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Most Unusual Girls' Names That Intrigue Me

larkub101
By larkub101
Updated Wed Dec 07 2022
These are some of the names from my master list that are a little on the wild side. I still like them, or they wouldn't be on my master list in the first place. Here we go!
  1. Allegra

    • Origin:

      Italian

    • Meaning:

      "joyous"

    • Description:

      In music, the term allegro means "quickly, lively tempo," which makes this quintessential Bohemian ballet dancer's name all the more appealing. Allegra is one of the most distinctive yet accessible girl names starting with A.
  2. Araminta

    • Origin:

      Literature, compound of Arabella and Aminta, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "loveable; unyielding + defender; unfading"

    • Description:

      Araminta is a poetic and enchanting eighteenth-century invention with plenty of elegance and a touch of old-fashioned clunkiness. It first appeared in William Congreve's 17th century comedy The Old Bachelor and then again in 1705 when it was used by architect and playwright Sir John Vanbrugh in his play The Confederacy.
  3. Calliope

    • Origin:

      Greek mythology name

    • Meaning:

      "beautiful voice"

    • Description:

      Calliope is the name of the muse of epic poetry -- and also the musical instrument on the merry-go-round. Bold and creative, it debuted in the US Top 1000 in 2016, and entered the Top 500 in 2023. Similar in rhythm and sound to Penelope with usable nicknames Callie, Clio, and Lola, it is no wonder it's on the rise.
  4. Coriander
    • Elektra

      • Origin:

        Greek

      • Meaning:

        "shining, bright"

      • Description:

        This spelling of Electra makes this vibrant name less electric and more kinetic.
    • Holiday

      • Origin:

        English word name

      • Meaning:

        "holy day"

      • Description:

        Free and fun name if you don't want to be pinned down to Noelle, Pasqua, or Valentine.
    • Indigo

      • Origin:

        Greek

      • Meaning:

        "Indian dye"

      • Description:

        Indigo is one of the most appealing and evocative of the new generation of color names. Color names have joined flower and jewel names -- in a big way -- and Indigo, a deep blue-purple dye from plants native to India, is particularly striking for both girls and boys. Indigo is the name of a character in the Ntozake Shange novel Sassafrass, Cypress & Indigo, and was used for his daughter by Lou Diamond Phillips.
    • Jetta

      • Origin:

        English

      • Meaning:

        "jet"

      • Description:

        Although this is a legitimate name, most people would associate it with a line of Volkswagens -- you'd be better off choosing a Mercedes.
    • Kyrie

      • Origin:

        Short form of Kyra or Greek

      • Meaning:

        "Lord"

      • Description:

        Kyrie elieson is one of the oldest religious refrains, meaning Lord, have mercy. As a first name, though, Kyrie is less a name of God and more a nickname-name that might be short for Kyra or a diminutive that stands on its own, a la Kylie. The best-known Kyrie is the male basketball player Kyrie Irving, who pronounces the first syllable to rhyme with my rather than fear. He has inspired more than 1000 baby boys to be given this name one recent year in the US, while it was given to 178 baby girls. Impressive numbers.
    • Lux

      • Origin:

        Latin

      • Meaning:

        "light"

      • Description:

        This name of a character played by Kirsten Dunst in the movie Virgin Suicides, originally a novel by Jeffrey Eugenides, is gaining attention, also thanks to the heroine Lux, Lady of Luminosity in the League of Legends games. Luz is the Spanish version.
    • Phoenix

      • Origin:

        Arizona place name and Greek

      • Meaning:

        "dark red"

      • Description:

        Phoenix is a New Age name symbolizing rebirth and immortality. It's also a place name, a color name, a mythological name, AND an animal name, combining several of today's hottest trends in one appealing package.
    • Reverie

      • Origin:

        Word name

      • Description:

        Reverie is a strong-sounding word for an ethereal, dreamlike state -- a perfect contrast and meaning for a word that intends to become a first name. Popular mommy blogger Rebecca Woolf of Girls Gone Child named one of her twin daughters Reverie, setting off a groundswell of interest.
    • Sayler

      • Description:

        Sayler is a modern feminine name that appears to have emerged as an occupational surname repurposed as a first name, following the trend of surname-to-first-name transitions. Historically, Sayler (or Sailer) referred to someone who made sails or worked as a sailor. As a first name, it has gained modest usage in recent decades, particularly in the United States. The spelling variant with 'y' instead of 'i' gives it a contemporary feel while maintaining its connection to nautical themes. Sayler carries associations with adventure, freedom, and the open sea. The name appeals to parents seeking a modern-sounding name with subtle masculine roots but has been increasingly used for girls, reflecting the trend toward gender-neutral naming options.

    • Zelda

      • Origin:

        Diminutive of Griselda

      • Meaning:

        "gray fighting maid"

      • Description:

        Classified as an early beauty, Zelda has long and often been used as such for characters in books and films. Since 1986, Zelda has been a prime Nintendo name, as in the Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess.