If you want a girl name that feels a little unexpected (in a good way), this list is built for quick scrolling and instant “yep, that’s the one” moments. Say a few out loud, test the nickname options, and see what fits your vibe.
Short Unique Girl Names
- Ada: “noble” (German)
- Bea: “bringer of happiness” (Latin)
- Cleo: “glory” (Greek)
- Dove: “dove” (English)
- Esme: “esteemed, beloved” (French)
- Fia: “wild, weaver” (Irish)
- Gia: “God is gracious” (Italian)
- Inez: “pure” (Spanish)
- Ivy: “ivy plant” (English)
- Joy: “joy” (English)
- June: “young” (Latin)
- Kira: “throne” (Persian)
- Lux: “light” (Latin)
- Mae: “pearl” (English)
- Nia: “purpose” (Swahili)
- Oona: “one, unity” (Irish)
- Opal: “opal gemstone” (Sanskrit)
- Rae: “ewe” (Hebrew)
- Rue: “herb rue” (English)
- Sage: “wise” (English)
- Skye: “sky, cloud” (Scottish)
- Tess: “to harvest” (Greek)
- Uma: “splendor” (Sanskrit)
- Wren: “small bird” (English)
- Zia: “light, splendor” (Arabic)
Long Unique Girl Names
- Alexandria: “defender of people” (Greek)
- Anastasia: “resurrection” (Greek)
- Angelica: “angelic” (Latin)
- Ariella: “lion of God” (Hebrew)
- Bernadette: “brave as a bear” (French)
- Carolina: “free person” (Latin)
- Celestine: “heavenly” (Latin)
- Clementine: “merciful, gentle” (Latin)
- Daniella: “God is my judge” (Hebrew)
- Evangeline: “bearer of good news” (Greek)
- Felicity: “happiness, good fortune” (Latin)
- Genevieve: “tribe woman” (French)
- Gwendolyn: “white ring” (Welsh)
- Henrietta: “home ruler” (German)
- Isadora: “gift of Isis” (Greek)
- Josephine: “Jehovah increases” (Hebrew)
- Lavender: “lavender flower” (English)
- Marceline: “dedicated to Mars” (Latin)
- Millicent: “strong in work” (Germanic)
- Octavia: “eighth” (Latin)
- Penelope: “weaver” (Greek)
- Seraphina: “fiery one” (Hebrew)
- Theodora: “gift of God” (Greek)
- Valentina: “strong, healthy” (Latin)
- Wilhelmina: “resolute protection” (German)
Unique Sporty Girl Names
- Annika: “grace” (Swedish)
- Avery: “ruler of the elves” (English)
- Blair: “plain, field” (Scottish)
- Brynn: “hill” (Welsh)
- Cameron: “crooked nose” (Scottish)
- Casey: “brave in battle” (Irish)
- Finley: “fair hero” (Irish)
- Harper: “harp player” (English)
- Jordan: “to flow down” (Hebrew)
- Kendall: “valley of the River Kent” (English)
- Logan: “little hollow” (Scottish)
- Marley: “pleasant seaside meadow” (English)
- Morgan: “sea-born” (Welsh)
- Peyton: “fighting man’s estate” (English)
- Quinn: “chief leader” (Irish)
- Reese: “enthusiasm” (Welsh)
- Rowan: “little red one” (Irish)
- Serena: “serene, calm” (Latin)
- Sloane: “raider” (Irish)
- Sydney: “wide island” (English)
- Teagan: “little poet” (Irish)
- Vivian: “alive” (Latin)
- Willa: “resolute protection” (German)
- Venus: “goddess of love” (Latin)
Historical and Unique Girl Names
- Agnes: “pure” (Greek)
- Alma: “nourishing” (Latin)
- Beatrice: “bringer of joy” (Latin)
- Cecily: “blind” (Latin)
- Clara: “bright, clear” (Latin)
- Constance: “steadfast” (Latin)
- Dorothy: “gift of God” (Greek)
- Edith: “prosperous in war” (Old English)
- Elspeth: “God is my oath” (Scottish form of Elizabeth)
- Estelle: “star” (French)
- Florence: “flourishing” (Latin)
- Frances: “from France” (Latin)
- Harriet: “home ruler” (German)
- Helena: “torch, shining light” (Greek)
