175 Unique Baby Girl Names and Their Meanings
These meaningful names for baby girls from around the world have origins in history, the Bible, and more.
Choosing a name for your baby girl isn't easy. You want to pick a name that you like, of course, but also one you feel will fit your child. You can go with one of the most popular girl names of today, or look to baby names popular in the '50s. There are classic baby names, trendy baby names, traditional baby names from the Bible, and famous women from history to draw inspiration from. The unique girl names on this list cover all those categories and more, and each one is listed along with its meaning.
Maybe you prefer a common baby name with a meaning that's personal to you, like Elizabeth or Rachel. Perhaps you're looking for beautiful, rare girl names that are strong and commanding, like Cleopatra or Aurelia; or cool girl names like Willa or Rowan. If you plan to give your baby girl a middle name, you can play around with short unique girl names as well. Whatever your preferences, at least a few of these unique names with deep meaning for girls are sure to resonate with you.
Of course, no one can know for sure what children will think of their names when they’re grown. Many can relate to the experience of not liking a name at some point, only to appreciate it down the line. Plenty of people go by a nickname, middle name, or even another name entirely. With that in mind, here are 175 meaningful baby girl names to consider in 2023.
Corinne Sullivan is an Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covers a variety of beats, including lifestyle, entertainment, relationships, shopping, and more. She can tell you everything you need to know about the love lives of A-listers, the coziest bedsheets, and the sex toys actually worth your $$$. She is also the author of the 2018 novel Indecent. Follow her on Instagram for cute pics of her pup and bébé.
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