1,000+ Unique Girl Names You Will Love

Nothing more exciting than talking through all the possible baby names for your soon-to-arrive daughter. Of course you want to land on a name that you and your partner both love, something that’s memorable — a baby name that’s both unique and uniquely her. But it’s not easy staying ahead of the baby-name zeitgeist… the Emma’s and Morgan’s will soon be nipping at your heels. And even if parents agree that they want a baby name that’s unusual, creative, or rare, finding an uncommon name that works on other levels and suits both parents can be a tall order.

The Social Security Administration keeps track of the name of every child born in the United States, so we know which names American parents like to use for their kids — and how those preferences and popularity change over time. Those numbers can help you differentiate between truly unique girl names and those that thousands of other parents also thought were one-of-a-kind ideas. Think you’re the only one considering Harper? Pffft. It’s been one of the most popular baby girl names since 2014. So, to help you out, we’ve sorted through decades’ worth of baby names to present this list of unique baby girl names. Take a look and choose wisely.

Uncommon Baby Girl Names

Paola. Paola means small in Italian and in 1995 it was the 584th most popular baby girl name in the U.S.

Cora (Greek) - Maiden, virgin — Maiden, virgin (Greek) — Derived from "kore," the Greek word for maiden.

Maya (Sanskrit) - Illusion, magic — Illusion, magic (Sanskrit) — Honoring poet and author Maya Angelou.

Brea (Gaelic) - Beautiful, noble — Beautiful, noble (Gaelic) — A short modern form related to the Irish name Bree.

Fleur (French) - Flower — Flower (French) — Simply the French word for "flower," made widely known by the character Fleur Delacour in the *Harry Potter* series.

Alena (German) - Noble, precious — Noble, precious (German) — A variant of Helena/Magdalena used widely across German- and Slavic-speaking countries.

Meara (Irish) - Of the sea — Of the sea (Irish) — An Irish surname-turned-first-name tied to the Gaelic word for mirth, frequently associated in modern usage with the sea.

Amiah (Hebrew) - Yahweh is my people — Yahweh is my people (Hebrew) — A modern variant drawing on Hebrew roots that affirm belonging to God.

Ashlyn (English) - Ash tree meadow — Ash tree meadow (English) — A blend of "Ashley" and the popular "-lyn" suffix, evoking pastoral English place names.

Hape (Hawaiian) - Hope — Hope (Hawaiian) — A Hawaiian rendering of the English virtue name "Hope."

Sariah (Hebrew) - The Lord has sung — The Lord has sung (Hebrew) — A name found in the Book of Mormon, carrying a lyrical, devotional meaning.

Esmé (French) - To be loved — To be loved (French) — From the French "aimé" (loved), popularized by J.D. Salinger's short story "For Esmé—with Love and Squalor."

Ember (English) - A glowing piece of burning wood — A glowing piece of burning wood (English) — A warm, elemental nature name evoking the last embers of a fire.

Aria (Italian) - Air, melody — Air, melody (Italian) — A musical term for a solo vocal piece, also echoed in astronomical naming for its lyrical sound.

Leanna. Leanna has dropped nearly 1,000 spots on name popularity charts since it peaked as the 746th most popular baby name in 1990. Of Latin origin, the name — meaning light or graceful meadow — now ranks 1694th.

Marlowe (English) - From the hill by the marsh — Driftwood, remnant of a lake (English) — An English surname referring to land near a lake, honoring playwright Christopher Marlowe.

Milana (Slavic) - Dear, gracious — Dear, gracious (Slavic) — A Slavic form related to "mil," meaning dear or gracious, also echoing the Italian city Milan.

Marleigh (English) - From the clearing by the sea — From the clearing by the sea (English) — A modern spelling variant blending "Mar" (sea) with the "-leigh" meadow suffix.

Malia (Hawaiian) - Jasmine — Jasmine (Hawaiian) — The Hawaiian form of Maria/Mary, brought to wide attention as the name of Malia Obama.

Kimia (Persian) - Alchemy — Alchemy (Persian) — From the Persian/Arabic root for chemistry and alchemy, reflecting the transformative arts.

Annika (Scandinavian) - Graceful, favored — Graceful, favored (Scandinavian) — A Swedish diminutive of Anna, meaning "grace."

Alanna — Modern coinage — A feminine form of the Irish "Alan," with no single firmly attested ancient meaning; often loosely linked to "little rock" via the Alan surname roots.

Eden — Paradise, delight (Hebrew) — Refers to the Garden of Eden in the Bible.

Aubrielle — Modern coinage — A blend of "Aubrey" and "Brielle," part of the trend of combining popular name elements into new hybrids.

Aliana — Modern coinage — A blend name combining "Ali" and "Anna" or "Liana," without a single attested traditional etymology.

Isla — Island (Scottish) — Derived from the River Isla in Scotland, and also echoes the Spanish word "isla" for island.

Elliana — God has answered me (Hebrew) — A modern elaboration on Eliana, from the Hebrew root meaning "my God has answered."

Ellie — Modern nickname — A popular short form of Eleanor, Elizabeth, or Ellen, now often used as a standalone given name.

Ada — Noble, nobility (Old German) — Repeated from the Uncommon Names list; borne by mathematician Ada Lovelace.

Kaelie — Modern spelling variant — A phonetic variant of Kaylee/Kayleigh, popularized in the late 20th century without a fixed ancient meaning.

Addison — Son of Adam (English) — Originally an English surname meaning "Adam's son," now widely used as a unisex given name.

Karina — Pure, beloved (Scandinavian/Slavic) — A form of Katherine used across Northern and Eastern Europe, from the Greek root for "pure."

April — Opening, spring (Latin) — Refers to the month of April, from the Latin "aperire" (to open), evoking the opening of spring blossoms.

Arabella. Arabella is Latin in origin and means "yielding to prayer." It dates back to the 12th century with the birth of Arabella de Leuchars, who was the granddaughter of William the Lion, King of Scotland.

Gracie — Modern nickname — A diminutive of Grace, from the Latin "gratia" meaning favor or blessing.

Mimi — Modern nickname — A pet form often used independently, historically tied to the tragic heroine of Puccini's opera *La Bohème*.

Hailey. Hailey has roots in Old English and comes from the word heg or leah, which means hay and meadow, respectively. In 2017, it was listed in the top 100 popular names, at number 72.

Beeba — Modern coinage — An invented pet-name-style spelling with no attested traditional etymology.

Zya — Modern coinage — A phonetic invented name, part of the trend toward short, vowel-heavy modern names.

Rya — Modern coinage — A short invented name, sometimes read as a phonetic variant of "Ria" or a Scandinavian rug-weaving term.

Lou — Famous warrior (French) — A short form of Louise/Louisa, ultimately from the Germanic "hlod" (fame) and "wig" (war).

Aida — Helper, visitor (Arabic) — Also the title heroine of Verdi's opera *Aida*, an Ethiopian princess enslaved in ancient Egypt.

Journee — Modern coinage — A phonetic respelling of "journey," part of the trend of turning aspirational words into names.

Milani — Modern coinage — Echoes the Italian city Milan with a feminine "-i" ending; no attested ancient etymology.

Harley — Meadow of hares (English) — From an English place name and surname meaning "hare's meadow."

Armani — Modern coinage — Derived from the Italian surname made globally famous by fashion designer Giorgio Armani.

Acacia — Thorny tree (Greek) — Named for the acacia tree, a symbol of immortality and resurrection in ancient Egyptian and Masonic tradition.

Katana — Sword (Japanese) — Named directly after the traditional Japanese curved sword.

Kienna — Modern spelling variant — A phonetic variant of Kiana/Ciana with no fixed traditional etymology.

Allegra — Cheerful (Italian) — From the Italian word for "cheerful" or "lively."

Lace — Modern coinage — Taken directly from the delicate fabric, part of the trend of using textile words as names.

Liora — My light (Hebrew) — (See above; repeated in original list.) From the Hebrew "or" (light).

Lexley — Modern coinage — A blend of "Lexi" and the popular "-ley" surname suffix.

Mavis — Song thrush (French/English) — An Old French word for the song thrush bird.

Blaise — Lisping, stuttering (Latin) — From the Latin "blaesus," borne by Saint Blaise, a 4th-century martyr and patron saint of throat ailments.

Maylah — Modern spelling variant — A phonetic respelling of "Mila" or "Maya" with no attested traditional meaning.

Corinne — Maiden (Greek/French) — A French form of Cora/Korinna, from the Greek "kore" (maiden).

Deirdre — Sorrowful (Irish) — From Irish legend, Deirdre of the Sorrows is the tragic heroine of an ancient Ulster Cycle tale.

Olea — Modern coinage — Echoes the Latin "olea" (olive tree), suggesting peace and abundance.

Emilijah. Emilihah is a Lithuanian variant of the name Emily that means emulating. It ranked as the 16923rd most popular girls name in 2021.

Pyper — Modern spelling variant — A phonetic respelling of "Piper," an occupational surname for a pipe or flute player.

Evalina — Modern elaboration — An elaborated form of Evelina/Evelyn, ultimately linked to the Germanic "avi" (desired) or the name Eve.

Fable — Story, legend (Latin) — Taken directly from the word for a short moral story, part of the trend of literary-word names.

Peregrine — Traveler, pilgrim (Latin) — From the Latin "peregrinus," meaning foreigner or traveler; also the name of a falcon species.

Drea — Modern nickname — A short form of Andrea, from the Greek "andreios" (manly, courageous).

Oakley — Oak tree meadow (English) — An English place name referring to a meadow of oak trees.

Liora — My light (Hebrew) — (See above; repeated in original list.) From the Hebrew "or" (light).

Adley — Modern coinage — A blend name combining "Ad-" with the popular "-ley" suffix.

Sybil — Prophetess (Greek) — From the Greek "Sibylla," referring to the oracular prophetesses of ancient mythology.

Kilah — Modern spelling variant — A phonetic variant of Kayla/Kylah with no attested traditional meaning.

Judith — Woman of Judea (Hebrew) — From the Hebrew "Yehudit," and the name of the biblical heroine who saved her people from the Assyrians.

Anastasia — Resurrection (Greek) — From the Greek "anastasis" (resurrection), famously borne by the youngest daughter of Russia's last Tsar.

Piper — Pipe player (English) — An occupational surname for someone who played the pipe or flute.

Cinnamon — Named after the spice (Greek/Hebrew) — Taken from the aromatic spice, whose name traces to the Greek "kinnamon" and ultimately Semitic roots.

Emersyn. Emersyn is of British origin and a variant of the name Emerson. It means brave and powerful and ranked at number 147 in regarads to popular girls names in 2019.

Kehlani — The sea and sky (Hawaiian) — A Hawaiian name meaning "the sea and sky," made prominent by singer Kehlani.

Estelle — Star (French/Latin) — From the Latin "stella" (star), a character in Charles Dickens's *Great Expectations*.

Tania — Fairy queen (Russian) — A short form of Tatiana, ultimately tied to a Roman clan name; also echoes "Titania," Shakespeare's fairy queen.

Skylar — Scholar (Dutch) — From the Dutch surname "Schuyler," meaning "scholar" or "shelter."

Perla — Pearl (Italian/Spanish) — The Italian and Spanish word for "pearl."

Mika — Beautiful fragrance / God's child (Japanese/Hebrew) — In Japanese it can mean "beautiful fragrance," while in Hebrew contexts it's linked to Michaela.

Josie — Modern nickname — A diminutive of Josephine, ultimately from the Hebrew "Yosef" (God will increase).

Ilse — Modern German form — A German pet form of Elisabeth, meaning "God is my oath."

Akia — Modern coinage — A short, phonetic modern name without a firmly attested traditional etymology.

Sienna — Reddish-brown (Italian) — Named after the reddish-brown pigment sourced from the Italian city of Siena.

Allegra — Cheerful (Italian) — From the Italian word for "cheerful" or "lively."

Holly — Holly tree (English) — Named for the evergreen holly plant, associated with the Christmas season.

Amalie — Industrious (German) — A German form of Amelia, from the Germanic root meaning "work" or "industrious."

Teagan — Little poet (Irish) — An anglicized form of the Irish "Tadhgán," meaning "little poet."

Giada — Jade (Italian) — The Italian word for the gemstone jade, known through celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis.

Shivani — Wife of Shiva (Sanskrit) — Refers to the Hindu goddess Parvati as the consort of Shiva.

Naomi — Pleasant (Hebrew) — From the Hebrew "na'omi" (pleasant), the mother-in-law of Ruth in the Bible.

Millicent — Strong in work (German) — From the Old German "Amalasuintha," combining "work" and "strength."

Rochelle — Little rock (French) — From the French city La Rochelle, meaning "little rock."

Trinity — Threefold (Latin) — Refers to the Christian doctrine of the Trinity, and famously the name of a lead character in *The Matrix*.

Rasha — Radiant (Arabic) — From the Arabic root meaning young gazelle or radiance.

Kindra — Modern coinage — A phonetic variant of Kendra, likely derived from "kenning" (knowledge) or a blend of Ken- names.

Polly — Modern nickname — A traditional pet form of Mary, popularized through nursery rhymes like "Polly Put the Kettle On."

Sonya — Wisdom (Greek/Russian) — A Russian form of Sophia, from the Greek "sophia" meaning wisdom.

Cecilla. Cecilia is the feminine form of Cecil and comes from Latin origin. It translates to the word blind and derives from the Roman clan, Caecilius. In 2021, it ranked at 132 in popular girls' names in the U.S.

Celebrity-Inspired Baby Girl Names

Azalea. Azalea means dry in Greek. Swedish botanist, Carl Linnaeus, chose this name for the colorful flower because it could survive in sandy soil. In 2020, Azalea ranked in the top 1,000 girl's names in the U.S. at 960.

Selena (Greek) - Moon — Moon (Greek) — From the Greek moon goddess Selene, made globally famous by singer Selena Quintanilla and later actress/singer Selena Gomez.

Marilyn (Latin) - From the sea, star of the sea — From the sea, star of the sea (Latin) — A blend of Mary and Lyn, famously associated with Marilyn Monroe.

Aaliyah (Arabic) - Exalted, lofty — Exalted, lofty (Arabic) — From the Arabic root meaning "the highest, most exalted," widely known through R&B singer and actress Aaliyah.

Gwyneth (Welsh) - White, blessed — White, blessed (Welsh) — A Welsh name meaning "blessed," carried by actress Gwyneth Paltrow.

Luna (Latin) - Moon — Moon (Latin) — The Latin word for "moon," popularized by characters like Luna Lovegood in *Harry Potter* and used by several celebrity parents for daughters.

Adele (German) - Noble — Noble (German) — From the Germanic root "adal" (noble), globally known through singer-songwriter Adele.

Kylie (Gaelic) - Beautiful — Beautiful (Gaelic/Aboriginal) — Often linked to the Gaelic word for "beautiful" or an Aboriginal Australian word for "boomerang," made famous by singer Kylie Minogue and media personality Kylie Jenner.

Iggy (Latin) - Fiery — Fiery (Latin) — A nickname form tied to the Latin "ignis" (fire), known through rapper Iggy Azalea.

Tyra (Norse) - Thor (god of thunder) — Thor, god of thunder (Norse) — A Scandinavian name honoring the thunder god, also known from model Tyra Banks.

Viola (Latin) - Violet flower — Violet flower (Latin) — From the Latin word for the violet flower, and the cross-dressing heroine of Shakespeare's *Twelfth Night*.

Kit (Greek) - Christopher (bearer of Christ) — Modern nickname — A pet form of Katherine/Christopher, from the Greek "katharos" (pure).

Alessandra (Greek) - Defender of mankind — Defender of mankind (Greek) — The Italian feminine form of Alexander, borne by model Alessandra Ambrosio.

Hallie (English) - From the hall — From the hall (English) — An English surname-turned-first-name referring to someone who lived at or worked in a manor hall.

Ava - Ava DuVernay is an Oscar Award-winning filmmaker whose projects include Selma and A Wrinkle in Time. It was the 4th most popular girl's name in 2021.

Hadley (English) - Heather field — Heather field (English) — An English place name meaning "heather-covered clearing," used as a given name for actress Hadley's namesakes in modern pop culture.

Ivy (English) - Climbing vine — Climbing vine (English) — Named for the evergreen climbing plant, symbolizing fidelity.

Annalise (Hebrew) - Grace, God is gracious — Modern elaboration — A blend of Anna and Elise, combining the Hebrew "grace" with the Greek/Hebrew root for "God is my salvation."

Blue (English) - Color blue — Color blue (English) — Taken directly from the color, made prominent as the name Beyoncé and Jay-Z gave their daughter, Blue Ivy Carter.

Jolie (French) - Pretty — Pretty (French) — The French word for "pretty," echoing actress Angelina Jolie's surname.

Joplin (German) - Land of Jupiter — Land of Jupiter (German) — (Repeated in original list.) An American place name and surname evoking singer Janis Joplin.

Lennon (Irish) - Little fighter — Little fighter (Irish) — An Irish surname derived from "Leannán," meaning lover or little cloak; widely associated with musician John Lennon.

Sia (Hebrew) - Miracle, movement of God — Miracle, movement of God (Hebrew) — A short, modern name, also the stage name of Australian singer Sia Furler.

Rebel (English) - One who rebels — One who rebels (English) — Taken directly from the English word, notably given by actor Robert Rodriguez and used by celebrities seeking bold, unconventional names.

Saoirse (Irish) - Freedom — Freedom (Irish) — The Irish word for "freedom" or "liberty," brought to wide attention by actress Saoirse Ronan.

Presley (English) - Priest's meadow — Priest's meadow (English) — (Repeated in original list.) Forever linked to Elvis Presley.

Wilde (English) - Wild — Wild (English) — Taken from the English word "wild," also echoing the surname of writer Oscar Wilde.

Stormi (English) - Like a storm — Like a storm (English) — A phonetic respelling of "stormy," made famous as the name Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott gave their daughter.

Cosmo (Greek) - Orderly, beautiful — Orderly, beautiful (Greek) — From the Greek "kosmos," meaning order or the universe; also the name of a lifestyle magazine.

Psalm (Greek) - A sacred song — A sacred song (Greek/Hebrew) — Refers to the biblical songs of the Book of Psalms, chosen by Kim Kardashian and Kanye West for their son (used here as a girl name variant).

Jupiter (Latin) - Roman king of the gods — Named after the Roman god/planet (Latin) — The king of the Roman gods, and the largest planet in our solar system.

Lyra (Greek) - A constellation — A constellation (Greek) — Named for the constellation representing a lyre; the heroine of Philip Pullman's *His Dark Materials*.

Rumi. Rumi comes from Japanese origin and means beauty, flow or lapiz lazuli. In the U.S. it ranked at 2,985 in 2021 in terms of popularity.

Forest — Woodland (English) — Taken directly from the word for a large wooded area, evoking a connection to nature.

Sailor — One who sails (English) — Taken directly from the occupational word, part of the trend of nautical, adventure-themed baby names.

Jett — Black gemstone (English) — Named after the black gemstone jet, also evoking speed and modernity; associated with John Travolta's son Jett Travolta.

Joplin — Land of Jupiter (German) — (Repeated in original list.) An American place name and surname evoking singer Janis Joplin.

Remington — Raven settlement (English) — An English surname referring to a "raven farmstead," also known as a firearms and typewriter brand.

Inez — Pure (Spanish) — The Spanish form of Agnes, from the Greek "hagnos" (pure, chaste).

Haven — Safe place (English) — Taken directly from the English word for a place of refuge.

Reynold — Powerful ruler (German) — A Germanic name combining "ragin" (counsel) and "walt" (rule); traditionally masculine, occasionally repurposed.

Sloane — Raider, warrior (Irish) — An Irish surname derived from "Sluaghadhán," meaning raider, used as a chic unisex first name.

Grey — The color grey (English) — Taken directly from the color name, evoking a soft, understated aesthetic.

Fallon — Descendant of a leader (Irish) — From the Irish surname "Ó Fallamhain," and also the name of a memorable character in the soap opera *Dynasty*.

Reign — To rule (English) — Taken directly from the English word for royal rule, used by celebrities including Kourtney Kardashian for her son (adapted here as a girl name).

Hendrix — Home ruler (Dutch) — A surname derived from Hendrik (Henry), globally associated with guitarist Jimi Hendrix.

Billie — Modern nickname — A feminine form of William/Billy, popularized by singer Billie Eilish and jazz legend Billie Holiday.

Ariana - Some say Ariana Grande can sing like an angel, which seems on-brand as Ariana means holy.

Ashton — Ash tree settlement (English) — An English place name meaning "town of ash trees," known through actor Ashton Kutcher.

Audrina — Noble strength (Old German) — An elaborated form of Audrey, from the Old English "æðel" (noble) and "þryð" (strength).

Betty — Modern nickname — A traditional diminutive of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew "God is my oath."

Bristol — Named after the English city (English) — From the Old English "Brycgstow" (place at the bridge).

Edie — Modern nickname — A pet form of Edith, from the Old English "ead" (wealth) and "gyð" (war); associated with 1960s icon Edie Sedgwick.

Giada — Jade (Italian) — The Italian word for the gemstone jade, known through celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis.

Freida — Peaceful (German) — A variant of Frieda, from the Germanic "frid" (peace), echoing actress Freida Pinto.

Gisele — Pledge, hostage (German) — From the Germanic "gisil," meaning pledge, made globally famous by supermodel Gisele Bündchen.

Jada — Wise (Hebrew) — A modern name possibly derived from the Hebrew root for "wise" or "knowing," known through actress Jada Pinkett Smith.

Keira — Dark-haired (Irish) — An anglicized feminine form of Kieran, meaning "little dark one," known through actress Keira Knightley.

Lana — Light (Slavic) — A short form of Alana or Svetlana, associated with the Slavic root for light; also singer Lana Del Rey.

Kimora — Modern coinage — A blend name popularized by model and designer Kimora Lee Simmons, with no fixed traditional etymology.

Lena — Light (Greek) — A short form of Helena or Magdalena, from the Greek root for light or radiant.

Khloe — Modern spelling variant — A phonetic respelling of Chloe (Greek: "blooming, verdant"), known through television personality Khloé Kardashian.

Kendall — Valley of the River Kent (English) — An English place name referring to the Kent Valley, known through model Kendall Jenner.

Leighton — Meadow town (English) — An English place name meaning "herb garden town," known through actress Leighton Meester.

Liv — Life (Scandinavian) — From the Old Norse "líf," meaning life, known through actresses Liv Tyler and Liv Ullmann.

Lupita. Lupita Nyong'o is a Kenyan-Mexican actress. In addition to winning an Academy Award, she’s also been nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards and a Tony Award. Her notable projects include Black Panther, 12 Years a Slave, and multiple appearances across the Star Wars franchise.

Miley — Modern nickname — A playful respelling of "smiley," made globally famous by singer Miley Cyrus.

Pippa — Modern nickname — A pet form of Philippa, meaning "lover of horses" in Greek.

Presley — Priest's meadow (English) — (Repeated in original list.) Forever linked to Elvis Presley.

Rooney — Descendant of the redhead (Irish) — An Irish surname derived from "Ó Ruanaidh," known through actress Rooney Mara.

Rita — Pearl (Greek/Spanish) — A short form of Margarita/Margaret, from the Greek "margarites" (pearl); associated with singer Rita Ora.

Selena. Selena is both a celestial and Greek word that means moon. It comes from the word selas, which means bright. In 1995, it was the 91st most popular girl’s name in the U.S.

Reese — Ardent, fiery (Welsh) — From the Welsh "Rhys," meaning ardor or enthusiasm.

Portia — Offering, pig (Latin) — The clever heroine of Shakespeare's *The Merchant of Venice*.

Nina — Little girl / Grace (Spanish) — From the Spanish "niña" (little girl), also a short form of names like Antonina or Nina Simone's given name.

Serena — Tranquil, peaceful (Latin) — From the Latin "serenus" (calm, clear), also known through tennis champion Serena Williams.

Solange — Solemn (French) — From the Latin "solemnis" (solemn, formal), known through singer Solange Knowles.

Uma — Splendor, flax (Sanskrit) — A name for the Hindu goddess Parvati, known through actress Uma Thurman.

Winslet — Modern surname — A surname turned first name, evoking actress Kate Winslet with no separate traditional etymology.

Gravity — Seriousness, weight (Latin) — Taken directly from the physics term, part of the trend of using abstract-concept words as names.

Bodhi — Awakening, enlightenment (Sanskrit) — A Buddhist term for spiritual enlightenment, used for children of several celebrities.

Bear — The animal (English) — Taken directly from the animal name, used by celebrities including Alicia Silverstone and Kate Winslet for their sons.

Moroccan — Modern coinage — Named after the country of Morocco, made famous as the name Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon gave their son.

Kulture — Modern spelling variant — A phonetic respelling of "culture," chosen by Cardi B and Offset for their daughter, Kulture Kiari Cephus.

Birdie — Modern nickname — A diminutive tied to the word "bird," used as an endearing standalone name.

Giulette — Modern spelling variant — A phonetic variant of Giulietta/Juliet, from the Latin "Julius" family name.

Mickey — Modern nickname — A pet form of Michael/Michaela, from the Hebrew "who is like God."

Gio — Modern nickname — A short form of Giovanna/Giovanni, the Italian equivalent of John, meaning "God is gracious."

Ivey — Modern spelling variant — A phonetic variant of Ivy, named for the climbing evergreen plant.

Banks — Riverbank (English) — An English surname referring to someone who lived by a riverbank, known through singer Banks and as Elon Musk's child's name.

Rani — Queen (Sanskrit/Hindi) — The Sanskrit and Hindi word for "queen."

Leona — Lioness (Latin) — The feminine form of Leo/Leon, from the Latin "leo" (lion).

Hart — Deer, stag (English) — An English surname referring to a male deer, symbolizing grace and swiftness.

Hayes — Hedged area (English) — An English surname meaning "hedged enclosure," occasionally used for girls despite masculine roots.

Lio — Modern nickname — A short form of Leo or Liam, from the Latin/Germanic roots for "lion" or "strong-willed."

Seine — Named after the river (French) — Named after the River Seine, which flows through Paris.

Dream — Aspiration, vision (English) — Taken directly from the English word, chosen by Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna for their daughter, Dream Kardashian.

Anacá — Modern coinage — A name of Indigenous Brazilian (Tupi-Guarani) origin with limited documented meaning in English-language sources.

Journey — A trip, passage (English) — Taken directly from the English word for travel, part of the trend of aspirational journey-themed names.

Classically Unique Baby Girl Names

Amelia. Amelia emerged as the top British name in 2011 and spent several years at number 1, waning after 2017. The Latin roots of the name, Amal, mean industriousness or hardworking.

Amelia (German) - Industrious, hardworking — Industrious, hardworking (German) — From the Germanic "amal" (work), also a Henry Fielding novel heroine.

Arya (Sanskrit) - Noble — Noble (Sanskrit) — From the Sanskrit root meaning noble, popularized by Arya Stark in *Game of Thrones*.

Aurelia (Latin) - Golden — Golden (Latin) — From the Latin "aureus" (golden), part of the Roman Aurelian family name.

Brielle (French) - God is my strength — God is my strength (Hebrew/French) — A short form of Gabrielle, from the Hebrew "gavriel" (God is my strength).

Chantria (Latin) - Singer — Singer (Latin) — A modern elaboration likely built on the French "chanter" (to sing), with no single fixed traditional etymology.

Dionne (Greek) - Twin — Twin (Greek) — Related to Dione, a Titaness in Greek mythology and mother of Aphrodite in some traditions; also singer Dionne Warwick.

Everleigh (English) - Wild boar meadow — Wild boar meadow (English) — A modern elaboration of Everly/Everley, an English place name referring to a boar-inhabited clearing.

Eloise (French) - Broad heath — Broad heath (French) — A French form related to Louise, sometimes linked to the Old German "hlod" (fame); also the mischievous heroine of Kay Thompson's *Eloise* children's books.

Fay (French) - Fairy, fate, destiny — Fairy, fate, destiny (French) — From the Old French "fae," referring to fairy folklore and enchantment.

Freya (Norse) - Noble woman — Noble woman (Norse) — Named for the Norse goddess of love, beauty, and fertility.

Genevieve (Welsh) - Fair tribe — Fair tribe (Welsh) — Possibly from Welsh/Germanic roots meaning "tribe woman," borne by the patron saint of Paris.

Harlow (English) - Hare's hill — Hare's hill (English) — An English place name meaning "hill of hares," popularized by classic Hollywood star Jean Harlow.

Jamila (Arabic) - Beautiful — Beautiful (Arabic) — From the Arabic root "jamal" (beauty), a widely used name across the Arabic-speaking and Muslim world.

Juniper (Latin) - Evergreen shrub — Evergreen shrub (Latin) — Named for the juniper plant, from the Latin "juniperus."

Lorelei. Lorelei has Germanic roots and was originally used to describe the cliff on the Rhine River. It means alluring or temptress and ranked at 444 in most popular names in the United States in 2021.

Louella (German) - Famous warrior — Famous warrior (German) — A blend of Louise and Ella, ultimately from the Germanic "hlod" (fame) and "wig" (war).

Maia — Modern spelling variant — Named for the Greek goddess Maia, mother of Hermes, and a moon of Saturn.

Moira — Fate, destiny (Greek) — Repeated from earlier in this list; from the Greek Fates.

Odette — Wealth, fortune (French/German) — A French diminutive related to Odile, from the Germanic "od" (wealth); the swan princess of the ballet *Swan Lake*.

Meriah — Modern spelling variant — A phonetic variant of Mariah/Maria, ultimately from the Hebrew Miriam.

Penny — Modern nickname — A pet form of Penelope, from the Greek weaver-heroine of Homer's *Odyssey*.

Poppy — The flower (English) — Named for the poppy flower, a symbol of remembrance.

Sienna — Reddish-brown (Italian) — Named after the reddish-brown pigment sourced from the Italian city of Siena.

Snow — White, cold precipitation (English) — Taken directly from the word, evoking Snow White and winter purity.

Stella — Star (Latin) — From the Latin "stella" (star).

Tayla — Modern spelling variant — A phonetic variant of Taylor, from the English occupational surname for a tailor.

Taylor — Tailor (English) — An English occupational surname for someone who makes or alters clothing.

Tory — Modern nickname — A short form of Victoria, from the Latin "victoria" (victory).

Violet — Purple flower (Latin/English) — Repeated from earlier in this list; named for the violet flower.

Willa — Resolute protection (German) — A feminine form of William, from the Germanic "wil" (will) and "helm" (protection).

Xena — Modern coinage — Made famous by the television series *Xena: Warrior Princess*; likely derived from Xenia (Greek for "hospitality").

Elodie — Foreign riches (French/Visigothic) — From the Germanic "alu" (foreign) and "od" (riches).

Indigo — Deep blue dye (Greek) — Named for the indigo plant and its deep blue dye, from the Greek "indikon" (Indian).

Selah. Selah comes from Hebrew origin and means praise or pause. In 2021, it snatched the title for 386th most popular name in the U.S. Fun fact: The name is found 34 times in the Hebrew Bible.

Brinley — Modern coinage — A blend of "Brynn" and the popular "-ley" surname suffix, without a fixed traditional etymology.

Celine — Heavenly (Latin) — A French form related to Celia/Celestine, from the Latin "caelum" (heaven/sky).

Bianca — White, fair (Italian) — The Italian word for "white," a character in Shakespeare's *The Taming of the Shrew*.

Matilda — Mighty in battle (German) — From the Germanic "maht" (might) and "hild" (battle), the plucky heroine of Roald Dahl's *Matilda*.

Bonnie — Pretty, attractive (Scottish) — From the Scots word "bonnie," meaning pretty or fair, echoing outlaw Bonnie Parker of Bonnie and Clyde.

Beatrice — She who brings happiness (Latin/Italian) — From the Latin "beatrix" (blessed), the guide figure in Dante's *Divine Comedy*.

Gianna — God is gracious (Italian) — The Italian feminine form of John, known through the late Gianna Bryant, daughter of Kobe Bryant.

Diana — Divine (Latin) — Named for the Roman goddess of the hunt and moon, and forever tied to Princess Diana of Wales.

Margaret — Pearl (Greek) — From the Greek "margarites" (pearl), a name borne by numerous queens and saints.

Rosalyn — Gentle horse / rose (German/Latin) — A variant of Rosalind, blending Germanic "hros" (horse) roots with the Latin "rosa" (rose) in popular etymology.

Sally — Modern nickname — A traditional pet form of Sarah, from the Hebrew "sarah" (princess).

Rebecca — To capture, snare (Hebrew) — From the Hebrew "ribqah," the wife of Isaac in the Bible.

Kate — Pure (Greek) — A short form of Katherine, from the Greek "katharos" (pure).

Kathleen — Pure (Greek/Irish) — The Irish form of Katherine, from the Greek "katharos" (pure).

Caitlin — Pure (Irish) — An Irish form of Katherine/Cathleen, from the Greek "katharos" (pure).

Evie — Modern nickname — A pet form of Eve or Evelyn, from the Hebrew "chavah" (life).

Katrina — Pure (German) — A German/Scandinavian form of Katherine, from the Greek "katharos" (pure).

