Rare Girl Names That Should Not Be

Loretta

English variation of Italian Lauretta; diminutive of Laura

"bay laurel"

Though Loretta has long ago lost its Latin flair, fashionable Sarah Jessica Parker's choice of it as the middle name of one of her twin daughters freshens it up a bit. It's one of several such names,…

Amaryllis

Greek

"to sparkle"

If you love both unique baby names and flower names for girls, Amaryllis might be a perfect choice for you. A showier flower name than Lily, but in the same botanical family, Amaryllis is not as…

Elysha

Elysha is a feminine name representing a modern variation of the Hebrew Elisha, meaning 'God is my salvation' or 'God is salvation.' This spelling adaptation emerged in the late 20th century as…

Elmira

English, Turkish

"noblewoman; country, world commander; ruler of the people"

A name with various origins, Elmira combines the sounds of multicultural Mira with the popular El- beginning. Despite this, the name is rarely heard in the US, though it does rank in the Top 100…