100 Rare Girl Names (And Their Meanings!) That Are as Unique as Your Precious Little Darling

As an expectant parent, one of the hardest decisions you have to make is not what kind of car seat to buy, or which crib to put in the nursery. Nope. The hardest decision will be what the heck are you going to call the baby?!? You are selecting a name that your child will have forever!

For some parents, bestowing a trendy moniker on their little princess is just as important as pushing her around in the most popular stroller on the market. But if you are a mom or dad who wants your daughter to stand out in the crowd of Olivias, Emmas, and Harpers that will undoubtedly be in her preschool class a few years from now, you are likely considering choosing a name for your little girl that isn’t too highly ranked on the Social Security Administration’s database of baby names.

To help make that decision a little easier for you, we have put together a list of 100 rare girl names and their meanings. This collection of rare names for girls includes monikers from around the globe, alternatives to trendy three-letter or flower names for girls, and unique variations of some popular names. Hopefully, you will find something you think is as special as your little pink bundle of joy!

100 Rare Girl Names

1. Adia

This German name means “noble.”

2. Aella

In Greek, this pretty name means “whirlwind.”

3. Alazne

Spanish in origin, this name is derived from alatz, the Basque word for “miracle.”

4. Aletta

The meaning behind this Latin name is “winged one.”

5. Alohi

With Hawaiian origins, meaning “brilliant” or “shining.”

6. Alora

This beautiful name, which means “dream” or “dreamer,” has roots in both Latin and the Bantu language of Botswana, Africa.

7. Aneira

Perfect for a baby girl born in the winter, as it is a Welsh name meaning “much snow.”

8. Annika

This name means “sweet-faced” in Hebrew and “gracious” in German.

9. Aoife

“Beautiful” and “radiant” are the meanings of this name (pronounced EE-fa) which is quite common in Ireland, but not so much in America.

10. Arwen

Meaning “noble maiden,” this Welsh name was used for the princess of the elves in J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings.

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11. Axelle

The French feminine form of the Scandanavian male name Axel, which means “my father is peace.”

12. Baylin

A name that has been used for boys and girls, it means “mighty warrior” in Hindi, and is also a variation on the Ashkenazik Jewish name Bailin.

13. Belleann

A blend of the names Belle (which means “beautiful” in French) and Ann (a religious name of Hebrew origins meaning “grace” or “God has favored me).

14. Beryl

Originating from the Greek word berylis, this cousin of Jade means “light green semiprecious gemstone.”

15. Bronwyn

Of Welsh origin, meaning “fair-breasted” or pure of heart.

16. Caitronia

Pronounced Katrina, this Gaelic variation of Katherine means “pure, clear, chaste.”

17. Calista

Meaning “most beautiful,” it’s the feminine form of the Greek name Callistus.

18. Carys

This Welsh name means “love.”

19. Casiane

Meaning “cinnamon,” it is a variation of the ancient Greek name Kassiani, who was a Byzantine musical composer and hymnographer.

20. Ceinwen

A combination of the Welsh words cain (fair) and gwen (white).

21. Clover

This Old English flower name is a sweet alternative to Lily or Rose.

22. Dallis

This Scottish name means “from the dales, the valley meadows.”

23. Damaris

Of Greek and Latin origin, this girl’s name means “calf” or “to tame” or “gentle.”

24. Darcy

Derived from the French surname D’Arcy, meaning “one from Arcy” or “dark one,” this name is fitting for fans of Jane Austen’s aloof Pride & Prejudice hero.

25. Darya

If you want your daughter to be a strong boss babe one day, this Russian name means “good ruler.”

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26. Echo

After the mountain nymph in Greek mythology whom Zeus often visited.

27. Eilish

The Gaelic form of the Hebrew name Elizabeth means “pledged to God.”

28. Ellasandra

It’s all the rage to combine names (Ella + Sandra) for a unique moniker for your darling daughter, but this one is also a twist on the name Alessandra.

29. Ellery

Gender-neutral, this English name means “cheerful” and is also a surname meaning “descendant of Hilary.”

30. Elowynne

A variation on the spelling of Elowen, a Cornish name that means “elm.”

31. Enola

A Native American name meaning “solitary.”

32. Eudora

The name of a minor goddess in Greek mythology, meaning “generous gift.”

33. Fable

Gender-neutral, this name is derived from the Latin fabula, meaning “to talk” or “tale, legend.”

34. Fia

Short and sweet with Irish, Portuguese, and Italian origins, meaning “wild or weaver.’

35. Gaia

The name of the mother goddess or mother earth in Greek mythology, means “rejoicing.”

36. Giustina

The Italian form of Justine, meaning “fair and just.”

37. Grier

Meaning “alert, watchful,” this is the Scottish variation of the more commonly spelled Greer.

38. Haisley

Adapted from the English and Irish surname Hazley, which means “near the hazel tree.”

39. Honey

Nothing could be sweeter for your little girl than bestowing this term of endearment as her given name.

40. Ilaria

This Italian name is perfect for a smiling baby girl, as it means “cheerful.”