Lea — Weary / meadow (Hebrew/English) — Possibly from the Hebrew "le'ah" (weary) or the English word for a meadow.

Scarlett. Most people — and certainly all fans of Marvel movies — associate this name with the color red. But it also referred to medieval fabric dyers and cloth merchants who were known for vibrantly colored garments.

Zoe — Life (Greek) — From the Greek "zoe," meaning life.

Priscilla — Ancient, venerable (Latin) — From the Latin "priscus" (ancient), a New Testament figure and early Christian missionary.

Theodora — Gift of God (Greek) — From the Greek "theos" (God) and "doron" (gift), borne by a powerful 6th-century Byzantine empress.

Delilah — Delicate, seductive (Hebrew) — From the Hebrew "delilah," the biblical woman who betrayed Samson.

Han — Grace, favor (Korean) — A Korean given name element often meaning "great" or "one," also a common East Asian surname.

Jane — God is gracious (Hebrew) — A feminine form of John, from the Hebrew "yochanan."

Janet — Modern diminutive — A pet form of Jane, from the Hebrew "yochanan" (God is gracious).

Lorena — Modern elaboration — A Spanish/Italian form linked to Laura, from the Latin "laurus" (laurel tree).

Luciana — Light (Latin) — A feminine Italian/Spanish form of Lucian, from the Latin "lux" (light), also a character in Shakespeare's *The Comedy of Errors*.

Seraphina — Fiery, burning ones (Hebrew) — From the Hebrew "seraphim," the six-winged angels described in the Book of Isaiah.

Ada — Noble, nobility (Old German) — Repeated from the Uncommon Names list; borne by mathematician Ada Lovelace.

Audrey. This name of English origin, meaning “noble strength,” will be more unique for girls who live in the United States than in England. It currently clocks in as the 60th most popular name for babies born in the U.S. while it’s 17th on worldwide popularity charts.

Claudia — Lame, enclosure (Latin) — The feminine form of Claudius, from the Roman clan name Claudius.

Cynthia — From Mount Cynthus (Greek) — An epithet of the goddess Artemis, referring to her birthplace.

Verity — Truth (Latin) — From the Latin "veritas" (truth), a Puritan virtue name.

Victoria — Victory (Latin) — From the Latin "victoria" (victory), borne by Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom.

Monica — Advisor (Latin) — Possibly from the Latin "moneo" (to advise), borne by Saint Monica, mother of Saint Augustine.

Dawn — The first light of day (English) — Taken directly from the English word for daybreak.

Aster — Star (Greek) — From the Greek "aster" (star), also the name of the star-shaped flower.

Dahlia — The flower (Swedish) — Named for the dahlia flower, itself named after 18th-century Swedish botanist Anders Dahl.

Jasmine — The flower (Persian) — From the Persian "yasmin," named for the fragrant jasmine flower.

Lori — Modern nickname — A short form of Laurie/Lauren, from the Latin "laurus" (laurel).

Lora — Modern spelling variant — A variant of Laura, from the Latin "laurus" (laurel).

Violet — Purple flower (Latin/English) — Repeated from earlier in this list; named for the violet flower.

Violetta — Purple flower (Italian) — The Italian elaboration of Violet, famously the tragic heroine of Verdi's opera *La Traviata*.

Zinnia — The flower (German/Latin) — Named for the zinnia flower, itself named after botanist Johann Gottfried Zinn.

Greta. Greta was listed at 16 for the most popular name in Italy in 2020. It stems from the German name Margarethe, which translates to pearl or creature of light.

Marie — Bitter, beloved (French/Hebrew) — The French form of Mary/Miriam, from the Hebrew root possibly meaning "bitter" or "beloved."

Antonia — Modern feminine form — The feminine form of Anthony, and the title heroine of Willa Cather's novel *My Ántonia*.

Celia — Heavenly (Latin) — From the Latin "caelum" (heaven/sky), related to the Roman family name Caelius.

Charlene — Free man (French/German) — A feminine form of Charles, from the Germanic "karl" (free man).

Augusta — Great, venerable (Latin) — The feminine form of Augustus, from the Latin "augustus" (majestic, venerable).

Anita — Modern diminutive — A Spanish pet form of Ana/Anna, from the Hebrew "chanah" (grace).

Clarice — Famous, clear (Latin) — A form of Clara/Clarissa, from the Latin "clarus" (clear, famous); the FBI trainee in *The Silence of the Lambs*.

Eudora — Good gift (Greek) — From the Greek "eu" (good) and "doron" (gift).

Evangeline — Bearer of good news (Greek) — From the Greek "euangelion" (gospel, good news), the heroine of Longfellow's poem *Evangeline*.

Imogen — Modern coinage — Likely a scribal error for "Innogen" (Celtic for "maiden") in Shakespeare's *Cymbeline*, now used widely as its own name.

Kat — Modern nickname — A short form of Katherine, from the Greek "katharos" (pure).

Inez — Pure (Spanish) — The Spanish form of Agnes, from the Greek "hagnos" (pure, chaste).

Layla — Night (Arabic) — From the Arabic "layla" (night), the subject of the classic tale "Layla and Majnun."

Myra — Wonder, marvelous (Greek) — A name possibly coined by 17th-century poet Fulke Greville.

Moira — Fate, destiny (Greek) — Repeated from earlier in this list; from the Greek Fates.

Marion. Marion is a gender-neutral French name that means beloved or star of the sea.

May — The month / flower (English) — Named for the month of May or the hawthorn blossom historically called "may."

Odessa — Named after the Ukrainian port city (Greek) — Repeated from earlier in this list.

Sadie — Princess (Hebrew) — A pet form of Sarah, from the Hebrew "sarah" (princess).

Viv — Modern nickname — A short form of Vivian, from the Latin "vivus" (alive).

Cool Baby Girl Names

Belle. Belle is a French word that means beautiful. In America, it ranked at 857 in 2021. It also means fair or lovely one and is often placed at the end of other names like Isabel or Anabel.

Belle (French) - Beautiful, fair, lovely — Beautiful, fair, lovely (French) — The French word for "beautiful," famously the heroine of Disney's *Beauty and the Beast*.

Tinsley (English) - Holly tree meadow (ranked 857th in the US in 2021) — Holly tree meadow (English) — An English place-name-turned-given-name; ranked 857th in the U.S. in 2021.

Ariel (Hebrew) - Lion of God — Lion of God (Hebrew) — From the Hebrew "ari" (lion) and "el" (God), also the mermaid heroine of Disney's *The Little Mermaid*.

Rory (Irish) - Red king — Red king (Irish) — An anglicized form of the Irish "Ruaidhrí," meaning "red king," traditionally masculine but increasingly used for girls.

Aida (Arabic) - Helper, visitor — Helper, visitor (Arabic) — Also the title heroine of Verdi's opera *Aida*, an Ethiopian princess enslaved in ancient Egypt.

Hattie (German) - Ruler of the home — Ruler of the home (German) — A classic diminutive of Harriet, rooted in the Germanic "heim" (home) and "ric" (ruler).

Willow (English) - Weeping tree — Weeping tree (English) — Named for the willow tree, long a symbol of grace and grief.

Amabella (Latin) - Lovable — Lovable (Latin) — From the Latin "amabilis" (lovable), an elaborated blend with the popular "-bella" ending.

Serena (Latin) - Tranquil, peaceful — Tranquil, peaceful (Latin) — From the Latin "serenus" (calm, clear), also known through tennis champion Serena Williams.

Renata (Latin) - Reborn — Reborn (Latin) — From the Latin "renatus" (reborn), historically a name given to signify spiritual rebirth through baptism.

Magnolia (Latin) - A fragrant flower — A fragrant flower (Latin) — Named for the magnolia tree, itself named after 17th-century French botanist Pierre Magnol.

Mercedes (Spanish) — Mercies (Spanish) — From the Spanish "mercedes" (mercies), a Marian title referring to the Virgin of Mercy; also the car brand.

Clementine — Mild, merciful (Latin) — From the Latin "clemens" (merciful), also the name of the citrus fruit and a well-known American folk song.

Ramona — Wise protector (Spanish/German) — A Spanish feminine form of Raymond, from the Germanic "ragin" (counsel) and "mund" (protection).

Emmy — Modern nickname — A pet form of Emma or Emily, from the Germanic "ermen" (whole, universal).

Anabella — Modern elaboration — A blend of Anna and Bella, combining the Hebrew "grace" with the Latin/Italian "beautiful."

Hazel Popular in the 19th century, Hazel has seen a resurgence of late and is currently the 25th most popular name for baby girls.

Ella — Modern nickname — A short form of Eleanor or Isabella, popularly used as a standalone name.

Frankie — Free one (German) — A pet form of Frances/Francesca, from the Germanic "frank," meaning free or a member of the Frankish people.

Kaz — Modern nickname — A short form of names like Kazimiera or Casey, without one fixed traditional etymology.

Layla — Night (Arabic) — From the Arabic "layla" (night), the subject of the classic tale "Layla and Majnun."

Wren — The small bird (English) — Named for the small songbird, symbolizing agility and cleverness in folklore.

Lessie — Modern nickname — A pet form of Leslie, from the Scottish place name meaning "garden of hollies."

Lillee — Modern spelling variant — A phonetic respelling of Lily, from the Latin "lilium" (lily flower).

Sage. Sage has Latin roots which translates to wise or healthy. It’s a unisex name that climbed the charts to 179th most popular moniker in 2021 in the U.S. Ancient Romans believed that burning sage helped impart wisdom.

Lillia — Modern spelling variant — An elaborated form of Lily/Lillian, from the Latin "lilium" (lily flower).

Rylee — Modern spelling variant — A phonetic respelling of Riley, from the Irish surname meaning "courageous" or "valiant."

Zenni — Modern coinage — A short invented name with no attested traditional etymology.

Charmaine — Song (Latin) — Possibly from the Latin "carmen" (song), popularized by a 1920s song of the same name.

Mabel — Lovable (Latin) — A medieval short form of Amabel, from the Latin "amabilis" (lovable).

Phoenix — The mythical bird (Greek) — Named for the mythical bird that rises reborn from its own ashes, symbolizing renewal.

Noelle — Christmas (French) — The feminine form of Noel, from the French "noel" (Christmas), traditionally given to children born during the holiday season.

Stevie — Modern nickname — A feminine pet form of Steven/Stephen, from the Greek "stephanos" (crown, garland).

Ruby — Red precious stone (Latin) — Named for the ruby gemstone, from the Latin "ruber" (red).

Selma — Divine protection (German/Arabic) — A short form of Anselma (Germanic: divine helmet/protection) or linked to the Arabic "salaam" (peace).

Tillie — Modern nickname — A pet form of Matilda, from the Germanic "maht" (might) and "hild" (battle).

Una — One, unity (Latin/Irish) — A character in Edmund Spenser's *The Faerie Queene* representing truth and unity.

Willa — Resolute protection (German) — A feminine form of William, from the Germanic "wil" (will) and "helm" (protection).

Mia — Mine / bitter (Italian/Hebrew) — From the Italian "mia" (mine) or as a short form of Maria/Mary.

Emaline — Modern elaboration — A variant spelling of Emmeline, from the Germanic "ermen" (whole, universal).

Danica. Danica is both a cool name and a unique name as it doesn’t even crack the top-1000 baby names. Slavic in origin, Danica means Venus or morning star. According to ancient Slavic mythology, Danica was a day star that was often worshipped at daybreak and thought to be the Sun's younger sister.

Jobelle — Modern coinage — A blend of "Jo" and "Belle," combining a common name element with the French word for beautiful.

McKay — Son of Kay (Scottish) — A Scottish surname meaning "son of Kay/Aodh," occasionally repurposed as a first name for girls.

Julane — Modern coinage — A blend of "Julie" and the popular "-lane" suffix, with no fixed traditional etymology.

Octavia — Eighth (Latin) — From the Latin "octavus" (eighth), borne by the sister of Roman emperor Augustus.

Nadia — Hope (Slavic/Arabic) — From the Slavic "nadya" (hope) or the Arabic "nada" (generosity, dew).

Yolanda — Violet flower (Greek) — A variant of Iolanthe, from the Greek "ion" (violet).

Irie — Good feeling, joy (Jamaican Patois) — A Jamaican Patois word expressing a state of peace and well-being, rooted in Rastafarian culture.

Tessa — Harvester (Greek) — A short form of Theresa, possibly from the Greek island of Therasia or the word for "harvest."

Raquel. Raquel has significance in both Hebrew and Latin cultures. It means innocent ewe or lamb in Hebrew and is a Spanish variation of the name Rachel. It ranked at 914 in popularity in 2021.

Delanie — Modern spelling variant — A phonetic variant of Delaney, from the Irish surname meaning "descendant of the challenger."

Chaya — Life (Hebrew) — From the Hebrew "chai" (life), a name of deep significance in Jewish tradition.

Asantewaa — Thank you, war leader (Akan) — Honors Yaa Asantewaa, the Ashanti queen mother who led a war against British colonial rule in 1900.

Petra — Rock (Greek) — From the Greek "petra" (rock/stone), also the name of the ancient Jordanian city carved into rose-colored cliffs.

Arianne — Modern spelling variant — A French elaboration of Ariadne, the Greek princess who helped Theseus escape the Labyrinth.

Clea — Modern coinage — A short invented name, sometimes viewed as a variant of Clea from Lawrence Durrell's *Alexandria Quartet*.

Unusual Old-Timey Baby Names

Azariah. Azariah in Hebrew, means helped by God. It stems from the word Azar, meaning to help or support. In 2021, it was the 755th most popular girl’s name.

Gwendolyn — White ring, fair-browed (Welsh) — From the Welsh "gwen" (white/fair) and "dolen" (ring/bow), associated with Arthurian legend.

Beatrix — She who brings happiness (Latin) — From the Latin "beatrix" (blessed), borne by author Beatrix Potter of *Peter Rabbit* fame.

Henrietta — Ruler of the home (French/German) — Repeated from earlier in this list; the feminine form of Henry.

Colette — Victory of the people (French) — A pet form of Nicolette/Nicole, from the Greek "nike" (victory) and "laos" (people); also French novelist Colette.

Claudette — Lame, enclosure (French/Latin) — A French feminine diminutive of Claude, from the Roman clan name Claudius.

Charmaine — Song (Latin) — Possibly from the Latin "carmen" (song), popularized by a 1920s song of the same name.

June — The month (Latin) — Named for the month of June, itself named after the Roman goddess Juno.

Constance — Steadfastness (Latin) — From the Latin "constantia" (constancy, steadfastness), a Puritan virtue name.

Bessie — Modern nickname — A pet form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew "God is my oath."

Brigitta — Exalted one (Irish/Gaelic) — A form of Bridget, from the Gaelic "brigh" (strength, exalted one), tied to the Celtic goddess Brigid.

Daisy — Day's eye (Old English) — Repeated from earlier in this list.

Eleanor — Modern elaboration — Repeated from earlier in this list; possibly derived from an Old Provençal form of Helen.

Greta — Pearl (Greek/Swedish) — A Swedish short form of Margaret, from the Greek "margarites" (pearl); known through activist Greta Thunberg.

Scarlett — Deep red (English) — From the English word for a bright red color, made iconic by Scarlett O'Hara.

Ellery — From the elder tree (English) — An English surname referring to the elder tree.

Edith - Edith is one of the few names to rank in the top 50 for girls born in the United States for at least 50 consecutive years. With Old English origins, Edith has remained commonly used in English, Dutch, German and many Scandinavian languages.

Holly — Holly tree (English) — Named for the evergreen holly plant, associated with the Christmas season.

Etta — Firstborn (German) — A German diminutive suffix used as a standalone name.

Elyse — God is my salvation (Hebrew) — A French-influenced variant of Elise/Elizabeth, from the Hebrew root meaning "God is my salvation."

Alyssa — Rational, logical (Greek) — Possibly linked to the Greek "alyssum" flower or "a-lyssa" (without madness); the sweet alyssum flower shares the name.

Cora — Maiden, virgin (Greek) — Derived from "kore," the Greek word for maiden.

Maude — Mighty in battle (German) — A medieval English form of Matilda, from the Germanic "maht" (might) and "hild" (battle).

Maeve — Intoxicating (Irish) — From the Irish "meadhbh," associated with the legendary Queen Maeve of Connacht.

Minnie — Modern nickname — A pet form of Mary or Wilhelmina, later globally recognized as Minnie Mouse.

Nadine — Hope (French/Slavic) — A French form of Nadia, from the Slavic "nadya" (hope).

Elaine — Light (French) — A variant of Helen, from the Greek "helene" (light), also an Arthurian legend figure, the Lady of Shalott.

Adeline — Noble (German/French) — Repeated from earlier in this list; a French diminutive of Adele.

Miriam — Bitter, beloved, or wished-for child (Hebrew) — Repeated from earlier in this list; the Hebrew form of Mary.

