It's a fine line between a cool, quirky name and one that is totally out there — but by taking things international, you might just find the perfect balance.
Baby girl names with roots in different languages are both beautiful and melodic — and the odds are slim your little girl will share the same French or Italian-inspired name with another girl at school.
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Check out some of our favorite cool and exotic girl names, broken down by origin.
Irish girl names
Irish girl names are a popular choice for parents here in the U.S. — and we can see why.
- Keira
- Aislin (pronounced "Ash-lin)
- Maeve (pronounced "mave")
- Nora
- Fiona
- Darcy
- Aisling (pronounced "Ash-ling")
- Nora
- Keely
- Adara
- Sinead
- Siobhan
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French girl names
These French girl names are romantic with beautiful meanings.
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Next Up: Spanish girl names
Originally published August 2011. Updated January 2017.
Spanish girl names
Many Americans can speak Spanish, making these delightful names a popular choice. Check out our picks of Spanish girl names for your little bebe.
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Italian girl names
Italian girl names have a melodic sound to them, often ending in the letter "a."
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