Unusual Girl Names

Posy

English

"a bunch of flowers"

A sweet, nostalgic nosegay kind of name, Posy has been long fashionable in England, a country of gardeners, but this pretty bouquet-of-flowers name is still rarely heard in the US, though it could be…

Sophronia

Greek

"sensible, prudent"

Stately and elegant, but with the familiar sounds of Sophia and Sophie, Sophronia was a familiar choice back in the 19th century but has since fallen into obscurity. Derived from the Greek sophron ,…

Aristelle

Aristelle is a refined feminine name that appears to blend Greek elements with a French-inspired ending. Likely derived from 'aristos' meaning 'best' or 'excellent' in Greek, the same root found in…

Connemara

Place name, English from Irish, “the Conmhaícne of the sea”

Wild, lovely place in western Ireland makes wild, lovely name.

Veneta

Veneta is a feminine name with Latin roots, derived from "venetus" meaning "sea-blue" or possibly connected to Venice (Venezia) in Italy. The name has historical usage across several European…

Elvenea

Elvenea is a feminine name with a fantastical quality, likely derived from combining elements like "elven" (relating to elves) with feminine name endings. This invented name carries ethereal,…

Evathia

Evathia is an uncommon feminine name with Greek origins. It likely derives from 'Evanthia,' meaning 'blooming flower' or 'beautiful flower,' combining elements of 'ev' (good) and 'anthos' (flower).…

Elsavetta

Elsavetta is an elaborated feminine name that appears to be a variant of Elizabeth or possibly a fusion of Elsa and the Russian diminutive suffix '-vetta.' The name Elizabeth ultimately derives from…

Zenaida

Greek

"the life of Zeus; dedicated to Zeus"

A powerful name with an intriguing air of antiquity, Zenaida has the freshness of Zephyr and Azalea too. Meaning "life of Zeus" or "dedicated to Zeus", it was notably borne by the first-century…

Cambreia

Cambreia is a feminine name with a modern, lyrical quality. While not widely documented in traditional naming sources, it appears to be a creative variation of names like Cambria (referring to Wales)…

Cambrie

Modern invented name

Cute but slight mix of stylish sounds Cam and Bree, chosen by Rick Schroder for his daughter.

Syrin

Greek mythological name

Syrin is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a modern variation of Siren, referencing the enchanting mythological creatures of Greek mythology known for their captivating songs.…