When trying to choose a name for your baby girl, you want a moniker that stands out and helps tell your child’s story. Classic baby names like Amanda, Andrea, and Alexandra are indeed wonderful, but it’s always a great idea to think outside of the box and find a name that helps your child stand out from the rest.
After all, you do not want your daughter to be one of three so-and-so’s in a classroom. Please do not relegate her to being Anna K. or Anna S. It’s tempting to hand down a family name that’s very common. Resist that temptation and go for something with a little razzle-dazzle. You’ll be very glad you did when you’re constantly complimented by other parents for making a bold choice. We went through every letter of the alphabet and handpicked special names for each that are beautiful and full of charm. Here are 130 unique baby names for girls that are exciting and deserve your consideration.
26. Annia
Annia is an ancient Roman name that is Latin in origin. This very old name now seems modern. The name is a female form of Antonius and it means “priceless one.” We got a little negative about the name Anna in the intro and it’s a wonderful name, but Annia provides more character!
Other unique baby names that start with A:
- Arria
- Anouk
- Abra
- Avril
25. Beah
Beah is an uncommon diminutive of Beatrice, a Latin name that means “she who brings happiness.” Beah has the gentle qualities of Leah but with the added benefit of starting with a “B” and sounding very hip.
Other unique baby names that start with B:
- Bebe
- Bex
- Breah
- Byrd
24. Celestina
The Spanish and Italian form of the name, Celeste is a much more appealing name for girls. Celestina has a lyrical quality and means “heavenly.”
Other unique baby names that start with C:
- Cosima
- Carys
- Channing
- Cyan
23. Deva
Not so on-the-nose as Dive, Deva is a winning option. Deva has Hindi origins and means “divine.” Deva is the name of a Hindu moon goddess and it certainly shines.
Other unique baby names that start with D:
- Devi
- Deja
- Dorit
- Dot
22. Ezri
Ezri is a variation of the Hebrew name, Ezra which means “help.” Ezri is a fabulous gender-neutral baby name that is trending for girls at the moment.
Other unique baby names that start with E:
- Elodie
- Emmylou
- Esca
- Eloise
21. Freedom
Freedom is an English name that means exactly what you think it does. Similar to Justice and Constance, Freedom conveys a sense of adventure and liberty.
Other unique baby names that start with F:
- Fergie
- Freja
- Farasha
- Fern
20. Goldie
Goldie is the Anglicized version of the Yiddish name, Golde. The name means, surprise, “gold.” Of course, Goldie Hawn is the best-known example with this name. Goldie was a hot name from 1900-1940, but its popularity declined in the 1950s. We’d love to see this name make a comeback.
Other unique baby names that start with G:
- Gita
- Gray
- Gwyneth
- Glory
19. Hanifa
The girl’s name, Hanifa has Arabic origins and means “true believer.” The beautiful name is very popular for Muslim girls.
Other unique baby names that start with H:
- Hartley
- Helga
- Helaine
- Hero
18. Ivette
Ivette is an alternative form of the French name Yvette. Yvette comes from the masculine name Yves and means “yew tree.” Spelling this name with an “I” gives it much more of a contemporary appeal.
Other unique baby names that start with I:
- Ireland
- Izetta
- Imala
- Ines
17. Jovana
Jovana is the Slavic form of Johanna and it means “God is gracious.” The name is extremely popular in The Balkans with parents in both Serbia and Bulgaria favoring the name. A welcome alternative to Giovanna.
Other unique baby names that start with J:
- Jo
- Jamilla
- Joni
- Jojo
16. Kalinda
Fans of The Good Wife will be very familiar with this gorgeous Hindi name. Kalinda means “sun” and refers to the mythical Kalinda Mountains from which a sacred river flows.
Other unique baby names that start with K:
- Kerani
- Katri
- Kiva
- Kirsten
15. Lisette
If you’re attracted to the name Elizabeth but find it to be too common, consider a French form of the name: Lisette. The name can also be spelled, Lizette. Lisette means “pledged to God” and it had a moment in the US in the 1990s but it has since fallen from favor. Bring back, Lisette!
Other unique baby names that start with L:
- Lisbet
- Leta
- Lillemor
- Leeza
14. Minerva
Minerva might sound like a Disney villain’s name, but it actually has a fantastic, enlightened meaning. The name has Latin origins and means “intellect.” In Roman mythology, Minerva was a goddess of wisdom.
Other unique baby names that start with M:
- Maple
- Mahalia
- Marcella
- Meryl
13. Naja
Naja is a name for girls that’s found in both Arabic and Navajo. The name means “success” or “silver hands.” The name is pronounced nah-hah, so no hard “J” sound.
Other unique baby names that start with N:
- Neave
- Norabel
- Nutmeg
- Nettie
12. Olivet
Olivet is a happy and cute alternative to the very popular names Olive or Olivia. Olivet has a somewhat Biblical origin. Mount Olivet is a mountain ridge east of and adjacent to Jerusalem’s Old City.
