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Uncommon Girl Names

A
15 of 55 names
Adda
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · Noble, admired; graceful, elegant.
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Addilyn
Germanic · Noble, of noble character
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Adelaide
Germanic · Noble kind, of noble character
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Adelina
Germanic · Noble, of noble character
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Adelynn
Germanic · Noble, of noble character
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Ailani
Hawaiian · Chief
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Ainsley
English / Scottish · From The Field of Hermits
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Aitana
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · Catalan origin, meaning "glorious".
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Aja
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · Goat
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Alanna
Irish Gaelic / Celtic · Beautiful darling / rock, harmony
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Alayah
Arabic / English · Sublime
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Alayna
Irish Gaelic / Germanic · Beautiful darling / rock, harmony
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Alessandra
Greek / Italian · Defender of men, protector
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Alessia
Greek / Italian · Defender
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Aline
Germanic / Celtic · Noble / rock, harmony
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B
15 of 16 names
Belle
French / Latin · Beautiful, lovely
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Bernadette
Germanic · Strong, brave bear, bold as bear
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Bernadine
English / German · Brave as a bear
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Bernie
Germanic · Strong, brave bear
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Berniece
English · Feminine name meaning "bringing victory."
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Bertie
Germanic · Bright, famous
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Betsy
Hebrew · My God is an oath, devoted
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Blair
Gaelic / Scottish · From A Field
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Bobbi
Germanic · Bright fame
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Brandie
English · Fire in a bottle.
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Brenna
English · Sword
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Brinley
English · Burnt meadow
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Brittani
English · Variant of the name Brittany.
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Brittni
Modern American · Variant of Brittany; from Britain.
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Brodie
English · Little ridge
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15 of 40 names
Cairo
Arabic / English · One Who is Victorious
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Cali
Modern American · Cali means beautiful in Greek.
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Callan
Modern American · 'Callan' means 'battle' or 'rock'.
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Camilla
Latin · Attendant at religious rites, noble
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Camille
Latin · Attendant at religious rites, noble
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Candy
English · Sweetness, joy, indulgence, happiness, temptation.
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Carissa
English / Greek · Gracious, Kind
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Carmela
Italian / Spanish · Garden or vineyard of God.
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Carmella
English / Hebrew · Garden of God
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Carolina
Germanic / Italian · Free woman
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Cataleya
Modern American · Cattley's flower
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Cathleen
English / Irish · Pure, innocent, noble, honorable light.
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Caylee
Celtic / Hebrew · Slender, pure / crown of laurel
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Cecelia
Latin · Blind, musical patron saint
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Cecile
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Blind
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D
15 of 26 names
Dahlia
English / Swedish · Dahlia Flower
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Daleyza
Modern American · "Beloved gift, heavenly grace."
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Danica
Croatian / Czech / English / Macedonian / Serbian / Slavic / Slovak / Slovene · Morning Star
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Daniella
Czech / English / Italian / Polish · "God is my judge."
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Danna
English · From Denmark, gift, or wise
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Dara
Hebrew / Irish / Slavic / Bulgarian · Pearl of wisdom; gift; or oak tree
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Darcy
English / French / Irish · From Arcy
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Dayanara
Modern American · Gracious, divine princess of light.
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Deirdre
English / Irish · Sorrowful
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Deloris
English · "Deloris" means "sorrows" or "sorrowful."
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Demi
Greek · Mother of Land
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Dena
English / Hebrew · Delicate or judged
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Deneen
Modern American · God is gracious, divine.
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Dessie
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Beloved, cherished, desired, adored, precious.
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Destinee
English · Fate or destiny; predetermined outcome.
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15 of 31 names
Earline
English · Noble and honorable person.
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Earnestine
English · Serious and sincere woman's name.
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Edythe
English · Prosperous, noble, war, gift.
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Effie
English / Greek · Good Speaker
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Elaina
Greek · Shining light, bright torch
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Eleanore
Greek · Shining light, mercy, compassion
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Elianna
Hebrew · My God has answered, gracious God
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Elinor
Greek · Shining light, mercy, compassion
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Elisa
Hebrew / Italian · My God is an oath, devoted
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Elisabeth
Hebrew · My God is an oath, devoted
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Elle
French / Hebrew · She, woman / devoted to God
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Elma
Germanic / Greek · Helmet protection / divine protection
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Elnora
Greek · Shining light, mercy, compassion
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Elora
Modern American · The Lord is my light
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Elsa
Hebrew / Germanic · My God is an oath / noble
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11 of 11 names
Fatima
Arabic / Portuguese / Urdu / Bosnian · One Who Abstains
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Fay
English · Fairy
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Felicity
English / Latin · Filled With Happiness
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Fernanda
Germanic · Bold voyager, adventurous peace
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Ferne
English · Peace, calm, serene, tranquil.
