Rare Yet Stylish Girl Names 💝

Explore our favorite sources of cool, uncommon girl names

Happy Mother’s Day to our British friends and followers! 🇬🇧

Unlike in the US, where the release of the previous year’s baby name data makes Mother’s Day a double celebration for name lovers, we Brits have to wait until autumn for the big data drop. It’s a good thing that standing patiently in line is something of a national sport.

So instead, we’re marking the occasion with a roundup of some of our favorite sources for cool, uncommon girl names on Nameberry. Enjoy!

1. Top Girl Names Transformed

You love the sound and style of chart-topping girl names like Ava or Harper, but not the popularity. What to do? Check out our recommendations for under-the-radar alternatives to the current Top 100!

2. Vintage French Girl Names

Oh-so-chic girl names from France’s historical popularity charts, which would make for surprising and sophisticated choices today. A beautiful list compiled by Berry @GenevieveReine.

3. Gothic Girl Names

Dark, dramatic and daring gothic girl names perfect for lovers of the dark academia or steampunk aesthetics. Created by our very aptly named Berry @Emberlorna.

4. Literary Girl Names

Authors make the best namers! Unique and eclectic options abound in our master list of literary names for girls, from Amoret to Pecola to Velvet.

5. Sweet Summer Child Names

Cottagecore girl names reminiscent of lazy summer days, wildflower meadows, and honeybees buzzing through quaint cottage gardens. A lovely picturesque list from @lavenderwitch.

6. Attitude Nicknames for Girls

Coco, Goldie, Nixie and Zuzu – these sparky nicknames for girls are cute but seriously feisty! Use them as unexpected short forms of more classic firsts, or go bold and use them on their own.

7. Old Hollywood Girl Names

Glitz and glamor meet a tailored traditional vibe in our master list of girl names from the iconic Golden Age of cinema. Classic film fans, head this way!

8. Desert Mystic Girl Names

Opulent, jewel-toned girl names with an intriguing mystical feel, from Adalet to Khepri to Zuleika. Compiled by the brilliant @lavenderwitch.

9. Cool Cowgirl Names

Cowgirl names are warm, sunny and easygoing, with bags of personality and charm. They range from sweet and strong Southern-style names to rugged nature names calling to mind the scenery of the Wild West.

10. Badass Princess Names

We love that this is one of our most popular baby name lists of all time! 👑 These beautiful and powerful girl names have a fabulous feminine strength and plenty of punch.