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Names for Your New Baby Girl, with Meaning and Origin

Naming Her Future:

The Art of Choosing a Perfect Baby Girl Name

Choosing a name for a baby girl is a significant and exciting task for parents. The name that is chosen will often stay with the child throughout their entire life, influencing their identity and shaping their personality. When selecting a name, parents should consider several factors, including cultural or family traditions, personal preferences, and the meaning of the name. Many parents opt for names that have special significance, such as those that honor a loved one or hold a particular religious or cultural meaning. Others may choose names based on their popularity or uniqueness. While popular names may be well-liked, they can also result in confusion or lack of individuality. Unique names, on the other hand, can be memorable and distinctive, but may also be difficult to pronounce or spell. Ultimately, the name chosen for a baby girl should be a reflection of the hopes and dreams that her parents have for her, and a source of inspiration throughout her life.

  Name            Meaning               Origin

Abigail

Father's joy

Hebrew

Ada

Noble, graceful

German

Addison

Son of Adam

English

Adeline

Noble, kind

French

Adriana

Dark, rich

Latin

Ainsley

One's own meadow

Scottish

Aisha

Living, life

Arabic

Aleah

High, exalted

Hebrew

Alexandra

Defender of the people

Greek

Alice

Noble, kind

German

Alina

Bright, beautiful

Slavic

Alison

Noble, kind

Old French

Allie

Noble, kind

English

Allyson

Noble, kind

English

Alyssa

Rational

Greek

Amanda

Lovable, worthy of love

Latin

Amber

Fossilized tree resin

Arabic

Amelia

Work, effort

German

Amelie

Hardworking

French

Amy

Beloved

French

Ana

Grace

Spanish

Andrea

Manly, brave

Greek

Angela

Messenger of God

Greek

Angelica

Angelic

Latin

Annabelle

Gracious, beautiful

French

Anne

Grace

Hebrew

Annie

Graceful

English

Anya

Graceful

Russian

April

To open, to blossom

Latin

Arabella

Yielding to prayer, beautiful

Latin

Ariana

Very holy

Italian

Arianna

Holy

Greek

Aria

Air, melody

Italian

Ariel

Lion of God

Hebrew

Arlene

Pledge

Irish

Ashlyn

Dream, vision

Irish

Aspen

Quaking tree

English

Aubree

Elf ruler

German

Aubrey

Elf ruler

French

Audrey

Noble strength

English

Aurora

Dawn, light

Latin

Autumn

Fall season

Latin

Ava

Life, bird

Latin

Avery

Ruler of the elves

English

Bailey

Bailiff, steward

English

Beatrice

Bringer of joy, blessed

Latin

Bella

Beautiful

Italian

Bethany

House of figs

Hebrew

Betty

God is my oath

Hebrew

Beverly

From the beaver meadow

Old English

Bianca

White, pure

Italian

Blair

Plain, field

Scottish

Blake

Pale blond one

Old English

Bonnie

Pretty, attractive

Scottish

Brianna

Strong, virtuous

Irish

Bridget

Strength

Irish

Brynn

Hill

Welsh

Cadence

Rhythmic flow

Latin

Caitlin

Pure, virginal

Irish

Cali

Beautiful, lovely

Greek

Callie

Beautiful, lovely

Greek

Camila

Young ceremonial attendant

Latin

Camille

Attendant at a religious ceremony

French

Cara

Beloved

Irish

Carina

Beloved

Italian

Carissa

Grace

Greek

Carly

Free woman

Old English

Carmen

