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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.

Muriel

Meaning: of the bright sea

Origin:Irish
957
Dora

Meaning: gift

Origin:Greek
999
Honor

Meaning: honor

Origin:English word and virtue name
1058
Lettice

Meaning: joy, gladness

Origin:English variation of Letitia
1079
Pauline

Meaning: small

Origin:French, feminine variation of Paul
1400
Cecile

Meaning: blind

Origin:French feminine form of Cecil
1455
Liesel The meaning of Liesel is ‘oath of God’. It i...
Origin:German
1686
Thomasina Thomasina is a name that is usually given to...
Origin:English, feminine variation of Thomas
2774
Theda The meaning of Theda is ‘divine gift’ and it...
Origin:Greek
3574
Albertine The name Albertine is a popular name mostly ...
Origin:French feminine variation of Albert
3835
Prudence

Meaning: caution

Origin:Virtue name
690
Gloria

Meaning: glory

Origin:Latin
642
Dulcie

Meaning: sweet

Origin:Latin, diminutive of Dulcibella
883
Laurel

Meaning: laurel tree

Origin:Latin
606
Ellen

Meaning: torch; shining light

Origin:English variation of Helen
632
Gwendolyn

Meaning: white ring

Origin:Variation of Gwendolen, Welsh
367
Gwyneth

Meaning: blessed, happy

Origin:Welsh
666
Opal

Meaning: gem

Origin:Sanskrit
303
Roxanne

Meaning: dawn

Origin:Persian
655
Frida

Meaning: peace

Origin:German
744