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Florine
French · Florine means "flower" or "blooming."
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Flossie
English / Latin · Thriving
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Fran
Latin · Free, from France
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Francesca
Latin / Italian · Free one
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Francine
Latin / French · Free, from France, free woman
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Frieda
Germanic · Peaceful ruler, peace
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12 of 12 names
Garnet
English / French / Latin · A Person Who Makes Door Hinges
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Gayla
English · Joyful, lively, happy, festive, exuberant.
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Geri
Modern American · Spear ruler or spear bearer.
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Gia
Latin / Italian · Farmer / God is gracious
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Gillian
Latin · Youthful, downy-bearded
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Gisselle
English · Noble origin, pure, youthful.
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Giuliana
Latin / Italian · Youthful, Jupiter's child
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Glenna
English / Gaelic / Irish / Scottish · Living In The Valley
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Gracelyn
English · Graceful and beautiful young woman.
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Guadalupe
Arabic / Spanish · From Wolf's River
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Gussie
Modern American · Diminutive of Augustus/Augusta; great or magnificent.
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Gwen
Welsh · White, fair, pure, holy
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10 of 10 names
Halle
Norse · Hay's meadow
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Halley
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Hall or woodland clearing
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Harlow
Modern American · Rock hill or army hill
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Harriett
English · Woman ruler, home ruler.
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Haven
English · Sanctuary
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Haylee
English · Inspirational, graceful.
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Helene
Greek / French · Shining light, bright torch
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Hester
Biblical / English / Latin / Persian · Star-like
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Hilary
Latin · Cheerful, merry
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Hulda
Hebrew / Icelandic · Sweet, lovable
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9 of 9 names
Imani
African / Arabic / Swahili · Faithful Person
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Ina
Latin / Germanic · Goddess / pure, holy
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India
English / Sanskrit · From The River Indus
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Iola
Modern American · Greek origin; violet-colored dawn.
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Iona
Scottish · Born On An Island
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Ione
Greek · Violet flower, violet-coloured gem
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Ira
Hebrew / Jewish · Alert
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Itzel
Mayan / NativeAmerican · Rainbow lady
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Iva
Croatian / Serbian / Czech / Bulgarian · "God is gracious."
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15 of 30 names
Jadyn
English · Jadyn means "thankful" or "God has heard."
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Jaelyn
Modern American · Modern feminine name, unclear origin.
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Jaidyn
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · God has heard
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Jaleesa
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Graceful and tender-hearted.
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Jana
Hebrew / Polish / Serbian / Czech · God is Merciful
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Janette
Hebrew / French · God is gracious, God's gift
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Janine
Hebrew / French · God is gracious
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Janiya
Modern American · From Jana
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Jannie
Hebrew / Dutch · God is gracious
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Jaqueline
Hebrew / French · Supplanter, held by the heel
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Jayda
English · Jade; precious green gemstone.
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Jaylah
Modern American · To ascend
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Jayme
Hebrew · Supplanter
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Jayne
Hebrew · God is gracious, God's gift
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Jazmine
English · Fragrant flower; sweet-smelling blossom.
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15 of 36 names
Kadence
English · Musical, rhythmic, melodic name.
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Kaelyn
English · Pure, slender beauty, strong personality.
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Kailani
Hawaiian · Sea and sky
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Kailey
Celtic / Hebrew · Slender, pure, crown of laurel
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Kaitlynn
Hebrew / Irish · God is gracious / pure
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Kala
Hawaiian / Hebrew · Princess, Lady-like
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Kalani
Hawaiian · Of The Heavens
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Kale
Hawaiian / Hebrew · Strong, free man
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Kamari
Swahili · Moonlight
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Karin
Danish / Dutch / English / Finnish / German / Greek / Norwegian / Swedish / Faroese · Chaste, Pure
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Karissa
English / Greek · Gracious, Kind
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Kasey
English / Greek · Shine Upon Mankind
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Kassidy
Irish Gaelic · Descendant of Caiside, curly-haired
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Katelynn
Hebrew / Irish · God is gracious / pure
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Katharine
Greek · Pure, clear, each of the two
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15 of 43 names
Laci
Modern American · Variant of Lacey; from Lassy or lace-like.
