20 unusual girls' names: photos
Written by Polly Logan-Banks
Are you looking for something original to name your daughter? Check out our top 20 unusual girls' names.
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Aileen
Aileen is a Scottish twist on the Irish name Eileen. It means "light" and could be a great original choice for your new little girl.
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Bluebell
Flower names are very popular, but Bluebell is one of the more unsual options. Bluebells are iconic features of ancient British woodland.
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Coral
Coral is a pretty name for any little girl. It comes from the deep sea reefs that are often used to make jewellery.
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Delphine
If you want your daughter's name to have a little French pizzazz, why not choose Delphine? Delphine means "dolphin" and has Greek origins.
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Eileen
For a unique name, why not revive a traditional one? Eileen is an Irish name meaning "light".
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Frieda
Frieda is an Old Norse name, meaning "beautiful". A great choice for your gorgeous little girl!
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Hettie
Hettie is often used as a pet name for Henrietta. Shortening the name to Hettie or Hetty gives it a fresher, more modern feel.
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Lillianna
If you like popular names, but want to reflect your baby girl's uniqueness, why not combine two favourite names? Lillianna is a fusion of the popular names Lilly and Anna.
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Logan
If you don't want your daughter's name to be too 'girly', unisex names, such as Logan, could be a good choice. Logan is derived from the Gaelic lagan.
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If you want a strong name for your daughter, Marcie could be the choice for you! The name originally comes from the Roman god of war, Mars.
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Margarita
If you want to jazz up ordinary names, why not look at similar versions in other countries? For instance, Margarita is the Spanish form of Margaret.
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Melodie
Melodie is a variation of Melody, which has Greek origins. Melodie means "music", and would make a great name for any girl.
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Patience
Using virtues as names was a tradition championed by the Puritans of the 17th Century. Why not revive the trend by naming your daughter Patience?
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Peony
If you love the flower name trend, but want something more unusual than Poppy or Daisy, why not think about Peony?
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Roxie
Roxie is a pet form of the name Roxanne, which means "dawn of day". A great name for a bright little girl.
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Skyler
If you don't want a too-feminine name, Skyler is another great choice. It has Dutch and English origins, and means "scholar" or "protection".
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Tabatha
Tweaking the spelling of your baby's name can help to make it more unusual. Tabatha is a variant of the name Tabitha, which means "gazelle".
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Vienna
Naming babies after places or countries isn't a new trend. However, you can make your baby unique by picking unusual place names such as Vienna.
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Winnie
While Winifred may sound a bit old-fashioned, Winnie is a modern-sounding name that will definitely give your little girl some originality.
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Zahara
If you want a unique, multicultural name, Zahara could be the perfect choice. Zahara has Hebrew origins and means "flower".
More baby name inspiration
More baby name inspiration
- See our full list of girls' names for even more great ideas.
- Still team yellow? Check out these 20 unusual boys' names.
- Tempted by the gender-neutral trend? Watch our video of unisex names.
- Create your own baby names list with our handy tool.
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