Unique girl names
Names that turn heads at roll call without needing a pronunciation guide. Every name here is uncommon in English-speaking countries but still easy to say and spell — with its meaning and roots so you know the story you're handing your daughter.
Rare and beautiful
- Avelinehazelnut; longed-for childFrench
- Marenof the seaLatin
- Ondinelittle waveLatin
- CallabeautifulGreek
- Isoldeice rulerWelsh
- LinneatwinflowerScandinavian
- SaoirsefreedomIrish
- Elowenelm treeCornish
- Theagoddess; gift of GodGreek
- Mireilleto admireFrench
- Cosimaorder, beautyGreek
- Wrensmall songbirdEnglish
Soft and modern
- Novanew; a bright starLatin
- Emberlyspark, glowing emberEnglish
- LucialightLatin
- Sunnivagift of the sunOld English
- Marisolsea and sunSpanish
- AnoukgraceDutch
- Ottilieprosperous in battleGerman
- Fablea storyEnglish
- Sylvieof the forestFrench
- Amayanight rainJapanese
- Vesperevening starLatin
- Delphinedolphin; of DelphiFrench