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Unique Place Names for Girls

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By tatdaisie
Updated Sun Apr 23 2023
  1. Adelaide

    • Origin:

      Variant of Adelheidis, German

    • Meaning:

      "noble, nobility"

    • Description:

      Adelaide is now heading straight uphill on the coattails of such newly popular sisters as Ava, Ada, and Audrey, and in the company of Adeline and Amelia. It was chosen by actress Katherine Heigl for the name of her second daughter.
  2. Alexandria

    • Origin:

      Variation of Alexandra, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "defending men"

    • Description:

      Alexandria turns classic Alexandra into a more distinctive place-name, in both Egypt and Virginia, while also giving it a touchy of frilliness. The name peaked in the 90s when it entered the US Top 100 for the first time, but has since been on decline.
  3. Almeria

    • Origin:

      Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "mirror of the sea"

    • Description:

      Evocative Spanish city name that would make a one-of-a-kind given name.
  4. Breton
    • Catalina

      • Origin:

        Spanish variation of Catherine

      • Meaning:

        "pure"

      • Description:

        This name of a touristed island in sight of Los Angeles makes an attractive and newly stylish variation on the classic Catherine or overused Caitlin.
    • Corsica

      • Origin:

        Place-name

      • Description:

        Corsica, the picturesque Mediterrean island birthplace of Napoleon, makes an easy switch from atlas to baby name book, with its delicate, feminine ending. Just don't consider neighboring island Sardinia.
    • Casoria
      • Edessa
        • Galicia
          • Guyane
            • Havana

              • Origin:

                Taíno place-name

              • Description:

                Politics aside, the Cuban capital is one of the most rhythmic of place-names. The question is: can politics be put aside?
            • Modena

              • Description:

                Modena is a feminine name with Italian geographic origins, named after the historic city in northern Italy famous for its balsamic vinegar and Ferrari heritage. The name carries an elegant, melodic quality with its three flowing syllables. Modena conveys sophistication and a connection to Italian culture and artistry. As a personal name, it remains relatively uncommon, giving it a distinctive quality that stands out without being difficult to pronounce or spell. The name has subtle vintage charm while still feeling fresh and usable in contemporary contexts. For parents seeking a name with European flair and cultural significance without overwhelming popularity, Modena offers an intriguing option that combines historical depth with aesthetic appeal.

            • Magadha
              • Malindi
                • Martinique
                  • Mayotte
                    • Nicosia
                      • Sienna

                        • Origin:

                          Italian color name

                        • Meaning:

                          "orange red"

                        • Description:

                          Sienna has been a Top 100 choice in England & Wales since 2005, the year after Sienna Miller's acting breakthrough in the hit movies Alfie and Layer Cake. In the US, it also got a big boost in the early noughties, before dropping slightly then rebounding to reach an all-time high in 2022.
                      • Surabaya
                        • Vienna

                          • Origin:

                            Place-name: the capital of Austria

                          • Meaning:

                            "forest stream; white foundation"

                          • Description:

                            Vienna is one of the more popular of the European place-names, with a particularly pleasant sound, evoking elegant images of the Blue Danube, of castles and cafes, sweets and sausages and Strauss waltzes—and Sigmund Freud. It could be a possible substitute for the popular Sienna or Vivienne, though it has been climbing the charts itself.