Exquisitely Rare Baby Girl Names As Special As She Is
Uncommon feminine choices with beautiful meanings and timeless elegance.
Acacia
Named after the flowering tree, from Greek akakia meaning "thorny tree". Combines botanical elegance with classical roots.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek/Botanical
Style
Nature
Acadia
Named after the region in Canada, with origins in the Wabanaki word for "place of abundance". Evokes natural beauty and wilderness.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Native American
Style
Geographic
Adelia
A Germanic name meaning "noble" or "nobility". Has a delicate, vintage quality with aristocratic overtones.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Germanic
Style
Aristocratic
Allegra
An Italian name meaning "joyful" or "lively". Has musical connections and conveys a sense of happiness and energy.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Italian
Style
Musical
Althea
A Greek name meaning "with healing power". In Greek mythology, Althea was the mother of Meleager, and the name carries an elegant, botanical connection.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Classic
Amaryllis
Named after a flowering bulb, from Greek mythology. Combines botanical beauty with classical heritage.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Floral
Apolline
A French feminine form of Apollo, the Greek god of sun and music. Combines mythological depth with French elegance.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
French/Greek
Style
Mythological
Araminta
An English name of uncertain origin, possibly from the flower araminth. It has a poetic, whimsical quality with literary connections.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
English
Style
Vintage
Ariadne
In Greek mythology, the daughter of King Minos who helped Theseus escape the Labyrinth. Symbolizes guidance and problem-solving.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Mythological
Astrid
A Scandinavian name meaning "divinely beautiful" or "god's strength". Long popular in Nordic countries but still uncommon elsewhere.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Scandinavian
Style
Royal
Avalon
In Arthurian legend, the island where King Arthur was taken after his final battle. Evokes mysticism and ancient British folklore.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Celtic
Style
Mythological
Beatrix
A Latin name meaning "voyager" or "blessed". Has literary connections through author Beatrix Potter and a distinguished sound.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Latin
Style
Literary
Beryl
The name of a precious stone, from Greek beryllos. It has a vintage charm and connection to nature through its gemstone heritage.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Gemstone
Bronte
Derived from a Greek word meaning "thunder". Associated with the literary Bronte sisters, giving it artistic connections.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Literary
Calista
A Greek name meaning "most beautiful". Combines classical heritage with an elegant, melodic quality.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Elegant
Calliope
In Greek mythology, the muse of epic poetry. Also a musical instrument, giving it both mythological and musical connections.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Musical
Calypso
In Greek mythology, the nymph who detained Odysseus. Also a style of Caribbean music, giving it both mythological and musical connections.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Mythological
Cassia
A Greek name derived from the cinnamon-like spice. Combines botanical heritage with classical roots.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Botanical
Cerelia
Derived from the Latin name Ceres, the goddess of agriculture and grain crops. Carries a melodic quality with ancient divine connections.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Latin
Style
Mythological
Clover
Named after the small flowering plant. Symbolizes good luck, especially in its four-leaf form.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
English
Style
Nature
Cosima
A female version of Cosimo, from the Greek kosmos meaning "order" or "universe". Popular in artistic circles with an international flair.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek/Italian
Style
Artistic
Cressida
A Greek name derived from Chryseis. Has literary connections through Shakespeare's "Troilus and Cressida".
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Literary
Dahlia
Named after the flower, which was named for Swedish botanist Anders Dahl. Combines floral elegance with a touch of exoticism.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Swedish/Botanical
Style
Floral
Daphne
A Greek name meaning "laurel tree". In mythology, Daphne was a nymph who transformed into a laurel tree to escape Apollo.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Mythological
Delphine
Derived from Delphi, the ancient Greek city, home to the famous oracle. Has oceanic connections through the dolphin.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Classic
Echo
In Greek mythology, a nymph who could only repeat the last words spoken to her. Evokes both mythological and natural acoustics.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Mythological
Elettra
An Italian form of Electra, from Greek mythology. Has both classical and electrical associations with an exotic sound.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Italian/Greek
Style
Mythological
Elowen
A Cornish name meaning "elm tree". Combines nature inspiration with Celtic heritage and a melodic sound.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Cornish
Style
Nature
Eluned
A Welsh name meaning "idol" or "image". Connected to Saint Eluned, giving it both cultural and religious significance.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Welsh
Style
Saint
Endellion
A Cornish name derived from Saint Endelienta. Rare even in Cornwall, it carries a distinctive sound and ancient connection.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Cornish
Style
Saint
Eulalia
A Greek name meaning "well-spoken". Associated with several early Christian saints, giving it religious significance.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Religious
Eulalia
A Greek name meaning "well-spoken". Associated with several early Christian saints, giving it religious significance.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Religious
Evolet
A modern name possibly meaning "water lily" in a Native American language. Has a delicate sound with nature connections.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Native American
Style
Modern
Fenna
A Frisian name meaning "peace". Has a simple, melodic quality with Dutch and Germanic connections.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Frisian
Style
Peaceful
Fiadh
An Irish name meaning "wild" or "deer". Recently becoming more popular in Ireland but still rare internationally.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Irish
Style
Celtic
Freya
Named after the Norse goddess of love, beauty, and fertility. Combines mythological significance with a modern sound.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Norse
Style
Mythological
Galatea
In Greek mythology, Galatea was a statue brought to life by Aphrodite. The name has artistic and mythological significance.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Mythological
Gardenia
Named after the fragrant white flower. Combines botanical elegance with an exotic quality.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Botanical
Style
Floral
Geneva
Named after the Swiss city, ultimately from a Celtic word meaning "mouth". Combines geographic and botanical connections.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Celtic/Swiss
Style
Geographic
Georgiana
An elaborate feminine form of George, meaning "farmer" or "earth-worker". Has literary connections through Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice".
