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400 Beautiful Rare Girl Names With Meaning

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New parents are always looking for rare girl names that stand out in the crowd.

Today’s baby girl names list has unique names for girls with their meaning.

A

Aeliana

“Sun”

Aella

“Whirlwind”

Ailani

“High chief”

Alara

“Water fairy”

Alaya

“Dwelling or abode”

Alessia

“Defender”

Alinae

“Modern variation of Alina, meaning bright or beautiful”

Alora

“Dream or dreamer”

Amabel

“Lovable”

Amaris

“Promised by God”

Amaya

“Night rain”

Amelina

“Hardworking or industrious”

Amity

“Friendship”

Anaelle

“Grace”

Anara

“Pomegranate”

Anouk

“Grace”

Anthea

“Blossom or flower”

Apolline

“Of Apollo”

Araceli

“Altar of heaven”

Arden

“Great forest”

Ariaelle

“Modern variation of Ariel, meaning lion of God”

Arietta

“Little melody”

Arwen

“Noble maiden”

Aster

“Star”

Astoria

“Associated with the hawk”

Athalia

“God is exalted”

Aurelia

“Golden”

Aveline

“Hazelnut”

Aviana

“Birdlike”

Aviva

“Springtime”

Azalea

“Flower”

Azaria

“God has helped”

Azura

“Sky blue”

B

Baila

“To dance”

Baya

“Berry”

Bellamy

“Beautiful friend”

Belén

“Bethlehem”

Belia

“Beautiful”

Bellina

“Little beauty”

Bexley

“Woodland clearing”

Bijou

“Jewel”

Blakely

“Dark woodland clearing”

Bliss

“Perfect happiness”

Bloom

“To flourish or blossom”

Blythe

“Happy or carefree”

Bodhi

“Awakening or enlightenment”

Bonita

“Pretty or beautiful”

Briallen

“Primrose”

Briony

“Climbing vine”

C

Caelia

“Heavenly”

Calantha

“Beautiful flower”

Calista

“Most beautiful”

Calla

“Beautiful”

Cambria

“Wales”

Capri

“Wild goats”

Carina

“Beloved or dear”

Cassia

“Cinnamon”

Carys

“Love”

Celestine

“Heavenly”

Cerelia

“Of the springtime”

Cerys

“Love”

Ciela

“Sky”

Cleo

“Glory”

Clio

“To celebrate”

Coralie

“Coral”

Cosima

“Order or harmony”

Cyra

“Sun or throne”

D

Dahlia

“Flower named after botanist Anders Dahl”

Dalia

“Branch”

Danica

“Morning star”

Daphne

“Laurel tree”

Darcy

“From Arcy”

Davina

“Beloved”

Delaney

“Descendant of the challenger”

Delara

“Adorning the heart”

Delia

“From the island of Delos”

Delphine

“Dolphin”

Demi

“Half”

Desirae

“Desired”

Deva

“Goddess”

Diora

“Golden”

Dove

“Bird symbolizing peace”

Dulcie

“Sweet”

E

Eira

“Snow”

Elara

“Named after a figure in Greek mythology”

Elaya

“Modern variation of Ela, meaning hazel tree”

Elodie

“Foreign riches”

Elowen

“Elm tree”

Elspeth

“God is my oath”

Elva

“Elf”

Elvina

“Elf friend”

Elysia

“Blissful”

Ember

“Glowing coal”

Emelina

“Hardworking or industrious”

Emmeline

“Work or industrious”

Enara

“Swallow bird”

Endellion

“Fire soul”

Enid

“Life or spirit”

Enora

“Honor”

Eowyn

“Horse joy”

Eris

“Strife”

Esmé

“Esteemed or loved”

Esmeray

“Dark moon”

Estelle

“Star”

Estrella

“Star”

Etta

“Home ruler”

Eulalia

“Sweetly speaking”

Eulalie

“Well-spoken”

Evadne

“Pleasing one”

Evelina

“Desired”

Everly

“Wild boar clearing”

F

Fable

“Story or tale”

Faela

“Modern variation associated with fairy”

Faina

“Shining or radiant”

Fallon

“Leader”

Farah

“Joy or happiness”

Farren

“Adventurous”

Fauna

“Animals or wildlife”

Faye

“Fairy”

Fenella

“White shoulder”

Fiadh

“Wild or deer”

Fiora

“Flower”

Fleur

“Flower”

Flora

“Flower”

Freya

“Lady or noblewoman”

G

Gaia

“Earth”

Galilea

“From Galilee”

Garnet

“Deep red gemstone”

Gemma

“Precious stone”

Geneva

“Juniper tree”

Gentry

“Nobility”

Georgina

“Farmer or earthworker”

Gia

“God is gracious”

Ginevra

“White phantom”

Giulietta

“Youthful”

