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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.

Henrietta

Meaning: estate ruler

Origin:Feminine variation of Henry
482
Eugenie

Meaning: wellborn

Origin:French form of Eugenia, Greek
2127
Agatha

Meaning: good woman

Origin:Greek
419
Inez

Meaning: pure, virginal

Origin:Spanish variation of Agnes
483
Jean

Meaning: God is gracious

Origin:English and Scottish, from French variation of Johanna
723
Kathleen

Meaning: pure

Origin:Anglicized form of Irish Caitlin
720
Rosamund

Meaning: horse protection

Origin:German
836
Martha

Meaning: lady

Origin:Aramaic
433
Barbara

Meaning: foreign woman

Origin:Latin
693
Judith

Meaning: woman from Judea

Origin:Hebrew
896
Philippa

Meaning: lover of horses

Origin:Greek, feminine variation of Philip
636
Blythe

Meaning: happy, carefree

Origin:English
863
Hester

Meaning: star

Origin:Medieval variation of Esther, Persian
866
Clemency

Meaning: mild, merciful

Origin:English feminine variation of Clement, Latin
3060
Myrtle The meaning of Myrtle ‘of the myrtle plant’ ...
Origin:Greek botanical name
886
Maggie

Meaning: pearl

Origin:Diminutive of Margaret
342
Ludovica

Meaning: famous in war

Origin:Italian, feminine variation of Ludovic
2019
Sylvia

Meaning: from the forest

Origin:Latin
276
Lucille

Meaning: light

Origin:French variation of Latin Lucilla
418
Frederica

Meaning: peaceful ruler,

Origin:Feminine variation of Frederick
2013