So you are expecting a baby girl, Congratulations!!!!

I myself have three children and while the first baby girl’s name was easy peazie lemon squeezy by the time we reached baby number three, I was out of ideas! Nothing I found on baby name websites was good enough for me. I wanted a unique baby name that was short, memorable, and meaningful for my children. To hell with names that are prone to mispronunciations. I wanted something unique but not bizarre. Since I spent the first 8 months of my last pregnancy scouring the internet and pregnancy books trying to get the right unique baby girl name for my daughter, I decided to help out another mom.

So, I have compiled a list of only 30 unique girl names and their meanings. I understand that the list of 100 can be overwhelming so I have narrowed it down for you .

Larisa

Larisa is a pretty and unique baby girl’s name that is most likely derived from the ancient city of Larisa in Greece and is also the name of a Greek saint. You could pair Larisa with Melissa if you’re having twin girls.

Calista

Calista means “most beautiful” in Greek.  Calista was a Mythological Arcadian who transformed into a she-bear, then into the Great Bear constellation.

Phoebe

Phoebe is the Latinized form of the Greek name Phoibe, which means “bright” or “pure.” Phoebe was a titan in Greek mythology. This name has a great meaning and a powerful ring to it.

Allegra

 This pretty name means “cheerful” or “lively” in Italian and makes a beautiful option for a little girl.

Michonne

Derived from the French surname Michon, which is a patronymic surname that is derived from a pet form of the name Miche (which is a short form of Michel.

Aspen

Aspen is another unique baby name for a girl and can also be used for a boy’s name as it is gender-neutral. The meaning of the name is “shaking tree.”

Cara

This unique baby girl’s name is German English and Italian origin and it means friend.

Ruthie

Ruthie is a variation of the name Ruth and its has Hebrew origin. This unique baby girl’s name also means friend.

Zola

Zola is another unique baby girl name that is perfect for parents seeking a unique and exotic name. It means a lump of earth or quiet.

Zella

This unique baby girl’s name is of Yiddish origin and it means happy and blessed.

Wren

Wren is a unique unisex baby name. perfect for a baby boy or baby girl. The name means small bird.

Willow

Willow is another unique baby girl name that made our list. The name comes from the willow tree which is one of the fastest-growing trees in the world. It grows rapidly and that growth can be related to your baby by naming her Willow. The name Willow means  Hence, name Willow means slender and graceful.

Brielle

This name has Hebrew origin and is derived from the name Gabrielle. The name means heroine of God.

Sia

Sia is another unique baby girl’s name. This name is of Norse origin and means victory.

Zurie

Zurie is a French girl’s name that means white and beautiful.

Ilyse

Ilyse is a baby girl’s name of German origin that means noble.

Elia

This unique name is gender-neutral and is of Hebrew origin. It means God has answered.

Yara

Yara is another unique baby name that is also gender-neutral. The name means small butterfly or water lady.

Nova

The name Nova is of Latin origin. This unique baby girl name means New.

Ever

Ever is another unique name that is gender-neutral. The name means always.

Persephone

She is the ancient Greek Goddess of Spring and Innocence who was cursed to be both the wife of Hades and the Goddess of the Underworld. The name means maiden.

Eden

The name Eden has biblical roots and Hebrew origins. According to the Bible, the Garden of Eden was God’s gift to the first humans, Adam and Eve. The name now means place of peace and pleasure.

Issa

Issa is a given name and surname that means Jesus in Arabic.

Harlow

Harlow is another unique baby name that is gender neutral name. The name means army hill or rock hill. This is definitely a bad ass name for a girl.

Storm

Storm is another unique baby girl name derived from the English word Storm. The name means tempest.

Sahara

Sahara is aso very unique baby girl’s name. Sahara has its origin in the Sahara desert and means Gold.

Zella

Zella is a name of Yiddish origin. This unique baby girl’s name means happy and blessed.

Malorie

Malorie is a unique name with a beautiful sound.  Malorie is a  girl’s name of French origin. It is a variant of Mallory, which means “unfortunate” or “ill-fated.” This meaning may be unsettling for parents, but you can encourage baby Malorie to ignore superstition and forge their own successful pat

Tilly

Tilly is a unique baby girl name of German origin. The name means mighty in battle. It is a variation of the name Matilda.

Kiara

The name Kiara is said to be a variant of the Italian name Chiara which means Bright.

Novalie

Novalie is a modern Swedish name and is a combination of the name Nova and the suffix “-lie”. This unique baby name means new.

Ophelia

Ophelia is a unique baby name that means  “aid” and “help.”  This name is of Greek origin and is best known for the tragic heroine in William Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Although Ophelia’s story is heartbreaking and poignant, the name also represents beauty and selflessness.

Belinda

Belinda is a unique baby girl n name which originated from the Old Spanish word meaning “beautiful.”

Dasha

Dasha is a girl’s given name of Greek origin. It is the Russian diminutive of the Greek name Daria, meaning “gift of God.

Faye

Faye is a baby name of French origin that means “loyalty” or “belief,”.

Clarabell

Clarabelle is a feminine name of Latin origin that translates to “bright” and “beautiful.” Also commonly spelled Claribel, this is a sweet and melodic name fit for a radiant baby girl.

Adelyn

Adelyn is a feminine name that means noble or nobility. The e name is of German origin and derived from the Old High German adal meaning “noble” or “precious.”

Azriel

Azriel is a boy’s name of Hebrew origin meaning “God is my help.” Often spelled as Asriel or Azrael, this striking name can be found in Muslim and Jewish traditions.

Orla

The name Orla is s girl’s name of Irish origin meaning “golden princess.

Valentia

Valencia is a feminine place name of Latin origin that means “strong” or “healthy.” It derives from the Spanish city’s Latin word Valentia meaning “valor,” and is also a form of the Roman names Valentinus and Valentina

I trust you found a name from my list. You are welcome to drop a comment below if you select any of these names.

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