Other unique baby names that start with O:
- Opal
- Ozara
- Osha
- Ocean
11. Priya
Priya is an extremely popular name in India, but you don’t hear it enough in the US. The Sanskrit name means “beloved.” The name is traditionally given to girls who are born in August.
Other unique baby names that start with P:
- Pru
- Poet
- Penny
- Peony
10. Quest
Quest is gaining favor among parents who are searching for unique names for boys and girls. The word quest comes from Latin and means “mission.” In French, the name is spelled Questa.
Other unique baby names that start with Q:
- Quill
- Quinta
- Quintessa
- Quvenzhane
9. Rosabel
Rosabel is an English name with vintage charm that means “beautiful rose.” A less fussy alternative to Rosabelle or Rosabella, Rosabel strikes the perfect balance. And, parents who choose this name get the wonderful option to nickname their child Rosie or Belle.
Other unique baby names that start with R:
- Rowen
- Roksana
- Rishi
- Raleigh
8. Sandrine
Sandrine is the French form of the Greek name Alexandra. The name means “defending men.” This is a more sophisticated choice than Sandra.
Other unique baby names that start with S:
- Sami
- Shadow
- Shana
- Shell
7. Thailah
Thailah is a Thai name that means “Thai queen.” The name is pronounced tie-lah and it would be a great alternative to Twyla or Tyla.
Other unique baby names that start with T:
- Topanga
- Treena
- Tillie
- Tavia
6. Una
Una is an ancient name that has Latin origins and means “one” or “lamb.” In Ireland, the name is exceedingly popular but with the alternative spelling, Oona.
Other unique baby names that start with U:
- Uma
- Ursula
- Umbria
- Unity
5. Vesper
Vesper is a Latin name that means “evening star.” In many Catholic traditions, vespers are evening prayers and often involve meditative songs. This unisex baby name is trending upward for baby girls.
Other unique baby names that start with V:
- Vida
- Vegas
- Veronique
- Veruca
4. Winifred
While this name might give you Hocus Pocus vibes, it a traditional Welsh name that means “blessed peacemaking” which this world could use a bit more of. Parents who choose this handsome name have the option to nickname their daughter Winnie, Win, or Freddie.
Other unique baby names that start with W:
- Wisdom
- Winona
- Wylie
- Wisteria
3. Xenia
Xenia is one of the more approachable X-names for girls. It has Greek origins and means “welcoming.” Xenia of Saint Petersburg is a beloved Christian saint who, according to tradition, gave away all her wordly possessions after the death of her husband.
Other unique baby names that start with X:
- Xena
- Xin
- Xanthe
- Xochitl
YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE: 26 Unique Baby Girl Names from A – Z that Capitalize on Distinctiveness
2. Yoko
Americans have Yoko Ono to thank for this name’s broad appeal in the US. Yoko is a very popular name in Japan it means “good girl.”
Other unique baby names that start with Y:
- Yule
- Yetta
- Yana
- Yocheved
RELATED: 130 Unique Baby Names for Boys from A to Z
1. Zerlina
Zerlina is a stunning name for girls that has origins in Arabic but is very common in Spanish as well. The name means “beautiful dawn.” With a meaning like that, is there even any question?
Other unique baby names that start with Z:
- Zemora
- Zosia
- Zendaya
- Zarina
There’s a beautiful and unique name for girls for every letter of the alphabet. These 130 underutilized names should help inspire you and hopefully one of them ends up on a birth certificate!
Contents
- 1 26. Annia
- 2 25. Beah
- 3 24. Celestina
- 4 23. Deva
- 5 22. Ezri
- 6 21. Freedom
- 7 20. Goldie
- 8 19. Hanifa
- 9 18. Ivette
- 10 17. Jovana
- 11 16. Kalinda
- 12 15. Lisette
- 13 14. Minerva
- 14 13. Naja
- 15 12. Olivet
- 16 11. Priya
- 17 10. Quest
- 18 9. Rosabel
- 19 8. Sandrine
- 20 7. Thailah
- 21 6. Una
- 22 5. Vesper
- 23 4. Winifred
- 24 3. Xenia
- 25 2. Yoko
- 26 1. Zerlina
Mamas Uncut is THE online place for moms. We cover the latest about motherhood, parenting, and entertainment as well – all with a mom-focused twist. So if you're looking for parenting advice from real parents, we have plenty of it, all for moms from moms, and also experts. Because, at the end of the day, our mission is focused solely on empowering moms and moms-to-be with the knowledge and answers they’re looking for in one safe space.
Baby Name Generator
No baby name sounding good? Want a quick way to generate unique baby name ideas? Try our baby name generator below!
Set your terms (sex of the baby, number of letters, popularity, etc.) and then get a list of names that meet your criteria. Maybe the perfect name is just waiting to be generated for you.