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Lacy
English / French · Person From Normandy
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Lakesha
Modern American · Combination of La and Keisha.
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Lakisha
AfricanAmerican / English · Lakisha - "favorite" or "God's grace."
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Lamar
Modern American · "La Mar" means "the sea."
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Lane
English · A small roadway or path
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Lannie
Modern American · Formal meaning of the name 'Lannie': Noble, gracious, or fair.
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Lara
Greek / Russian / Slovenian · Woman From Citadel
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Larissa
English / Greek / Portuguese / Russian · Woman From Citadel
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Laurel
English / Latin · Laurel Tree
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Lavern
English · Surname of La Verne.
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Lavonne
English / Germanic · Of The Yew Tree
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Lawanda
AfricanAmerican / English · From The Vandal Tribe
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Leanne
English · Lion-man
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Leatrice
English / Latin · Voyager
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15 of 43 names
Mabelle
English · Lovable
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Macie
English · Gift of God
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Macy
English / French · Armed
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Madalyn
Hebrew / French · Woman of Magdala, tower of God
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Maddison
Old English · Son of Matthew, strong-willed
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Madeleine
Hebrew / French · Woman of Magdala, tower of God
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Madge
English / Greek · Pearl
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Madilyn
Hebrew / Old English · Tower of God / son of Matthew
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Madisyn
Old English · Son of Matthew, strong-willed
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Madyson
Old English · Son of Matthew, strong-willed
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Maisie
Hebrew / Scottish · Beloved / pearl
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Makenna
English / Gaelic · Fire Born
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Malani
Modern American · A calm noble Hawaiian leader.
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Maliyah
Arabic / Hebrew · Calm and gentle / beloved
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Manila
Modern American · Capital city of the Philippines.
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15 of 16 names
Nadine
English / French / German / Russian / Germanic · Filled With Hope
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Nakia
Arabic · Pure
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Nan
English · Grace
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Nanette
English · Grace
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Nannie
English / Hebrew · Gracious, Merciful
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Navy
Modern American · Navy means 'blue or aquatic'.
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Nelda
English / Greek · Mercy, Compassion
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Neva
English / Germanic / Spanish · Leader of The Tribe
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Nia
Modern American · Resolve; brilliance
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Nicolette
Greek / French · Victory of the people
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Nikita
Greek / Russian / Sanskrit / Slovenian · Triumphant
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Noa
Biblical / Hebrew / Croatian · Motion
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Noelle
English / French · Christmas
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Noreen
Irish Gaelic · Little Honora / little dark one
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Nyla
Arabic · Winner, one who achieves
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10 of 10 names
Ocean
English / Greek / Latin · Sea Titan
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Octavia
Latin · Eighth, born eighth
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Odessa
Greek · Filled With Wrath
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Odis
Modern American · Name: Odis Meaning: Wealthy guardian of riches.
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Ola
Swedish · Ancestor’s relic
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Oma
Modern American · Arabic/Hebrew/Germanic associations; flourishing or life.
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Ophelia
English / Greek · Helpful Woman
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Ora
English / Latin · Say The Prayers
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Orin
Modern American · Laurel or pine tree
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Otha
Modern American · Noble, prosperous, wealthy, fortune.
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8 of 8 names
Paislee
Modern American · Church, cemetery
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Paola
Latin / Italian · Small, humble, modest one
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Paulina
Latin · Small, humble, modest one
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Pearlie
English · Pearl
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Perla
Italian / Latin / Spanish · Gemstone
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Phoenix
English / Greek · Dark Crimson
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Polly
Hebrew · Beloved, wished-for child
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Poppy
English · Poppy Flower
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1 of 1 name
Quincy
English / Latin · Fifth
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R
15 of 24 names
Rachelle
Hebrew / French · Ewe, innocent as a lamb
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Raegan
Modern American · "Little ruler, peaceful, graceful."
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Raelyn
English / Hebrew · Sheep's Friend
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Randi
English / Latin · Admirable
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Raquel
Hebrew / Spanish · Ewe, innocent as a lamb
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Raya
Hebrew / Arabic · Friend, companion, vision
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Reba
Hebrew · To bind, captivating, snare
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Reign
Modern American · Symbolizing strength, beauty, and grace.
