For parents, choosing your baby’s name is one of the most exciting parts of the countdown to your precious little one’s arrival.
Families are increasingly looking for unique names that fall outside of the top 100 most popular baby names. These represent how special baby is, and often provide an opportunity to find a name with a bold and beautiful meaning.
To help you with your search, we have more than 200 baby girl names that are unique, plus nickname suggestions, for how you can shorten their names.
These beautiful rare girl names are special and pretty, with stunning meanings, and you won’t find them on other lists.
Beautiful unique girl names
Aeliana – Sun (Aeli, Lia, Liana)
Ailani – High chief (Aila, Lani, Ani)
Aislinn – Dream, vision (Ais, Linny, Linnie)
Althea – Healer (Ally, Thea, Allie)
Amara – Eternal, unfading (Mara, Ami, Ari)
Anara – Pomegranate blossom (Ana, Nara, Nani)
Anwen – Very beautiful (Welsh) (Annie, Wen, Wenny)
Araceli – Altar of the sky (Spanish) (Ara, Celi, Ari)
Arista – Harvest (Ari, Rissy, Star)
Arwen – Noble maiden (Ari, Wenny, Winnie)
Astrid – Divine strength (Asti, Rida, Atty)
Aurelia – Golden (Aura, Lia, Relly)
Avira – Air, atmosphere (Avi, Vira, Riri)
Ayla – Moonlight (Aya, Lala, Ayi)
Azura – Sky blue (Zuri, Azu, Zuzu)
Bellamy – Fine friend (Bella, Mimi, Amy)
Beryl – Green gemstone (Berry, Elle, Bery)
Bijou – Jewel (French) (Bibi, Juju, Jojo)
Blythe – Joyful, free spirit (Bly, Bee, B)
Brisa – Breeze (Spanish) (Bri, Risa, Isa)
Calista – Most beautiful (Callie, Cali, Lissy)
Calliope – Beautiful voice (Callie, Lio, Poppy)
Carina – Beloved (Cara, Rina, Cici)
Celestine – Heavenly (Celeste, Tina, Celi)
Cerise – Cherry (French) (Ceri, Risa, Cherry)
Chara – Joy (Greek) (Char, Rara, Cherry)
Ciel – Sky (French) (Cici, Elle, Cece)
Clio – Celebrate, glory (Cleo, Lio, Coco)
Coraline – Little coral (Cora, Lina, Cori)
Cosima – Order, beauty (Cosi, Sima, Mimi)
Cyra – Sun, throne (Cy, Rara, Ciri)
Dahlia – Flower name (Dali, Lia, Dolly)
Damaris – Gentle (Dami, Mari, Rissy)
Danica – Morning star (Dani, Nica, Annie)
Delphine – Dolphin (Del, Fina, Della)
Derya – Sea (Turkish) (Deri, Rya, Dede)
Dove – Peaceful bird (Dovie, Vivi, Dee)
Drusilla – Strong (Dru, Silla, Silly)
Eira – Snow (Welsh) (Eri, Ira, Riri)
Elara – Shining one (Ellie, Lara, Lari)
Elowen – Elm tree (Ellie, Wenny, Lolo)
Embla – First woman in Norse myth (Em, Emmy, Bla)
Enid – Soul, life (Eni, Nida, Eni-Bee)
Esme – Loved, esteemed (Essie, Mimi, Ezzy)
Estrella – Star (Spanish) (Essie, Ella, Rella)
Eulalia – Sweetly speaking (Lali, Lulu, Lia)
Evadne – Pleasant, noble (Eva, Vadi, Addie)
Faye – Fairy (Fay, Fifi, Faya)
Fenella – White-shouldered (Nell, Fennie, Ella)
Fiadh – Wild, untamed (Irish) (Fia, Fifi, Dee)
Fiora – Little flower (Fio, Rora, Fia)
Flora – Flower, bloom (Flo, Florrie, Lora)
Freesia – Flower name (Free, Sia, Reesi)
Galatea – She who is milk-white (Gala, Tea, Taya)
Gaia – Earth goddess (Gai, Gaya, Gia)
Gemma – Precious stone (Gem, Emmy, Gigi)
Giada – Jade (Italian) (Gia, Jada, Gigi)
Giselle – Pledge, hostage (Gigi, Elle, Zella)
Halina – Bright, shining (Hali, Lina, Linnie)