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Literary
Georgiana
An elaborate feminine form of George, meaning "farmer". Has literary connections through Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice".
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Literary
Harlow
Originally an English surname meaning "rock hill" or "army hill". Has vintage Hollywood glamour through actress Jean Harlow.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
English
Style
Glamorous
Helene
A French and Greek form of Helen, meaning "bright, shining light". Has classical mythology connections with an elegant sound.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek/French
Style
Classic
Hespera
Derived from the Greek for "evening" or "west". Evokes the beauty of twilight with classical mythological overtones.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Mythological
Ianthe
A Greek name meaning "violet flower". Appears in Greek mythology and poetry, giving it both floral and mythological connections.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Mythological
Io
In Greek mythology, a priestess of Hera who was turned into a heifer. Also one of Jupiter's moons, giving it both mythological and astronomical connections.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Mythological
Iphigenia
In Greek mythology, the daughter of Agamemnon sacrificed to appease Artemis. Symbolizes sacrifice and nobility.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Mythological
Isolde
From Celtic origin, famous from the medieval romance "Tristan and Isolde". Carries romantic, legendary associations with a melodic sound.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Celtic
Style
Literary
Jessamine
A variant of Jasmine, referring to the fragrant flowering plant. Combines botanical beauty with a vintage sound.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Persian
Style
Botanical
Juniper
Named after the evergreen shrub. Combines botanical heritage with a lively, modern sound.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Latin/Botanical
Style
Nature
Juno
Named after the Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth. Combines mythological significance with a modern, strong sound.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Latin
Style
Mythological
Kallista
A Greek name meaning "most beautiful". Combines classical heritage with an elegant, aspirational quality.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Classic
Kerensa
A Cornish name meaning "love". Combines Celtic heritage with a melodic sound and romantic meaning.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Cornish
Style
Romantic
Kimora
A modern name possibly combining Kim and Mora. Has an exotic, contemporary sound with multicultural appeal.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Modern
Style
Contemporary
Lakshmi
In Hindu tradition, the goddess of wealth, fortune, and prosperity. Symbolizes good luck and divine feminine energy.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Sanskrit
Style
Spiritual
Lazuli
Named after the blue gemstone lapis lazuli. Combines mineral beauty with an exotic, distinctive sound.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Persian
Style
Gemstone
Leocadia
A Greek name meaning "bright" or "clear". Associated with a Spanish saint, giving it religious significance.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Religious
Lilac
Named after the fragrant purple flower. Combines botanical beauty with a soft, vintage charm.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Persian/Botanical
Style
Floral
Liora
A Hebrew name meaning "my light" or "God's gift of light". Combines spiritual significance with a melodic sound.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Hebrew
Style
Spiritual
Lorelei
In Germanic folklore, a siren who lured sailors to their doom on the Rhine River. Combines mythological depth with a melodic sound.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Germanic
Style
Mythological
Lysandra
The feminine form of Lysander, a Greek name meaning "liberator". Has an aristocratic sound with classical roots.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Aristocratic
Mabel
Derived from Amabilis, a Latin name meaning "lovable". Has a vintage charm with a friendly, approachable quality.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Latin
Style
Vintage
Magdalena
A Greek form of Magdalene, referring to Mary Magdalene in the Bible. Combines religious significance with an elegant sound.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Biblical
Marigold
Named after the bright orange-yellow flower. Combines botanical brightness with a cheerful, sunny disposition.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
English/Botanical
Style
Floral
Maristela
A Portuguese and Spanish name meaning "star of the sea". Combines celestial imagery with maritime connections.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Portuguese/Spanish
Style
Celestial
Meliora
A Latin word meaning "better" or "better things". Embodies aspiration and improvement with a melodic sound.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Latin
Style
Virtue
Merit
An Egyptian name meaning "beloved" or "worthy". Carries ancient history with a modern, virtue-name appeal.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Egyptian
Style
Virtue
Millicent
A Germanic name meaning "strong in work". Combines strength with a delicate, vintage quality.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Germanic
Style
Strong
Mireille
A French name derived from the Provençal word for "admire". Has literary connections through Frédéric Mistral's poem.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
French
Style
Romantic
Moira
