200 Wonderfully Weird Girl Names for Your Little One

Sure, popular and well-known names are nice, and they suit some people super well. But what if they’re not quite your vibe? What if you’re an expectant parent looking for something a little bit more daring, a little bit more out-there for your little one? That’s where we come in! We’ve compiled the ultimate list of girl names that are totally rare, unique, and yes, strange—in the best way. Keep reading to find a wonderfully weird name that’s as one-of-a-kind as your future daughter is bound to be!

Strange Woman Names

Amaryllis: “Sparkling” or “gleaming,” Greek origin.
Clio: “Glory,” Greek origin.
Eluned: Handmaiden of the Lady of the Fountain in Arthurian legend.
Imogen: “Maiden” or “girl,” Irish & Gaelic origins.
Juna: “June,” English & Latin origins.
Vesper: “Evening star,” Latin origin.
Xanthe: An Amazon in Greek mythology.

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Top Strange Girl Names

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These names are rare and uncommon enough to set your little one apart—and most likely ensure that she doesn't share a name with anyone in her class. That being said, they’re not super wild or out-there, and you’ve probably at least heard of most of them before. They’re the kind of fresh, unique options that will have people thinking, “Oh, that’s so cool! Why didn’t I think of that?” Here are our faves:
- Astra: “Star,” Greek origin.
- Arwen: “Noble maiden,” “fair,” or “blessed,” Welsh origin.
- Azure: “Sky blue” or “lapis lazuli,” Persian origin.
- Birdie: “Bright,” “famous,” or “little bird,” German origin.
- Bronwyn: “Fair” or “white raven,” Welsh origin.
- Cassia: “Cassia tree,” Greek origin.
- Clio: “Glory,” Greek origin.
- Danica: “Morning star,” Slavic origin.
- Darcy: “Dark-haired,” Irish & French origins.
- Elspeth: “Pledged to God,” Scottish origin.
- Ever: “Eternity,” British origin.
- Fallon: “Superior” or “descended from a ruler,” Irish origin.
- Fable: “Story,” Latin & French origins.
- Goldie: “Gold,” British origin.
- Hesper: “Evening star,” Greek origin.
- Honey: “Nectar,” English origin.
- Imogen: “Maiden” or “girl,” Irish & Gaelic origins.
- Indigo: “Blue-purple color,” English origin.
- Isabeau: “Pledged to God,” French origin.
- Isolde: “Ice ruler,” Welsh & German origins.
- Jovie: “Jovial,” American origins.
- Juna: “June,” English & Latin origins.
- Kiyo: “Clear,” Japanese origin.
- Kona: “Leeward,” “woman,” or “wife,” Hawaiian & Norse origins.
- Leonie: “Lion, German origin.
- Minka: “Resolute protection,” Polish origin.
- Nell: “Bright, shining one,” English origin.
- Sabine: “Woman of the Sabine people,” Latin origin.
- Seren: “Star,” Welsh origins.
- Sonnet: “Little song,” English origin.
- Sunday: “Sun’s day,” English origin.
- Tansy: "Immortality," Greek origin.
- Vega: “Swooping eagle” or “meadow,” Arabic & Spanish origins.
- Velvet: “Velvet,” English origin.
- Vesper: “Evening star,” Latin origin.
- Winslet: “Wynn’s channel or stream,” English origin.
- Yuna: “Dream,” “vision, “evening harmony,” “gentle moon,” or “superior summer,” Swiss, French, & Japanese origins.

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Nature-Inspired Strange Girl Names

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Nature is filled with captivating, one-of-a-kind phenomena, so why not look to Mother Earth herself to find the perfect strange name for your little one? From flower names like Amaryllis to aquatic names like Thalassa to animal-inspired names like Lark, there are tons of options to love here!
- Alouette: “Lark,” French origin.
- Amaryllis: “Sparkling” or “gleaming,” also a flower, Greek origin.
- Aster: “Star” or “flower,” Greek origin.
- Azalea: “Azalea flower,” English origin.
- Blossom: “Bloom” or “flower,” British origin.
- Briony: “Climbing plant,” Greek origin.
- Calantha: “Beautiful flower,” Greek origin.
- Clover: “Meadow flower,” British origin.
- Darby: “Deer park,” Scandinavian origin.
- Elestren: “Iris,” Cornish origin.
- Fern: “Fern plant,” English origin.
- Hyacinth: “Hyacinth flower,” Greek origins.
- Fawn: “A young deer,” English origin.
- Ione: “Violet flower,” Greek origin.
- Juniper: “Juniper tree” or “evergreen,” Latin origin.
- Lark: “Bird,” English origin.
- Lilac: “Bluish or lilac,” English origin.
- Lotus: “Lotus flower,” Greek origin.
- Lucine: “Moon,” “light,” or “grove,” Armenian, English, & French origins.
- Maple: “Maple tree,” English origin.
- Moon: “Moon,” Korean origin.
- Orchid: “Flowering plant,” Latin origin.
- Pepper: “Pepper plant” or “berry,” English origin.
- Plum: “Purple fruit,” English origin.
- Pomeline: “Apple,” French origin.
- Primrose: “First rose,” British origin.
- Solstice: “When the sun stands still,” English origin.
- Starling: “Bird,” British origin.
- Sunniva: “Sun gift,” Scandinavian origin.
- Thalassa: “Sea,” Greek origin.
- Waverly: “Meadow of quivering aspens,” English origin.
- Wisteria: “Wister’s flower,” English origin.
- Zinnia: “Zinn’s flower,” English origin.

