Looking for a rare, unique, not-overly used name for your baby girl? Look no further than the past! Baby girl names snatched from history can make for the most interesting and exclusive names available.
These names are distinctive and will make your sweet little girl stand out from the crowd. Who needs a traditional, worn-out name when there are so many extraordinary names just waiting to be resurrected from history?
To dig up these unique names from the past, I simply looked through my own family tree. Each name here is the name of one of my ancestors. You could do the same by just a little bit of digging back in time through your own family tree. You never know – you just might just find the perfect name for your little bundle of joy! Not to mention, it is pretty special to give your little girl a name that connects her to her roots!
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Unique Baby Girl Names from History
Unique Baby Girl Names # 1: LUCRETIA
This name is probably derived from the Roman clan name Lucretius. In latin, (lucrum) Lucretia means profit, wealth, or success. A cute nickname could be Lucy or Cretia.
Unique Baby Girl Names # 2: VIREKA
Vireka means brave one and is the perfect fit for a strong, capable girl. This name is pretty special in my family being used multiple times over generations. The nickname for Vireka in my family was “Rycky” pronounced Ree-key.
Unique Baby Girl Names # 3: ZURADICEY
Zuradicey is another name that pops up several times on my family tree. The typical nickname was Dicey, but Zuri, meaning beautiful in Swahili, would also be a sweet nickname.
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Unique Baby Girl Names # 4: EUPHEMIA
This is a Greek name meaning well-spoken from the Greek words good and to speak. The typical nickname for Euphemia is Effie.
Unique Baby Girl Names # 5: MYRTLE
Myrtle is taken from the Greek word myrtos for the beautiful and fragrant evergreen shrub of the same name. This name is associated with peace, love, fertility, and youth.
Unique Baby Girl Names # 6: MAHULDA
Mahulda is a variation of the nickname Hulda, which is common across multiple languages. In German, Hulda means glorious battle, while in Swedish and Scandinavian the name means hidden. In Hebrew, Hulda means weasel or mole. Wow! Talk about different meanings! The full name, Mahulda, is a unique variation of this classic!
Unique Baby Girl Names # 7: JEMIMA
The name Jemima means dove in Hebrew and comes from the Bible. Jemima was the name of Job’s eldest daughter, given to him after his trials when God made him prosperous once again. Sounds like the perfect name for a long-awaited little girl!
Unique Baby Girl Names # 8: INDIANA
The name Indiana is obviously reminiscent of the American state, but literally means land of Indians or land of India. However, the origin of this lovely name is Greek and Persian, coming from the Indus River Valley. Fun nicknames could be Indy or Ana.
Unique Baby Girl Names # 9: LUCINDA
Lucinda is a name of Spanish origin meaning light. It was a popular name in the late 19th century and might just be ripe for a come-back! Common nicknames include Cindy or Lucy.
Unique Baby Girl Names # 10: THELMA
Meaning volition or ambition in Greek, this lovely name was popularized in a novel called Thelma by Marie Corelli published in 1887. Thelma is derived from the Greek word thelema meaning will.
Unique Baby Girl Names # 11: COLPERNIA
Colpernia is the spelling used in my personal family tree, so I retained it here. However, the popular spelling of this name is Calpurnia. It is a Latin term for chalice or cup and was also the name of Julius Caesar’s last wife. Any ideas for nicknames for this one?
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Unique Baby Girl Names # 12: ELVIRA
The name Elvira is a Gothic name meaning trustworthy and carefree. Some also attribute this name to Spanish origins. Other meanings include white, fair, and beautiful. This name was made popular in America by the Oak Ridge Boys in their popular song of the same name in 1981.
Unique Baby Girl Names # 13: ETHEL
Ethel is a soft, charming name that means noble. This name also rose to popularity in the 1800s and was sometimes a nickname for Etheldreda or used as a stand-alone name.
Unique Baby Girl Names # 14: GLORENE
These last two names are so unusual that I could not find any name meanings for them! However, Glorene is an alluring name that remind me of glory. Cute nicknames would be Glo or Eeny.
Unique Baby Girl Names # 15: OCY
This last name is also so rare that no name meaning could be found! However, it appears in my family tree and might just make a distinctive and unconventional name for your little girl! Pronounced with a soft c, O-see. What a fun, memorable name!
So, there you have it – 15 unique baby girl names snatched from history and just perfect for a come-back! Borrow from one of mine or spend a few minutes combing through your own family history to learn the names that pop up in your own family tree.
With a distinctive, unique baby girl name, your little sweetheart is sure to make her mark on the world!
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