Unique Girl Names: Uncommon, Unusual, Cool
- Belisent
Origin:
Literary, meaning unknownDescription:
An obscure literary choice, Belisent is an alternative name for the character of Morgause from Arthurian legend, featured in the 13th-century Middle English verse romance "Of Arthour and of Merlin". Almost like a combination of Bella and Millicent in sound, Belisent could be a great choice for anyone looking for a unique name from literature and legend.
- Jumana
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"silver pearl"Description:
Rare and rhythmic.
- Jaddua
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"known"Description:
Although there were two male Jadduas in the Bible, this would make an interesting option for a girl today.
- 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.
- Joulu
Origin:
FinnishMeaning:
"Christmas"Description:
A rare Finnish name for Christmas babies.
- Diaz
Origin:
Spanish from LatinMeaning:
"days"Description:
If Cameron's first name could start a girl's name craze, why not her second.
- Revelry
Origin:
Word nameMeaning:
"lively celebrations"Description:
Reverie, Revel, Rebel, and Jubilee have seen increased use in recent years and Revelry encapsulates the sounds or feel of all four. While some might think too much of raucous parties, others might find it joyful and exuberant.
- Cameo
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
This evocative term for a stone or shell carved in relief could make a striking first name for a girl, though she would have a starring role in her story, rather than a cameo.
- 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.
- Bethshalom
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"house of peace"Description:
A compound name blending beth and shalom to get both the appealing meaning "House of Peace", and a bold name with the grounded nickname options of Beth or Betsy.
- Kittery
Origin:
English place nameDescription:
The name of a port town in Maine, named after the birthplace of one of its founders Alexander Shapleigh, of Kittery Court, Devon, England.
- Kimimila
Origin:
Lakota, Native AmericanMeaning:
"butterfly"Description:
Kimimila is a trending choice among parents with Lakota heritage. It's especially popular in South Dakota, where many Lakota live today.
- Chephirah
Origin:
Biblical place name, HebrewMeaning:
"village; young lioness"Description:
Also spelled Kephirah, Kfira, Kephira, and Kefirah, Chephirah is an Old Testament, Biblical place name, mentioned in the Book of Joshua. It likely derives from the Hebrew kephir meaning "village" and "young lion", and is sometimes seen as a feminine form of Kfir. It might be worth noting however, that the name is also close to Hebrew word for "heresy".
- Kisakye
Origin:
LugandanMeaning:
"grace"Description:
Found as both a girls' first name and a surname in the African nation of Uganda, Kisakye has a lovely meaning but a non-intuitive pronunciation for English speakers. As with difficult-but-beautiful names such as Saoirse and Xiomara, you may decide Kisakye is worth the effort.
- Ebrilla
Origin:
Welsh, from EbrillMeaning:
"April"Description:
A rare name derived from the month of April.
- Graceland
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"land of grace"Description:
More distinctive than Grace and more creative than Presley, Graceland is a contemporary name that could catch on with parents searching for a unique honorific.
- Rositsa
Origin:
BulgarianMeaning:
"dew"Description:
Rositsa may seem like another Rose name, but it has a different nature-inspired meaning: it comes from the word rosa, Bulgarian for "dew". A sweet and feminine name whose energetic sound makes it feel like a fun, fresh twist on Rose.
- Quimby
Origin:
Variation of Quenby, EnglishMeaning:
"queen's settlement"Description:
Quincy may be unisex, but Quimby is decidedly feminine — at least according to the stats, it's never been used for boys. Perhaps it's because of Beverly Cleary's children's book heroine Ramona Quimby, or the queen-related meaning. In either case, Quimby is a quirky, unexpected choice for a daughter.
- Zabou
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"nickname for Isabelle"Description:
Actress and director Zabou Breitman is a notable bearer of this quirky French pet name.
- Danit
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"God is my judge"Description:
Israeli spin on Danielle is rarely heard here.
The Nameberry App Is Live

Find your perfect baby name together in our iPhone app, now available on the App Store.
- Swipe through thousands of names with your partner
- Names you match on are saved to your shared list
- Get personalized recommendations that learn based on your and your partner's preferences
- Partner with friends and family to find names you all love
- Backed by Nameberry's 20 years of data around name preferences.