Celeste — Heavenly (Latin) — From the Latin "caelestis" (heavenly, celestial).

Adelaide — Noble kind (German) — From the Germanic "adal" (noble) and "heid" (kind, type), borne by a 19th-century queen consort.

Edna — Pleasure, delight (Hebrew) — From the Hebrew "ednah" (pleasure, rejuvenation), related to the word "Eden."

Prudence — Foresight, good judgment (Latin) — Repeated from earlier in this list; a Puritan virtue name.

Pear — The fruit (English) — Taken directly from the fruit name, an uncommon nature-inspired choice.

Birdie — Modern nickname — A diminutive tied to the word "bird," used as an endearing standalone name.

Marianne - The roots of Marianne branch out into multiple cultures. While French in origin it’s a blend of the Latin for Marie, meaning star of the sea, and the Hebrew for Anne, which means grace. In French culture, the name symbolizes liberty and equality.

Lilith — Of the night (Hebrew/Mesopotamian) — From ancient Mesopotamian mythology, later appearing in Jewish folklore as a night spirit or Adam's first wife.

Frances — Free one (Latin/French) — The feminine form of Francis, from the Latin "francus," meaning free or belonging to the Franks.

Carrie — Modern nickname — A pet form of Caroline/Carolina, from the Germanic "karl" (free man).

Gertrude — Spear of strength (German) — From the Germanic "ger" (spear) and "thrud" (strength).

Fanny — Modern nickname — A traditional pet form of Frances, from the Latin "francus" (free).

Agnes — Pure, chaste (Greek) — From the Greek "hagnos" (pure), borne by a young Roman martyr and saint.

Maggie — Modern nickname — A pet form of Margaret, from the Greek "margarites" (pearl).

Della — Modern nickname — A short form of Adela/Adelaide, from the Germanic "adal" (noble).

Sadie — Princess (Hebrew) — A pet form of Sarah, from the Hebrew "sarah" (princess).

Maud — Mighty in battle (German) — A medieval English variant spelling of Matilda.

Lydia — From Lydia (Greek) — Named for the ancient region of Lydia in Asia Minor, mentioned in the New Testament.

Addie — Modern nickname — A pet form of Adeline/Adelaide, from the Germanic "adal" (noble).

Lottie — Modern nickname — A pet form of Charlotte, from the Germanic "karl" (free man).

Amelia — Industrious, hardworking (German) — From the Germanic "amal" (work), also a Henry Fielding novel heroine.

Henrietta — Ruler of the home (French/German) — Repeated from earlier in this list; the feminine form of Henry.

Leona — Lioness (Latin) — The feminine form of Leo/Leon, from the Latin "leo" (lion).

Augusta — Great, venerable (Latin) — The feminine form of Augustus, from the Latin "augustus" (majestic, venerable).

Eleanor — Modern elaboration — Repeated from earlier in this list; possibly derived from an Old Provençal form of Helen.

Dorothy — Gift of God (Greek) — From the Greek "doron" (gift) and "theos" (God).

Ola — Ancestor's relic (Scandinavian/Yoruba) — A Scandinavian short form of Olaf, or a common Yoruba name element meaning "wealth" or "honor."

Louisa — Famous warrior (German) — A feminine form of Louis, from the Germanic "hlod" (fame) and "wig" (war).

Vera. Vera has roots in Slavic culture and means faith, but in Latin, means faithful. In 2021, Vera was listed as the 228th most popular girl's name.

Winifred — Blessed peacemaking (Welsh) — From the Welsh "gwen" (blessed) and "frewi" (peace/reconciliation).

Betty — Modern nickname — A traditional diminutive of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew "God is my oath."

Hilda — Battle woman (German) — From the Germanic "hild" (battle), borne by Saint Hilda of Whitby.

Cornelia — Horn (Latin) — The feminine form of Cornelius, from the Latin "cornu" (horn), borne by a celebrated mother in Roman history.

Harriett — Ruler of the home (French/German) — A variant spelling of Harriet, the English form of Henrietta.

Abbie — Modern nickname — A pet form of Abigail, from the Hebrew "avigayil" (father's joy).

Roxie — Dawn, bright (Persian) — A pet form of Roxanne, from the Persian "roshan" (bright, dawn).

Adeline — Noble (German/French) — Repeated from earlier in this list; a French diminutive of Adele.

Eileen — Modern Irish form — An Irish form of Helen/Evelyn, from the Greek "helene" (light).

Irene — Peace (Greek) — From the Greek "eirene" (peace), named for the Greek goddess of peace.

Enid — Soul, spirit, or purity (Welsh) — From the Welsh, possibly meaning "soul" or "woodlark," an Arthurian legend figure married to Geraint.

Esther — Star (Persian) — Possibly from the Persian "setareh" (star), the biblical queen who saved the Jewish people.

Barbra — Foreign woman (Greek) — A variant spelling of Barbara, from the Greek "barbaros" (foreign, stranger).

Connie — Steadfastness (Latin) — A pet form of Constance, from the Latin "constantia" (constancy).

Debora — Bee (Hebrew) — A variant spelling of Deborah, from the Hebrew "devorah" (bee), a biblical prophetess and judge.

Doris — Gift (Greek) — Possibly from the Greek region of Doris or meaning "gift of the ocean," a sea nymph in mythology.

Shirley — Bright meadow (English) — An English place name meaning "bright clearing," popularized by child star Shirley Temple.

Ruth - Ruth is a character in the Old Testament and who is one of only two women to have a book in the Bible named after them. Of Hebrew origin, the name Ruth has a handful of meanings grounded in friendship, which is a central theme in the Book of Ruth.

Tabitha — Gazelle (Aramaic) — From the Aramaic "tabitha" (gazelle), a New Testament figure raised from the dead by Peter.

Joan — God is gracious (Hebrew) — A feminine form of John, borne by Joan of Arc, the French military heroine and saint.

Luella — Famous warrior (German) — A blend of Louise and Ella, from the Germanic "hlod" (fame) and "wig" (war).

Ottilie — Fortune, prosperity (German) — A German diminutive related to Otto, from the Germanic "aud" (wealth, fortune).

Augustina — Great, venerable (Latin) — An elaborated feminine form of Augustus, from the Latin "augustus" (majestic).

Aurinda — Modern/rare coinage — A rare given name with no firmly attested traditional etymology, possibly a blend built on the Latin "aurum" (gold).

Beverly — Beaver stream (English) — An English place name meaning "beaver stream," used for both genders historically.

Caddie — Modern nickname — A pet form of Cadence or Caroline, without one fixed traditional etymology.

Carlene — Free woman (German) — A feminine elaboration of Carl/Charles, from the Germanic "karl" (free man).

Delphine — Woman from Delphi (French/Greek) — From the Greek city of Delphi, home of the famous oracle.

Eseld — Modern/rare Cornish variant — A rare Cornish form related to Isolde/Iseult, the tragic heroine of Arthurian romance.

Eunice — Good victory (Greek) — From the Greek "eu" (good) and "nike" (victory), a New Testament figure, mother of Timothy.

Gretel — Pearl (German) — A German diminutive of Margarete, from the Greek "margarites" (pearl); the heroine of the Brothers Grimm fairy tale "Hansel and Gretel."

Liesel — God is my oath (German) — A German pet form of Elisabeth, made memorable by the character in *The Sound of Music*.

Rosamonde — Famous protector / rose of the world (German/Latin) — From the Germanic "hros" (horse) and "mund" (protection), reinterpreted in folk etymology as "rose of the world."

Celestine — Heavenly (Latin) — From the Latin "caelestis" (heavenly), borne by several popes named Celestine.

Miriam — Bitter, beloved, or wished-for child (Hebrew) — Repeated from earlier in this list; the Hebrew form of Mary.

Eliza. Eliza ranked 140 in the most popular female names in 2017. The Hebrew gender neutral name translates to God is satisfaction or joyful.

Angelica — Angelic, messenger (Greek/Latin) — From the Greek "angelos" (messenger), also named for the angelica herb.

Peggy — Modern nickname — A pet form of Margaret, from the Greek "margarites" (pearl).

Ella — Modern nickname — A short form of Eleanor or Isabella, popularly used as a standalone name.

Phillipa — Lover of horses (Greek) — The feminine form of Philip, from the Greek "philos" (lover) and "hippos" (horse).

Prudence — Foresight, good judgment (Latin) — Repeated from earlier in this list; a Puritan virtue name.

Paulette — Small, humble (Latin/French) — A French feminine diminutive of Paul, from the Latin "paulus" (small, humble).

Location-Inspired Baby Names

Aspen. Aspen has American, and British roots and means shaking tree. It’s also the name of a fancy Colorado ski resort. In 2020, it was listed as the 224th most popular girl's name in the U.S.

Arizona — Named after the U.S. state (Native American/Spanish) — Possibly from the O'odham "ali ṣona-g" (small spring) or Spanish "arizonac," referring to the American Southwest state.

Nola — Modern nickname — A short form of Nolan or a nod to New Orleans (often stylized "NOLA"), with soft Southern charm.

Paris — Named after the French capital (Greek/French) — After the city of Paris, itself possibly linked to the Trojan prince Paris in Greek mythology.

Kumasi — Named after the Ghanaian city (Akan) — Repeated from earlier in this list.

Brooklyn — Named after the New York City borough (Dutch) — From the Dutch "Breukelen," meaning "broken land" or "marshland."

Savannah — Large, grassy plain (Spanish) — From the Spanish "sabana," referring to a flat grassland.

Sydney — Wide island / broad meadow (English) — Named after the Australian city, itself named for British Home Secretary Thomas Townshend, Lord Sydney.

Helena — Light, torch (Greek) — Related to Helen, named for numerous cities including Helena, Montana; from the Greek "helene" (light).

Georgia — Farmer, earth-worker (Greek) — From the Greek "georgos" (farmer/earth-worker); named for the U.S. state and the country in the Caucasus.

Athena — Named after the Greek goddess (Greek) — Named for the Greek goddess of wisdom and war.

North — Cardinal direction (English) — Taken directly from the compass direction, made notable as the name Kim Kardashian and Kanye West gave their daughter.

Alden — Old friend (English) — An English surname meaning "old friend," occasionally used for girls.

Chelsea. Chelsea is an affluent area of London that is home to one of the most popular soccer clubs in the world. However, as a baby name, it has seen a steep decline in popularity. While Chelsea was the 69th most popular girls name in the U.S. in 1990, it is now down to the 930th spot.

Zuma — Named after Zuma Beach (Native American/Spanish) — Possibly from the Chumash language, referring to Zuma Beach in California; also the name Gwen Stefani gave her son.

Catalina — Pure (Spanish) — The Spanish form of Katherine, from the Greek "katharos" (pure).

Cheyenne — Named after the Native American nation (Sioux) — Repeated from earlier in this list.

Asia — Named after the continent (Greek) — Possibly from the Greek/Akkadian roots referring to "sunrise" or "east."

Geneva — Named after the Swiss city (Celtic/French) — Repeated from earlier in this list.

Sierra — Saw-toothed mountain range (Spanish) — From the Spanish "sierra," describing jagged mountain ranges.

Valencia — Named after the Spanish city (Latin) — Repeated a third time from earlier in this list.

Vienna — Named after the Austrian capital (Celtic/Latin) — From the Celtic settlement "Vindobona," later Latinized as the name of Austria's capital.

Jordan — Descend, flow down (Hebrew) — Named after the River Jordan, from the Hebrew "yarad" (to descend).

Aldari — Modern/rare coinage — A rare invented name with no firmly attested traditional etymology, likely built on the "Ald-" (old) root.

Alaska — Named after the U.S. state (Aleut) — From the Aleut "alaxsxaq," meaning "the mainland" or "object toward which the action of the sea is directed."

Chicago — Named after the Illinois city (Miami-Illinois) — From the Miami-Illinois word "shikaakwa," referring to a wild onion or garlic plant.

Ireland — Named after the country (Irish) — From the Old Irish "Ériu," the mythological matron goddess of Ireland.

India — Named after the country (Sanskrit/Greek) — From the Sanskrit "Sindhu" (the Indus River), Latinized through Greek "India."

Madison — Son of Matthew / Maud's son (English) — An English surname meaning "son of Matthew" or "son of Maud," later widely used as a girls' name.

Odessa — Named after the Ukrainian port city (Greek) — Repeated from earlier in this list.

Geneva — Named after the Swiss city (Celtic/French) — Repeated from earlier in this list.

Austin — Great, magnificent (Latin) — A short form of Augustine, from the Latin "augustus" (great, venerable); also the Texas capital.

Boston — Named after the Massachusetts city (English) — From the English town of Boston, itself derived from "St. Botolph's Town."

Berlin — Named after the German capital (Slavic/German) — Possibly from a Slavic root meaning "swamp," referring to Germany's capital city.

London — Named after the British capital (Celtic/Latin) — From the Latin "Londinium," of disputed Celtic origin, referring to England's capital.

Albany — Named after New York's capital (Gaelic) — From the Gaelic "Alba" (Scotland), used for the New York State capital.

Alexandria - Currently the second most prominent city in Egypt behind only Cairo, Alexandria sits on the Mediterranean Sea and has been a historically significant port city that at one point housed the world’s largest library.

Aspen — Named after the tree (English) — Named for the aspen tree, known for its shimmering leaves.

Bristol — Named after the English city (English) — From the Old English "Brycgstow" (place at the bridge).

Catalina — Pure (Spanish) — The Spanish form of Katherine, from the Greek "katharos" (pure).

Chelsea — Landing place for chalk/limestone (English) — An English place name in London, referring to a riverside landing place.

Cheyenne — Named after the Native American nation (Sioux) — Repeated from earlier in this list.

China — Named after the country (uncertain) — Possibly named after the Qin dynasty, referring to the East Asian nation.

Dakota — Friend, ally (Sioux) — From the Sioux/Dakota language, meaning "friend" or "ally," and the name of two U.S. states.

Delta — Fourth letter / river mouth (Greek) — Named for the Greek letter delta, shaped like a river mouth or triangle.

Eden — Paradise, delight (Hebrew) — Refers to the Garden of Eden in the Bible.

Elba — Named after the Italian island (uncertain) — Named for the Mediterranean island where Napoleon was first exiled.

Haven — Safe place (English) — Taken directly from the English word for a place of refuge.

Helena. Helena hails from Greek origin and means shining light. It’s also a variant of other names like Eleanor and Helen. The moniker Helena ranked #535 in 2015 in popularity in the U.S.

Lorraine — Named after the French region (German) — From "Lotharingia," the medieval kingdom named for Lothair, referring to the northeastern French region.

Madeira — Named after the Portuguese archipelago (Portuguese) — From the Portuguese "madeira" (wood), referring to the Atlantic island chain.

Mali — Named after the West African country (Mande) — Named for the historic Mali Empire and the modern West African nation.

Milan — Named after the Italian city (Latin/Celtic) — From the Latin "Mediolanum," possibly meaning "in the middle of the plain."

Montana — Mountain (Spanish) — From the Spanish "montaña" (mountain), referring to the U.S. state.

Nirvana — Enlightenment, bliss (Sanskrit) — From the Sanskrit "nirvana" (blowing out, extinguishing), referring to spiritual liberation in Buddhism and Hinduism.

Nevis — Snow (Gaelic/Spanish) — Possibly from the Gaelic "neamh" (heaven) or Spanish "nieves" (snows), referring to the Caribbean island.

Peyton — Estate of the fighting man (English) — An English place name and surname, occasionally used as a girl's first name.

Charlotte — Free woman (French/German) — The feminine form of Charles, from the Germanic "karl" (free man).

Kent — Named after the English county (Celtic) — From an ancient Celtic tribal name, referring to the county in southeast England.

Nara — Named after the Japanese city (Japanese) — Named for Japan's ancient capital city, also a name meaning "oak" in some Slavic contexts.

Dominica — Named after the Caribbean nation (Latin) — From the Latin "dominica" (belonging to the Lord/Sunday), the day Columbus sighted the island.

Odessa — Named after the Ukrainian port city (Greek) — Repeated from earlier in this list.

Verona - — Named after the Italian city (Latin) — Named for the northern Italian city, setting of Shakespeare's *Romeo and Juliet*.

Brighton — Bright town, stone settlement (English) — An English place name for the seaside resort town of Brighton.

Valencia — Named after the Spanish city (Latin) — Repeated a third time from earlier in this list.

Quintana — Fifth (Latin) — From the Latin "quintus" (fifth), also a Spanish surname referring to a rural district.

Lille — Named after the French city (French) — From the Old French "l'Isle" (the island), referring to the northern French city.

Sedona — Named after the Arizona city (English) — Named after Sedona Schnebly, an early settler of the Arizona town famed for its red rocks.

