staplerwithteeth's list "A Bit Unusual (girls)" of 11 great name ideas: Madigan - Mayday!

A Bit Unusual (girls)

An unusual, energetic surname choice that would make a good Madison alternative. Madigan was a typical police detective series of the 1970s, starring Richard Widmark.

Madigan

Lenae

Not yet on the place-name map, this name has Shakespearean ties via the Duke Of Albany character in King Lear.

Albany

Bralee

Hollyn

Meryn

Brayleigh

Jadielys

A sweet elongation of Stella, with its reference to stars.

Stellina

Memory

Mayday is an unconventional feminine name derived from the international distress signal used in emergency situations, which itself comes from the French phrase "m'aidez" meaning "help me." Beyond its emergency associations, Mayday also connects to spring festivities, as May Day celebrations mark the arrival of spring in many cultures. As a given name, Mayday is extremely rare and unconventional, appealing to parents seeking a truly distinctive name with a bold, modern feel. The name has a memorable quality with positive spring associations balancing its emergency signal connotations. Mayday might appeal to parents drawn to other calendar-inspired names like April, June, or August, but who want something considerably more unusual and striking for their daughter.