For parents who want to think outside the box, rare female first names are THE good idea to find inspiration. And that doesn’t prevent us from sticking to trendy themes, such as rare and short first names or old first names that are still little used in France. Selection of rare first names for baby girls.
Are you looking for a rare first name for your little girl? names like Inaya, Elena, Giulia, Livia, Soline, Suri, Enola are increasingly appreciated by parents who are looking for the rare pearl for their baby. If they are sometimes “invented” female names, or with an unusual spelling, they often become, over time, trendy and fashionable names. THE rare baby girl names are also and often names of origin or of different countries, sometimes distant like Tahitian or Japanese names… If you are looking for a unique name for your unborn daughter, choose from our selection of rare female first names.
What a rare and sweet first name for a little girl?
First name Azélie is a form derived from the first name Zélie. Another sweet first name: Rosane. The contraction of Rose and Anne gives this pretty rare first name. It can be written in different ways (Rozanne, Rosane or even Rozane) and is a delight for little girls who wear it. We can also cite the first name Dulcie, which experienced a peak in popularity in England and the United States, but it is still not widely worn in France. Alina is a given name of Slavic or Romanian origin. This rare first name worn by little girls is more and more popular today. For some people, Laelia comes from a Spanish surname and for others it is the name of an orchid from Central America. Finally, the name Théoline is the contraction of Théo and Line. Others rare and sweet names for girls : Aimée, Magy, Amal, Fara, Fay, Noée, Naïs, Hailee…
Our favorites of rare and short female names
Are you looking for a short first name which remains rare and little worn in France ? Why not choose the name Aelis, a short and melodious first name, inspired by Alice. You can also mention the first name Imaé, a Japanese first name, still little used in France, or even the name Neva, a nice short name that could well climb the charts in the coming years!
Which old first name to choose, both rare for a baby girl?
If you like fashion old first names but you want a rare first name for your little girl, sometimes you just need to slightly modify the spelling of a old name to make it more unique. This is the case of the first name Andrée or Andréa, by Albertine, Suzan, Suzanna, Suzon or even Jane or Jenny (which comes from Jeanne or Janine) as well as the first name Eléonore. Finally, first names derived from Lucie such as Luce, Luci, Lucienne, or Lyzie are both rare and old and will undoubtedly appeal to parents. The first name Constance can also be used as old and rare female namewith its derivatives Constanza, Constantine, or Concettina. You can also choose from names derived from Héloïse, such as Eloisha, Eloize, Eloisa, and Eloyse. Same thing for the old name Madeleine, with first names Madeline, Magda, Magdalena, Maddie, Madella, and Madelon. Finally, Josepha and Josephina are derivatives of the old first name Josephine and remain rare female first names in this form.
What is the meaning of rare girl names?
The meaning of a first name is very important to some parents. And it is always good to know what your child’s first name means, because he will surely ask you the question! If you are looking for first names that are flowery, poetic, or even have a spiritual meaning, discover the meaning of these rare names for baby girls:
- Suri means princess and remains a feminine first name still rare in France. This first name was made famous by Suri Cruise, the daughter of Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise.
- First name Keely has Gaelic and Scottish origins. It means “beautiful, comely”. The first name Keely is worn by several celebrities, including American journalist and presenter Keely Shaye, who is the wife of actor Pierce Brosnan and the mother of his children Paris and Dylan. We can also mention the American Keely Kelleher, alpine skier.
- We also fall for the first name Mai-Li, a pretty compound first name which means “plum tree in blossom”, in Vietnamese.
- First name Euriel means “God is my light in Hebrew”.
- Tyana is the diminutive of the first name Tatiana, which means “fairy”.
- poemis a Tahitian name meaning “Pearl of the deep seas”.
- Seraphine means “fiery” in Hebrew.
- Evana is the contraction of the first names Eva and Anna. This first name is also close to the first name Levana which means the moon in Hebrew.