Juneau - When is a baby name cooler than cool? When it’s also the name of a city in Alaska. A gender-neutral name that doesn't make the most popular baby name charts, Juneau means young or queen of heaven.

Normandy — Land of the Norsemen (French) — Named for the Vikings ("Norsemen") who settled the northern French region.

Denali — The high one (Athabaskan) — From the Koyukon Athabaskan "Deenaalee" (the high one), referring to North America's tallest peak.

Shenandoah — Daughter of the stars (Iroquoian, disputed) — Possibly from an Iroquoian or Algonquian word of debated meaning, referring to the Virginia valley and river.

Venetia — Named after Venice (Latin) — The Latin/Italian name for the Venice region, home to the historic maritime republic.

Acadia — Named after the historic French colony (Micmac/French) — Possibly from the Mi'kmaq "akadie" (fertile land), referring to the French colonial region in eastern Canada.

Windsor — Riverbank with a windlass (English) — An English place name, home to Windsor Castle and the British royal family's surname.

Kumasi — Named after the Ghanaian city (Akan) — Repeated from earlier in this list.

Lincoln — Lake colony (Latin/Celtic) — From the Latin "Lindum Colonia," referring to the English city and U.S. President Abraham Lincoln.

Campbell — Crooked mouth (Gaelic) — A Scottish clan surname from the Gaelic "cam" (crooked) and "beul" (mouth).

Lucerne — Named after the Swiss city (Latin) — Possibly from the Latin "lucerna" (lantern/light), referring to the Swiss lakeside city.

Paxton — Peace town (Latin/English) — From the Latin "pax" (peace) combined with the English "-ton" (town).

Ravenna — Named after the Italian city (uncertain, possibly Etruscan) — Named for the historic Italian city known for its Byzantine mosaics.

Turner — One who turns/lathe worker (English) — An English occupational surname for a woodworker who used a lathe.

Valencia — Named after the Spanish city (Latin) — Repeated a third time from earlier in this list.

Amalfi — Named after the Italian coastal town (uncertain) — Named for the town on Italy's scenic Amalfi Coast.

Benicia — Named after the California city (Spanish) — Named for Benicia, California, itself named after the wife of General Mariano Vallejo.

Cairo — Named after Egypt's capital (Arabic) — From the Arabic "al-Qahira" (the victorious), referring to Egypt's capital city.

Davenay — Modern/rare coinage — A rare surname-style name with no firmly attested traditional etymology.

Easton — East-facing town (English) — An English place name meaning "east-facing settlement."

Israel — He struggles with God (Hebrew) — From the Hebrew "Yisrael," referring to the Biblical patriarch Jacob's renamed identity and the modern nation.

Medina — City (Arabic) — From the Arabic "al-madina" (the city), referring to the second-holiest city in Islam.

Sabetha — Modern/rare coinage — Possibly a variant related to Sabina or the Kansas town of Sabetha; no fixed traditional etymology.

Segovia — Named after the Spanish city (uncertain, possibly pre-Roman) — Named for the historic Spanish city known for its Roman aqueduct.

Zaire — Named after the former African nation (Kongo) — From the Kongo "nzadi o nzere" (river swallowing rivers), the former name of the Congo River and nation.

Iola — Violet flower (Greek) — A variant of Iole/Yolanda, from the Greek "ion" (violet).

Jewell — Precious gem (French) — From the French "jouel/joel," referring to a precious ornament or gemstone.

Perry — Pear tree (English) — An English surname referring to someone who lived near a pear tree.

Kenya. Kenya came in 894th place in terms of popular girl's names in 2015. This name has cultural origin in Africa and means a mountain of white or striped one.

Writerly Baby Girl Names

Gloria. Gloria means immortal glory in Latin. In 1926, this glamorous name topped the charts at number 20 in popularity.

Sylvia — Of the forest (Latin) — Repeated from earlier in this list; honoring poet Sylvia Plath.

Cheryl — Modern coinage — A 20th-century blend combining "Cherry" and "Beryl," with no ancient etymology; also a nod to writer Cheryl Strayed.

Zadie — Modern nickname — A pet form possibly related to Sarah, brought to literary prominence by novelist Zadie Smith.

Alcott — Old cottage (English) — An English surname meaning "old cottage," honoring author Louisa May Alcott of *Little Women*.

Blake — Black, dark (English) — An English surname meaning "black" or "pale," honoring poet William Blake.

Bronte — Thunder (Greek) — An anglicized surname from the Greek "bronte" (thunder), honoring the literary Brontë sisters (Charlotte, Emily, Anne).

Mirabel — Wonderful, admirable (Latin) — From the Latin "mirabilis" (wonderful), also the heroine of Disney's *Encanto*.

Iris — Rainbow (Greek) — Named for the Greek goddess of the rainbow and messenger of the gods, also the iris flower.

Austen — Great, magnificent (Latin) — A surname form honoring novelist Jane Austen, ultimately related to Augustine.

Alice — Noble (German) — From the Germanic "adal" (noble), the heroine of Lewis Carroll's *Alice in Wonderland*.

Beatrix - English writer Beatrix Potter wrote The Adventures of Peter Rabbit and a handful of other stories about the famed bunny in the early 1900s.

Celie — Modern nickname — The protagonist of Alice Walker's *The Color Purple*, likely a variant of Celia.

Daisy — Day's eye (Old English) — Repeated from earlier in this list.

Hermione — Messenger, earthly (Greek) — Related to Hermes, the heroine of *Harry Potter* and a character in Shakespeare's *The Winter's Tale*.

Prim — Modern literary coinage — Short for Primrose, the tender younger sister in Suzanne Collins's *The Hunger Games*.

Virginia — Maiden, virgin (Latin) — From the Latin "virgo" (maiden), honoring author Virginia Woolf.

Shel — Modern nickname — A short form used as a tribute to poet and author Shel Silverstein.

Jo — Modern nickname — A short form of Josephine, the spirited writer-heroine of Louisa May Alcott's *Little Women*.

Flannery — Red-haired, ruddy (Irish) — An Irish surname honoring Southern Gothic writer Flannery O'Connor.

Sylvia — Of the forest (Latin) — Repeated from earlier in this list; honoring poet Sylvia Plath.

Maya — Illusion, magic (Sanskrit) — Honoring poet and author Maya Angelou.

Beezus — Modern literary coinage — The nickname for Beatrice Quimby in Beverly Cleary's *Beezus and Ramona* books.

Angelou - — Modern literary surname — Honoring poet and civil rights icon Maya Angelou, author of *I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings*.

Jessi — Modern nickname — A variant spelling of Jessie/Jessica, from the Hebrew "yiskah" (to behold).

Pippi — Modern literary coinage — The fearless, freckled heroine of Astrid Lindgren's *Pippi Longstocking*.

Wendy — Modern literary coinage — Popularized by J.M. Barrie's *Peter Pan*, where he coined it for the character Wendy Darling.

Antonia — Modern feminine form — The feminine form of Anthony, and the title heroine of Willa Cather's novel *My Ántonia*.

Cosette — Little thing (French) — A diminutive form used in Victor Hugo's *Les Misérables* for the orphaned heroine.

Daisy — Day's eye (Old English) — Repeated from earlier in this list.

Elinor — Light, torch (French/Greek) — A variant of Eleanor, the sensible elder sister in Jane Austen's *Sense and Sensibility*.

Estella — Star (Latin) — From the Latin "stella" (star).

Francie — Modern nickname — A pet form of Frances, the resilient heroine of Betty Smith's *A Tree Grows in Brooklyn*.

Gwen — White, fair (Welsh) — A short form of Gwendolyn, from the Welsh "gwen" (white/fair).

Pecola — Modern literary coinage — The vulnerable young protagonist of Toni Morrison's *The Bluest Eye*.

Cordelia — Heart, daughter of the sea (Celtic/Latin) — Also the name of a moon of Uranus, alongside its Shakespearean roots.

Cressida — Golden (Greek) — A Trojan heroine in Greek legend and Shakespeare's *Troilus and Cressida*.

Luciana — Light (Latin) — A feminine Italian/Spanish form of Lucian, from the Latin "lux" (light), also a character in Shakespeare's *The Comedy of Errors*.

Portia — Offering, pig (Latin) — The clever heroine of Shakespeare's *The Merchant of Venice*.

Regan — Little ruler (Irish) — From the Irish "riogh" (king), one of King Lear's daughters in Shakespeare's tragedy.

Arya — Noble (Sanskrit) — From the Sanskrit root meaning noble, popularized by Arya Stark in *Game of Thrones*.

Cersei — Modern literary coinage — The scheming queen of George R.R. Martin's *A Song of Ice and Fire* / *Game of Thrones*.

Lara Jean — Modern literary coinage — The romantic lead of Jenny Han's *To All the Boys I've Loved Before* series.

Minerva — Named after the Roman goddess (Latin) — The Roman goddess of wisdom, also Minerva McGonagall in *Harry Potter*.

Karenina — Modern literary coinage — Refers to Anna Karenina, the tragic heroine of Leo Tolstoy's novel of the same name.

Dion — God, divine (Greek) — Short for Dionne/Dionysus, related to the Greek god of wine and revelry.

Scout — One who observes (English) — The plucky young narrator of Harper Lee's *To Kill a Mockingbird*.

Rosalind — Gentle horse, famous (German) — Repeated from earlier in this list.

Charmain — Song (Latin/Greek) — Repeated from earlier in this list.

Alcina — Modern literary coinage — Repeated from earlier in this list; the sorceress of *Orlando Furioso*.

Amber — Fossilized resin (Arabic) — From the Arabic "anbar," named for the golden fossilized tree resin.

Amelia — Industrious, hardworking (German) — From the Germanic "amal" (work), also a Henry Fielding novel heroine.

Apollonia — Belonging to Apollo (Greek) — Related to the Greek god Apollo, also a character in *The Godfather*.

Arden — Eagle valley, forest (English/Celtic) — An English place name and the Forest of Arden setting in Shakespeare's *As You Like It*.

Arwen — Noble maiden (Elvish/Tolkien) — A name coined by J.R.R. Tolkien for the elven princess in *The Lord of the Rings*.

Ballade — A poetic form (French) — Named for the narrative poem or musical form, part of the trend of literary-term names.

Alcina — Modern literary coinage — Repeated from earlier in this list; the sorceress of *Orlando Furioso*.

Cadence — Rhythmic flow (Latin) — From the Latin "cadentia" (falling), referring to the rhythmic flow of sound or verse.

Carinthia — Named after the Austrian region (Celtic) — Named after the Austrian state of Carinthia, occasionally used in literary contexts.

Catronia — Pure (Gaelic) — A Scottish Gaelic form of Katherine, from the Greek "katharos" (pure).

Celeste. Celeste is diminutive of Latin origin and means heavenly. It was listed at number 354 in 2020 in terms of popularity and can come in the form of other names like Celestine or Celestia.

Charmain — Song (Latin/Greek) — Repeated from earlier in this list.

Electra — Shining, bright (Greek) — From the Greek "elektron" (amber, shining), the tragic heroine of Sophocles's and Euripides's plays.

Cynthia — From Mount Cynthus (Greek) — An epithet of the goddess Artemis, referring to her birthplace.

Estelle — Star (French/Latin) — From the Latin "stella" (star), a character in Charles Dickens's *Great Expectations*.

Francesca — Free one (Italian) — The Italian feminine form of Francis, a tragic figure in Dante's *Inferno*.

Griselda — Grey battle maiden (German) — From the Germanic "gris" (grey) and "hild" (battle), a figure in Chaucer's *The Canterbury Tales*.

Heaven — The afterlife realm (English) — Taken directly from the English word for the celestial realm.

Jancis — Modern literary coinage — A rare name featured in Thomas Hardy's novel *The Woodlanders*.

Jerusha — Possession, inheritance (Hebrew) — From the Hebrew "yerushah" (possession), a biblical name used by Jean Webster in *Daddy-Long-Legs*.

Kinsey — Royal victory / offspring (English) — An English surname meaning "king's victory," made notable by novelist Sue Grafton's detective Kinsey Millhone.

Linnea — Named after the flower (Swedish) — Named for the twinflower, itself named for botanist Carl Linnaeus.

Lolita — Sorrowful (Spanish) — A diminutive of Dolores, made infamous as the title character of Vladimir Nabokov's novel *Lolita*.

Lynette — Idol, image (Welsh) — A Welsh diminutive related to Eluned, an Arthurian legend figure.

Malvina — Smooth brow (Gaelic) — A name possibly coined by poet James Macpherson in his Ossian poems.

Mavis — Song thrush (French/English) — An Old French word for the song thrush bird.

Mignon — Cute, delicate (French) — From the French "mignon" (cute, dainty), the tragic heroine of Goethe's *Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship*.

Tara — Star / hill (Sanskrit/Irish) — From the Sanskrit "tara" (star) or the Irish Hill of Tara; also the plantation in *Gone with the Wind*.

Una — One, unity (Latin/Irish) — A character in Edmund Spenser's *The Faerie Queene* representing truth and unity.

Albertine — Noble, bright (German) — The feminine form of Albert, a central figure in Marcel Proust's *In Search of Lost Time*.

Anais — Modern literary form — Associated with diarist and novelist Anaïs Nin, possibly related to Anne or Anna.

Arrietty — Modern literary coinage — The tiny heroine of Mary Norton's *The Borrowers*.

Cordelia — Heart, daughter of the sea (Celtic/Latin) — Also the name of a moon of Uranus, alongside its Shakespearean roots.

Clarissa — Clear, bright (Latin) — From the Latin "clarus" (clear, famous), also the title heroine of Samuel Richardson's novel *Clarissa*.

Ellery — From the elder tree (English) — An English surname referring to the elder tree.

Janie — Modern nickname — A pet form of Jane, the resilient heroine of Zora Neale Hurston's *Their Eyes Were Watching God*.

Henriette — Ruler of the home (French/German) — A French feminine form of Henry.

Lisbeth — God is my oath (Swedish) — A Scandinavian form of Elizabeth, the fierce hacker heroine of Stieg Larsson's *The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo*.

Pamela — All sweetness (Greek) — Coined by poet Philip Sidney from Greek roots meaning "all honey/sweetness," also a Samuel Richardson novel heroine.

Matilda — Mighty in battle (German) — From the Germanic "maht" (might) and "hild" (battle), the plucky heroine of Roald Dahl's *Matilda*.

Rosalind — Gentle horse, famous (German) — Repeated from earlier in this list.

Waverly — Meadow of aspens (English) — An English place name, and title of Sir Walter Scott's novel *Waverley*.

Tacy — Modern literary coinage — A character in Maud Hart Lovelace's beloved "Betsy-Tacy" children's book series.

Ambrose — Immortal (Greek) — From the Greek "ambrotos" (immortal), honoring writer Ambrose Bierce.

Auden — Old friend (English) — An English surname honoring poet W.H. Auden.

Estella — Star (Latin) — From the Latin "stella" (star).

Angelina. Angelina came in at 290 in 2020 regarding popular girl’s names. This name comes from a collection of Greek, Italian, and cultures and stems from the name Angela, which means angel.

Lyra — A constellation (Greek) — Named for the constellation representing a lyre; the heroine of Philip Pullman's *His Dark Materials*.

Bennet — Blessed (Latin) — From the Latin "benedictus" (blessed), the family surname of the sisters in Jane Austen's *Pride and Prejudice*.

Precious Baby Girl Names

Pearl. Pearl has English roots and means precious gemstone. It’s also the birthday stone for June babies. In 2015, it was listed at 624 for most popular girl’s names.

Ruby — Red precious stone (Latin) — Named for the ruby gemstone, from the Latin "ruber" (red).

Amber — Fossilized resin (Arabic) — From the Arabic "anbar," named for the golden fossilized tree resin.

Ivory — Elephant tusk material (English) — Named for the smooth, pale material from elephant tusks, symbolizing purity.

Opal — Precious stone (Sanskrit) — Possibly from the Sanskrit "upala" (precious stone), named for the iridescent gem.

Jewel — Precious ornament (French) — From the French "jouel/joel," referring to a precious gemstone or ornament.

Crystal — Clear ice, gem (Greek) — From the Greek "krystallos" (ice, clear ice), referring to clear quartz or glass.

Sapphire — Blue precious stone (Hebrew/Greek) — From the Hebrew "sappir," named for the deep blue gemstone.

Amethyst — Purple precious stone (Greek) — From the Greek "amethystos" (not intoxicated), as ancient Greeks believed the purple gem warded off drunkenness.

Zen — Meditation, tranquility (Japanese) — From the Japanese Buddhist term for meditative awareness, ultimately from Sanskrit "dhyana."

Sage — Wise (Latin) — From the Latin "sapiens" (wise), also named for the aromatic sage herb.