- Louisa: “renowned warrior” (German)
- Mabel: “lovable” (Latin)
- Matilda: “mighty in battle” (German)
- Minerva: “of the mind” (Latin)
- Naomi: “pleasantness” (Hebrew)
- Odette: “wealth” (French/Germanic)
- Pearl: “pearl” (English)
- Prudence: “caution” (Latin)
- Ruth: “friend, companion” (Hebrew)
- Sibyl: “prophetess” (Greek)
- Thelma: “will, volition” (Greek)
- Winifred: “blessed peacemaking” (Welsh)
- Yvette: “yew wood” (French)
Unique Girl Names With Beauty Vibes
- Alina: “bright, beautiful” (Slavic)
- Anya: “grace” (Russian)
- Bella: “beautiful” (Italian)
- Belle: “beautiful” (French)
- Bonnie: “pretty” (Scottish)
- Callista: “most beautiful” (Greek)
- Cara: “beloved” (Irish)
- Demi: “half” (Greek)
- Esmeralda: “emerald” (Spanish)
- Farah: “joy” (Arabic)
- Hana: “flower” (Japanese)
- Jamila: “beautiful” (Arabic)
- Jolie: “pretty” (French)
- Keira: “dark-haired” (Irish)
- Lia: “bearer of good news” (Hebrew)
- Lila: “night” (Arabic)
- Mei: “beautiful” (Chinese)
- Mira: “peace” (Slavic)
- Mireille: “to admire” (French)
- Niamh: “bright” (Irish)
- Shaina: “beautiful” (Yiddish)
- Suki: “beloved” (Japanese)
- Zuri: “beautiful” (Swahili)
Unique Sassy Girl Names
- Aria: “song, melody” (Italian)
- Arya: “noble” (Sanskrit)
- Athena: “goddess of wisdom” (Greek)
- Blaze: “flame, fire” (English)
- Clea: “glory” (Greek)
- Daria: “possesses goodness” (Persian)
- Fallon: “leader” (Irish)
- Freya: “lady” (Norse)
- Juno: “queen of the gods” (Latin)
- Kaia: “the sea” (Hawaiian)
- Lara: “cheerful” (Latin)
- Lyra: “lyre” (Greek)
- Moxie: “courage, spirit” (English)
- Nova: “new” (Latin)
- Piper: “pipe player” (English)
- Raven: “raven bird” (English)
- Roxy: “dawn” (Persian)
- Sable: “black” (French)
- Scarlett: “scarlet” (English)
- Storm: “storm” (English)
- Trixie: “bringer of joy” (Latin)
- Vera: “faith” (Slavic)
- Zelda: “blessed” (German/Yiddish)
- Zoe: “life” (Greek)
Last Names as Unique Girl Names
- Addison: “son of Adam” (English)
- Bellamy: “fine friend” (French)
- Collins: “son of Colin” (Irish/English)
- Delaney: “dark challenger” (Irish)
- Emerson: “son of Emery” (English)
- Ellison: “son of Ellis” (English)
- Fletcher: “arrow-maker” (English)
- Hadley: “heather field” (English)
- Hollis: “near holly trees” (English)
- Kennedy: “helmeted chief” (Irish)
- Lennox: “elm grove” (Scottish)
- Monroe: “mouth of the Roe river” (Scottish)
- Parker: “park keeper” (English)
- Sawyer: “woodcutter” (English)
- Sheridan: “wild one” (Irish)
- Sullivan: “dark-eyed” (Irish)
- Tate: “cheerful” (English)
- Winslow: “hill of victory” (English)
- West: “west” (English)
Unique Flower Girl Names
- Azalea: “dry” (Greek)
- Calla: “beautiful” (Greek)
- Daisy: “day’s eye” (English)
- Dahlia: “valley flower” (Scandinavian, via Dahl)
- Heather: “heather plant” (English)
- Hyacinth: “hyacinth flower” (Greek)
- Iris: “rainbow” (Greek)
- Lavender: “lavender flower” (English)
- Magnolia: “Magnol’s flower” (French)
- Marigold: “Mary’s gold” (English)
- Poppy: “poppy flower” (Latin)
- Primrose: “first rose” (Latin)
- Rosemary: “dew of the sea” (Latin)
- Violet: “purple” (Latin)
- Wisteria: “wisteria flower” (English)
- Zinnia: “zinnia flower” (Latin, via Zinn)
Unique Hopeful Girl Names
- Aisling: “dream, vision” (Irish)
- Aurora: “dawn” (Latin)
- Blythe: “happy” (Old English)
- Dawn: “daybreak” (English)
