Every child is wonderfully unique, and what better way to honor that fact than with their name? We’ve compiled a list of 26 unusual baby girl names, one for each letter of the alphabet, to help you choose something that will be as special as your daughter is.
Antonia
A gorgeous and very old name with Roman origins, Antonia means “priceless, praiseworthy and beautiful”. The name also alludes to Willa Cather’s daring title character in the classic novel about the American West, My Antonia.
Bronwyn
The Welsh spelling of this strong name is Bronwen and it means “dark and pure”. Call your daughter “Winnie” for short when she’s little!
Cora
Derived from the Greek name Korē which means “maiden” it was made popular again in the 1800s by American writer James Fenimore Cooper for the dark-haired heroine in his novel The Last of the Mohicans.
Darcy
An adorable name with Irish origins meaning “dark”. It rose in popularity in the 1970s but has since faded, so, chances are your daughter will be the only Darcy in her class.
Elodie
Elodie is an up and coming name with French origins. Plus, it was the name of an obscure medieval saint, so giving your daughter this moniker will ensure that she’ll always act like a perfect angel.
Finn
Most commonly associated as a boy’s name, Finn is slowly (but surely) rising in popularity for girls. The name has Irish origins meaning “white” or “fair”.
Genevieve
A name steeped in history and mystery, Genevieve is the patron saint of Paris and is derived from the medieval name Genovefa. The name meaning is unclear, but seems to be connected to the ideas of ‘kin’ or ‘family’.
Honora
Honora means quite literally ‘woman of honor’. It has Latin origins but was made popular by the Puritans who co-opted virtues as names.
Isa
A beautiful and simple name with religious origins meaning ‘devoted to God’. Isa is a common boy’s name in certain parts of the world, but it is rising in popularity for girls here in America.
Joslyn
This sweet name can be spelled many different ways – Jozlyn, Jossline, Joslynn or Josie for short. It reached its peak popularity in 2011 but has since become slightly less popular, ranking at #862 in 2015.
Katana
A Katana was a sword used by samurai in ancient Japan and it also happens to be a baby girl name! Give your daughter this moniker if you want something both stunning and highly unusual .
Leona
Feminine and elegant, Leona was a very popular name until it fell into relative obscurity in the early 1900s. It began regaining popularity about 10 years ago, and in 2009 it cracked the top 1,000 names, most likely because of X-Factor winner Leona Lewis.
Maeve
One of the more common names on this list, but still altogether unique and unusual, Maeve is of Irish origins and means “she who intoxicates” in Gaelic.
Noel
Noel is truly a unisex name but included on this list simply because of how lovely it is for a girl. It has French origins and means “born on Christmas Day”. How charming!
Octavia
Meaning “born eighth” Octavia has Latin origins and appears in Shakespeare’s play Antony and Cleopatra. Modern arts lovers will associate the name with Oscar winner Octavia Spencer.
Pippa
This relatively obscure name became famous in a big way when Kate Middleton married Prince William in 2011 and the entire world was introduced to her adorable sister. Surprisingly, Pippa Middleton’s notoriety hasn’t made the name popular among baby girls just yet, so choosing this for your daughter is still quite unusual.
Quinn
This gender neutral name means “wise” and is a versatile moniker that somehow fits an adorable toddler just as well as an 18 year old who’s about to head off to college.
Rosaleen
Rosaleen is a Gaelic name that means “little rose”. What better meaning for your little bundle of joy than that!
Shea
Shea means “majestic” and is a common Irish surname. It has recently risen in popularity as a first name, especially in the United States. Choosing a last name as a first name is a great way to give your daughter an unusual name filled with history and meaning.
Trixie
Give your daughter a moniker that encourages her to explore the world! The name means “blessed traveler” and has English origins. Plus, its gotta be the cutest name on this list.
Una
Alternatively spelled Oona or Oonagh, this name derives from the word “uan” which means “lamb” in Gaelic. Adorable, especially if mom’s name is Mary (think about it).
Verena
A name with German origins that is not well known in America but beautiful and stylish nonetheless.
Willa
Willa is on the rise as quite a few celebrities, including actress Kerri Russell and actor Philip Seymour Hoffman, have given their children this formerly unusual name. It was once a nickname for Wilhelmina which means “resolute protection”.
Xylina
It doesn’t get much more unusual than giving your daughter a name that starts with the letter “X” but this name rolls off the tongue quite nicely.
Yvette
A French name brimming with elegance and sophistication, you can call her “Evie” for short when she’s a baby and “Yvette”as she gets older.
Zinnia
Last but certainly not least we have this lovely name. Zinnias are a type of flower, similar to a daisy, and the name means (appropriately enough) “beautiful flower”. How sweet!