Unusual Girl Names

Isaura

Greek place-name

The name of an ancient country located in South Asia Minor, perfect for someone looking for a rare and feminine name with history.

Neima

Hebrew

"pleasant, agreeable, likeable"

One of the less attractive Hebrew choices.

Nephele

Greek

"cloudy"

An enchanting ancient Greek name belonging to the Greek goddess who was created from a cloud by Zeus and so became goddess of the clouds and mother of the centaurs. The name Nephele is not widely…

Nicasia

Latin, female variation of Nicasio

"victorious"

An interesting and unusual member of the "Nic" family--far more distinctive than NICOLE or NICOLA.

Decla

Irish, feminine variation of Declan

Has an incomplete feeling....

Alizka

Alizka is a feminine name that appears to be a diminutive form of Aliza or possibly Alice. With likely Slavic influences in its suffix '-zka,' the name combines the warmth of Alice (meaning 'noble'…

Celestia

Variation of Celeste, Latin

"heavenly"

Celestia is a heavenly name that sounds more ethereal than Celeste, Celestia might make a distinctive, feminine choice if your taste runs toward names like Angelina and Seraphina. Celestia was more…

Donatella

Italian, feminine diminutive of Donato

Stylish and dramatic, a la Donatella Versace.

Delyth

Welsh

"pretty and blessed"

If you like soft, lispy Welsh names like Gwyneth, or want an alternative to Delilah, Adele, or Edith, consider this out-of-the-ordinary option.

Nesta

Welsh variation of Agnes

This is the most popular Welsh form of Agnes. Variants include Annest and Nest. There was an eleventh century Nest who was known as 'Helen of Wales' for her beauty and the problems it caused.

Brisha

Brisha is a feminine name with a modern feel but possible roots in several traditions. It may have originated as a variation of Trisha (short for Patricia, meaning 'noble'), or as a creative blend of…

Ursule

Ursule is the French feminine form of Ursula, derived from the Latin word 'ursula' meaning 'little female bear.' The name carries a rich history dating back to Saint Ursula, a legendary British…

Galya

Hebrew

"God has redeemed, hill of God"

Well used in Israel and in Russia, either on its own or as an endearment for Galila or Galina.

Rivage

French word name

"shore"

Unique, soft, and flowing.

Raizel

Yiddish

"rose"

A diminutive of Raisa, a Yiddish name meaning "rose", Raizel is a sweet but sharp choice. Also written as Raisel, it is more likely to be used as a diminutive that appear on the birth certificate.

Dervla

Anglicized form of Irish Dearbhla or Deirbhile

"daughter of the poet"

Tongue twister of a name common in Ireland in both its Gaelic and its Anglicized forms. American or British parents looking for an Irish name that's still largely unknown in the outside world might…

Malgosia

Polish

"a pearl"

This name of Polish supermodel Malgosia Bela doesn't sound so bella here--has a bit of an evil witch quality.

Danique

French variation of Danica

"morning star"

This Danielle/Monique hybrid offers a new twist on an old favorite.

Elfrida

English

"elf power"

The name of the mother of Aethelred the Unready was once common among the Anglo-Saxon nobility, and was briefly revived during the 19th century, only to be lost once again to history. However, with…

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…