UNUSUAL BABY GIRL NAMES AND MEANINGS
When selecting names for their new babies, people often choose names
that have been in the family for generations, or have specific
historical or biblical significance. Some choose names that reflect
current trends while others opt to give their children names that have
specific meanings. Some unusual names have specific meanings, while
others are merely creations of the sometimes overactive imaginations of
parents, family members and close friends. When searching for baby names
with special meanings, however, there are many lists available in books
and over the internet. What follows is a partial listing of unusual
girls and boys names and their meanings.
NAME
|
ORIGIN |
MEANING |
Aaliyah, Aliya, Aliyah
|
Hebrew/Arabic |
To ascend,
highly exalted |
Abela
|
French |
Breath |
Abra
|
Hebrew |
Mother of Many |
Aceline
|
French |
Noble |
Adah
|
Hebrew |
Beauty |
Adalia
|
Teutonic |
Noble |
Adianca
|
Native American |
Deliverer Of Peace |
Adine
|
Hebrew |
Delicate |
Airlia
|
Greek |
Ethereal |
Alanna
|
Celtic |
Fair |
Alarice
|
Teutonic |
Ruler of All |
Alberta
|
Teutonic |
Noble, Brilliant |
Alda
|
Teutonic |
Rich |
Aldora
|
Greek |
Winged Gift |
Alethea
|
Greek |
Truth, Sincerity |
Aleta
|
Latin |
Bird-Like |
Alina
|
Celtic |
Fair |
Almeta
|
Latin |
Ambitious |
Almira
|
Arabic |
Princess |
Aloysia
|
Teutonic |
Famous in War |
Alvina
|
Teutonic |
Beloved by All |
Alvita
|
Latin |
Vivacious |
Amaryllis
|
Greek |
Fresh, Sparkling |
Amber
|
Arabic |
Jewel |
Ambrosine
|
Greek |
Immortal |
Amity
|
Latin |
The Friendly |
Amorette
|
Latin |
Little Love |
Amorita
|
Latin |
Beloved |
Andromeda
|
Greek |
From Mythology |
Anthea
|
Greek |
Flower-Like |
April
|
English |
To Open Up |
Ara
|
Teutonic |
Eagle Maid |
Ardelis
|
Latin |
Industrious |
Ardelle, Ardella
|
Latin |
Industrious |
Ardis
|
Latin |
Eager |
Aretina
|
Greek |
Virtuous |
Ariana
|
Welsh |
Silvery |
Ariella
|
Hebrew |
Lion of God |
Arilda
|
Teutonic |
Hearth, Home |
Armilla
|
Latin |
A Bracelet |
Aspasia
|
Greek |
The Welcome |
Astra
|
Greek |
Starlike |
Astrid
|
Teutonic |
Impulsive in Love |
Athalia
|
Hebrew |
The Lord is Mighty |
Athena
|
Greek |
Wisdom |
Aurelia
|
Latin |
Golden |
Austine
|
Latin |
The Exalted |
Avi
|
Hebrew |
My Father, My Lord |
Avis
|
Latin |
A Bird |
Azalea
|
Hebrew |
Spared by Jehovah |
Bailey
|
French |
Public Servant |
Bambi
|
Italian |
Child |
Bathsheba
|
Hebrew |
A Pledge |
Battista
|
Greek |
The Baptizer |
Beata
|
Latin |
Blessed |
Berdine
|
Teutonic |
Bright Maiden |
Bertina
|
Teutonic |
Bright, Shining |
Beryl
|
**** |
A Jewel |
Bethesda
|
Hebrew |
House of Mercy |
Bettina
|
Hebrew |
Consecrated to God |
Blenda
|
Teutonic |
Dazzling |