Silver — The precious metal (English) — Taken directly from the lustrous metal, symbolizing shine and value.

Amaranth — Unfading flower (Greek) — From the Greek "amarantos" (unfading), named for a flower that keeps its color after drying.

Laila — Night (Arabic) — A variant spelling of Layla, from the Arabic "layla" (night).

Topaz. Topaz comes from Latin culture and means golden gem. In 2021, it wasn’t listed very high in terms f popularity and came in at number 13,756.

Sutton — Southern settlement (English) — An English place name meaning "south town," repurposed as a modern first name.

Lillian — Lily flower (Latin) — An elaborated form of Lily, from the Latin "lilium" (lily).

Aubree — Elf ruler (French/German) — A feminine form of Aubrey, from the Germanic "alf" (elf) and "ric" (ruler).

Brielle — God is my strength (Hebrew/French) — A short form of Gabrielle, from the Hebrew "gavriel" (God is my strength).

Ivy — Climbing vine (English) — Named for the evergreen climbing plant, symbolizing fidelity.

Julianna — Youthful (Latin) — An elaborated feminine form of Julian, from the Roman family name Julius.

Athena — Named after the Greek goddess (Greek) — Named for the Greek goddess of wisdom and war.

Nova — New (Latin) — From the Latin "novus" (new), an astronomical term for a star that suddenly brightens.

Norah — Light (Latin/Irish) — A variant of Nora, related to Honora, from the Latin "honor."

Pippa — Modern nickname — A pet form of Philippa, meaning "lover of horses" in Greek.

Carnelian — Reddish gemstone (Latin) — From the Latin "cornus" (horn) or "carneus" (fleshy), named for the reddish-orange gem.

Allana — Modern feminine form — A feminine elaboration of Alan, with no single firmly attested ancient meaning.

Gem — Precious stone (Latin) — From the Latin "gemma" (bud, jewel), taken directly as a short precious-stone name.

Gemma — Precious stone, bud (Italian/Latin) — From the Latin "gemma" (bud, jewel), a popular Italian name.

Goldarine — Modern/rare coinage — A rare elaborated name built on "gold," with no firmly attested traditional etymology.

Aziza — Precious, beloved (Arabic/Swahili) — From the Arabic "aziz" (precious, cherished, mighty).

Precious — Of great value (English) — Taken directly from the English word for something cherished and valuable.

Alaine — Modern feminine form — A feminine form of Alan, of uncertain ancient etymology.

Laina — Modern spelling variant — A phonetic variant of Elena/Lena, related to the Greek root for light.

Blossom — Flower bloom (English) — Taken directly from the English word for a flower in bloom, symbolizing new growth.

Carmel — Garden, vineyard of God (Hebrew) — From the Hebrew "karmel," referring to Mount Carmel and a fertile garden.

Celine — Heavenly (Latin) — A French form related to Celia/Celestine, from the Latin "caelum" (heaven/sky).

Elodie — Foreign riches (French/Visigothic) — From the Germanic "alu" (foreign) and "od" (riches).

Gardenia — Named after the flower (Latin/English) — Named for the fragrant gardenia flower, itself named after botanist Alexander Garden.

Jade. Jade is a British name that means stone of the colic or stone of the side. This one-syllable name was the 126th most popular female name in 2015.

Genevieve — Fair tribe (Welsh) — Possibly from Welsh/Germanic roots meaning "tribe woman," borne by the patron saint of Paris.

Creative Baby Girl Names

Olive — The tree/fruit (Latin) — Named for the olive tree, a symbol of peace since ancient times, from the Latin "oliva."

Haisley — Modern coinage — A blend-style modern name built on the popular "-ley" surname suffix, with no fixed traditional etymology.

Jasmine — The flower (Persian) — From the Persian "yasmin," named for the fragrant jasmine flower.

Astrid — Divinely beautiful, godly strength (Norse) — From the Old Norse "ass" (god) and "fridr" (beautiful/beloved).

Charlie — Free man (German) — A unisex pet form of Charles/Charlotte, from the Germanic "karl" (free man).

Summer — The warm season (English) — Taken directly from the season name, evoking warmth and brightness.

Sky — The heavens (English) — Taken directly from the English word for the sky, evoking openness and freedom.

Ezra — Help (Hebrew) — From the Hebrew "ezra" (help), a biblical scribe and priest, traditionally masculine but occasionally used for girls.

Winter — The cold season (English) — Taken directly from the season name, evoking crispness and quiet beauty.

Aurora — Dawn, sunrise (Latin) — From the Latin "aurora" (dawn), the Roman goddess of the sunrise.

Chloe - Chloe means blooming or fertility in Greek has been in the top 30 baby girl names since 2000.

Christina — Follower of Christ (Greek) — The feminine form of Christian, from the Greek "christos" (anointed).

Chrysanthemum — Golden flower (Greek) — From the Greek "chrysos" (gold) and "anthemon" (flower), named for the autumn bloom.

Isador — Gift of Isis (Greek) — A variant of Isadora, from the Greek goddess Isis and "doron" (gift).

Sam — Modern nickname — A unisex short form of Samuel/Samantha, from the Hebrew "shem" (name/heard by God).

Lavender — The fragrant herb (French/Latin) — Named for the aromatic purple lavender plant, from the Latin "lavare" (to wash).

Lyric — Words of a song (Greek) — From the Greek "lyrikos," referring to poetry meant to be sung, part of the trend of musical-term names.

Alaia — Modern coinage — Possibly Arabic-rooted meaning "exalted," popularized as a modern given name and by fashion designer Azzedine Alaïa.

Millie — Modern nickname — A pet form of Millicent or Amelia, from the Germanic roots for "work" and "strength."

Juliette — Youthful (French) — A French feminine diminutive of Julius, made romantic by Shakespeare's Juliet.

Teagan — Little poet (Irish) — An anglicized form of the Irish "Tadhgán," meaning "little poet."

Hollis — Near the holly trees (English) — An English surname referring to a grove of holly trees.

Haylo — Modern coinage — A phonetic play on "halo," evoking light and radiance with no traditional etymology.

Gypsi — Modern spelling variant — A phonetic respelling of "Gypsy," historically referring to the Romani people, now used loosely to evoke a free-spirited persona.

Seraphina - Seraphina is derived from the Hebrew word seraphim —- the highest ranking angels of God according to Jewish scriptures. The name means burning ones, as the seraphim, are known for their zealous love and intense passion.

Symphony — A harmonious composition (Greek) — From the Greek "symphonia" (harmony of sound), part of the trend of musical-term names.

Spirit — Life force, soul (Latin) — From the Latin "spiritus" (breath, spirit), taken directly as an evocative virtue name.

Romona — Wise protector (Spanish/German) — A variant spelling of Ramona, from the Germanic "ragin" (counsel) and "mund" (protection).

Reverie — A daydream (French) — From the French "rêverie," referring to a state of pleasant daydreaming.

Prairie — Grassland (French) — From the French "prairie" (meadow), referring to the wide American grasslands.

Pixie — Mischievous fairy (English) — Named for the small mischievous fairy creatures of English folklore.

Tatum — Cheerful bringer of joy (English) — An English surname meaning "Tate's homestead," Tate itself derived from an Old Norse word for cheerfulness.

Arna — Eagle (Hebrew/Scandinavian) — Possibly from the Hebrew root for eagle, or a Scandinavian short form of Arnalda.

Orion — Named after the constellation (Greek) — Named for the hunter in Greek mythology and the prominent winter constellation.

Amity — Friendship (Latin) — From the Latin "amicitia" (friendship), a Quaker virtue name.

Allegra — Cheerful (Italian) — From the Italian word for "cheerful" or "lively."

Ahmeira — Modern/rare coinage — A rare invented name with no firmly attested traditional etymology.

Leilani — Heavenly flowers (Hawaiian) — From the Hawaiian "lei" (flowers/garland) and "lani" (heavenly, royal).

Lemon — The citrus fruit (Persian/Arabic) — Named directly for the tart yellow citrus fruit, from the Persian "limun."

Letina — Joyful (Latin) — From the Latin "laetitia" (joy, gladness).

Annika — Graceful, favored (Scandinavian) — A Swedish diminutive of Anna, meaning "grace."

Bronwen — White breast, fair (Welsh) — From the Welsh "bron" (breast) and "gwen" (white/fair).

Juno — Named after the Roman goddess (Latin) — Named for the Roman queen of the gods, protector of women and marriage.

Maceline — Modern coinage — A blend built on "Mace-" with the popular "-line" suffix, no fixed traditional etymology.

Bray — Hill, slope (Irish/French) — An Irish/French surname referring to a hillside settlement.

Cordelia — Heart, daughter of the sea (Celtic/Latin) — Also the name of a moon of Uranus, alongside its Shakespearean roots.

Celeste — Heavenly (Latin) — From the Latin "caelestis" (heavenly, celestial).

Citra — Modern/rare coinage — Possibly linked to "citrus" or "citra" (this side of, in Latin), used decoratively as a modern name.

Chenoa — White dove (Native American) — From a Native American word meaning "white dove," symbolizing peace.

Calista — Most beautiful (Greek) — From the Greek "kallistos" (most beautiful), related to Callista.

Preppy Baby Girl Names

Harley — Meadow of hares (English) — From an English place name and surname meaning "hare's meadow."

Riley — Courageous, valiant (Irish) — From the Irish surname "Ó Raghallaigh," meaning courageous or valiant.

Reagan — Little ruler (Irish) — From the Irish "Ó Riagáin," meaning "little king," also linked to President Ronald Reagan.

Piper — Pipe player (English) — An occupational surname for someone who played the pipe or flute.

Spencer — Steward, dispenser (English) — An English occupational surname for one who managed provisions, associated with the Spencer/Diana family.

Henley — High meadow clearing (English) — An English place name referring to a high woodland clearing, home to the famous Henley Royal Regatta.

Parker — Park keeper (English) — An English occupational surname for someone who managed a park or game preserve.

Annalise — Modern elaboration — A blend of Anna and Elise, combining the Hebrew "grace" with the Greek/Hebrew root for "God is my salvation."

Sonia — Wisdom (Greek/Russian) — A variant of Sonya, a Russian form of Sophia, from the Greek "sophia" (wisdom).

Mae — The month / flower (English) — Named for the month of May or the hawthorn blossom.

Amora — Love (Latin) — From the Latin "amor" (love).

Peyton - A gender-neutral option that should appeal to football fans, Peyton has spent the past decade as a top-100 baby name.

Blair — Plain, field (Scottish/Gaelic) — From the Gaelic "blàr," meaning a flat or cleared piece of land.

Ingrid — Beautiful, beloved (Norse) — From the Old Norse "Ing" (the god Ing/Freyr) and "fridr" (beautiful, beloved), borne by actress Ingrid Bergman.

Paige — Young servant (English) — An English occupational surname for a young attendant or page.

Annabeth — Modern elaboration — A blend of Anna and Elizabeth/Beth, popularized by the character Annabeth Chase in Rick Riordan's *Percy Jackson* series.

Brie — Named after the French cheese (French) — Named after the soft French cheese, itself named for the Brie region of France.

Vivian — Alive (Latin) — From the Latin "vivus" (alive), an Arthurian legend figure, the Lady of the Lake.

Adalynn — Modern elaboration — A blend of Ada and Lynn, combining the Germanic "adal" (noble) with a popular suffix.

Valeria — Strong, healthy (Latin) — The feminine form of Valerius, from the Latin "valere" (to be strong).

Tree Inspired Baby Girl Names

Hazel — The hazel tree (English) — Named for the hazel tree and its nut, symbolizing wisdom and protection in folklore.

Marlowe — Driftwood, remnant of a lake (English) — An English surname referring to land near a lake, honoring playwright Christopher Marlowe.

Aspen — Named after the tree (English) — Named for the aspen tree, known for its shimmering leaves.

Oakley — Oak tree meadow (English) — An English place name referring to a meadow of oak trees.

Maple — The maple tree (English) — Repeated from earlier in this list.

Ash — The ash tree (English) — Named for the ash tree, historically linked to strength and the World Tree Yggdrasil in Norse myth.

Willow — Weeping tree (English) — Named for the willow tree, long a symbol of grace and grief.

Juniper — Evergreen shrub (Latin) — Named for the juniper plant, from the Latin "juniperus."

Elm — The elm tree (English) — Named directly for the elm tree, valued for its shade and strength.

Ivy — Climbing vine (English) — Named for the evergreen climbing plant, symbolizing fidelity.

Acacia - While acacia literally means thorny, the name evokes images of the beautiful acacia flower that the tree’s impressive thorns fiercely protect.

Alameda — Poplar grove (Spanish) — From the Spanish "álamo" (poplar tree), referring to a tree-lined avenue.

Alyvia — Modern spelling variant — A phonetic blend of Alivia/Olivia, from the Latin "oliva" (olive tree).

Banyan — The banyan tree (Sanskrit/Gujarati) — Repeated from earlier in this list.

Barbossa — Modern/pop-culture coinage — Echoes the pirate surname Barbossa from *Pirates of the Caribbean*, with no traditional tree etymology.

Beech — The beech tree (English) — Named directly for the beech tree, historically linked to knowledge and books.

Ghusun — Branches (Arabic) — From the Arabic "ghusn" (branch), evoking the limbs of a tree.

Kazia — Cinnamon-like, cassia (Hebrew) — A variant of Keziah, from the Hebrew word for the cassia spice tree.

Lilac — The flowering shrub (Persian/French) — Repeated from earlier in this list.

Lorena — Modern elaboration — A Spanish/Italian form linked to Laura, from the Latin "laurus" (laurel tree).

Elswyth — Noble strength (Old English) — From the Old English "æðel" (noble) and "swith" (strong).

Defne — Laurel tree (Turkish) — The Turkish word for the laurel tree, symbolizing victory and honor.

Cheney — Oak wood (French/English) — An English surname derived from the Old French "chesne" (oak).

Banyan — The banyan tree (Sanskrit/Gujarati) — Repeated from earlier in this list.

Flora — Named after the Roman goddess (Latin) — Named for the Roman goddess of flowers and spring.

Paisley - Paisley is of Scottish origin, though is more well-known as a patterned fabric from the Scottish town of the same name. It’s fitting that the name is gender-neutral, as paisley patterns are often used for neckties, clutch purses, and luxury scarves.

Raven — The black bird (English) — Named for the black-feathered bird, symbolizing mystery and intelligence.

Regina — Queen (Latin) — From the Latin "regina" (queen).

Felicity — Happiness, good fortune (Latin) — From the Latin "felicitas" (happiness, luck).

Elowen — Elm tree (Cornish/Welsh) — From the Cornish word for the elm tree.

Ashby — Ash tree settlement (Old Norse/English) — An English place name meaning "ash tree farmstead."

Ashtyn — Modern spelling variant — A phonetic variant of Ashton, meaning "ash tree settlement" in English.

Berkley — Birch tree meadow (English) — An English place name meaning "birch tree meadow."

Ellery — From the elder tree (English) — An English surname referring to the elder tree.

Emsley — Modern coinage — An English surname-style name likely referring to a meadow, without one fixed traditional etymology.

Hollen — Holly (Old English) — A variant referencing the holly tree, from Old English "holen."

Idra — Fig tree, mighty (Aramaic) — From the Aramaic word possibly meaning "fig tree" or "mighty," used in Kabbalistic texts.

Margo — Pearl (French) — A short form of Margaret, from the Greek "margarites" (pearl).

Palmer — Pilgrim who carried a palm branch (English) — An English occupational surname for a pilgrim returning from the Holy Land bearing a palm frond.

Shea — Named after the shea tree / hawklike (Irish/African) — From the Irish "Séaghdha" (hawklike) or the African shea tree, source of shea butter.

Cassia — Cinnamon spice tree (Greek) — From the Greek "kassia," referring to the cassia/cinnamon tree.

Cedar — The cedar tree (English) — Named directly for the cedar tree, valued for its fragrant, durable wood.

Yvette — Yew tree, archer (French) — A feminine diminutive of Yves, from the Germanic "iw" (yew tree).

Maple — The maple tree (English) — Repeated from earlier in this list.

Kezia — Cinnamon-like, cassia (Hebrew) — From the Hebrew "qetsi'ah," referring to the cassia spice tree; a daughter of Job in the Bible.

Oaklyn — Modern coinage — A blend of "Oak" with the popular "-lyn" suffix, evoking the oak tree.

Oleana — Modern/rare coinage — Possibly a blend related to "oleander" or "Oleana," a utopian colony name, with no firmly attested etymology.

Tilia — The linden tree (Latin) — The scientific genus name for the linden or lime tree.

Orinda — Modern/rare coinage — A rare place-name-style name (Orinda, California) with no firmly attested traditional etymology.

