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Geek Chic Names for Girls

Cool names for girls come in all shapes, sizes, and styles. There are some evergreen classic girls' names which — like the little black dress — never go out of style: think traditional mainstays of the US (and UK, NZ, and Australia) popularity charts, like Elizabeth, Katherine, and Hannah. Other cool girls' names — like thick black-rimmed spectacles and heavy oxfords — are so out they're in. These are the clunky, old-school vintage girls' names that are starting to feel fresh, funky and a little bit daring, but still rooted in tradition.

Along with Elizabeth and Hannah, other cool, geeky girl names in the US Top 500 include Vivian, Olive, Matilda, Elsie, June, Esther, Josephine, and Iris. Names including Harriet, Imogen, and Florence, have already caught on in a big way across the pond in England & Wales. But most of these cool, uncommon vintage baby girl names are still waiting to be revived and would make a great choice for parents who want a unique baby name with a rich history.

Browse our list of unusual vintage and retro baby names for girls here or see our pick of the best Geek Chic Names for Boys for even more inspiration.

Maude

Meaning: battle-mighty

Origin:English and French diminutive of Matilda, German
362
Esther

Meaning: star

Origin:Persian
105
Edith

Meaning: prosperous in war

Origin:English
70
Odette

Meaning: wealthy

Origin:French, from German
160
Winifred

Meaning: blessed peacemaking

Origin:Welsh
161
Ida

Meaning: industrious one

Origin:German
166
Ingrid

Meaning: fair; Ing is beautiful

Origin:Norse
156
Peggy

Meaning: pearl

Origin:Diminutive of Margaret, Greek
892
Tess

Meaning: to harvest

Origin:English, diminutive of Theresa
327
Harriet

Meaning: estate ruler

Origin:English variation of French Henriette
175
Zelda

Meaning: gray fighting maid

Origin:Diminutive of Griselda
193
Irene

Meaning: peace

Origin:Greek
195
Veronica

Meaning: she who brings victory; true image

Origin:Latin
151
Margot

Meaning: pearl

Origin:French, diminutive of Margaret
46
Maxine

Meaning: greatest

Origin:Latin
466
Constance

Meaning: steadfastness

Origin:English version of Latin Constantia
292
Mavis

Meaning: songbird

Origin:French
414
Vivian

Meaning: life

Origin:Latin
205
June

Meaning: young

Origin:Latin
186
Wendy

Meaning: friend or white

Origin:English, Celtic, Welsh
623