Blythe
|
Old English |
Free Spirit |
Bo
|
Chinese |
Precious |
Bonnibel
|
Latin |
Good & Beautiful |
Brandi
|
Old English |
Burn Wine |
Briana
|
Irish Gaelic |
Strong |
Bridget, Brit
|
Irish |
Strong |
Breezy
|
Spanish |
From the Iliad |
Brooke
|
Old English |
The Brook |
Brunhilde
|
Teutonic |
Battle Maid |
Caitlin
|
Welsh |
Form of Catherine |
Calista
|
Greek |
Most Beautiful |
Candace
|
Greek |
Glowing |
Cara
|
Italian |
Darling |
Carissa
|
French |
Tender Touch |
Carlin
|
**** |
Short for Caroline |
Carly
|
*** |
Form of Carol |
Carmel
|
Hebrew |
Woodland |
Cherise
|
French |
Cherry |
Chantal
|
Latin |
Song |
Chloe
|
Greek |
Blooming |
Courtney
|
French |
King's Attendent |
Dakota
|
Native American |
Friend |
Damita
|
Spanish |
Little Princess |
Danica
|
Slavic |
Morning Star |
Daria
|
Persian |
Queenly |
Davida
|
Hebrew |
Feminie of David |
Demetria
|
Greek |
Goddess of Harvest |
Desiree
|
French |
Desired |
Devin
|
Gaelic |
Poet |
Dione
|
Greek Mythology |
Mother of Aphrodite |
Dominica
|
Latin |
The Lord's |
Dominique
|
French |
Belonging to God |
Dori
|
French |
Golden-Haired |
Drucilla
|
Greek |
Dewey Eyes |
Dulcea
|
Latin |
Sweetness |
Durene
|
Latin |
Everlasting |
Ebony
|
Greek |
Strength |
Eda
|
Anglo Saxon |
Wealthy |
Eden
|
Hebrew |
Paradise |
Effie
|
Greek |
Melodious Chatter |
Echo
|
Greek |
Return of Sound |
Edana
|
Celtic |
Fiery |
Edeline
|
Teutonic |
Noble, Good Cheer |
Eden
|
Hebrew |
Delightful |
Edlyn
|
Anglo Saxon |
Noblewoman |
Edolie
|
Teutonic |
Noble, Good Cheer |
Edwina
|
Anglo Saxon |
Valuable Friend |
Effie
|
Greek |
Of Fair Fame |
Elberta
|
Teutonic |
Nobly Brilliant |
Eldora
|
Spanish |
Gilded |
Eldoris
|
Greek |
Of the Sea |
Elektra
|
Greek |
Bright Light |
Elga
|
Anglo Saxon |
Elfin Spear |
Elise
|
French |
Form of Elizabeth |
Elma
|
Greek |
Amiable |
Elvira
|
Latin |
White, Fair |
Emeline
|
Teutonic |
Industrious |
Erline, Erlina
|
Anglo Saxon |
The Elfin |
Esmeralda
|
English |
Green Gemstone |
Estra
|
Anglo Saxon |
Goddess of Spring |
Eudora
|
Greek |
Delightful Gift |
Eugenia
|
Greek |
Well Born |
Euphemia
|
Greek |
Of Fair Fame |
Evangelina
|
Greek |
Angel |
Farica
|
Teutonic |
Peaceful Ruler |
Farrah, Fara
|
Middle English |
Beautiful One |
Fatima
|
Arabic |
Daughter of the Prophet |
Faustine
|
Latin |
Fortunate |
Fawn
|
Latin |
A Baby Deer |
Fedora
|
Greek |
Divine Gift |
Fern
|
Old English |
From a Fern Plant |
Fidelity
|
Latin |
Faithfulness |
Fifine, Fifi
|
Hebrew |
He Shall Add |
Fiona
|
Celtic |
Pretty |
Flavia
|
Latin |
Blonde |
Fleta
|
Teutonic |
Swift |
Fleur
|
French-Latin |
Flower |
Flora
|
Latin |
Flower |
Floria
|
Latin |
Flowering |
Fulvia
|
Latin |
Blonde |
Garda
|
Teutonic |
Protected |
