Unpredictable,Unappreciated Beautiful Girls Names

Desdemona is as Shakespearean as a name can be, but because the beautiful and innocent wife of Othello came to such a tragic end, her name has been avoided for centuries. But at this point in time, there might be some adventurous parents willing to overlook that.

One of the original French names chosen by midcentury parents for their sophistication and je ne sais quoi, Desiree has since become completely assimilated in the US. It ranked in the Top 1000 from 1954-2017, but has since dropped back out.

Place names like Memphis, Harlem, Cairo, Vienna, Milan, and Astoria are right on trend at the moment, and Egypt could fit in, thanks to its similarity in sound to the likes of Edith and Eden. Alicia Keys used the name for her son back in 2010, but before that, it was used as a stage name for three famous belly dancers.

Beware: Flame is the kind of name used by women named Fran when engaging in endeavors they'd just as soon their parents weren't aware of.

The "To Be or Not to Be" jokes, via Shakespeare's tortured prince, will get old by Month Two.

In Nabokov's notorious novel, Lolita is the pet name given by the pedophilic narrator, Humbert Humbert, to his victim: a young girl called Dolores and nicknamed Lola or Lo by her mother. Still, it seems that a few parents are prepared to look past this problematic association, seeing this as a offbeat option for those who defy convention. We would recommend thinking seriously about the background of this name before bestowing it on your daughter.

Petrova is a feminine surname commonly found in Slavic countries, particularly Russia, Bulgaria, and other Eastern European nations, that has occasionally been adopted as a given name. It is the feminine form of 'Petrov,' meaning 'son of Peter,' with Peter itself deriving from the Greek 'Petros' meaning 'rock' or 'stone.' As a female given name, Petrova is quite rare, carrying an air of distinctiveness and strength. The name maintains connections to Orthodox Christian heritage through its link to Saint Peter. When used as a first name, Petrova often reflects family heritage or honors an ancestor. Its strong consonants and clear pronunciation give it a memorable quality across linguistic boundaries.

Tempest is one of those names that could go either way. Cool, evocative modern word name? Or asking for trouble? Your call, but if you decide the former image is dominant, be warned that some people will see it as the latter.