Hanae – Flower blessing (Japanese) (Hana, Nae, Annie)
Hannelore – Grace and light (Hanni, Lore, Nellie)
Honora – Honor, dignity (Nora, Nori, Honi)
Hyacinth – Flower name (Hy, Cinthie, Cindy)
Ianthe – Purple flower (Iani, Thea, Annie)
Ilyana – Light (Ilya, Lani, Yana)
Imelda – Universal battle (Immy, Mel, Melli)
Inaya – Care, concern (Naya, Ina, Yaya)
Indira – Beauty, splendor (Indi, Dira, Riri)
Ione – Violet flower (Io, Nene, Oni)
Iridessa – Shining rainbow (Iri, Dessa, Issa)
Isolde – Ice ruler (Issy, Sol, Didi)
Ivette – Yew tree (Ivy, Vetta, Etta)
Izara – Star (Basque/Arabic roots) (Izzy, Zara, Zari)
Jacinta – Hyacinth flower (Jaci, Cinta, Jinnie)
Jael – Mountain goat (Biblical) (Jay, Ellie, Jae)
Jovana – God is gracious (Slavic) (Jovi, Vana, Nani)
Jubilee – Joy, celebration (Jubi, Lee, Bee)
Junia – Youthful (June, Juni, Nia)
Kalila – Beloved (Arabic) (Lila, Kali, Kiki)
Kateri – Pure (Kat, Teri, Kari)
Kiana – Moon goddess (Kiki, Ana, Nani)
Kismet – Fate, destiny (Kizzy, Metta, Kiki)
Kyra – Throne, sun (Ky, Kiki, Riri)
Lalita – Playful, charming (Sanskrit) (Lali, Lita, Lulu)
Leocadia – Bright, clear (Leo, Cadie, Dia)
Liora – Light for me (Lio, Ori, Lili)
Lilou – Lily flower (French) (Lili, Lou, Lulu)
Linnea – Twinflower (Linn, Nea, Nini)
Lorelei – Alluring enchantress (Lori, Lela, Lei)
Lumi – Snow (Finnish) (Lu, Lumi-Bear, Mimi)
Lysandra – Liberator (Lyssa, Sandra, Andi)
Maeva – Welcome (Polynesian) (Mae, Evie, Mavi)
Magali – Pearl (Maggie, Gali, Mali)
Mahalia – Tenderness (Maya, Lia, Hali)
Marigold – Golden flower (Mari, Goldie, Margo)
Meliora – Better things (Meli, Liora, Lio)
Mireille – To admire (French) (Miri, Raye, Mimi)
Morwenna – Sea waves (Cornish) (Wenna, Mora, Wenny)
Nalani – The heavens (Hawaiian) (Nala, Lani, Nana)
Nara – Happy, content (Nari, Nani, Ara)
Nerea – Flowing water (Basque) (Neri, Rea, Nini)
Nerissa – Sea nymph (Neri, Rissa, Nessa)
Noelia – Christmas (Nola, Ellie, Lia)
Novalee – New one (Nova, Lee, Lele, Lili)
Nyssa – Beginning (Nyssie, Nini, Essie)
Odalys – Prosperity (Odie, Dally, Lissie)
Odessa – Wrathful (Essa, Dessie, Dessa)
Ofira – Gold (Hebrew) (Fira, Fifi, Ofie)
Oona – Lamb (Irish) (Ooni, Nona, Oonie-Bear)
Opaline – Jewel-like, opal (Opi, Lina, Pali)
Oriana – Dawn (Ori, Ana, Ria)
Paloma – Dove (Spanish) (Loma, Pali, Lomi)
Parisa – Like a fairy (Persian) (Pari, Risa, Isa)
Pax – Peace (Latin) (Paxi, Paxie, P)
Penina – Pearl (Hebrew) (Nina, Penny, Nini)
Persephone – Bringer of death/rebirth (Percy, Effie, Sephy)
Petra – Rock, stone (Pet, Ettie, Peta)
Philomena – Lover of strength (Philo, Mena, Minnie)
Priya – Beloved (Sanskrit) (Pri, Yaya, Riri)
Querida – Beloved (Spanish) (Quee, Rida, Didi)
Quinlan – Graceful, strong (Quin, Lani, Q)
Quorra – Maiden (Italian origin) (Cora, Qori, Rory)
Rafaela – God heals (Hebrew/Spanish) (Rafa, Ella, Fae)
Rania – Queenly (Arabic) (Rani, Nia, Rara)
Rhiannon – Divine queen (Welsh) (Rhia, Annie, Nonie)
Rosalia – Festival of roses (Rosa, Lia, Sali)
Sabine – Ancient tribe name (Sabi, Bina, Sabe)
Saffron – Yellow spice flower (Saffy, Saffi, Ronni)
Saira – Traveller (Arabic) (Sai, Sisi, Rara)