Galiana
|
German |
Supreme One |
Gaye
|
French-Teutonic |
Lighthearted |
Gelsey
|
Hindi |
God of Wisdom |
Giacinta
|
Italian |
Hyacinth |
Gilda
|
Celtic |
Servant of God |
Gillian
|
Latin |
Feminine of Julian |
Glenna
|
Gaelic |
Woman from the Valley |
Glynnis
|
Welsh |
Beautiful and Holy |
Gredel
|
Greek |
A Pearl |
Griselda
|
Teutonic |
Stone Heroine |
Guinevere
|
Celtic |
White or Fair |
Gypsy
|
English |
Wanderer |
Harelda
|
Teutonic |
Mighty in Battle |
Harley
|
Old English |
From the Long Field |
Harmony
|
Latin |
Harmony |
Heather
|
English |
Flowering Heather |
Helga
|
Teutonic |
Holy |
Heloise
|
Teutonic |
Famous in Battle |
Hera
|
Greek |
Queen of the Gods |
Hesper
|
Greek |
Evening Star |
Hester
|
Persian |
A Star |
Hetty
|
Persian |
A Star |
Hilda
|
Teutonic |
War Maid |
Holly
|
Anglo Saxon |
The Holly Bush |
Honey
|
German |
Sweet as Honey |
Hope
|
Anglo Saxon |
Optimistic |
Hortense
|
Latin |
Gardener |
Huberta
|
Teutonic |
Bright Mind |
Hypatia
|
Greek |
Surpassing |
Ianthe
|
Greek |
Violet Colored Flower |
Ida
|
Teutonic |
Happy |
Idaline, Idalina
|
Teutonic |
Noble |
Idelle
|
Teutonic |
Happy |
Idola
|
Greek |
A Vision |
Idona
|
Teutonic |
Industrious Worker |
Ignatia
|
Latin |
Fiery |
Ilana
|
Hebrew |
Tree |
Ilse
|
German |
Short for Elizabeth |
Ines
|
Spanish |
Form of Agnes |
Isadora
|
Latin |
Gift of Isis |
Ivana, Ivy, Iva
|
Hebrew |
God's Gift |
Ivory
|
Latin |
White as Ivory |
Jacinda
|
Greek |
Hyacinth Flower |
Jacinta
|
Greek |
Lovely |
Jade
|
Spanish |
Jewel |
Jamie
|
English |
Feminine of James |
Jasmine
|
Persian |
Flower |
Jazlyn, Jazzy
|
**** |
Variant of Jasmine |
Jeanelle
|
**** |
Variant of Jean |
Jemima
|
Hebrew |
A Dove |
Jewel
|
French |
Precious Gem |
Joy
|
Old French |
Delight |
Juanita
|
Spanish |
Form of Johanna |
Kacey
|
Irish |
Eagle-Eyed |
Kali
|
Greek |
Rosebud |
Kalia
|
Hawaiian |
Beauty |
Kara
|
Latin |
Dear One |
Kassia
|
Greek |
Pure |
Kate
|
Greek |
Pure |
Katrina
|
**** |
Variant of Katherine |
Kay
|
Greek |
Rejoicing |
Kayla
|
**** |
Variant of Kay |
Keely
|
Celtic |
Beauty |
Kelsey
|
Irish Gaelic |
Warrior |
Kendra
|
Old English |
Wise |
Kerri
|
Irish Gaelic |
Dark-Haired |
Kirby
|
Anglo Saxon |
Church Town |
Kirstyn, Kirsten
|
Scandinavian |
Annointed One |
Kit
|
**** |
Nickname for Katharine |
Kyla, Kyle
|
Scottish Gaelic |
Lovely |
Lacey
|
Russian |
Cheerful One |
Lakeesha
|
African American |
Variant of Leticia |
Lane
|
English |
Narrow Road |
Lani
|
Hawaiian |
Noble Woman |
Lara
|
Latin |
Famous One |
Larina
|
Latin |
Sea Gull |
Larissa
|
Greek |
Cheerful |
Laurel, Loralie
|
Latin |
From Laurel Garland |
Lauren
|
**** |
Variant of Laura |
Laverna
|
Old French |
Vernal or Springlike |
Leanne