Goldie

“Made of gold”

Gracelyn

“Graceful”

Greer

“Watchful or vigilant”

Guinevere

“White phantom”

Gwyneth

“Blessed or happy”

Gyda

“God is beautiful”

H

Hadley

“Heather field”

Haisley

“Hazel woodland clearing”

Halina

“Calm or tranquil”

Halo

“Circle of light”

Hannelore

“Grace and light”

Harbor

“Place of shelter or refuge”

Harlow

“Rocky hill”

Hartley

“Deer meadow”

Haven

“Safe place or refuge”

Hazelene

“Hazel tree”

Helia

“Sun”

Hera

“Queen or protectress”

Hollis

“Near the holly trees”

Honora

“Woman of honor”

Hyacinth

“Purple flowering plant”

Hylia

“Modern name associated with the sky”

I

Ianthe

“Violet flower”

Idalia

“Behold the sun”

Idony

“Renewal or rejuvenation”

Ilana

“Tree”

Ilara

“Cheerful or joyful”

Iliana

“Bright or shining”

Imara

“Strong or resolute”

Indira

“Beauty or splendor”

Indra

“Possessing drops of rain”

Ines

“Pure or holy”

Inara

“Ray of light”

Iona

“From the island of Iona”

Isolde

“Legendary heroine associated with beauty and love”

J

Jacia

“Healer”

Jael

“Mountain goat”

Jalia

“Exalted or noble”

Janae

“God is gracious”

Janessa

“God is gracious”

Janiya

“Modern variation of Jania, associated with God’s grace”

Jara

“Spring”

Jasira

“Bold or courageous”

Jaya

“Victory”

Jessamine

“Jasmine flower”

Jolie

“Pretty”

Jora

“Autumn rain”

Jovana

“God is gracious”

Jovie

“Joyful”

Junia

“Youthful”

Juno

“Queen of the heavens”

K

Kaia

“Earth”

Kalina

“Viburnum flower”

Kalista

“Most beautiful”

Kamaria

“Moonlight”

Kamea

“The one and only”

Karina

“Beloved or dear”

Katriel

“God is my crown”

Keilani

“Heavenly glory”

Kerensa

“Love”

Kestrel

“Small falcon”

Keziah

“Cassia tree”

Kiora

“Modern name inspired by the Māori greeting meaning be well”

Kyra

“Lady or ruler”

L

Laelia

“Orchid flower”

Laina

“Light or shining one”

Lark

“Songbird”

Larina

“Seagull”

Lavender

“Purple flowering herb”

Leandra

“Lion woman”

Leilani

“Heavenly flowers”

Lenora

“Light”

Leonie

“Lioness”

Leora

“My light”

Liora

“Light for me”

Lisette

“God is my oath”

Liviana

“Envious”

Loelia

“Modern variation of Laelia, associated with the orchid flower”

Lorelei

“Luring rock”

Lorena

“From Lorraine”

Lottie

“Free woman”

Louella

“Famous warrior”

Lucasta

“Pure light”

Lucienne

“Light”

Luelle

“Modern variation of Louella, meaning famous warrior”

Lumi

“Snow”

Lunara

“Modern name inspired by the moon”

Lyra

“Lyre or harp”

Lysandra

“Liberator of mankind”

M

Maelle

“Princess or chief”

Maelys

“Princess or chief”

Magnolia

“Flowering tree”

Mahalia

“Tenderness”

Maia

“Great or mother”

Malaya

“Free or independent”

Malina

“Raspberry”

Maren

“Of the sea”

Marigold

“Golden flower”

Marisol

“Mary of solitude”

Maristella

“Star of the sea”

Marlowe

“Driftwood”

Mattea

“Gift of God”

Mavis

“Songbird”

Meira

“One who gives light”

Melina

“Honey”

Melisande

“Strong in work”

Merida

“One who has achieved honor”

Merritt

“Worthy or deserving”

Miette

“Little crumb”

Mireya

“Admirable”

Mireille

“To admire”

Mylène

“Beloved”

N

Naia

“Wave or sea foam”

Nahla

“First drink of water”

Nalani

“Serenity of the heavens”

Nara

“Happy or joyful”

Nayeli

“I love you”

Neoma

“New moon”

Nerissa

“Sea nymph”

Nessa

“Pure or holy”

Niamh

“Bright or radiant”

Nila

“Deep blue”

Nimue

“Enchantress of Arthurian legend”

Niora

“Modern variation of Nia, meaning purpose”

Noemi

“Pleasantness”

Nola

“Fair shoulder”

Novalie

“Modern name inspired by nova, meaning new”

Nyra

“Modern name associated with beauty and light”

O

Oaklyn

“Oak tree meadow”

Oceane

“Ocean”

Octavia

“Eighth”

