Unusual Girl Names

Kalenah

Danish or Hawaiian form of Katherine or Karen

"pure"

Kalenah, another form of Kalena, may have a variety of possible derivations, though we see it as one of the many descendants of Katherine.

Reinette

French

"little queen"

Reinette was the childhood nickname of Madame La Pompadour, perhaps a cute short form for Regina or Reina but hardly worthy of the full name on the birth certificate today.

Arianell

Welsh

"silver + yellow; silver + shining"

This early Welsh saint's name is unusual and lovely, waiting to be discovered. Saint Arianell was a member of the Welsh royal family who was possessed by a spirit which was exorcised by Saint Dyfrig,…

Merida

Latin

"one who has achieved a high place of honor"

You'll probably be hearing more of this name thanks to the newest Pixar film, featuring Princess Merida, the first Pixar princess--a feisty, athletic, independent medieval Scottish girl with wild red…

Jacenty

Jacenty is an uncommon feminine name with Polish origins, derived from the masculine name Jacek and ultimately from the Greek name Hyacinthus. In Greek mythology, Hyacinthus was a beautiful youth…

Jaci

Tupi

"moon"

Jacie

Jacie is a feminine name that likely developed as a modern variation of names like Jacey, Jacy, or as a nickname for Jessica or Jacqueline. With uncertain etymology, it may relate to names derived…

Jacenta

Jacenta is a feminine name with Latin roots, related to the male name Hyacinth. Derived from the Greek 'hyakinthos,' which refers to the beautiful purple flower named after a figure in Greek…

Jacinda

Variation of Jacinta, Spanish and Portuguese

"hyacinth"

Jacinda, a form of the lovely and unusual Spanish and Portuguese flower name Jacinta (for Hyacinth), was first popularized by the Australian actress Jacinda Barrett. Today, the girls' name Jacinda is…

Jacintha

Jacintha is a feminine name with Greek origins, derived from the flower name hyacinth (Hyakinthos). In Greek mythology, Hyakinthos was a beautiful youth beloved by Apollo, transformed into the flower…

Jackeline

Jackeline is a feminine name that serves as a variant spelling of Jacqueline, which originated as the feminine form of Jacques, the French equivalent of James. The name ultimately derives from Hebrew…

Jacindia

Jacindia is an uncommon feminine name that appears to be a modern creation, possibly blending elements of Jacinda (itself a variation of Jacinta) with India. Jacinta derives from the Greek hyacinth…

Jackalinne

Jackalinne is an uncommon feminine name representing an elaborated spelling variant of Jacqueline. Originally a feminine form of Jacques (the French equivalent of James), the name ultimately derives…

Jacinna

Jacinna is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variation of Jacinta, which comes from the Greek name Hyacinthus, originally referring to the hyacinth flower and associated…

Jackqueline

Jackqueline is an alternative spelling of Jacqueline, the feminine form of Jacques, which is the French equivalent of Jacob (meaning 'supplanter' in Hebrew). This distinctive variation incorporates…

Jacobella

Jacobella is a feminine name derived from Jacoba, the female form of Jacob, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel.' This elaborate, lyrical variation emerged primarily…

Antoinette

French feminine diminutive form of Antoine

"priceless one"

This feminization of Anthony, like other early French forms, such as Babette and Nanette, is not heard as often as it once was, but it could be time for a reappraisal of this delicate Gallic choice.…

Antwohnette

Antwohnette is a distinctive feminine name that appears to be a creative variation of Antoinette, the French feminine form of Anthony (meaning 'priceless' or 'highly praiseworthy'). The unique…

Ginnette

Ginnette is a delicate feminine name of French origin, functioning as a diminutive form of names like Gina, Regina, or Virginia. The name carries a dainty, sophisticated flair with its French styling…