Yesenia — Modern Spanish coinage — Popularized by a 1970 Mexican telenovela of the same name, with no ancient etymology.

Yvonne — Yew tree, archer (French) — A feminine form of Yvon/Ivo, from the Germanic "iw" (yew tree).

Cataleya — Named after the orchid (Spanish/Latin) — A phonetic form of "Cattleya," a genus of showy orchids, popularized by the 2011 film *Colombiana*.

Elodie - Eoldie’s popularity in the US peaked in 2019 when it reached top 1000 name status for the first time in over 100 years. The name Elodie remains reasonably popular today, with a current ranking of 737.

Lilac — The flowering shrub (Persian/French) — Repeated from earlier in this list.

Lily — Purity, innocence (Latin) — From the Latin "lilium," named for the lily flower.

Poppy — The flower (English) — Named for the poppy flower, a symbol of remembrance.

Rosie — Modern nickname — A pet form of Rose, from the Latin "rosa."

Tansy — The flowering herb (Greek) — From the Greek "athanasia" (immortality), named for the yellow-flowered tansy plant.

Birch — The birch tree (English) — Named directly for the birch tree, known for its distinctive white bark.

Earthy Baby Girl Names

Lake (English) - Body of still water — Body of still water (English) — A plain nature name evoking calm, reflective water.

Brooke (English) - A small stream — A small stream (English) — From the English word for a small, naturally flowing stream.

Terra (Latin) - Earth — Earth (Latin) — From the Latin "terra" (earth, land), also the personification of Earth in Roman mythology.

Dawn (English) - The first appearance of light in the morning — The first light of day (English) — Taken directly from the English word for daybreak.

Kai (Hawaiian) - Sea, ocean — Sea, ocean (Hawaiian) — The Hawaiian word for "sea," also used across Japanese, Māori, and other Pacific cultures with related meanings.

Coral (Greek) - Hard, sea polyp — Hard, sea polyp (Greek) — From the Greek "korallion," referring to the hard marine skeletons that form coral reefs.

Ember (English) - A glowing piece of burning wood — A glowing piece of burning wood (English) — A warm, elemental nature name evoking the last embers of a fire.

Nettal (Hebrew) - Given by God — Given by God (Hebrew) — A variant of Netanya/Nathaniel roots, from the Hebrew "natan" (to give).

River (English) - A flowing body of water — A flowing body of water (English) — A nature name symbolizing movement and constant change.

Rain (English) - Water falling as precipitation — Water falling as precipitation (English) — A weather-inspired nature name, simple and evocative.

Rowan. While originally a masculine name of Irish and Scottish origins meaning little readhead, Rowan has been adopted as a gender-neutral name in recent times. The Rowan tree was thought to protect against witchcraft and sorcery, and fruits red berries in the autumn.

Ash (English) - A type of tree — The ash tree (English) — Named for the ash tree, historically linked to strength and the World Tree Yggdrasil in Norse myth.

Elm (English) - A type of tree — The elm tree (English) — Named directly for the elm tree, valued for its shade and strength.

Autumn (English) - The fall season — The fall season (English) — Taken directly from the season name, evoking harvest and change.

Azure (French) - Blue, sky blue — Blue, sky blue (French) — From the French "azur," referring to a brilliant sky-blue color, ultimately from Persian "lazhward."

Emerald (English) - A green gemstone — A green gemstone (English) — Named for the vivid green gemstone, from the Greek "smaragdos."

Meadow (English) - A field of grass — A field of grass (English) — A pastoral nature name evoking open, sunlit fields.

Plum (English) - A type of fruit — A type of fruit (English) — A sweet, colorful fruit name with a soft, rounded sound.

Genesis (Greek) - Beginning, origin — Beginning, origin (Greek) — From the Greek "genesis" (birth, origin), referring to the biblical creation story.

Gardner (English) - One who tends a garden — One who tends a garden (English) — An occupational surname turned given name, evoking care and growth.

Everest (English) - Highest mountain peak in the world — Highest mountain peak in the world (English) — Named for Mount Everest, symbolizing towering ambition.

Apollo (Greek) - Sun god, god of music, poetry, healing — Sun god, god of music, poetry, healing (Greek) — One of the most powerful Olympian gods in Greek mythology.

Echo (Greek) - A sound that is repeated — A sound that is repeated (Greek) — Also an Oread nymph in Greek myth, cursed to only repeat others' words.

Brynn (Welsh) - Hill — Hill (Welsh) — From the Welsh "bryn" (hill).

Embry (Greek) - An organism in its earliest stage of development (not commonly used as a given name)

Leanne (Latin) - Light, graceful meadow (ranked 1694th in the US in 2021) — Light, graceful meadow (Latin) — A blend name combining "Lea" (meadow) and "Anne" (grace); ranked 1694th in the U.S. in 2021.

Rylan (Irish) - Island meadow (traditionally a masculine name, but increasingly used for girls)

Oak (English) - A type of tree — A type of tree (English) — A sturdy nature name symbolizing strength and endurance.

Rayne (English) - A variation of Rain — A variation of Rain (English) — A stylized spelling of "Rain," keeping the same weather-inspired meaning.

Ellery (English) - Hazelnut tree meadow (traditionally a masculine name, but increasingly used for girls)

One-Syllable Baby Girl Names

Bee — The insect (English) — Taken directly from the buzzing insect's name, often used as a nickname for Beatrice.

Cee — Modern nickname — A phonetic initial-based name, often standing in for names starting with "C."

Dee — Modern nickname — A phonetic initial-based name, often a short form of Deidre or Diana.

Fay - Fay is a diminutive name of French origin, that means fairy, though it’s roots go even deeper to the Latin fata, which translates to fate or destiny. Fay also provides parents the luxury of alternate spelling spellings, including Fae, Faye, and Fey.

Nii — Modern/Ghanaian coinage — A traditional Ga (Ghanaian) title/name element meaning "chief" or given to firstborn males, adapted here as a short name.

Vee — Modern nickname — A phonetic initial-based name, often short for Victoria or Vivian.

Kit — Modern nickname — A pet form of Katherine/Christopher, from the Greek "katharos" (pure).

Anne — Grace, favor (Hebrew) — A variant of Ann/Hannah, from the Hebrew "chanah" (grace).

Mae — The month / flower (English) — Named for the month of May or the hawthorn blossom.

Blaire — Plain, field (Scottish/Gaelic) — A variant spelling of Blair, from the Gaelic "blàr" (flat land).

Claire — Clear, bright (Latin/French) — From the Latin "clarus" (clear, bright, famous).

Eve — Life (Hebrew) — From the Hebrew "chavah" (life), the first woman in the Bible.

Viv — Modern nickname — A short form of Vivian, from the Latin "vivus" (alive).

Skye — Named after the Scottish island (Gaelic) — Named for the Isle of Skye in Scotland, of uncertain Gaelic origin.

Shae — Modern spelling variant — A phonetic variant of Shea, from the Irish "Séaghdha" (hawklike).

Reese — Ardent, fiery (Welsh) — From the Welsh "Rhys," meaning ardor or enthusiasm.

Tess — Modern nickname — A short form of Theresa, possibly from the Greek island of Therasia or the word for "harvest."

Rae — A ray of light (English) — Repeated from earlier in this list.

May — The month / flower (English) — Named for the month of May or the hawthorn blossom historically called "may."

Lynn — Lake, waterfall (Welsh) — From the Welsh "llyn" (lake), also used as a common name suffix.

Lark — The songbird (English) — Named for the small songbird known for its cheerful morning song.

Hope - While Hope doesn’t usually top the list of most popular baby names, it has been used consistently for over a hundred years. It’s ranked among the top 1,000 names given to girls born in the United States since 1880 and has been among the top 500 since 1909.

Faith — Trust, belief (Latin) — From the Latin "fides" (faith, trust), a classic virtue name.

Greer — Watchful, vigilant (Scottish/Greek) — A Scottish surname form of Gregory, from the Greek "gregorios" (watchful).

Tae — Modern short form — A short form often related to Korean given names or as a nickname for names like Taylor.

Cy — Modern nickname — A short form of Cyrus/Cyra, from the Persian "kuru" possibly meaning "throne" or "sun."

Rae — A ray of light (English) — Repeated from earlier in this list.

Kate — Pure (Greek) — A short form of Katherine, from the Greek "katharos" (pure).

June — The month (Latin) — Named for the month of June, itself named after the Roman goddess Juno.

Jude — Praised (Hebrew) — From the Hebrew "yehudah" (praised), traditionally masculine but increasingly used for girls.

Joy — Happiness, delight (Latin/French) — From the Latin "gaudia" via Old French "joie," meaning happiness.

Herb Inspired Baby Girl Names

Anisa — Friendly, companionable (Arabic) — From the Arabic "anisa" (good friend, companionable), also echoing the anise herb.

Dill — The herb (Old Norse/English) — Named directly for the dill herb, from the Old Norse "dilla," meaning to soothe.

Basil — Kingly (Greek) — From the Greek "basileus" (king), named for the royal-scented culinary herb.

Saffron — The golden spice (Arabic) — From the Arabic "za'faran," named for the prized golden spice derived from crocus flowers.

Cory (Coriander) — The herb (Greek) — "Cory" here short for Coriander, from the Greek "koriannon," naming the fragrant seed and leaf herb.

Fern — The plant (English) — Named directly for the leafy fern plant, symbolizing sincerity in Victorian flower language.

Thea — Goddess (Greek) — From the Greek "thea" (goddess), a short form of Theodora or Dorothea.

Rosemary - While commonly associated with the herb Rosmarinus Officinalis, the latin roots of Rosemary are found in the Latin Rosmarinus, meaning dew of the sea.

Clover — The plant (English) — Named directly for the clover plant, associated with luck, especially the rare four-leaf variety.

Marigold — Mary's gold (English) — Combines "Mary" with "gold," named for the golden-orange marigold flower.

Primrose — First rose (Latin/English) — From the Latin "prima rosa" (first rose), though botanically unrelated to true roses; also a *Hunger Games* character.

Aloe — The succulent plant (Greek) — From the Greek "aloe," named for the healing succulent plant.

Rye — The grain (English) — Named directly for the rye grain, historically a staple crop.

Merrybell — Modern coinage — A whimsical compound of "merry" and "bell," with no fixed traditional etymology.

Alcea — The hollyhock flower (Latin/Greek) — The botanical genus name for the hollyhock flower.

Chloris — Named after the Greek goddess (Greek) — From the Greek "chloros" (green/pale), the goddess of flowers and spring, later identified with Flora.

Space Themed Baby Girl Names

Adhara — Virgins (Arabic) — From the Arabic "al-adhara" (the virgins), the name of a bright star in the constellation Canis Major.

Alpha — First (Greek) — From the first letter of the Greek alphabet, symbolizing being first or foremost.

Ara — Named after the constellation (Latin) — Named for the southern constellation representing an altar.

Aria — Air, melody (Italian) — A musical term for a solo vocal piece, also echoed in astronomical naming for its lyrical sound.

Artemis — Named after the Greek goddess (Greek) — The Greek goddess of the hunt and moon, also NASA's Artemis lunar program.

Astra — Star (Latin) — From the Latin "astrum" (star).

Astrid - Astrid is a Scandanavian name meaning divinely beautiful. It has gained a foothold in pop culture, having appeared as a character name in the movie How to Train Your Dragon and the TV shows Fringe and Once upon a Time.

Aurora — Dawn, sunrise (Latin) — From the Latin "aurora" (dawn), the Roman goddess of the sunrise.

Carina — Named after the constellation (Latin) — From the Latin "carina" (keel), a southern constellation representing the keel of a ship.

Cassiopeia — Named after the Greek queen and constellation (Greek) — A vain queen in Greek mythology, later placed among the stars as a constellation.

Catarina — Pure (Greek) — A Portuguese/Italian form of Katherine, from the Greek "katharos" (pure).

Celeste — Heavenly (Latin) — From the Latin "caelestis" (heavenly, celestial).

Ceres — Named after the Roman goddess (Latin) — The Roman goddess of agriculture, and the largest object in the asteroid belt.

Chandra — Moon (Sanskrit) — From the Sanskrit "chandra" (moon), referring to the Hindu moon deity.

Cordelia — Heart, daughter of the sea (Celtic/Latin) — Also the name of a moon of Uranus, alongside its Shakespearean roots.

Cosima — Order, harmony (Greek) — A feminine form related to "kosmos" (order, universe), evoking cosmic harmony.

Eris — Named after the Greek goddess (Greek) — The Greek goddess of strife and discord, also a dwarf planet in our solar system.

Estella — Star (Latin) — From the Latin "stella" (star).

Gaia — Earth (Greek) — From the Greek "gaia/ge" (earth), the primordial goddess personifying Earth.

Galellea — Modern/rare coinage — A rare invented name evoking "Galilee" or "galaxy," with no firmly attested traditional etymology.

Iroh — Modern pop-culture coinage — Associated with the wise Uncle Iroh from *Avatar: The Last Airbender*; of invented origin for the show.

Jupiter — Named after the Roman god/planet (Latin) — The king of the Roman gods, and the largest planet in our solar system.

Larissa — Modern elaboration — Possibly from an ancient Thessalian city name, also a moon of Neptune.

Leda — Named after the Greek mythological queen (Greek) — A queen of Sparta in Greek mythology, seduced by Zeus in the form of a swan.

Leia - Forever enshrined into sci-fi lore, Leia is a name that holds different meanings across multiple languages. While in Hebrew, it means weary, it means child of heaven in Hawaiian. In Assyrian, it means mistress, and in Latin, it means lioness.

Leila — Night (Arabic) — A variant spelling of Layla, from the Arabic "layla" (night).

Libra — Balance, scales (Latin) — From the Latin "libra" (scales), the zodiac constellation representing balance.

Lo — Modern nickname — A short form often used for names like Lauren or Lois.

Lucine — Light (Armenian/Latin) — From the Latin "lux" (light), also an Armenian name meaning "moon."

Lyra — A constellation (Greek) — Named for the constellation representing a lyre; the heroine of Philip Pullman's *His Dark Materials*.

Maia — Modern spelling variant — Named for the Greek goddess Maia, mother of Hermes, and a moon of Saturn.

Nebula — Cloud, mist (Latin) — From the Latin "nebula" (mist, cloud), referring to vast interstellar clouds of dust and gas.

Nova — New (Latin) — From the Latin "novus" (new), an astronomical term for a star that suddenly brightens.

Rhea — Named after the Greek Titaness (Greek) — Mother of the Olympian gods in Greek mythology, also a moon of Saturn.

Star — The celestial body (English) — Taken directly from the English word for a luminous celestial body.

Thalassa — Sea (Greek) — From the Greek "thalassa" (sea), a primordial sea goddess in Greek mythology.

Santa — Holy (Spanish/Italian) — From the Spanish/Italian "santa" (holy, saint).

Zaniah — Named after a star (Arabic) — The name of a star in the constellation Virgo, from Arabic astronomical naming.

Zeba — Beautiful, graceful (Persian) — From the Persian "ziba" (beautiful).

Zenon — Gift of Zeus (Greek) — A variant of Zeno, from the Greek god Zeus's name root.

Pretty Baby Girl Names

Alessia (Greek) - Defender of mankind — Defender of mankind (Greek) — The Italian feminine form of Alexander, from the Greek "alexein" (to defend) and "andros" (man).

Amanda (Latin) - Lovable, worthy of love — Lovable, worthy of love (Latin) — From the Latin "amare" (to love), a classic name with a timeless meaning.

Amara (Arabic/Hebrew) - Everlasting, princess — Everlasting, princess (Arabic/Hebrew) — From the Arabic "amara" or possibly Igbo/Yoruba roots meaning grace, blending multiple African and Middle Eastern traditions.

Aminata (Arabic) - Trustworthy, faithful — Trustworthy, faithful (Arabic) — A West African feminine form of Amina, from the Arabic "amin" (trustworthy).

Amora (Latin) - Love — Love (Latin) — From the Latin "amor" (love).

Angelina (Greek) - Messenger of God — Messenger of God (Greek) — A diminutive of Angela, from the Greek "angelos" (messenger); also actress Angelina Jolie.

Arabella (Latin/Hebrew) - Yielding to prayer, altar — Yielding to prayer, altar (Latin/Hebrew) — A name combining Latin and Hebrew roots, evoking devotion.

Araceli (Spanish) - Altar of heaven — Altar of heaven (Spanish/Latin) — From the Latin "ara coeli" (altar of heaven), a Marian title in Spanish Catholic tradition.

Aurora (Latin) - Dawn, sunrise — Dawn, sunrise (Latin) — From the Latin "aurora" (dawn), the Roman goddess of the sunrise.

