyards. Other…
Veselina
Bulgarian, South Slavic
"cheerful"
A vibrant name with an uplifting meaning, Veselina is a feminine form of Veselin, predominantly used in Bulgaria. It comes from the South Slavic element, vesel , meaning "cheerful". Also used as the…
Vimbai
Shona
"have hope and trust"
A name a pleasing blend of softness and strength, Vimbai has the appealing meaning "have hope, trust, or faith". Also used as a surname, it comes from the Shona language and is predominantly seen as…
Velouria
English
"velour"
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.…
Venture
Diminutive of Bonaventure, English word name
"fortune; new, exciting, and dangerous project"
A distinctive word name or a short form of the Italian Bonaventura, Venture could make a bold choice, similar in style to Journey, Story, Valor, and Worthy. While it has yet to rank for girls, it has…
Wallace
Scottish
"foreigner, stranger"
More famously spelled Wallis as a feminine name: the woman for whom the King of England abdicated the throne.
Warrior
English
"wage war"
Fierce, bold, and very evocative, Warrior is not a name for the faint of heart. It's the latest in a slew of Magic Names , chosen for their incantatory power, added to the baby name lexicon. Parents…
Willoughby
English
"farm near the willows"
With Willow and Willa becoming more popular for girls, surname-name Willoughby could be a more unusual alternative. Its full form sounds appropriate for both genders, but can be shortened for girls…