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Unique Girl Names: Uncommon, Unusual, Cool

  1. Belisent
    • Origin:

      Literary, meaning unknown
    • Description:

      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.
  2. Jumana
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "silver pearl"
    • Description:

      Rare and rhythmic.
  3. Jaddua
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "known"
    • Description:

      Although there were two male Jadduas in the Bible, this would make an interesting option for a girl today.
  4. Kehinde
    • Origin:

      Yoruba
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  5. Joulu
    • Origin:

      Finnish
    • Meaning:

      "Christmas"
    • Description:

      A rare Finnish name for Christmas babies.
  6. Diaz
    • Origin:

      Spanish from Latin
    • Meaning:

      "days"
    • Description:

      If Cameron's first name could start a girl's name craze, why not her second.
  7. Revelry
    • Origin:

      Word name
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  8. Cameo
    • Origin:

      Word name
    • Description:

      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.
  9. Tayari
    • Origin:

      Swahili
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  10. Bethshalom
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  11. Kittery
    • Origin:

      English place name
    • Description:

      The name of a port town in Maine, named after the birthplace of one of its founders Alexander Shapleigh, of Kittery Court, Devon, England.
  12. Kimimila
    • Origin:

      Lakota, Native American
    • Meaning:

      "butterfly"
    • Description:

      Kimimila is a trending choice among parents with Lakota heritage. It's especially popular in South Dakota, where many Lakota live today.
  13. Chephirah
    • Origin:

      Biblical place name, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "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".
  14. Kisakye
    • Origin:

      Lugandan
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  15. Ebrilla
    • Origin:

      Welsh, from Ebrill
    • Meaning:

      "April"
    • Description:

      A rare name derived from the month of April.
  16. Graceland
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  17. Rositsa
    • Origin:

      Bulgarian
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  18. Quimby
    • Origin:

      Variation of Quenby, English
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  19. Zabou
    • Origin:

      French
    • Meaning:

      "nickname for Isabelle"
    • Description:

      Actress and director Zabou Breitman is a notable bearer of this quirky French pet name.
  20. Danit
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "God is my judge"
    • Description:

      Israeli spin on Danielle is rarely heard here.

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