17 Unique Baby Girl Names That'll Guarantee Your Daughter Stands Out.

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Picking a unique baby name isn't easy. If you have a daughter then you're now faced with perhaps the most daunting task on your pre-baby to-do list choosing a name. You want it to stand out enough that people think it's cool, but not so much that they mock your choice.

To aid in your search, we've compiled a list of unique and beautiful baby girl names that you won't find on top ten most popular lists.

#2 Allegra

Classy and unique, this name derives from the Italian word allegro, a musical term meaning upbeat or to play with joy. It's the perfect, less known replacement for the more common name, Joy.

#3 Ariadne

This moniker is a lesser known form of the name Ariana, and is also the Cretan goddess of fertility. This is a great choice if you're aiming for classic yet unexpected.

#4 Esmeralda

If you couldn't have a baby with Ryan Gosling, having a baby that shares a name with his daughter is a close second. Esmeralda comes from the Spanish and Portuguese word meaning emerald.

#5 Cora

Originally associated with the mythical daughter of the Greek deity Zeus, Cora has gained popularity with the success of Downton Abbey. The matriarch of the Grantham family is both beautiful and headstrong all things you want your daughter to be.

#6 Ember

Short, fiery, and a little bit sassy, this name would be the perfect match for your little firecracker. It could be short for Emberly or an alternative to the much more popular Amber.

#7 Florence

A Latin name meaning flourishing or prospering, Florence is more than an Italian city. Several iconic woman share this moniker including the founder of modern nursing Florence Nightingale and musical badass Florence Welch of Florence + the Machine.

#8 Gracen

An elaborate, unique version of the more popular Grace, this name has been used for both boys and girls. So if you're looking for something unisex and unique, Gracen could be the name for your girl.

#9 Hero

Culturally a masculine word, Hero of Greek mythology was actually a woman. What better way to empower your child?

#10 Jessamine

A unique alternative to the tried and true Jessica or Jasmine, Jessamine is an earlier Persian spelling of the jasmine flower.

#11 Lana

Meaning beautiful or peaceful, many millennial moms know this name thanks to the talented Lana del Ray. Not a bad namesake if you ask me.

#12 Linnea

Among the top five most popular Scandinavian names, Linnea is a beautiful name reminiscent of Swedish flowers. Everyone love the flowers so they must love this name too.

#13 Liv

The Norse word for life was made popular in America by actress Liv Tyler. You can use it as a nickname for Olivia or Liva, or let it stand on its own as a more catchy, unique name.

#14 Paisley

The meaning of the name Paisley: Church. The origin of the name Paisley: Scottish. Originally a Scottish boy's name, Paisley has become more feminine thanks in part to the floral pattern with the same name.

#15 Robin

Robin was originally a diminutive given name of Robert, derived from the prefix Rob- (hrod, Old Germanic, meaning "fame"), and the suffix -in (Old French diminutive). More recently, it is used as an independent name. The name Robin is a masculine given name, feminine given name, and a surname.

Adventurous and down-to-earth, this name meaning bright fame would give your little girl a name to match her spunky personality.

#16 Rowan

The name Rowan is a Gaelic baby name. In Gaelic the meaning of the name Rowan is: Red. Rowan tree (a type of ash tree). Famous Bearer: actor Rowan Atkinson.

Meaning little redhead, this moniker was almost unheard of until Brooke Shields used it for her little girl in 2003.

#17 Sia

Pronounced SEE-uh and meaning victory, this strong name became popular thanks to the Australian songstress behind "Chandelier." But don't worry. Naming your child Sia doesn't mean she'll be swinging from the ceiling anytime soon.

#18 Zaylee

The name Zaylee is of American, Greek origins, which means it has more than one root, and is used mostly in English speaking countries but also in a few other countries and languages of the world.

Perhaps the most unique of them all for utilizing the infamous letter "Z", Zaylee is both carefree and unique. This could be a substitute for more popular names like Kaylee or Hayley.