Song, garden

Latin

Caroline

Free woman

French

Carolyn

Free woman

English

Carrie

Free woman

Old German

Cassidy

Clever

Irish

Catalina

Pure

Spanish

Catherine

Pure

Greek

Cecilia

Blind, sixth

Latin

Celeste

Heavenly

Latin

Celia

Heaven, heavenly

Latin

Charlotte

Free woman

French

Chelsea

Port of ships

Old English

Cheyenne

Unintelligible speakers

Native American

Chloe

Green shoot

Greek

Christine

Follower of Christ

Latin

Clara

Bright, clear

Latin

Clare

Bright, clear

Latin

Clarissa

Bright, clear

Latin

Claudia

Lame, enclosure

Latin

Colleen

Girl

Irish

Collette

Victory of the people

French

Cora

Maiden, Seeress

Greek

Cordelia

Heart, daughter of the sea

Celtic

Courtney

Domain of Curtius

French

Crystal

Clear, unblemished

Greek

Cynthia

Moon goddess

Greek

Daisy

Day's eye

Old English

Dakota

Friendly one

Native American

Daleyza

Heavenly valley

Spanish

Daniela

God is my judge

Hebrew

Danielle

God is my judge

Hebrew

Daphne

Laurel tree

Greek

Darby

Free from envy

Irish

Daria

Wealthy, kingly

Persian

Davina

Beloved

Scottish

Dayana

Divine

Persian

Deborah

Bee

Hebrew

Delaney

Descendant of the challenger

Irish

Delilah

Delicate

Hebrew

Denise

Follower of Dionysus

Greek

Desirae

Longed for, desired

French

Destiny

Fate, fortune

English

Diana

Divine

Latin

Dinah

Judgment

Hebrew

Dixie

Tenth

English

Dominique

Of the Lord

French

Donna

Lady, woman

Italian

Dora

Gift

Greek

Dorothy

Gift of God

Greek

Drew

Wise

Welsh

Dulce

Sweet

Spanish

Dylan

Son of the sea

Welsh

Eden

Delight, paradise

Hebrew

Edith

Prosperous in war

Old English

Edna

Delightful, rejuvenation

Hebrew

Effie

Well-spoken

Greek

Eileen

Bright, shining

Gaelic

Elaine

Bright, shining

Old French

Eleanor

Bright, shining

Old French

Elena

Light

Spanish

Eliza

God is my oath

Hebrew

Elizabeth

God is my oath

Hebrew

Ella

Beautiful fairy woman

English

Elle

She, her

French

Ellen

Light

Greek

Ellie

Bright, shining

Greek

Elsa

God is my oath

German

Emelia

Industrious, striving

Latin

Emely

Industrious, striving

Latin

Emilia

Industrious, striving

Latin

Emily

Industrious, striving

Latin

Emma

Universal

German

Emmy

Industrious, striving

Latin

Enya

Fire

Irish

Erica

Ruler, eternal

Old Norse

Erin

Ireland

Irish

Esmeralda

Emerald

Spanish

Esperanza

Hope

Spanish

Estella

Star

Latin

Esther

Star

Persian

Etta

Ruler of the household

Old English

Eunice

Good victory

Greek

Eva

Life

Hebrew

Evelyn

Life

English

Faith

Faith

English

Farrah

Happy, joyful

Arabic

Fatima

Captivating

Arabic

Felicity

Happiness

Latin

Fernanda

Adventurous

Spanish

Fiona

Fair, white

Gaelic

Flora

Flower

Latin

Florence

Flourishing

Latin

Frances

Free man

Latin

Gabriela

God is my strength

Hebrew

Gabriella

God is my strength

Hebrew

Galilea

The province of Galilee

Hebrew

Gemma

Precious stone

Latin

Genesis

Origin, beginning

Greek

Genevieve

White wave

French

Georgia

Farmer

Greek

Georgina

Farmer

Greek

Geraldine

Ruler with the spear

Old German

Gianna

God is gracious

Hebrew

Giselle

Pledge

German

Gloria

Glory

Latin

Grace

Grace

Latin

Gracie

Graceful

Latin

Greta

Pearl

Greek