- Eden: “delight” (Hebrew)
- Esperanza: “hope” (Spanish)
- Hope: “hope” (English)
- Iris: “rainbow” (Greek)
- Liora: “my light” (Hebrew)
- Nadia: “hope” (Slavic)
- Solana: “sunshine” (Spanish)
- Vera: “faith” (Slavic)
Cute Unique Girl Names
- Amara: “grace” (Igbo)
- Amaya: “night rain” (Japanese)
- Cora: “maiden” (Greek)
- Elsie: “God is my oath” (English diminutive of Elizabeth)
- Elodie: “foreign riches” (French)
- Kiki: “double happiness” (Chinese)
- Lola: “sorrows” (Spanish)
- Lucy: “light” (Latin)
- Lulu: “pearl” (Arabic)
- Mia: “mine” (Italian)
- Mila: “gracious” (Slavic)
- Pippa: “lover of horses” (Greek)
- Rosie: “rose” (Latin)
- Sadie: “princess” (Hebrew)
- Winnie: “fair, blessed” (English)
Unique Bohemian Girl Names
- Briar: “thorny shrub” (English)
- Clover: “clover plant” (English)
- Eden: “delight” (Hebrew)
- Fable: “story” (English)
- Gaia: “earth” (Greek)
- Hazel: “hazel tree” (English)
- Indigo: “Indian dye” (Greek)
- Juniper: “young” (Latin)
- Laurel: “laurel tree” (Latin)
- Meadow: “meadow” (English)
- Opal: “opal gemstone” (Sanskrit)
- Orion: “hunter” (Greek)
- River: “river” (English)
- Sienna: “reddish-brown” (Italian)
- Terra: “earth” (Latin)
- Willow: “willow tree” (English)
- Wren: “small bird” (English)
Unique Southern Girl Names
- Annabelle: “grace and beauty” (Hebrew/French)
- Caroline: “free person” (Latin)
- Darcy: “from Arcy” (French)
- Delilah: “delicate” (Hebrew)
- Dolly: “gift of God” (Greek, diminutive of Dorothy)
- Georgia: “farmer” (Greek)
- Hattie: “home ruler” (German)
- Josie: “Jehovah increases” (Hebrew, diminutive of Josephine)
- Lula: “famous in war” (German, diminutive of Louisa)
- Mae: “pearl” (English)
- Magnolia: “Magnol’s flower” (French)
- Scarlett: “scarlet” (English)
- Savannah: “treeless plain” (Spanish)
- Tallulah: “leaping water” (Choctaw)
Unique Hipster Girl Names
- Atlas: “bearer of the heavens” (Greek)
- Bowie: “yellow-haired” (Irish)
- Echo: “echo” (Greek)
- Harlow: “rock hill” (English)
- Lennon: “lover” (Irish)
- Lux: “light” (Latin)
- Olive: “olive tree” (Latin)
- Pepper: “pepper” (English)
- Poet: “poet” (English)
- Scout: “explorer” (English)
- Sunday: “Sunday” (English)
- Vesper: “evening star” (Latin)
Unique Royal Girl Names
- Adelaide: “noble kind” (German)
- Catherine: “pure” (Greek)
- Diana: “divine” (Latin)
- Eleanor: “light” (French/Greek roots, commonly used meaning)
- Elizabeth: “God is my oath” (Hebrew)
- Eugenie: “well-born” (Greek)
- Philippa: “lover of horses” (Greek)
- Regina: “queen” (Latin)
- Reina: “queen” (Spanish)
- Rania: “queen” (Arabic)
- Victoria: “victory” (Latin)
Unique Girl Names From Greek Mythology
- Andromeda: “ruler of people” (Greek)
- Ariadne: “most holy” (Greek)
- Calliope: “beautiful-voiced” (Greek)
- Clio: “glory” (Greek)
- Hera: “protector” (Greek)
- Hestia: “hearth” (Greek)
- Iris: “rainbow” (Greek)
- Maia: “mother” (Greek)
- Nyx: “night” (Greek)
- Rhea: “flowing” (Greek)
- Selene: “moon” (Greek)
- Thalia: “to blossom” (Greek)
More Baby Name Ideas
If you are still narrowing it down, try a quick “real life test.” Write your favorites in a text message, say them with your last name, then imagine calling it across a playground or introducing it in a meeting. The name that keeps feeling easy and natural usually ends up being the winner.