Ava (Latin) - Like a bird, life (ranked 4th most popular girl's name in the US in 2021)

Bianca (Italian) - White, fair — White, fair (Italian) — The Italian word for "white," a character in Shakespeare's *The Taming of the Shrew*.

Bonita (Spanish) - Pretty — Pretty (Spanish) — The Spanish word for "pretty" or "cute."

Brooke (English) - A small stream — A small stream (English) — From the English word for a small, naturally flowing stream.

Callista (Greek) - Most beautiful — Most beautiful (Greek) — From the Greek "kallistos" (most beautiful).

Camilla (Latin) - Perfect attendant — Perfect attendant (Latin) — From the Latin "camillus," referring to a young attendant at religious ceremonies.

Catalina (Spanish) - Pure — Pure (Spanish) — The Spanish form of Katherine, from the Greek "katharos" (pure).

Celestia (Latin) - Heavenly — Heavenly (Latin) — From the Latin "caelestis" (heavenly, celestial).

Chiara (Italian) - Clear, bright — Clear, bright (Italian) — The Italian form of Clara, from the Latin "clarus" (clear, bright).

Chloe (Greek) - Blooming, fertility — Blooming, fertility (Greek) — From the Greek "chloe" (young green shoot), an epithet of the harvest goddess Demeter.

Citlali (Nahuatl) - Starry — Starry (Nahuatl) — From the Nahuatl "citlalli" (star), an Aztec-rooted name.

Clarissa (Latin) - Clear, bright — Clear, bright (Latin) — From the Latin "clarus" (clear, famous), also the title heroine of Samuel Richardson's novel *Clarissa*.

Courtney (French) - Court yard — Court yard (French) — From the Old French "curt-nez" (short nose) or a place name referring to a domain or courtyard.

Dahlia (Swedish) - After the flower dahlia — The flower (Swedish) — Named for the dahlia flower, itself named after 18th-century Swedish botanist Anders Dahl.

Delphi (Greek) - Oracle, place of the oracle — Oracle, place of the oracle (Greek) — Named for the ancient Greek sanctuary famed for its oracle of Apollo.

Eden (Hebrew) - Paradise, delight — Paradise, delight (Hebrew) — Refers to the Garden of Eden in the Bible.

Eliza (Hebrew) - God is my oath — God is my oath (Hebrew) — A short form of Elizabeth, carrying the same devotional Hebrew meaning.

Elowen (Welsh) - Elm tree — Elm tree (Cornish/Welsh) — From the Cornish word for the elm tree.

Emilia (Latin) - Rivaling, hardworking — Rivaling, hardworking (Latin) — From the Roman family name Aemilius, possibly related to "aemulus" (rival); a character in Shakespeare's *Othello*.

Olivia (Latin) - Olive tree — Olive tree (Latin) — From the Latin "oliva" (olive tree), a symbol of peace; also a Shakespeare heroine in *Twelfth Night*.

Ophelia (Greek) - Helper — Helper (Greek) — From the Greek "ophelos" (help, benefit), the tragic heroine of Shakespeare's *Hamlet*.

Penelope (Greek) - Weaver — Weaver (Greek) — The faithful, clever wife of Odysseus in Homer's *Odyssey*, known for her weaving.

Phoebe - Phoebe is the 535th most popular baby name for girls. It means radiant or bright, and refers to the Greek god of the sun, Phoebus Apollo.

Quinn (Irish) - Descendant of Conn (legendary Irish figure) — Descendant of Conn (Irish) — An Irish surname-turned-given-name, referencing the legendary figure Conn.

Rebecca (Hebrew) - To capture, snare — To capture, snare (Hebrew) — From the Hebrew "ribqah," the wife of Isaac in the Bible.

Rosalie (Latin) - Rose flower — Rose flower (Latin) — A French/Italian elaboration of Rose, from the Latin "rosa."

Ruby (Latin) - Red precious stone — Red precious stone (Latin) — Named for the ruby gemstone, from the Latin "ruber" (red).

Savannah (Spanish) - Large, grassy plain — Large, grassy plain (Spanish) — From the Spanish "sabana," referring to a flat grassland.

Scarlett (English) - Deep red — Deep red (English) — From the English word for a bright red color, made iconic by Scarlett O'Hara.

Shelby (English) From the shelby wood — From the shelby wood (English) — An English place name meaning "willow-wood estate" or "ledge farm."

Sophia (Greek) - Wisdom — Wisdom (Greek) — From the Greek "sophia" (wisdom).

Stella (Latin) - Star — Star (Latin) — From the Latin "stella" (star).

Summer — The warm season (English) — Taken directly from the season name, evoking warmth and brightness.

Ellie (English) - Short form of Eleanor (shining light) or Elizabeth (God is my oath) — Modern nickname — A popular short form of Eleanor, Elizabeth, or Ellen, now often used as a standalone given name.

Mila (Slavic) - Dear, gracious — Dear, gracious (Slavic) — From the Slavic "mil" (dear, gracious).

Lily (Latin) - Purity, innocence — Purity, innocence (Latin) — From the Latin "lilium," named for the lily flower.

Audrey (English) - Noble strength — Noble strength (English) — From the Old English "æðel" (noble) and "þryð" (strength).

Naomi (Hebrew) - Pleasant — Pleasant (Hebrew) — From the Hebrew "na'omi" (pleasant), the mother-in-law of Ruth in the Bible.

Cecelia (Latin) - Blind — Blind (Latin) — A variant of Cecilia, from the Roman family name Caecilius, possibly related to "caecus" (blind).

Valerie (Latin) - Strong, healthy — Strong, healthy (Latin) — From the Latin "valere" (to be strong).

Lane (English) - Narrow road — Narrow road (English) — From the English word for a narrow country road or path.

Rarest Baby Girl Names

Africa (Latin) - Land of the Afri people — Land of the Afri people (Latin) — Derived from the Latin name for the ancient Afri tribe near Carthage.

Alda (German) - Wise, old — Wise, old (German) — From the Germanic "ald" (old), also linked to wisdom born of experience.

Alohi (Hawaiian) - Love, affection — Love, affection (Hawaiian) — From the Hawaiian "alohi," meaning bright, shining, or radiant.

Axelle (Hebrew) - God is my peace — God is my peace (Hebrew) — A feminine variant of Axel, rooted in the Hebrew name Absalom.

Brea (Gaelic) - Beautiful, noble — Beautiful, noble (Gaelic) — A short modern form related to the Irish name Bree.

December (Latin) - Tenth month (not traditionally used as a given name) — Tenth month (Latin) — From the Latin "decem" (ten), the tenth month in the old Roman calendar; not traditionally used as a given name.

Delia (Greek) - From Delos (island in Greece) — From Delos (Greek) — Referring to the Greek island of Delos, birthplace of the gods Apollo and Artemis.

Delora (Latin) - Of the sea, sorrow — Of the sea, sorrow (Latin) — A name blending maritime imagery with a bittersweet, sorrowful undertone.

Demetria (Greek) Demeter (goddess of agriculture) — Named after Demeter, goddess of agriculture (Greek) — The feminine form honoring Demeter, the Greek goddess of the harvest.

Devora (Hebrew) - Bee — Bee (Hebrew) — The original Hebrew form of Deborah, meaning "bee," a biblical prophetess and judge.

Devyn (Irish) - Poet — Poet (Irish) — An anglicized form of the Irish "Damhán" or linked to "file" (poet), also a unisex surname-name.

Elodie (German) - Rich in wealth, warrior — Foreign riches (French/Visigothic) — From the Germanic "alu" (foreign) and "od" (riches).

Elora (Hebrew) God is my light — God is my light (Hebrew) — A modern elaboration on Eliora, from the Hebrew "El" (God) and "or" (light).

Emerald (English) - A green gemstone — A green gemstone (English) — Named for the vivid green gemstone, from the Greek "smaragdos."

Enola (Hebrew) - God is with us — God is with us (Hebrew) — Also famously the name of the plane "Enola Gay"; here drawn from a Hebrew-rooted meaning.

Esmeralda (Spanish) - Emerald — Emerald (Spanish) — The Spanish word for "emerald," the tragic heroine of Victor Hugo's *The Hunchback of Notre-Dame*.

Esperanza (Spanish) - Hope — Hope (Spanish) — The Spanish word for "hope," from the Latin "sperare" (to hope).

Estelle - Estelle may seem more popular than it is in reality, as both Friends and Sienfeld had recurring characters who went by that name.

Etta (German) - Firstborn — Firstborn (German) — A German diminutive suffix used as a standalone name.

Faye (French) - Fairy, fate, destiny — Fairy, fate, destiny (French) — From the Old French "fae," referring to fairy folklore.

Fern (English) - A type of fern plant — The plant (English) — Named directly for the leafy fern plant, symbolizing sincerity in Victorian flower language.

Florence (Latin) - Flourishing — Flourishing (Latin) — From the Latin "florens" (flourishing, blooming), borne by nursing pioneer Florence Nightingale.

Geneva (Latin) - From Geneva (city in Switzerland) — Named after the Swiss city (Celtic/French) — Repeated from earlier in this list.

Gianina (Italian) - God is gracious — God is gracious (Italian) — An elaborated Italian feminine form of John.

Ianthe (Greek) - Violet flower — Violet flower (Greek) — From the Greek "ion" (violet) and "anthos" (flower).

Ione (Greek) - Violet flower — Violet flower (Greek) — From the Greek "ion" (violet), a sea nymph in Greek mythology.

Katja (Russian) - Pure — Pure (Russian) — A German/Scandinavian spelling of Katya, a Russian diminutive of Katherine, from the Greek "katharos" (pure).

Lyra (Greek) - A constellation — A constellation (Greek) — Named for the constellation representing a lyre; the heroine of Philip Pullman's *His Dark Materials*.

Maeve (Irish) - Intoxicating — Intoxicating (Irish) — From the Irish "meadhbh," associated with the legendary Queen Maeve of Connacht.

Myra (Greek) - Wonder, marvelous — Wonder, marvelous (Greek) — A name possibly coined by 17th-century poet Fulke Greville.

Oceane (French) - Ocean — Ocean (French) — From the French "océan" (ocean), a modern nature-inspired name.

Ophelia (Greek) - Helper — Helper (Greek) — From the Greek "ophelos" (help, benefit), the tragic heroine of Shakespeare's *Hamlet*.

Oriana (Latin) - Dawn — Dawn (Latin) — From the Latin "oriens" (rising, dawn), a legendary princess in medieval romance literature.

Pandora (Greek) - All-gifted (from Greek myth) — All-gifted (Greek) — From Greek mythology, the first woman, gifted by all the gods, famous for her box of troubles.

Safiyya (Arabic) - Pure, sincere — Pure, sincere (Arabic) — From the Arabic "safa" (purity), borne by one of the Prophet Muhammad's wives.

Sierra (Spanish) - Saw-toothed mountain range — Saw-toothed mountain range (Spanish) — From the Spanish "sierra," describing jagged mountain ranges.

Tullia (Etruscan) - Perfect — Perfect (Etruscan) — An ancient Etruscan/Roman name, borne by daughters of Roman statesman Cicero and King Servius Tullius.

Vita (Latin) - Life — Life (Latin) — From the Latin "vita" (life).

Winona (Dakota) - Firstborn daughter — Firstborn daughter (Dakota) — From the Dakota Sioux word for "firstborn daughter," known through actress Winona Ryder.

Xoey (Variant of Chloe - Greek - Blooming, fertility)

Zahara (Arabic) - Bright, radiant — Bright, radiant (Arabic) — From the Arabic "zahra" (flower, brightness, radiance).

Zosia (Polish) - Wisdom — Wisdom (Polish) — A Polish diminutive of Sophia, from the Greek "sophia" (wisdom).

Santana (Spanish) - Saint Anne — Saint Anne (Spanish) — A contraction of "Santa Ana" (Saint Anne), also associated with guitarist Carlos Santana.

Zelia (Latin) - Jealousy — Jealousy (Latin) — Possibly derived from the Greek/Latin "zelos" (zeal, jealousy), also linked to zeal and enthusiasm.

Thalia (Greek) - Abundance, bloom — Abundance, bloom (Greek) — From the Greek "thallein" (to bloom), one of the nine Muses, associated with comedy and idyllic poetry.

Nora (Latin) - Light — Light (Latin) — A short form of Honora/Eleanor, from the Latin "honor."

Annika (Scandinavian) - Graceful, favored — Graceful, favored (Scandinavian) — A Swedish diminutive of Anna, meaning "grace."

Beryl (Greek) - Sea green gemstone — Sea green gemstone (Greek) — From the Greek "beryllos," named for the pale green gemstone.

Bronwyn (Welsh) - Blessed brow — Blessed brow (Welsh) — From the Welsh "bron" (breast) and "gwen" (white/blessed).

Aven (Latin) - To come, to arrive (not traditionally used as a given name) — To come, to arrive (Latin) — A modern name from the Latin "advenire"; not traditionally used as a given name.

Darya (Persian) - Possessor, wealthy — Possessor, wealthy (Persian) — From the Persian "darya" (sea) or the royal name Darius, meaning "possessor of wealth."

Ellery (English) - Hazelnut tree meadow (traditionally a masculine name, but increasingly used for girls)

Gaia (Greek) - Earth — Earth (Greek) — From the Greek "gaia/ge" (earth), the primordial goddess personifying Earth.

Honey (English) - Sweetness (not traditionally used as a given name) — Sweetness (English) — Taken directly from the sweet, golden substance made by bees; not traditionally used as a given name.

Jessamine (Persian) - Jasmine flower — Jasmine flower (Persian) — An older English form of Jasmine, from the Persian "yasmin."

Ouima (Hawaiian) - Dream — Dream (Hawaiian) — A rare Hawaiian-influenced name meaning "dream," with limited documented traditional usage.

Katalia (Greek) - Pure — Pure (Greek) — A rare elaborated form of Katherine, from the Greek "katharos" (pure).

Liesel (German) - God is my oath — God is my oath (German) — A German pet form of Elisabeth, made memorable by the character in *The Sound of Music*.

Levi (Hebrew) - Joined, attached (traditionally a masculine name) — Joined, attached (Hebrew) — A biblical name for one of Jacob's twelve sons; traditionally a masculine name.

Nakiyah (Arabic) - Pure, precious — Pure, precious (Arabic) — From the Arabic "naqiyya" (pure, clean).

Merida (Welsh) - Sea fortress (inspired by the Disney movie "Brave") — Sea fortress (Welsh) — Inspired by the fiery Scottish princess in Disney/Pixar's *Brave* (2012).

Kaomi (Japanese) - Beautiful face — Beautiful face (Japanese) — A rare Japanese-influenced name suggesting facial beauty, with limited standard documentation.

Amity (Latin) - Friendship — Friendship (Latin) — From the Latin "amicitia" (friendship), a Quaker virtue name.

Letina (Latin) - Joyful — Joyful (Latin) — From the Latin "laetitia" (joy, gladness).

Audrina (Old German) - Noble strength

Nicolette. Nicolette comes from a French derivation of the Greek name Nicole, which means victory of the people. In Greek mythology, Nike is the Goddess of victory.

Orchid (Greek) - A type of orchid flower — A type of orchid flower (Greek) — Named for the exotic, delicate flower, from the Greek "orchis."

Reverie (French) - A state of pleasant daydreaming — A daydream (French) — From the French "rêverie," referring to a state of pleasant daydreaming.

Tazia (Arabic) - Pure — Pure (Arabic) — A rare elaborated form possibly related to the Arabic root for purity, similar to Tazia/Taziyah naming trends.

Talullah — Leaping water (Choctaw) — From the Choctaw word for "leaping water," referring to a waterfall; also spelled Tallulah.

Thea — Goddess (Greek) — From the Greek "thea" (goddess), a short form of Theodora or Dorothea.

Tinlee — Modern coinage — A blend-style modern name built on the popular "-lee" suffix, with no fixed traditional etymology.

Verity — Truth (Latin) — From the Latin "veritas" (truth), a Puritan virtue name.

Wanda — Wanderer (Germanic/Slavic) — Possibly referring to the Wends, a Slavic people, or from the Germanic root for "wanderer."

Zelda — Blessed, happy (German) — A short form of Griselda, from the Germanic "sal" (happy) or linked to author Zelda Fitzgerald.

Kaydee — Modern nickname — A phonetic spelling of the initials "K.D.," used as a standalone modern name.

Yvette — Yew tree, archer (French) — A feminine diminutive of Yves, from the Germanic "iw" (yew tree).

Xylah — Modern coinage — A rare invented name possibly playing on the Greek "xylon" (wood), with no firmly attested traditional etymology.

Zinnia — The flower (German/Latin) — Named for the zinnia flower, itself named after botanist Johann Gottfried Zinn.

Wren — The small bird (English) — Named for the small songbird, symbolizing agility and cleverness in folklore.