Unique names for a girl

Pilar

Spanish

"pillar"

The fact that this Spanish classic, which honors the Virgin Mary, does not end in the conventional letter 'a' gives it a special sense of strength, elegance, and style, making it a worthy choice. The…

Joan

English feminine variation of John, Hebrew

"God is gracious"

Joan was the perfect name choice for one of the leading characters on Mad Men , being a quintessential girls' name of the period. A Top 10 name in the 30s, a Top 50 name from the 40s through the…

Keturah

Hebrew

"incense"

Keturah, the Old Testament name of Abraham's second wife, is a possibility for anyone seeking a truly unusual and interesting biblical name; certainly a lot more distinctive than that of Abraham's…

Oriel

Latin

"golden"

Pretty Victorian-feeling cousin of Ariel; also, more prosaically, a kind of bay window.

Merrigan

Irish surname, related to the sea

A merry surname cousin of Kerrigan, could make a lively choice for a happy little girl.

Kamali

African, Mashona

"spirit guide, protector"

Spirit that protects babies from illness...and surname of designer Naomi.

Salana

Latin

"sun"

Related to the more common Solana, Salana has a pleasantly rhythmic pan-cultural feel.

Raleigh

English

"meadow of deer"

An attractive North Carolina unisex place name, Raleigh's soft sound is particularly appropriate for a girl.

Talei

Torres Strait Islander

"precious one"

This name from the Torres Strait region is a gorgeous choice for parents looking for a name that describes just how precious your little one is.

Julianne

Latin

"youthful or sky father"

This variation on the Julia theme has stayed in play due to the popularity of Julianne Moore, though it now sits at the bottom of the US Top 1000.