One of the most exciting things to do after finding out you’re having a baby is brainstorming baby names! Names are one of the first things we use to identify who we are. We write it on everything, open with our name in every introduction. Being responsible for naming a baby is exciting but also feels like a lot of pressure. Searching for a list of the most common baby names makes it easier but some people want to pick a unique or uncommon name. Here are some unique baby girl names!
Cool Unique Baby Girl Names
Bellamy
Origin: Norman/French. Name Meaning: Good Friend. Bellamy is a gender neutral name derived from the words “belle” and “ami” so literally “good friend.”
Goldie
Origin: English. Meaning: Made of Gold. This adorable name is currently not in the top 100 baby names and does not rank in the U.S. so it is a very uncommon baby name.
Zoya
Origin: Greek. Meaning: Life. Zoya is currently not in the top 100 baby names.
Blakely
Origin: English. Meaning: Pale Blond One or Dark. The meaning is weird but Blakely is such a cool gender neutral baby name! It has gained popularity in recent years but is still a fairly uncommon baby girl name.
Lola
Origin: Spanish. Meaning: Sorrows. Lola has a super sad meaning but the name itself sounds so bright and happy. Lola is currently not in the top 100 baby names.
Rylee
Origin: Irish. Meaning: Descendant Of Roghallach. Rylee is primarily a gender neutral name with a variation of spellings.
Wren
Origin: English. Meaning: Small Bird. Okay, Wren is in the top 100 baby girl names so it is not super uncommon but I love the name because I love following Wren Eleanore on TikTok. She is such a cutie!
Monroe
Origin: Scottish. Meaning: From the Hill. Monroe is a gender neutral name and is currently not in the top 100 baby girl names.
Priya
Origin: Indian. Meaning: Beloved. Priya is such a beautiful name and the meaning is so perfect for a baby girl. Priya is currently not in the top 100 baby girl names.
Bexley
Origin: English. Meaning: Box Tree Clearing. The surname Bexley was first found recorded in Sussex and Buckingham with the spelling “Bexleah.”
Cara
Origin: Italian. Meaning: Dear One, Beloved.
Unique Space Themed Baby Girl Names
Celeste
Origin: Latin. Meaning: Heavenly.
Estelle
Origin: Latin. Meaning: Star.
Stella
Orgin: Latin. Meaning: Star.
Astrid
Origin: Scandinavian. Meaning: God’s Strength.
Venus
Origin: Greek. Meaning: Goddess of Love.
Nova
Origin: Latin. Meaning: New.
Luna
Origin: Italian. Meaning: The Moon.
Esther
Origin: Persian. Meaning: Star.
Gemstone Baby Girl Names
Opal
Origin: Indian. Meaning: Precious Gem.
Crystal
Origin: Latin. Meaning: Earth mineral or brilliant glass.
Emerald
Origin: English. Meaning: Green Gemston.
Jade
Origin: English. Meaning: Green Gemstone.
Pearl
Origin: English. Meaning: Pearl. Pearls are associated with the moon and water sicne they are created in mollusks.
Jewel
Origin: English. Meaning: Precious Stone
Ruby
Origin: English. Meaning: Red Gemstone.
Classically Unique Baby Girl Names
Geneva
Origin: Fench. Meaning: Juniper Berry or a city in Switzerland. Geneva was my grandma’s name and I always thought it was such a pretty name for a baby girl. Geneva is not in the top 100 baby names and is very uncommon.
Coraline
Origin: American. Meaning: Heart.
Felicity
Origin: Latin. Meaning: Happiness.
Gwen
Origin. Welsh. Meaning: Blessed Ring.
Clara
Origin: Latin. Meaning: Illustrious.
Evangeline
Origin. English. Meaning: Messenger of Good News.
Carolina
Origin: German. Meaning: Free/ Beautiful Woman.
Diana
Origin: Greek. Meaning: Divine.
Etta
Origin: English. Meaning: Ruler of the Home.
Bonnie
Origin: English. Meaning: Pretty Girl.
Odette
Origin: French. Meaning: Wealth.