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Mythological Strange Girl Names

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If you’re on the hunt for an uncommon name with a majestic aura, mythology is an amazing source of inspiration! These names are often pretty long and complex, which gives them an undeniably “strange” or “out-there” vibe, but they’re also totally gorgeous and ethereal.
- Andromeda: Figure in Greek mythology and constellation.
- Ariadne: Goddess of fertility in Greek mythology.
- Artemis: Goddess of the moon and the hunt in Greek mythology.
- Astraea: Goddess of justice in Greek mythology.
- Calypso: An island nymph who Odysseus spends time with in The Odyssey.
- Cassiopeia: Figure in Greek mythology and constellation.
- Ceres: Goddess of the harvest in Roman mythology.
- Circe: Goddess of magic and witchcraft in Greek mythology.
- Demeter: Goddess of the harvest in Greek mythology.
- Echo: A nymph who loved Narcissus in Greek mythology.
- Eluned: Handmaiden of the Lady of the Fountain in Arthurian legend.
- Fauna: Goddess of the Earth in Roman mythology.
- Guinevere: King Arthur’s wife in Arthurian legend.
- Hebe: Goddess of youth in Greek mythology.
- Hela: Goddess of the underworld in Norse mythology.
- Hestia: Goddess of the hearth and home in Greek mythology.
- Ianthe: Daughter of Oceanus in Greek mythology.
- Ismene: Daughter of Oedipus and sister of Antigone in Greek mythology.
- Juno: Queen of the gods in Roman mythology.
- Khione: A nymph who Hermes turned into a snow cloud in Greek mythology.
- Lilith: The first wife of Adam in Mesopotamian & Jewish mythology.
- Lorelei: A figure in German legend who lured sailors to shipwreck in the Rhine River.
- Marceline: Associated with Mars, the Roman god of war.
- Minerva: Goddess of wisdom and war in Roman mythology.
- Neith: Goddess of home and femininity in Egyptian mythology.
- Nerissa: A Greek name that means “sea nymph.”
- Niamh: Daughter of the sea god in Irish mythology.
- Nyx: Goddess and embodiment of the night in Greek mythology.
- Persephone: Goddess of springtime and the Underworld in Greek mythology.
- Tanith: Goddess of the moon in Phoenician mythology.
- Thisbe: Tragic lover from Greek mythology.
- Uma: Another name for the Hindu goddess Parvati.
- Valkyrie: Attendants of Odin in Norse mythology.
- Xanthe: An Amazon in Greek mythology.
- Zephyr: God of the west wind in Greek mythology.

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Gothic Strange Girl Names

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Classic “weird girl” names often have gothic or spooky vibes, so this can be a super fun direction to go in! You can take your inspiration from the quintessential strange girl character, Wednesday Addams, or opt for something a bit more literary, like Carmilla or Lenore. Here are a few more of our top picks:
- Acantha: “Thorned,” Greek origin.
- Amethyst: “Purple gemstone,” Greek origin.
- Arachne: “Spider,” also a figure in Greek mythology.
- Belladonna: “Beautiful lady” or “poisonous plant,” Italian origin.
- Blodwyn: “White flower,” Welsh origin.
- Branwen: “Blessed raven,” Welsh origin.
- Bronte: “Thunder,” Greek origin.
- Carmilla: “Orchard,” Hebrew origin.
- Cordelia: “Heart” or “daughter of the sea,” Latin & Celtic origins.
- Corvina: “Like a raven,” Latin origin.
- Crimson: “Dark red,” English origin.
- Deirdre: “Sorrowful,” Irish origin.
- Drusilla: “Innocent,” Greek origin.
- Elvira: “White” or “fair,” Spanish origin.
- Ember: “Smoldering coal,” English origin.
- Endora: “Fountain,” Hebrew origin.
- Enid: “Life” or “spirit,” Welsh origin.
- Esmeray: “Dark moon,” Turkish origin.
- Eyre: “Gravel bank river,” Old Norse origin.
- Faustine: “Lucky,” French origin.
- Garnet: “Dark red gemstone,” English origin.
- Hecate: Goddess of magic and witchcraft in Greek mythology.
- Hesperia: “Evening star,” Greek origin.
- Hester: “Star” or “beech tree,” Persian origin.
- Lenore: “Light,” Greek origin.
- Medusa: A gorgon in Greek mythology with snakes for hair.
- Nesta: “Pure,” Greek origin.
- Onyx: “Black gemstone” or “claw,” English origin.
- Perdita: "Lost," Latin origin.
- Ravina: “Dark-haired” or “raven,” British origin.
- Salem: “Secure,” Arabic origin.
- Sapphire: “Blue jewel,” Greek origin.
- Umbra: “Shadow,” Latin origin.
- Wednesday: “Wednesday,” English origin.
- Vesperina: “Evening star,” Latin origin.