Sakina – Tranquility (Saki, Kina, Nini)
Samira – Evening companion (Arabic) (Sami, Mira, Sia)
Saphira – Precious gem, sapphire (Saphie, Fira, Saffy)
Selene – Moon goddess (Sel, Leni, Nene)
Seren – Star (Welsh) (Sera, Ren, Renny)
Shoshana – Lily, rose (Hebrew) (Shoshi, Shana, Sosi)
Sienna – Reddish-brown (Sisi, Enna, Neni)
Solange – Solemn, dignified (French) (Sol, Lani, Angie)
Soleil – Sun (French) (Sol, Leli, Lolly)
Soraya – Jewel, Pleiades star cluster (Sori, Raya, Sora)
Sybil – Prophetess (Sy, Bibi, Billie)
Tahlia – Dew of God (Tali, Lia, Lili)
Tamarind – Tropical tree name (Tami, Rindi, Mara)
Tansy – Immortality flower (Tan, Tansi, Zee)
Thalassa – Sea (Greek) (Thali, Lassa, Tally)
Thea – Goddess, divine (Theo, Thee, Titi)
Thora – Thunder goddess (Norse) (Thori, Rora, Tora)
Tirzah – Delight, pleasantness (Tiri, Zaza, Riri)
Valentina – Strength, health (Val, Tina, Leni)
Vespera – Evening star (Ves, Vesper, Sera)
Viola – Violet flower (Vi, Vivi, Ola)
Yara – Small butterfly (Arabic/Brazilian roots) (Yari, Yaya, Rara)
Nature girl names
There are so many beautiful names to be found in nature. From flowers to trees and gems to the ocean, these pretty nature names are rare and precious.
Acacia – Thorny tree (Cia, Kaci)
Amarantha – Unfading flower (Mara, Ami)
Arbor – Tree (Ari, Bo)
Aria – Air, melody (Ari, Riri)
Aspen – Quaking tree (Azzie, Pen)
Azalea – Flowering shrub (Zay, Lea)
Blossom – Flower (Bee, Lomi)
Briar – Wild rose bush (Bri, Riri)
Calla – Beautiful lily (Cal, Lala)
Camellia – Flower (Cami, Lia)
Cedar – Evergreen tree (Cece, Dari)
Chrysalis – Butterfly cocoon (Chrissy, Lissy)
Clover – Lucky plant (Chloe, Vee)
Coraline – Coral (Cora, Lina)
Dahlia – Flower (Dali, Lia)
Daisy – Day’s eye flower (Day, Daze)
Elowen – Elm tree (Ellie, Wren)
Eira – Snow (Eri, Rara)
Fern – Green plant (Fifi, Nini)
Fiorella – Little flower (Fia, Ella)
Flora – Flower, bloom (Flo, Rory)
Hyacinth – Flower (Hy, Cinthie)
Indigo – Deep blue dye (Indie, Iggy)
Iris – Rainbow, flower (Izzy, Risa)
Ivy – Climbing plant (Ives, Vivi)
Jacinta – Hyacinth flower (Jaci, Cinta)
Juniper – Evergreen shrub (June, Juni)
Kaede – Maple leaf (Kae, Dede)
Lavender – Purple flower (Lavi, Vendi)
Leilani – Heavenly garland of flowers (Lei, Lani)
Linnea – Twinflower (Lina, Nea)
Lotus – Sacred flower (Lolo, Tussie)
Magnolia – Flowering tree (Maggie, Nola)
Marigold – Golden flower (Mari, Goldie)
Meadow – Grassy field (Mea, Dodi)
Nova – New star (Novi, Vee)
Oceana – Ocean (Ocie, Ana)
Olive – Olive tree (Ollie, Liv)
Opal – Precious stone (Opi, Pally)
Paloma – Dove (Lomi, Pally)
Petal – Flower petal (Petie, Tali)
Poppy – Red flower (Pops, Pip)
Primrose – First rose (Prim, Rosie)
Rain – Rainfall (Rai, Nini)
River – Flowing water (Riv, Vivi)
Rowan – Little red tree (Ro, Wani)
Sage – Herb, wisdom (Sagey, Gigi)
Sylva – From the forest (Sylvie, Vava)
Thalassa – Sea (Thali, Lassa)
Wisteria – Flowering vine (Wisty, Ria)
Short girl names
These pretty, rare girl names are just four letters or less. They can still be altered to create sweet nicknames for your baby. Here are some ideas.
