100 Rare and Unique Baby Girl Names You Haven't Heard

Every parent wants their daughter to be one of a kind. But finding a name that is unique but not "made up" is a challenge. Here are our top picks for rare names that are legitimate, beautiful, and under the radar.

"Old Lady" Chic (But Rare)

Everyone knows Eleanor, but what about:

• Althea
• Etta
• Opal
• Maude
• Veda

Mythological & Ethereal

Names that sound like a fairy tale.

• Calliope (Muse of poetry)
• Isolde
• Thalia
• Xads (Just kidding, Xanthe means "yellow/golden")
• Lyra

International Gems

Beautiful names from around the world that work well in English.

• Sia (Scandinavian)
• Amara (Igbo/Italian/Sanskrit)
• Elara (Greek moon)
• Kaia (Hawaiian/Scandinavian)
• Zora (Slavic for "dawn")

Literary Secrets

• Anais (Nin)
• Brontë (Sisters)
• Zadie (Smith)

The "Sweet Spot"

A rare name should be easy to spell and pronounce, but hard to find on a souvenir keychain.

• Maren
• Tess
• Willa
• Birdie

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