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Renata
Latin / Italian · Born again
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Reva
Hebrew / Hindi / Hinduism / Indian · To Tie
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Rhoda
Biblical / English / Greek · Rose
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Rihanna
Arabic · Sweet basil
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Robbin
Germanic · Bright fame
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Rochelle
French · Little rock, from the small rock
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Roma
Italian · From Rome
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15 of 28 names
Sade
Finnish / Nigerian / Yoruba · Rain; honor bestows a crown
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Samara
Arabic / English / Hebrew · Watched Over By God
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Sammie
Hebrew · God has heard
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Santana
Spanish · Holy, sacred, or saint-like.
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Saundra
Greek / Scottish · Protector of Humanity
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Saylor
Modern American · Seafarer or professional sailor.
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Selma
Danish / Dutch / English / German / Germanic / Icelandic / Norwegian / Swedish / Bosnian · Protective Like God's Helmet
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Serena
Latin / Italian · Calm and tranquil
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Shaina
Hebrew / Jewish / Yiddish · Beautiful; pretty; well-formed.
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Shaniqua
AfricanAmerican · African-American origin; sweet, unique.
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Sharron
English · Graceful and strong woman.
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Sharyn
English · Variant of Sharon, biblical place.
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Shayla
Arabic / Irish · Blind / Cecilia variant
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Shayne
Hebrew / Irish · God is gracious
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Shelba
Modern American · Variant of Selma, beautiful warrior.
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15 of 30 names
Tabatha
English · Arabic origin, meaning "gazelle".
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Talia
Jewish / Hebrew / AustralianAboriginal · God's Dew
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Tammi
English · Palm tree, perfect one.
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Tamra
English · Palm tree, spice, date.
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Tania
Latin / Russian · From the Tatius family
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Tanisha
AfricanAmerican / English · Unclear
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Taryn
English / Irish · Derived from an Irish surname.
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Tatiana
Latin / Slavic · From the Tatius family
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Tatum
English · From The Farmstead of Tata
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Tatyana
Latin / Russian · From the Tatius family
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Tera
English · Earth, land, or goddess' earth.
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Terra
English / Latin · Earth
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Tessie
English / Greek · Short form of Theresa.
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Thalia
Greek · Blooming
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Thea
Greek · Goddess, gift of God, divine
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8 of 8 names
Valentine
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Strength, health
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Van
Dutch / Germanic · From the, of the / God is gracious
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Verla
Modern American · Wise, trusted friend, noble.
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Verne
Modern American · Herald, bear news.
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Vernell
Modern American · Strong, faithful, courageous, victorious, esteemed.
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Virgie
English · Virgin, chaste, pure, virtuous.
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Viviana
Latin / Italian · Alive
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Vonda
English / Germanic / Russian · From The Vandal Tribe
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8 of 8 names
Wally
English · Foreigner, stranger
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Ward
English · Guardian, Watchman
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Wendi
English · Friendly, intelligent, kind, warm, lively.
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Wilhelmina
Germanic · Resolute protector, strong-willed
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Willa
Germanic · Resolute protector, strong-willed
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Winfred
English · Lover of Peace
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Winter
English · Season of Winter
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Wrenlee
Modern American · No known meaning.
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2 of 2 names
Yaretzi
Aztec / Nahuatl · You will always be loved
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Yasmin
Arabic / English / Persian · Jasmine Flower
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3 of 3 names
Zara
Arabic / Hebrew / Portuguese / Bosnian / Slovenian · Radiant
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Zelma
English / German / Germanic · Protective Like God's Helmet
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Zina
African / Greek / Nsenga / Russian · Of God Zeus
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Uncommon Girl Names — Questions & answers

Everything you need to choose the perfect name for your daughter.

Uncommon names sit outside the top 200 — recognizable but not overheard. Rare names usually fall outside the top 500. Names like Maeve and Wren are uncommon; Ottilie is genuinely rare.
Not necessarily. The best uncommon names — Maeve, Eloise, Juniper — are easy to say and spell, just less often heard.
It gives your daughter a name that feels like her own without being unusual to wear. She probably won't share it in class, but no one will struggle to spell it.
Eloise, Genevieve, Beatrice, and Celeste all feel refined, lyrical, and grown-up without being too rare.
Maeve means intoxicating, Juniper represents protection, Adelaide means noble, and Linnea means twin flower — all meaningful and quietly distinctive.
NameHub has a curated collection of uncommon girl names organized by sound, origin, and meaning — perfect for parents seeking something special but not extreme.