Alba – Dawn (Ally, Bee)
Alma – Soul (Allie, Mimi)
Amie – Beloved (Ami, Mimi)
Anya – Grace (Ani, Nya)
Aria – Air, melody (Ari, Riri)
Aya – Colorful, bird (Ay, Yaya)
Bria – Strong, noble (Bri, Bee)
Calla – Beauty (Cal, Callie, Lala)
Cora – Maiden (Coco, Cori)
Dana – Wise, arbiter (Dani, Nan)
Demi – Half, small (Dem, Mimi)
Dora – Gift (Dori, Dodo)
Eira – Snow (Welsh) (Eri, Riri)
Elva – Elf warrior (Ellie, Vava)
Esme – Loved, esteemed (Essie, Mimi)
Etta – Ruler of the home (Ettie, Ette)
Faye – Fairy (Fifi, Fay-Fay)
Gaia – Earth goddess (Gigi, Gaya)
Hana – Flower, blossom (Han, Nani)
Hope – Faith, trust (Hopi, H)
Ione – Violet flower (Io, Oni)
Iris – Rainbow, flower (Izzy, Riri)
Isla – Island (Izzy, Lala)
Ivy – Ivy plant (Vivi, Ives)
Jada – Jade stone (Jay, Jaddy)
Jana – God is gracious (Jan, Nani)
Juno – Roman goddess (June, Junie)
Kaia – Pure, earth (Kai, Kiki)
Kara – Beloved, dear (Kari, Koko)
Kira – Throne, light (Kiki, Ri-Ri)
Lila – Night, play (Lili, Lulu)
Lior – My light (Lio, Lili)
Luma – Light, brilliance (Lu, Lumi)
Lyra – Lyre, constellation (Ly, Lili)
Maia – Mother, great one (Mai, Mimi)
Mara – Sea, bitter (Mari, M)
Mira – Wonderful, peace (Mimi, Riri)
Nala – Gift, lioness (Nali, Lala)
Nia – Bright, purpose (Nini, Nya)
Noa – Motion, movement (Nonie, Nono)
Nova – New, star (Novi, Vee)
Orla – Golden princess (Ori, Lala)
Raya – Friend (Ray, Riri)
Ren – Water lily, lotus (Rennie, Rara)
Rhea – Flowing stream (Rhi, Ree-Ree)
Sian – God’s gift (Shay, Sisi)
Skye – Sky, heaven (Sky, Kiki)
Tali – Dew, morning (Tali, Lili)
Vega – Falling star (Veggie, Vee)
Zara – Radiance, princess (Zee, Zaza)
Zuri – Beautiful (Zu, Zuzu)
Pretty girl names
Alanis – “Precious, cheerful” (Al, Lani, Lanis)
Ariadne – Most holy (Ari, Aria, Riri)
Aris – “Bane, ruin” (Ari, Aria, Riri)
Brenna – “Little raven” ( Bren, Brennie, Enna)
Cosette – “People of victory, little thing” (Cos, Cossie, Ette)
Deidre – “Broken-hearted, sorrowful” (Didi, Dei, Dre)
Dulcie – sweet (Dell, Cie, Cece)
Elara – “A cheerful and happy individual” (Lara, El, Ella)
Evanthe – Blooming (Eva, Eve, Evie)
Hollis – Holly tree (Holly)
Linnea – Lime tree (Lin, Linney, Nea)
Maryn – “Of the sea” (Mari, Ryn, Mar)
Mariposa – “Butterfly” (Mari, Riri, Mara)
Sedona – “City in Arizona” (Sed, Dona, Nana)
Sequoia – “Redwood” (Seq, Quo, Sese)
Tamzin – “Twin” (Tam, Tamz, Tammy)
Violetta – Little flower (Viola, Lettie, Vi)
Winslet – “Wynn’s channel” (Win, Winnie, Lettie)
Wrenna – Songbird (Wren, Renny, Ren)
