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Step Aside, Jessicas: 8 Cool, Non-Mainstream Baby Names for Girls

As someone who has -- what I consider -- a pretty cool and unusual name, you'd think that I'd be drawn to other cool and unusual names. And I am. While I couldn't stand my name growing up in a sea of Jennifers, Jessicas, Tiffanys, and Stephanies, I finally learned to love it later -- mostly because I was the only Aela. It feels good to never be confused for someone else, to be more easily remembered because of my name. Though, truth be told, my name itself often gets forgotten -- but I'm always "that girl with the unusual name." Leave it to the ever-popular naming site, Nameberry, to give us the next generation of cool and unusual baby girl names that have been given to 10 or fewer newborn girls in recent years. The names here are my favorites from Nameberry's list of 100. I picked them for their great sounds, their nickname possibilities, and their pretty combination of letters. These choices ensure that your daughter won't drown in a sea of Sophias. -By Aela Mass

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