Odalis

“Wealth or fortune”

Odette

“Wealthy”

Odelia

“I will praise God”

Oksana

“Praise be to God”

Olena

“Shining light”

Olivine

“Olive-green gemstone”

Ondine

“Little wave”

Opaline

“Opal gemstone”

Oriane

“Golden or sunrise”

Ottilie

“Prosperous in battle”

P

Paloma

“Dove”

Pandora

“All-gifted”

Parisa

“Like a fairy”

Pascale

“Easter child”

Paxley

“Modern name inspired by Pax, meaning peace”

Pearlina

“Little pearl”

Perla

“Pearl”

Petra

“Rock or stone”

Philomena

“Beloved or strong in love”

Phaedra

“Bright or radiant”

Pia

“Pious or devout”

Pilar

“Pillar of strength”

Pippa

“Lover of horses”

Q

Qiana

“Silky”

Quilla

“Moon”

Quinlan

“Descendant of the graceful one”

Quintessa

“Fifth essence”

R

Raelle

“Ewe”

Raina

“Queen”

Ramona

“Wise protector”

Raphaela

“God has healed”

Ravena

“Raven”

Raya

“Friend”

Reina

“Queen”

Renata

“Reborn”

Renley

“Modern name inspired by meadow and woodland names”

Reverie

“Daydream”

Rhea

“Flowing”

Rhiannon

“Great queen”

Rielle

“God is my strength”

Rivka

“To bind or connect”

Romy

“Rosemary”

Rosalia

“Rose”

Rosaline

“Beautiful rose”

Rosella

“Little rose”

Roselyn

“Gentle horse”

Rosetta

“Little rose”

Rowena

“Fame and joy”

Runa

“Secret lore”

Ruelle

“Little street”

Rumi

“Beauty or flowing water”

S

Sabine

“Woman of the Sabine people”

Sable

“Black”

Safiya

“Pure or sincere friend”

Sahara

“Desert”

Salome

“Peace”

Samara

“Protected by God”

Saphira

“Sapphire gemstone”

Saskia

“Saxon woman”

Selah

“Pause and reflect”

Selene

“Moon”

Selina

“Moon”

Seraphina

“Fiery or burning one”

Seren

“Star”

Serena

“Calm or tranquil”

Sevina

“Modern variation associated with grace”

Shiloh

“Tranquil or peaceful”

Siena

“From the Italian city of Siena”

Soleil

“Sun”

Solana

“Sunny place”

Solene

“Solemn or dignified”

Soraya

“Pleiades star cluster”

Sora

“Sky”

Sorelle

“Sisters”

Stellaire

“Modern name inspired by the stars”

Sunniva

“Sun gift”

Suri

“Princess”

Sutton

“Southern settlement”

Sylva

“Forest”

Sylvie

“Of the forest”

T

Tahlia

“Dew from heaven”

Talisa

“Modern variation of Talia, meaning dew from heaven”

Tallulah

“Leaping water”

Tamsin

“Twin”

Tanith

“Associated with the ancient goddess Tanit”

Tavia

“Eighth”

Tayla

“Tailor”

Tempest

“Storm”

Thalia

“To blossom or flourish”

Thea

“Goddess”

Theodora

“Gift of God”

Thora

“Thunder goddess”

Tindra

“To sparkle or twinkle”

Tirzah

“Delight”

Tova

“Good”

Twyla

“Twilight”

Q

Ula

“Gem of the sea”

Ulani

“Cheerful”

Uma

“Splendor or tranquility”

Una

“One”

Undine

“Little wave”

Uriela

“God is my light”

Ursina

“Little bear”

V

Vada

“Famous ruler”

Valencia

“Strength or bravery”

Valora

“Courageous or strong”

Veda

“Knowledge or wisdom”

Vela

“Sail”

Vesper

“Evening star”

Vienna

“From the Austrian city of Vienna”

Viola

“Violet flower”

Virelai

“Medieval French song or poem”

Vivia

“Full of life”

W

Waverly

“Meadow of quivering aspens”

Wendeline

“Wanderer or traveler”

Willa

“Resolute protector”

Willowdean

“Willow tree and valley”

Winika

“New Zealand orchid”

Winslet

“Wynn’s stream”

Winter

“Season of winter”

Wynn

“Joy or blessed”

X

Xanthe

“Golden or yellow”

Xiomara

“Famous in battle”

Y

Yara

“Small butterfly”

Yaretzi

“You will always be loved”

Yasmina

“Jasmine flower”

Yelena

“Shining light”

Yesenia

“Flowering tree”

Ylva

“She-wolf”

Ynes

“Pure or holy”

Yuna

“Kindness or gentleness”

Z

Zahara

“Shining or radiant”

Zaria

“Dawn or sunrise”

Zinnia

“Colorful flowering plant”

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