40 Beautiful Rare Girl Names You May Have Missed

Girl, Unique & Unusual

Naming babies is more complicated than one might think. And sometimes, it just feels like everything out there is overdone. That’s why it can be so refreshing to come across a rare moniker that you don’t necessarily see everywhere. Adventurous parents-to-be who are interested in an unexpected and out-of-the-ordinary baby name have many choices these days, as unusual and unique names are all the rage. Whether you’re seeking a name that stands out from the rest of the crowd or one that reflects your daughter’s individuality, we’ve got 40 beautiful but rare baby names for girls that you might have missed.

 

1. Aella

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Whirlwind

 

2. Aneira

Origin: Welsh
Meaning: Much snow

 

3. Arista

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Harvest

 

4. Beatrix

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Blessed

 

5. Carys

Origin: Welsh
Meaning: Love

 

6. Ciela

Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Sky or heaven

 

7. Darya

Origin: Russian
Meaning: Good ruler

 

8. Dasha

Origin: Russian
Meaning: Possess and good

 

9. Elysia

Origin: Latin
Meaning: From the blessed isles

 

10. Endora

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Light

 

11. Genoveva

Origin: Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian
Meaning: White spirit

 

12. Graciela

Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Favor; grace

 

13. Halina

Origin: Greek and Slavic
Meaning: Shining light

 

14. Ilaria

Origin: Italian
Meaning: Cheerful

 

15. Kalila

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Beloved

 

16. Katharina

Origin: Slavic, German, and Scandinavian
Meaning: Pure

 

17. Kenaya

Origin: African
Meaning: Glory to God

 

18. Layana

Origin: Persian, Arabic, Sanskrit
Meaning: Radiant

 

19. Lissandra

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Defender of men

 

20. Lumina

Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Brilliant light

 

21. Mireille

Origin: French
Meaning: To admire

 

22. Noelia

Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Christmas

 

23. Nuria

Origin: Catalan, Arabic
Meaning: Virigin of Nuria, light

 

24. Nyala

Origin: African
Meaning: Mountain goat

 

25. Oliviane

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Olive tree

 

26. Orenda

Origin: Native American
Meaning: Great spirit, magical power

 

27. Pamina

Origin: Italian
Meaning: Little honey

 

28. Phaedra

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Bright

 

29. Qiana

Origin: Persian
Meaning: Star

 

30. Raziya

Origin: African Swahili
Meaning: Agreeable

 

31. Rowena

Origin: Anglo-Saxon
Meaning: Famous joy

 

32. Seona

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: God is gracious

 

33. Soraya

Origin: Persian
Meaning: Jewel

 

34. Tavia

Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Eighth

 

35. Tierra

Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Earth

 

36. Trina

Origin: Scandinavian
Meaning: Pure

 

37. Verity

Origin: French via Latin
Meaning: Truth

 

38. Vieira

Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Scallop

 

39. Zaida

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: To increase

 

40. Zavia

Origin: Basque and Spanish
Meaning: New house

 

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