Cute and Unique Girl Names
Unique Baby Girl Names
They say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder—but many of these pretty girl names actually mean attractive! From feminine flower names like Daisy and Tulip to vintage names like Amelia and Beatrice, we rounded up our picks of the most delightful and cute baby girl names. So if a unique baby girl name is on your wish list, try out one of these options.
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Unisex Baby Names
Top pick: Blake
Actress Blake Lively must love her unisex name—she opted for the boys' classic name James for her daughter.
Runners-up:
• Bobbie
• Elliot
• Quinn
• Billie
Long Baby Girl Names
Top Pick: Genevieve
Long names have a romantic and sophisticated sound to them. Many of these names can also be shortened into delightful nicknames, such as Gabrielle to Gabby.
Runners-up:
- Emmanuelle
- Henriette
- Gabrielle
Sporty Baby Girl Names
Top pick: Picabo
Spunky, quirky, and athletic. Olympic skier Picabo Street was named after a town in Idaho near where she was born.
Runners-up:
- Mia
- Venus
- Annika
- Billie
Classic Baby Girl Names
Top Pick: Beatrice
It is hard to beat these timeless and classic baby girl names. These vintage names may be old, but they will never go out of style.
Runners-up:
- Scarlett
- Dorothy
- Agnes
Girl Names That Mean "Pretty"
Top Pick: Jolie
You may think Angelina when you hear the name -- and this French classic meaning cheerful or pretty was actually her middle name before it became her stage surname.
Runners-up:
- Alanis
- Amara
- Anwen
Sassy Baby Girl Names
Top Pick: Dakota
This hip girls' name means 'friend" when translated in the Dakota language, and it's become a fashionable name girls thanks to stars like Dakota Fanning (who's birth name is Hannah Dakota Fanning).
Runners-up:
- Zoe
- Piper
- Gemma
Last Name as First Name
Top pick: Parker
Surname baby names are becoming red-hot, with Parker among the favorites for boys and girls—actress Parker Posey is one of the most famous bearers of the name.)
Runners-up:
• Carson
• Delaney
• Sawyer
• Tyler
Flower Baby Girl Names
Top Pick: Poppy
Chef Jamie Oliver named all of his daughters flower names, including Petal Blossom, Daisy Boo, and Poppy Honey.
Runners-up:
- Tulip
- Lilac
- Rosie or Rose
- Daisy
British Baby Girl Names
Top Pick: Lottie
This short form of Charlotte hit the top 100 most popular baby names in the U.K. even before Princess Charlotte joined the royal family in 2015.
Runners-up:
French Baby Girl Names
Top Pick: Colette
French is one of the romance languages, which is why these names have a wonderful sound to them and would make the perfect choice for your little bébé.
Runners-up:
- Arielle
- Desiree
- Helene
Spanish Baby Girl Names
Top Pick: Catalina
The lovely retreat-island off the coast of L.A may come to mind first, but Catalina's also an interesting, exotic alternative to the more traditional Catherine.
Runners-up:
- Alondra
- Ella
- Emanuel
Christian Baby Girl Names
Top Pick: Magdalene
Looking for an interesting way to get to that Maggie nickname? Look no further than the place name Magdalene, which is connected to one of the more interesting women in the New Testament, a follower of Jesus. The name means "tower."
Runners-up:
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