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Girl Names #3

DinahMcGee1
By DinahMcGee1
Updated Thu Jan 01 1970
Unique/Different Name I like for a girl!
  1. Allie

    • Origin:

      Variation or diminutive of Alexandra, Alice or Allison; Greek, German or Scottish

    • Meaning:

      "defending men or noble"

    • Description:

      Allie is one short form that's gotten so popular it's often used as a name on its own. Cute, friendly, yet we'd recommend using one of the proper names such as Alice to give your daughter an option.
  2. Annabella

    • Origin:

      Variation of Annabel or English compound name, Anna + Bella

    • Meaning:

      "loving or grace + beautiful"

    • Description:

      Annabella is one of a constellation of names that include Anabella, Annabelle, Annabel, Anabel, Annabelle, and Annabell -- all lovely names that have suffered from their association with the eponymous horror movie. Annabella fell off the US Top 1000 in 2021, and ironically, the only version of the name that hangs on in the Top 1000 is Annabelle, the spelling used in the movie.
  3. Aurelia

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "the golden one"

    • Description:

      Aurelia is an ancient Roman name that's become a surprise hit in the contemporary world. A top favorite on Nameberry, it reentered the US Top 1000 in 2014 after a 70-year absence and continues to climb.
  4. Avie

    • Description:

      Avie is a charming feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may serve as a diminutive of names like Avery, Avis, or Aviva, or stand as an independent name. In Hebrew contexts, it can relate to 'my father,' while in Latin it connects to 'bird.' Avie has a vintage quality reminiscent of early 20th century nicknames, yet feels fresh to modern ears. Though relatively uncommon, its short, melodic sound fits well with contemporary naming trends favoring brief, vowel-rich names. Avie carries a sweet, gentle quality while maintaining simplicity and elegance. Its versatility crosses cultural boundaries while offering a distinctive alternative to more common names like Ava or Eva.

  5. Arrabella
    • Emma

      • Origin:

        German

      • Meaning:

        "universal"

      • Description:

        Emma has now been among the top girl names in the United States for several years, claiming the Number 1 crown in 2008 and again from 2015 to 2018 before dropping back to second place.
    • Grace

      • Origin:

        English, virtue name

      • Description:

        Grace, a simple and pure virtue name which originally referred to divine grace, is a fashionable classic. In the early 2000s, it seemed headed for the Top 10 but pulled back from the upward trajectory, which you may consider a very good thing.
    • Jo

      • Origin:

        Diminutive of Joanna or Josephine, Hebrew

      • Meaning:

        "Jehovah increases"

      • Description:

        The name Jo still evokes the spunky image of the character in Louisa May Alcott's Little Women. Its literary status makes Jo one of the OG boyish nicknames for girls, ala Frankie, Billie, and Stevie. If you like that form, you can lengthen it to Joey.
    • Mercy

      • Origin:

        English word name

      • Meaning:

        "compassion"

      • Description:

        The quality of mercy makes this lovely Puritan virtue name a quiet favorite today. Although it was most popular in the late nineteenth century, Mercy is on its way to a comeback -- it rose 143 spots between 2012 and 2013, making it one of the year's fastest-rising names. Right now, it's still stylish and distinctive, a rare and wonderful combination.
    • Micki

      • Origin:

        Diminutive of Michelle or Michaela, Hebrew

      • Meaning:

        "who is like God"

      • Description:

        Briefly cool in the 1950s, but now gone the way of Ricki and Nikki. More contemporary: Mikie or Mikey.
    • Nora

      • Origin:

        Diminutive of Honora or Eleonora, Latin

      • Meaning:

        "honor or meaning unknown"

      • Description:

        Nora is a lovely, refined name that conjures up images of Belle Epoch ladies in fur-trimmed coats skating in Central Park. Long seen as a quintessentially Irish name though its roots are not in Ireland, Nora is a quietly stylish favorite that's tiptoed to the top of the popularity ladder.
    • Ophelia

      • Origin:

        Greek

      • Meaning:

        "help"

      • Description:

        Floral, elegant, and bold, Ophelia re-entered the US Top 1000 in 2015 after more than 50 years off the charts. It has risen more than 700 spots since then and shows no signs of slowing down. Now in the US Top 300, could Ophelia one day become the next Olivia or Amelia?
    • Poppy

      • Origin:

        Flower name, English from Latin

      • Meaning:

        "red flower"

      • Description:

        Poppy, unlike most floral names which are sweet and feminine, has a lot of spunk. Long popular throughout the rest of the English-speaking world, Poppy is finally starting to rise toward the top in the US, where it entered the Top 1000 for the first time in 2016.
    • Quinn

      • Origin:

        Irish

      • Meaning:

        "descendant of Conn, chief leader, intelligence"

      • Description:

        Quinn is one of the first popular Irish unisex surnames, a strong and attractive choice on the rise for girls but still popular for boys. Quinn was used for about 3000 baby girls and 700 boys in the US last year.
    • Reese

      • Origin:

        Welsh

      • Meaning:

        "ardor"

      • Description:

        The sassy, steel magnolia appeal of Oscar-winning Reese (born Laura Jeanne—Reese is her mother's maiden name) Witherspoon has single-handedly propelled this formerly boys’ name into girls' popularity.
    • Remy

      • Origin:

        French from Latin

      • Meaning:

        "oarsman"

      • Description:

        Remy is one of those rare names that combines ancient roots with modern sleekness. Boys outnumber girls with the classic Remy spelling, girls named Remi outnumber those named Remy. With either spelling and for either gender, it's a winning choice.
    • River

      • Origin:

        Nature name

      • Description:

        River shares the tranquil feeling of all the water names, and seems to have pretty much escaped its past strong association with River Phoenix and his unfortunate fate. Actor Joaquin Phoenix named his son with actress Rooney Mara after his brother River.
    • Sage

      • Origin:

        Herb name, Latin

      • Meaning:

        "wise and knowing"

      • Description:

        Sage is an evocatively fragrant herbal name that also connotes wisdom, giving it a double advantage. It entered the Top 1000 at about the same time for both genders in the early 1990s, but it has pulled ahead for the girls. Toni Collette named her daughter Sage Florence.
    • Sawyer

      • Origin:

        English occupational name

      • Meaning:

        "woodcutter"

      • Description:

        Sawyer is one of the top unisex names, used for their daughters by such parents as Sara Gilbert, co-host of The Talk and former actress on Roseanne, currently on The Conners.
    • Sofie

      • Origin:

        German, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Dutch, Czech

      • Meaning:

        "wisdom"

      • Description:

        A streamlined spelling of Sophie, popular in several European nations, including Norway, Czechia, Denmark, and The Netherlands. While English speakers may say this as SO-fee, it may also be said as zo-FEE in German, so-FEE-uh in Danish and Norwegian and SO-fih-yeh in Czech.