Evelyn
Origin: English. Meaning: Beautiful Bird.
Penny
Origin: English. Meaning: Weaver.
Melody
Origin: English. Meaning: Song.
Clementine
Origin: English. Meaning: Gentle, Merciful.
Eloise
Origin: French. Meaning: Famous Warrior
Nature Themed Baby Girl Names
Autumn
Origin: Latin, derived from the Latin word autumnus. Meaning: Of woods.
Rosa
Origin: Spanish, Italian, Latin. Meaning: Rose.
Rosa is a classic Spanish name that was popular in the 1800-early 1900’s. It is not as popular now amongst babies.
Juniper
Origin: Latin. Meaning: Young.
Juniper has historically been a gender-neutral name. It is derived from the word juniperus, a combination of the words junio (young) and parere (to produce). Meaning youth or evergreen.
Hazel
Origin: English. Meaning: The Hazel Tree.
It was initially used as a habitational surname for people who lived by a hazel tree, dating back to the middle ages.
Daisy
Origin: English. Meaning: day’s eye.
Summer
Origin: Arabic, English. Meaning: Summer season.
Summer was first used as a first name in the 70’s.
Poppy
Origin: Latin. Meaning: From the flower, red flower, or the milk of happiness.
Flora
Origin: Latin. Meaning: Flower
Sahara
Origin: Arabic. Meaning: Desert.
Magnolia
Origin: Latin. Meaning: A flower.
River
Origin: English. Meaning: Stream of water that flows to the sea.
River is typically a gender-neutral name.
Ivy
Origin: English, Latin. Meaning: Vine.
Olive
Origin: Latin. Meaning: Olive tree.
Dahlia
Origin: Latin, Scandinavian. Meaning: Dahl’s flower.
In the language of flowers, Dahlias represent elegance and dignity.
Fawn
Origin: French. Meaning: Young deer.
Brooke
Origin: German, English. Meaning: Water, small stream.
Fern
Origin: English. Meaning: Derived from the fern plant.
Aurora
Origin: Latin. Meaning: Dawn.
Aurora is a prevalent name in fairytales and mythology.
Willow
Origin: English. Meaning: Derived from the willow tree.
Unique Irish Baby Girl Names
Maeve
Origin: Irish. Meaning: She Who Rules
Saoirse
Origin: Irish. Meaning: Freedom.
Brenna
Origin: Irish. Meaning: Little drop of water. Raven, or black hair.
Róisín
Origin: Irish. Meaning: Little Rose.
Fiona
Origin: Irish. Meaning: Fair.
Darby
Origin: Irish. Meaning: Free form envy.
Deirdra
Origin: Irish. Meaning: Broken Hearted or sorrowful.
That’s fun… Beautiful sounding name though!
Fia
Origin: Irish. Meaning: Flame.
Glenna
Origin: Irish. Meaning: Valley or from the glen.
Uncommon Unisex Names
Frankie
Origin: American. Meaning: Free or truthful.
Presley
Origin: English. Meaning: Derived from the Old English preost, meaning “priest”, and leah meaning “forest clearing”.
Emerson
Origin: English. Meaning: Brave or powerful.
August
Origin: Latin. Meaning: Great or magnificent.
Journee
Origin: American. Meaning: A trip or experience.
Reagan
Origin: Irish. Meaning: Little ruler.
Uncommon Cute Baby Girl Names
Piper
Lottie
Brie
Amelie
Penelope
Tinley
Poppy
Strong Baby Girl Names
Joan
Octavia
Alexia
Athena
Xena
Chantria
Charmaine
Rya
More Unique and Uncommon Baby Girl Names
Nala
Lilibet
Isador
Cora
Suri
Laurel
Marisole
Sylvie
Nathalia
Amora
Rosalia
Catalina
Galia
Annalise
Brynn
Blair
Elena
Finishing Thoughts
I hope this post helps you brainstorm unique baby girl names you might like! Congrats on your little baby!
If you need some help figuring out what you need when the baby arrives, check out our posts on What Your Baby Actually Needs At The Hospital, and What to Pack For Mom’s Labor and Delivery Bag!
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