Edgy baby names for girls

Looking for a baby name that's a little different? One that stands out from the crowd, but isn't too wacky? Inspired by a thread in our Netmums forum, here are 30 baby names for girls with a bit of edge.

Ever heard this pretty name before?

It's of Greek origin and means 'truth', after Alethea, the Greek goddess of truth.

Amara is a delicate name of Italian, Greek and African origin, meaning 'grace' or 'bitter'.

This a great choice if you're looking for a multicultural moniker – in Sanskrit, Amara means 'immortal' and in Mongolian, it means 'peaceful'.

You'll find Amara's all over the world!

Did your daughter arrive on a rainy night? Amaya is of Japanese and Basque origin, meaning 'night rain'.

Famous Mayas include BBC Radio 1 DJ Maya Jama, and comedy actress Maya Rudolph. Why not give the more common name a twist by adding an 'A' to the front?

Like Amaya, Analka is a variation of another name that's a bit more common.

Anala, without the 'K', means 'fire' in Hindi. You could also try spelling the name Anelka.

This name might remind you of the impressive, independent character named Astrid in How To Train Your Dragon.

It's of Norse origin, meaning 'divinely beautiful', so is perfect for your gorgeous baby girl.

You can take your pick with the spelling of this name – Brody or Brodie?

This was a Gaelic surname and place name, meaning 'ditch' or 'muddy place'. As a boys' name of Scottish origin, the meaning is a lot closer to the pronunciation – 'broad eye' or 'broad island'.

Who better to name your baby girl after than legends of English literature, the Brontë sisters?

Of Greek origin, Bronte means 'thunder'. If you're a fan of Jane Eyre or Wuthering Heights, this could be a fitting tribute to the family these novels come from.

Callie is of Greek origin, meaning 'beautiful'.

It sounds very similar to other names, like Halle or Sally, but Callie isn't one you'll hear often. Plus, it has a Californian, chilled-out vibe to it.

Clea can be a variation of the name Cleo, which means 'glory' from its English origin.

Cleo is usually considered to be short for Cleopatra, so choosing Clea instead makes the name totally unique.

Coco is of French origin and considered a pet name in France. However, in Spanish, the name is an abbreviation of Socorro, which means 'help'.

It became popular thanks to French designer Coco Chanel, whose real name was Gabrielle.

You might think Dallas is associated with Texas, but it actually originates somewhere much closer to home. It's an Irish name, meaning 'skilled'.

It's also usually used for boys, which makes it an edgy choice for your daughter.

A frequent visitor to the coastal county? Why not name your little one after this English place name?

Devon is another one that's more commonly used for boys, also spelt Devin, but an edgy girl could totally pull this off.

Dixie is of Latin origin, meaning 'tenth', but can also be used as a place name – it's the collective nickname of the southern states in America.

This is where country music band The Dixie Chicks got their name. It seems like Dixie has a special musical connection, as Kings of Leon lead singer Caleb Followill and his model wife Lily Aldridge named their daughter Dixie, in 2012.

Ember is the French version of the name Amber.

It would be perfect for a baby with a fiery personality, or ginger hair, as it means 'a small piece of burning coal or wood in a dying fire'.

Nowadays, it's quite trendy to use a nickname as a full name, like Essie, which is a shorter version of Estelle.

In Latin and French, Estelle means 'star', but Elsie means 'pledged to God' from its Scottish origin. So, you could make Essie a combination of the two.

Frankie is a unisex name derived from the unisex name Frances, but it could also be a nickname for Francesca. In Latin, Frances means 'from France' or 'free man'.

Frankie Bridge from former girl band The Saturdays is probably the most notable female Frankie.

Harper is an English name, which means 'harp player'.

The name was quite rare until To Kill A Mockingbird author Harper Lee shot to fame. Celebrities like the Beckhams, David Spade, Dave Grohl and Neil Patrick Harris have also named their daughters this, too.

Indie can be considered as a sweet form of the name India.

It's growing in popularity, thanks to the rise of independent 'indie' culture for films, publishing and music. And of course, who wouldn't want to be named after the most exciting archeologist around, Indiana Jones?

Indie could be a short version of this next name, too ...

Indigo is of Greek origin, meaning 'Indian dye', but it's the name of that gorgeous blue-purple rainbow colour, too.

The name stems from the dye that comes from native Indian plants, but it sounds like a groovy, unique moniker for your baby.

Jaime is pronounced 'hy-meh' in Spanish, which is where it originates from.

But in the UK, we'd probably say 'jay-mee' ... unless you really want to stand out!

Macy or Macey means 'hill' and was a surname in medieval English and old French.

Various villages in Normandy are called Macey or Massy, but the first recorded spelling of it as a surname was as 'Masci' in the Domesday Book of 1086.

Oakley is another name that sounds more like a surname, but an edgy baby girl could make this a trend.

It means 'oak clearing' from its English origin, and belonged to the famous American sharpshooter and exhibition shooter Annie Oakley.

Like the sound of Adele but want to put a twist on it? The name Odelle, meaning 'song' from its English origin, could be the answer.

Names starting with 'O' can also be quite rare, so this is a good one to stand out in the register.

Piper is of English and Romanian origin, and unsurprisingly means 'pipe' or 'flute player'.

It first became popular after the magical TV programme Charmed came to our screens in the '90s, where one of the main characters was called Piper. It's still a pick 20 years later, as it's now the name of the lead character in Netflix series Orange Is The New Black, too.

Raine is of French origin, appropriately meaning 'queen'.

It was the name of Princess Diana's step-mum, but not many other famous faces carry the title.

Will your baby Raine reign over your household?

Regan, which sounds a lot like 'regal', means 'little king' from its Irish origin.

Don't let that stop you from giving the name to your daughter, though, as female characters called Regan have featured in Shakespeare's King Lear and The Exorcist.

Maybe don't mention that second one ...

This cute name is of English origin, with a very precise meaning: a 'strip of clearing in the woods'.

It's the name of a character in the Alien films, and was chosen by Westworld actress Thandie Newton for her daughter.

There's no need to guess what this name means.

Parents are more likely to name their daughters Stella if they want an astrological connection, as it translates to star from Italian, but why not be brave and go for this more literal version instead.

Pronounced 'ty-ees', this is a girls' name of Greek origin, meaning 'beloved' or 'bandage'.

A woman named Thais was a lover of Alexander the Great, as well as the heroine of a 19th century opera by the same name.

Cue the drama!

Trixie is an adorable name of Latin origin, meaning 'she who brings happiness' – ideal for your new bundle of joy!

It's a standard nickname for Beatrice or Beatrix, but it's much edgier in its shorter form.