- Laia is the Catalan form of Eulalia which means “beautiful word” in Latin.
- Very little attributed, the first name Deotille is composed of two joined terms coming from the Latin “God” and “linden”.
- Rhean means “flower” (Greek) or protector of cities (Latin).
- Tanais is a first name of Slavic origin which means “Fairy” and it is also the ancient name of one of the largest Russian rivers, the Don.
- Of Greek origin, Philae means “who loves”.
- Ysalis means “God is oath” in Hebrew.
List of rare baby girl names according to their origin
Are you looking for a rare first name without setting aside your origins? Here is a selection of first names for little girls, from France, England, Italy or of Arab origin.
Rare French girl names
Amberine, rare feminine first name worn by less than 30 girls in France, is a derivative of the first name Ambre. For Bretons, the first name Eolia represents the “sun” and for the Greeks, it is the “wind”. Lénora is a derivative of the first name Eléonore. As for the first name Naïg, it is the Breton diminutive of Anne which means grace in Hebrew.
Rare English girl names
The Anglo-Saxon first name Enola is very popular with young parents. Tara is a variant of the Celtic first name “Tara” which has some success in India and in English-speaking countries. Mandy, Norma, Debbie, Carrie, Betty, or even Keïra are rare female given names that are found more often in the UK, US and other English-speaking countries.
Rare Arabic girl names
sohanne is a variant of the Arabic name “Sohane”, which means “star”. Wafa, a rare first name, short and ending in A, three trends of the moment, means “faithful”. On the side of rare and arabic names for girls, we also like first names Syrine, Fadia, Jihane, or even Radhia.
Rare Italian girl names
Laura is a variant of the first name Laura, which is spelled like its Italian pronunciation. For those who like mythological references, Apollonia refers to the Greek god Apollo. Aurora, derived from the first name Aurore, may appeal to young parents, just like Eleonora. Aura, Ornella, Flavia and Zola which are also rare female first names of Italian origin, which will fit like a glove to little girls.
What are the most beautiful rare first names for girls, by letter?
Some parents often look for a female first name that begins with a particular letter, for their sound or sometimes to go hand in hand with the first name of the eldest, here are our rare name ideas for girls starting with the letters A, C, K, J, M, T and S.
In A
- Aaliyah
- Abbygail
- Abira
- Abi
- Abiba
- acia
- Adam
- Adalind
- Adama
- Adison
- Adeleine
- adna
- Adriana
- Aelie
- Aenor
- Aglae
- Ailyn
- Alanna
- Albanne
- Amanda
- Amaëlle
- Andy
In C
- cadia
- Calixtus
- Cally
- Carly
- carolina
- Cassiopeia
- catrina
- Cecilia
- Cherry
- Chadia
- Chaina
- chems
- Chioma
- Shira
- Clarissa
- Coleen
- Cyriele
In K
- Kacy
- Kafia
- Kahila
- Kaira
- Kala
- Kali
- Karma
- katerina
- Katya
- kayak
- Keicy
- Keltum
- Kenzah
- Khadijah
- Kheira
- Kia
- Kim
- Kitty
J-shaped
- Hyacinth
- Jaia
- jamina
- Jasmine
- Jenny
- Jill
- Joanna
- Josie
- Julie-Rose
In M
- Mayan
- Maddy
- Madeline
- Maele
- Maguy
- Mahee
- May
- Malika
- Malina
- Mallia
- Maloea
- mandy
- Mariana
T-shaped
- Tabitha
- Are you here
- Tamara
- Tamsin
- Thalys
- Thildah
- Thylane
- Tia
- Twiggy
- Tyra
S-shaped
- Sabina
- Sae
- Saelle
- Saffiya
- Saila
- Saima
- Sana
- sapphire
- Sauvane
- Savannah
- Schema
- Segolene
- Servane
- setty
- Shaan
- Shahinez
- Shaily
- Siam
- Siana
- Sibyl
- Sierra
- Sigrid