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Unique and Classic Names for Girls

RainyDay
By RainyDay
Updated Thu May 18 2023
Favorite unique & clasic Names Etc etc etc etc etc etc etc etc etc etc
  1. Ada

    • Origin:

      German or Turkish

    • Meaning:

      "noble, nobility, or island"

    • Description:

      Ada is one of the classic baby names for girls that is suddenly super stylish again. A favorite at the end of the nineteenth century, Ada is an alternative to the over-popular Ava. Ada is also part of the trend toward simple, old-fashioned names beginning with a vowel, like Ivy and Ella.
  2. Alice

    • Origin:

      German

    • Meaning:

      "noble"

    • Description:

      Alice is a classic literary name that's both strong and sweet, ranking in the US Top 100 and popular throughout the western world. Alice is derived from the Old French name Aalis, a diminutive of Adelais that itself came from the Germanic name Adalhaidis, which is composed of the Proto-Germanic elements aþala, meaning "noble," and haidu, "kind, appearance, type."
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    • Beatrice

      • Origin:

        Latin

      • Meaning:

        "she who brings happiness; blessed"

      • Description:

        Beatrice is back. Stored in the attic for almost a century, the lovely Beatrice with its long literary (Shakespeare, Dante) and royal history is being looked at with fresh eyes by parents seeking a classic name with character and lots of upbeat nicknames, like Bea and Bee.
    • Beatrix

      • Origin:

        Latin

      • Meaning:

        "she who brings happiness; blessed"

      • Description:

        Beatrix has a solid history of its own apart from Beatrice, with that final x adding a playful, animated note to the name's imposing history and stately vibe.
    • Carys

      • Origin:

        Welsh

      • Meaning:

        "love"

      • Description:

        Familiar in Wales and England, this name was introduced to America when Welsh-born Catherine Zeta-Jones and husband Michael Douglas chose it for their daughter in 2003. Light, pretty, and distinctive in appearance, it didn't catch on in the US, where it was only given to 22 girls in 2023.
    • Cate

      • Origin:

        English diminutive of Catherine

      • Meaning:

        "pure"

      • Description:

        Time was, even C-starting Catherines who called themselves Kate spelled it with a K, but Cate Blanchett changed all. Cate is now as acceptable as (but not as well used as) Kate. Cait might be short for Caitlin.
    • Colette

      • Origin:

        French, short form of Nicole, feminine variation of Nicholas, Greek

      • Meaning:

        "people of victory"

      • Description:

        Like the French author with whom the name is most closely associated, Colette is a chic and charming name that is being rediscovered. After disappearing for nearly 30 years, Colette rejoined the Top 1000 in 2012 at Number 659 and has continued to rise since then.
    • Cosette

      • Origin:

        French literary nickname

      • Meaning:

        "little thing"

      • Description:

        Cosette is best known as the heroine of Les Miserables. In the Victor Hugo novel, Cosette was the nickname given to the girl named Euphrasie by her mother. Although Hugo invented the name, some etymologists believe it's a spin on Colette, originally a female short form of Nicolas.
    • Cleo
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        • Drew

          • Origin:

            Diminutive of Andrew

          • Meaning:

            "strong and manly"

          • Description:

            Drew is an elegant formerly male-only alternative to Andy that joined the stylishly upscale Paige-Brooke-Blair sorority, thanks largely to Drew Barrymore. Barrymore comes by her first name legitimately: it was the maiden name of her paternal great-grandmother, Georgiana 'Georgie' Drew Barrymore, one of many esteemed actors in her family history.
        • Echo

          • Origin:

            Greek mythology name

          • Meaning:

            "echo or sound"

          • Description:

            Echo, the pretty, resonant name of a legendary nymph, was the heroine of Joss Whedon's sci-fi series Dollhouse. Nick Hexum, of the band 311, named his daughter Echo Love.
        • Elyce

          • Description:

            Elyce is a modern feminine name that serves as a stylized variant of Alice or Elise. Its origins link back to the Germanic name Adelheid, meaning 'noble natured' or 'noble type.' The contemporary spelling with 'y' and 'c' gives the traditional name a fresh, distinctive appearance while maintaining its elegant sound. Elyce has never been widespread enough to rank among popular names in the US or UK, making it relatively unique. The name has a delicate, graceful quality with its soft sounds and sleek spelling. Elyce offers the perfect balance between familiarity and uniqueness—recognizable enough to pronounce easily but uncommon enough to stand out. Its streamlined appearance gives it a modern feel while honoring traditional naming roots.

        • Estelle

          • Origin:

            French

          • Meaning:

            "star"

          • Description:

            Maybe it's because she shares that winning -elle sound with Isabel and Bella, but Estelle is no longer seen as a muumuu-wearing canasta player of a certain age (think George Costanza's mother on Seinfeld or Joey Tribbiani's talent agent in Friends). This could be in part thanks to the young Royal Couple of Sweden, who chose it for their firstborn daughter, or the single-named British R&B singer. It reentered the US Top 1000 in 2012 after a nearly fifty-year absence.
        • Etta

          • Origin:

            English and Scottish, short form of any name ending with -etta: Henrietta, Loretta etc.

          • Description:

            Thanks to the surprise hit revival of Etta James' song At Last and because of recent interest in vintage style nicknames, Etta has established herself as a possible successor to Emma and Ella. Back in the US Top 1000 as of 2023 and rising rapidly up the UK charts, where it sits in the Top 200, Etta is a snappy, smart and sparky choice.
        • Frankie

          • Origin:

            Diminutive of Frances

          • Meaning:

            "from France; free man"

          • Description:

            Vintage nickname name, with a down-to-earth country feel. This renewed interest placed Frankie back in the US Top 1000 in 2015 after a 41-year hiatus. For girls, it's a popular choice in England and Wales, Australia, and New Zealand. Drew Barrymore, who helped popularize and glamorize boyish names for girls, has a daughter named Frankie. On TV's Better Things, Pamela Adlon's middle daughter is named Frankie (sister to Max and Duke, both girls).
        • Georgia

          • Origin:

            English, feminine variation of George

          • Meaning:

            "farmer"

          • Description:

            Georgia is so rich, lush and luscious, it's almost irresistible. Georgia's now a rising star among the feminizations of George, helped by associations with the southern state (named for British King George II) and painter Georgia O'Keeffe, with the Ray Charles song "Georgia On My Mind" or maybe "Sweet Georgia Brown" playing in the background.
        • Greta

          • Origin:

            German, diminutive of Margarethe

          • Meaning:

            "pearl"

          • Description:

            Greta is an Old World name long tied to the iconic Garbo, but now synonymous with environmental activism.
        • Gladys