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Vintage Strange Girl Names

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One way to find strange or unusual girl names is to travel back in time and take a look at names that used to be well-known, but have largely fallen out of use. These names are filled with history and meaning, so they’re amazing choices if you want something rare, but not new. Check out these vintage stunners:
- Araminta: “Loveable,” "unyielding defender,” or “unfading,” Greek origin.
- Arrietty: “Home ruler,” German origin.
- Bernadine: “Brave bear,” German origin.
- Blanche: “White,” French origin.
- Cressida: “Golden,” Greek origin.
- Delphine: “Dolphin” or “from Delphi,” French origin.
- Edie: “Prosperity” or “wealth,” English origin.
- Ethel: “Noble maiden,” English origin.
- Etta: “Home ruler,” German origin.
- Eulalia: “Sweetly speaking, Greek origin.
- Fenna: “Peace,” Dutch origin.
- Francine: “From France” or “free man,” French origin.
- Genevieve: “Family” or “kin,” French origin.
- Geraldine: “Ruler with the spear,” German & French origins.
- Hattie: “Home ruler,” English and German origin.
- Hortense: “Garden,” French origin.
- Imelda: “Warrior,” German Spanish, & Italian origins.
- Ingrid: “Fair” and “beautiful,” Scandinavian & German origins.
- Isadora: “Gift of Isis,” Greek origin.
- Leticia: “Joy” or “gladness,” Latin origin.
- Leonora: “Light,” Greek & Arabic origins.
- Lucinda: “Light,” English origin.
- Lucretia: “Gain” or “profit,” Latin & Roman origins.
- Mathilde: “Battle mighty,” French origin.
- Margeaux: “Pearl,” French origin.
- Muriel: “Of the bright sea,” Irish origin.
- Myrtle: “Evergreen shrub,” Greek origin.
- Octavia: “Eighth,” Latin origin.
- Ottilie: “Prosperity” or “riches,” German origin.
- Rosamund: “Protector of horses,” German & Latin origins.
- Theodosia: “Gift of God,” Greek origin.
- Thomasin: “Twin” or “double,” Aramaic origin.
- Ursula: “Little she-bear,” Greek origin.

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Modern Strange Girl Names

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If you’re a groundbreaker and trendsetter, a brand-new name that hasn’t taken off yet could be an amazing choice for you. These names have totally fresh, modern, and cool sounds to them, which makes them totally perfect for your future It Girl to be!
- Ash: “Ash tree,” English origin.
- Banks: “Edge of the river,” British origin.
- Bellatrix: “Female warrior,” Latin origin.
- Bronx: Place name, American origin.
- Capri: “Italian island,” Italian origin.”
- Clarke: “Clerk” or “scholar,” British origin.
- Elliott: “The Lord is my God,” Hebrew origin.
- Emerson: “Brave,” “powerful,” or “child of Emery,” German origin.
- Finley: “Fair-haired” or “courageous one,” Irish, Gaelic, & Scottish origin.
- Georgie: “Farmer,” Greek origin.
- Greer: “Alert” or “watchful,” Scottish origin.
- Hero: “Demi-god,” Greek origin.
- James: “Supplanter,” British origin.
- Lennox: “Elm grove,” Gaelic & Scottish origins.
- Lou: “Famous warrior,” French origin.
- Maren: “Rebellious” or “beloved,” Danish, Hebrew, & Latin origins.
- Marlowe: “From the hill by the lake,” English origin.
- Meritt or Merritt: “Boundary gate,” English origin.
- Moxie: “Energetic” or “driven,” American origin.
- Paloma: “Dove,” Spanish, Italian, & Latin origins.
- Poet: “Writer of poems,” English origin.
- Rhodes: “Where roses grow,” British & Greek origins.
- Sailor: “Boat man,” American origin.
- Scottie: “From Scotland,” British origin.
- Scout: “To listen,” French origin.
- Sloane: “Raider” or “warrior,” Irish origin.
- Suvi: “Summer,” Finnish origin.
- Tegan: “Fair” or “darling,” Welsh origin.
- Tillie: “Mighty in battle,” German origin.
- Tirza: “Delight,” Hebrew origin.
- Veda: “Knowledge” or “wisdom,” Sanskrit origin.
- Winnie: “Gentle friend,” Welsh origin.