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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.

Sybil

Meaning: prophetess

Origin: Greek
259
Ruth

Meaning: compassionate friend

Origin:Hebrew
255
Louise

Meaning: renowned warrior

Origin:French and English, feminine variation of Louis
377
Simone

Meaning: hearkening

Origin:French, feminine variation of Hebrew Simon
587
Tabitha

Meaning: gazelle

Origin:Aramaic
401
Greta

Meaning: pearl

Origin:German, diminutive of Margarethe
288
Ramona

Meaning: wise protector

Origin:Spanish, feminine variation of Ramon
309
Valerie

Meaning: strength, health

Origin:French variation of Valeria
335
Millicent

Meaning: strong in work

Origin:German
515
Philomena

Meaning: lover of strength

Origin:Greek
621
Mildred

Meaning: gentle strength

Origin:English
778
Wilhelmina

Meaning: resolute protection

Origin:German, feminine variation of Wilhelm
246
Effie

Meaning: pleasant speech

Origin:English diminutive of Euphemia, Greek
294
Romilly

Meaning: citizen of Rome

Origin:English
526
Joan

Meaning: God is gracious

Origin:English variation of Johanna
804
Nancy The meaning of Nancy is 'grace'. Nancy was o...
Origin:English diminutive of Ann
268
Hilda

Meaning: battle woman

Origin:German
1279
Minnie

Meaning: of the mind, intellect

Origin:Diminutive of Minerva
355
Polly Traditionally a name of English origin, the ...
Origin:English variation of Molly
474
Betty

Meaning: pledged to God

Origin:Diminutive of Elizabeth
505