|
Anglo Saxon |
Combo of Lee & Anne |
Lee, Lea
|
Anglo Saxon |
Meadow |
Leilani
|
Polynesian |
Flower of Heaven |
Lemuela
|
Hebrew |
Dedicated to God |
Lenita
|
Latin |
Gentle |
Leola
|
**** |
Feminine of Leo |
Leonie
|
Latin |
The Lion |
Leonora
|
Greek |
Light |
Leslie
|
Celtic |
Gray Fortress |
Leta
|
Latin |
Joy |
Leticia
|
Latin |
Joy |
Lexine
|
Greek |
Helper of Mankind |
Liana
|
French-Latin |
A Bond |
Lilah
|
Greek |
The Lily |
Lilybell
|
Latin |
Fair Lily |
Linette
|
Celtic |
Graceful |
Lisabet
|
Hebrew |
Consecrated to God |
Lisette
|
Hebrew |
Consecrated to God |
Livia
|
Latin |
The Olive |
Lizzie
|
Hebrew |
Consecrated to God |
Luciana
|
Latin |
Light |
Lulu
|
**** |
Variant of Louisa |
Luna
|
Latin |
Shining |
Maia
|
*** |
Star Name |
Maisie
|
Greek |
Precious |
Malva
|
Greek |
Soft |
Manda
|
Latin |
Loveable |
Mandy
|
Spanish |
Harmony |
Mara
|
Hebrew |
Sorrowful |
Marissa
|
Latin |
Sea Born |
Marta
|
Aramean |
Lady or Mistress |
Martha
|
Aramean |
Lady or Mistress |
Martina
|
Latin |
Warlike |
Marvela
|
Latin |
Marvelous |
Mavis
|
Celtic |
Song-Thrush |
Melita
|
Greek |
Honey Sweet |
Melody
|
Greek |
Of Song |
Melvina
|
Celtic |
Handmaiden |
Mercy, Merci
|
French-Latin |
Compassionate |
Meris
|
Latin |
Sea Born |
Merle
|
Latin |
Blackbird |
Mimi
|
Teutonic |
Strong Opponent |
Mirabelle
|
Latin-French |
Of Wondrous Beauty |
Misty
|
Old English |
Covered in Mist |
Moira
|
Celtic |
The Great |
Mona
|
Teutonic-Latin |
Solitary |
Mora
|
Spanish |
Blueberry |
Nada
|
Slavonic |
Hope |
Narda
|
Persian |
The Anointed |
Nathania
|
Hebrew |
Gift of the Lord |
Natica
|
Latin |
Christmas Child |
Neda
|
Slavonic |
Sunday's Child |
Neoma
|
Greek |
New Moon |
Nerissa
|
Greek |
Daughter of the Sea |
Nerita
|
Greek |
Of the Sea |
Nessa, Nessia
|
Greek |
Pure |
Nevada
|
Latin |
Snowy |
Nola
|
Celtic |
Noble or Famous |
Noleta
|
Latin |
The Unwilling |
Nova
|
Native American |
Butterfly Chaser |
Odelette
|
French-Greek |
Little Song |
Odelia
|
Teutonic |
Wealthy |
Odette
|
Greek |
Melody |
Olethea
|
Latin |
Truth |
Oprah
|
Hebrew |
Fawn |
Ora
|
Latin |
Seacoast |
Oralie
|
Latin |
The Golden |
Oriana
|
Latin |
Golden One |
Oribel
|
Latin |
Golden Beauty |
Oriel
|
Old French-Latin |
The Golden |
Orlantha
|
Teutonic |
Fame of the Land |
Orlena
|
Latin |
The Golden |
Orva
|
Anglo Saxon |
Courageous Friend |
Pandora
|
Greek |
Gifted |
Pansy
|
Old French-Greek |
A Thought |
Panthea
|
Greek |
Of all the Gods |
Patience
|
Latin |
Virtuous |
Persis
|
Greek |
Woman from Persia |
Petrina
|
Greek |
A Rock |
Philana
|
Greek |
Lover of Mankind |
Philippa
|
Greek |
Feminine of Philip |
Philomena
|
Greek |
Nightingale |
Phoebe
|
Greek |
Goddess of the Moon |
Primavera