An Irish form of Mary, possibly meaning "destiny" or "fate" in Greek. Has Celtic heritage with a lyrical sound.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Irish
Style
Celtic
Nephele
In Greek mythology, a cloud nymph and the mother of centaurs. Symbolizes the ethereal and celestial.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Mythological
Nerissa
Created by Shakespeare for "The Merchant of Venice", possibly based on the Greek Nereis (sea nymphs). Has literary and oceanic connections.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek/Literary
Style
Literary
Nolwenn
A Breton name connected to a 5th-century saint. Combines Celtic heritage with a distinctive, melodic quality.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Breton/Celtic
Style
Saint
Novella
From the Latin novus meaning "new". Carries literary connections as a story form and a feminine, romantic quality.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Latin
Style
Literary
Octavia
A Latin name meaning "eighth". Has classical Roman connections and literary associations through Shakespeare.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Latin
Style
Classic
Odette
A French diminutive of Oda, meaning "wealthy". Famous from the ballet "Swan Lake" as the white swan princess.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
French
Style
Artistic
Olympia
Named after Mount Olympus, home of the Greek gods. Combines mythological significance with athletic associations.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Mythological
Ophira
A Hebrew name meaning "gold" or "golden city". Evokes precious materials with exotic, biblical connections.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Hebrew
Style
Biblical
Ottilie
A Germanic name meaning "prosperous in battle". Combines strength with a delicate, vintage quality.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Germanic
Style
Vintage
Ottoline
A feminine form of Otto, with Germanic origins meaning "wealthy". Has an aristocratic air with vintage appeal.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Germanic
Style
Aristocratic
Perrine
A French feminine form of Peter, meaning "rock". Combines biblical heritage with French elegance.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
French
Style
Biblical
Persephone
In Greek mythology, the daughter of Zeus and goddess of spring. Carries mythological depth with a melodic sound.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Mythological
Philomena
A Greek name meaning "lover of strength". Associated with a Catholic saint, giving it religious significance.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Religious
Primrose
Named after the pale yellow flower that blooms in early spring. Combines botanical beauty with literary connections.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
English/Botanical
Style
Floral
Quenby
An English name of Scandinavian origin possibly meaning "woman's estate". Has a distinctive sound with Norse connections.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
English/Scandinavian
Style
Aristocratic
Quilla
Derived from Quechua, referring to the moon goddess in Incan mythology. Has celestial and mythological connections.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Quechua
Style
Celestial
Quintana
A Latin name meaning "fifth". Has a distinctive, aristocratic quality with Spanish connections.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Latin/Spanish
Style
Aristocratic
Raina
A Bulgarian name meaning "queen" or a variation of Regina. Also has connections to "rain", giving it nature associations.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Slavic
Style
Royal
Reverie
An English word name meaning "daydream" or "dream-like state". Evokes imagination and otherworldliness.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
English
Style
Modern
Rosalind
A name combining Germanic elements meaning "gentle horse" with Latin rosa ("rose"). Has Shakespearean connections from "As You Like It".
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Germanic/Latin
Style
Literary
Roxana
A Persian name meaning "dawn" or "little star". Has historical connections through Alexander the Great's wife.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Persian
Style
Historic
Sabine
Derived from the Sabines, an ancient Italian tribe. Combines historical depth with a sleek, sophisticated sound.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Latin
Style
Historic
Seraphina
Derived from the Hebrew word seraphim, an order of angels. Has a celestial, spiritual quality with a melodic flow.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Hebrew
Style
Spiritual
Seraphina
A Hebrew name referring to the seraphim, the highest order of angels. Combines religious imagery with a melodic sound.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Hebrew
Style
Religious
Seren
A Welsh name meaning "star". Combines celestial imagery with Celtic heritage and a melodic sound.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Welsh
Style
Celestial
Soleil
The French word for "sun". Brings to mind warmth, light, and celestial beauty with a French flair.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
French
Style
Celestial
Sybil
A Greek name referring to female prophets in the ancient world. Combines mystical associations with a vintage sound.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Mystical
Sylvie
A French name derived from Latin, meaning "from the forest". Combines nature imagery with French elegance.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
French/Latin
Style
Nature
Talulla
An Irish name meaning "abundant water" or "leaping water". Has a rhythmic, flowing quality mirroring its meaning.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Irish
Style
Nature
Tamsin
A Cornish contraction of Thomasina, the feminine form of Thomas. Has a distinctive sound with British heritage.