|
Latin |
Spring's Beginning |
Primrose
|
Latin |
First Rose |
Prunella
|
Old French-Latin |
Plum or Prune Color |
Qadira
|
Arabic |
Powerful |
Qamra
|
Arabic |
Moon |
Qitarah
|
Arabic |
Fragrant |
Quanika
|
American |
Form of Nika |
Quartilla
|
Latin |
Fourth |
Qubilah
|
Arabic |
Agreeable |
Queen
|
English |
Queen |
Queenie
|
English |
Queen |
Quenby
|
Scandinavian |
Womanly |
Quenna
|
English |
Form of Queen |
Querida
|
Spanish |
Dear, Beloved |
Questa
|
French |
Searcher |
Quinella
|
Latin |
Form of Quintana |
Quintana
|
Latin |
The Fifth |
Quintessa
|
Latin |
Essence |
Quiterie
|
Latin, French |
Tranquil |
Randi
|
**** |
Feminine of Randall |
Rania
|
Sanskrit |
Royal |
Rae
|
Scandinavian |
Female Deer |
Raphaela
|
Hebrew |
Divine Healer |
Rashida
|
African |
Righteous |
Renita
|
Latin |
Self-Poised |
Reseda
|
Latin |
Healing |
Rhea
|
Greek |
Earth |
Rhiannon
|
Welsh |
Goddess |
Riva
|
French |
Riverbank |
Roderica
|
Teutonic |
Princess |
Romilda
|
Teutonic |
Glorious Battle Maid |
Rosabel
|
Latin |
Beautiful Rose |
Rosalba
|
Latin |
White Rose |
Rosalia
|
Italian |
Melody |
Rowena
|
Celtic |
White Mane |
Sabra
|
Hebrew |
Cactus Plant |
Sabrina, Brina
|
English |
Goddess of Severn River |
Sacha
|
Greek |
Helper of Mankind |
Sachi
|
Japanese |
Girl Child |
Sadie
|
Hebrew |
Princess |
Salena
|
Latin |
Salt |
Samara
|
Hebrew |
Watch or Outlook |
Samuela
|
Hebrew |
Asked of God |
Sapphire
|
Hebrew |
Precious Gem |
Sarita
|
Variant of Sarah |
Little Princess |
Scarlett
|
English |
Red |
Sela
|
Hebrew |
A Rock |
Selima
|
Hebrew |
Peaceful |
Selma
|
Arabic |
Secure |
Septima
|
Latin |
The Seventh |
Seraphine, Serafina
|
Hebrew |
Burning or Ardent |
Shana
|
Hebrew |
Beautiful |
Shannon
|
Gaelic |
Wise |
Shawn
|
**** |
Feminine of John |
Sheba
|
Arabic |
Biblical Queen |
Sibley
|
Anglo Saxon |
Related or Family |
Sidra
|
Latin |
Starlike |
Silver
|
Anglo Saxon |
White |
Simona
|
Hebrew |
Heard |
Sirena
|
Greek |
A Siren |
Tabitha
|
Aramaic |
Gazelle |
Talia
|
Greek |
Blooming |
Tamara, Tamar
|
Hebrew |
Palm Tree |
Tara
|
Gaelic |
Tower |
Tasha
|
**** |
Short for Natasha |
Tatum
|
English |
Spirited |
Templa
|
Latin |
Temple or Sanctuary |
Tertia
|
Latin |
The Third |
Thadine
|
Hebrew |
Praised |
Thalia
|
Greek |
Joy or Blooming |
Thea
|
Greek |
Divine |
Theola
|
Greek |
The Divine |
Thirza
|
Hebrew |
Delightful |
Thora
|
Teutonic |
Thunder |
Tiffany
|
Greek |
Appearance of a God |
Tilda
|
Teutonic |
Maid of Battles |
Timothea
|
Greek |
Honoring God |
Toinette
|
Latin |
Beyond Praise |
Tonia
|
Latin |
Beyond Praise |
Tressa
|
Greek |
Harvester |
Trina
|
Greek |
Pure |
Trista
|
Latin |
The Sorrowful |
Trixie, Trix
|
Latin |
She Who Blesses |
Tuesday
|
English |
Day of the Week |
Tyne
|
Old English |
River |
Udele
|
Anglo Saxon |
Rich or Prosperous |
Ula
|
Celtic |
Jewel of the Sea |
Ulani
|
Hawaiian |
Cheerful |
Ulima
|
Arabic |
Astute, Wise |
Ulrica
|
Teutonic |
Ruler of All |
Ultima
|
Latin |
Last, Endmost |
Ululani
|
Hawaiian |
Heavenly Inspiration |
Ulva
|
German |
Wolf |
Uma
|
Hindi |
Mother |
Umay
|
Turkish |
Hopeful |
Umeko
|
Japanese |
Patient |
Una
|
Latin |
One, United |
Undine
|
Latin |
Of the Waves |
Unity
|
English |
Unity |
Unn
|
Norwegian |
She who is loved |
Unna
|
German |
Woman |
Urania
|
Greek |
Heavenly |
Urbana
|
Latin |
City Dweller |
Urit
|
Hebrew |
Bright |
Ursa
|
Greek |
Form of Ursula |
Ursula
|
Greek |
Little Bear |
Usha
|
Hindi |
Sunrise |
Ushi
|
Chinese |
Ox |
Uta
|
German |
Rich |
Valda
|
Teutonic |
Spirited in Battle |
Valeda
|
Latin |
Strong or Healthy |
Valencia
|
Latin |
Strong, Vigorous |
Valentina
|
Latin |
Strong or Valiant |
Valora
|
Latin |
Brave |
Vanessa
|
Greek |
Butterfly |
Vania
|
Hebrew |
God's Gracious Gift |
Vara
|
Greek |
The Stranger |
Vashti
|
Persian |
Beautiful |
Veda
|
Sanskrit |
Knowledge, Understanding |
Vedette
|
Old French |
Watch Tower |
Veleda
|
Teutonic |
Of Inspired Wisdom |
Venitia
|
Italian |
Mercy |
Verda
|
Latin |
Springlike |
Vidette
|
Hebrew |
The Beloved |
Vita
|
Latin |
Vital or Animated |
Voletta
|
Old French |
The Veiled |
Wenona
|
American Indian |
First Born Daughter |
Whitney
|
Old English |
Island |
Wilda
|
Anglo Saxon |
Forest Dweller |
Wilhelmina
|
Teutonic |
Resolute Protector |
Willa
|
Anglo Saxon |
The Desired |
Willette
|
Teutonic |
Resolute Protector |
Willow
|
English |
Symbol of Healing |
Wilona
|
Old English |
Desired |
Winona
|
Native American |
First Born |
Wynne
|
Celtic |
Light Complexioned |
Xandra
|
Greek |
Form of Zandra |
Xanthe
|
Greek |
Yellow-Haired |
Xaviera
|
Arabic |
Brilliant |
Xena
|
Greek |
Guest |
Xenia
|
Greek |
Hospitable |
Xiang
|
Chinese |
Fragrant |
Xiomara
|
Teutonic |
Glorious Forest |
Xiu Mei
|
Chinese |
Beautiful Plum |
Xuan
|
Vietnamese |
Spring |
Xuxa
|
Portuguese |
Form of Susanna |
Xylia
|
Greek |
Of the Woods |
Xylina
|
Greek |
Of the Woods |
Yachne
|
Hebrew |
Hospitable |
Yadira
|
Hebrew |
Friend |
Yaffa
|
Hebrew |
Beautiful |
Yakira
|
Hebrew |
Precious |
Yalena
|
Greek, Russian |
Form of Helen |
Yaletha
|
American |
Form of Oletha |
Yamka
|
Hopi |
Blossom |
Yanaba
|
Navajo |
Brave |
Yang
|
Chinese |
Sun |
Yarkona
|
Hebrew |
Green |
Yasmine, Yasmin
|
Persian |
Flower |
Yei
|
Japanese |
Flourishing |
Yoko
|
Japanese |
Determined |
Zabrina
|
American |
Form of Sabrina |
Zada
|
Arabic |
Fortunate |
Zafina
|
Arabic |
Victorious |
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