Guadalupe

River of black stones

Spanish

Gwendolyn

Blessed ring

Welsh

Hadley

Heather meadow

Old English

Hailey

Hero, hay meadow

Old English

Hana

Flower

Japanese

Hannah

Grace

Hebrew

Harper

Harp player

Old English

Harriet

Home ruler

Old German

Hattie

Home ruler

Old German

Hazel

Hazelnut tree

English

Heather

Flower

English

Heidi

Noble one

German

Helen

Light

Greek

Helena

Bright, shining

Greek

Helene

Light

French

Henrietta

Ruler of the household

Old German

Hilda

Battle maid

Old German

Holly

Holly tree

English

Hope

Hope

English

Ida

Industrious

Old German

Imelda

Universal work

German

Imogen

Beloved child

Celtic

Ingrid

Ing's beauty

Old Norse

Irene

Peace

Greek

Iris

Rainbow

Greek

Isabella

God is my oath

Hebrew

Isabelle

God is my oath

Hebrew

Isla

Island

Scottish

Ivy

Ivy plant

English

Jada

Precious stone

Hebrew

Jade

Precious stone

Spanish

Janelle

God is gracious

French

Jazlyn

Beautiful jasmine flower

American

Jean

God is gracious

Hebrew

Jenna

Fair, white

Welsh

Jennifer

Fair, white

Welsh

Jenny

Fair, white

Welsh

Jessica

God beholds

Hebrew

Jessie

God is gracious

Hebrew

Jewel

Precious gem

English

Jillian

Youthful

Latin

Jimena

Listener, hearer

Spanish

Joanne

God is gracious

Hebrew

Jocelyn

Joyous

French

Johanna

God is gracious

Hebrew

Jolene

Pretty, cheerful

American

Jordan

To descend, to flow down

Hebrew

Josephine

God will add

Hebrew

Josie

God will add

Hebrew

Joy

Joy

English

Joyce

Lord

Old French

Judith

Praised

Hebrew

Julia

Youthful

Latin

Juliana

Youthful

Latin

Julie

Youthful

Latin

Juliet

Youthful

Latin

June

Month of June

Latin

Juniper

Juniper tree

Latin

Kaitlyn

Pure

Irish

Kalani

The heavens, sky

Hawaiian

Kali

Black

Sanskrit

Kamila

Perfection

Arabic

Karen

Pure

Greek

Karina

Dear little one

Scandinavian

Karla

Strong

German

Kate

Pure

Greek

Katelyn

Pure

Irish

Katherine

Pure

Greek

Kathleen

Pure

Irish

Katie

Pure

Greek

Katrina

Pure

Greek

Kayla

Pure

Hebrew

Kaylee

Beloved

Irish

Keira

Dark-haired

Irish

Kelly

War, strife

Irish

Kendall

Valley of the river Kent

Old English

Kennedy

Helmeted head

Irish

Khadija

Premature child

Arabic

Kiera

Dark-haired

Irish

Kiley

Boomerang

Irish

Kimberley

From the wood of the royal forest

Old English

Kimberly

From the wood of the royal forest

Old English

Kira

Throne

Persian

Kirsten

Follower of Christ

Scandinavian

Krista

Follower of Christ

Scandinavian

Kristen

Follower of Christ

Scandinavian

Kristina

Follower of Christ

Scandinavian

Kyla

Victorious

Gaelic

Kylie

Boomerang

Australian

Lacey

From Lassey, France

French

Laila

Night beauty

Arabic

Lana

Rock

Gaelic

Lara

Cheerful

Latin

Larissa

Cheerful

Greek

Laura

Laurel tree

Latin

Lauren

Laurel tree

Latin

Layla

Night beauty

Arabic

Leah

Weary, delicate

Hebrew

Leilani

Heavenly flower

Hawaiian

Lena

Woman of Magdala

Hebrew

Lenora

Compassion

Greek

Leona

Lion

Latin

Leslie

Holly garden

Scottish

Lila

Lilac

Persian

Lilian

Lily

Latin

Lily

Lily

Latin

Lina

Tender

Arabic

Linda

Pretty one

Spanish

Lindsay

From the island of the lime tree

Old English

Lindsey

From the island of the lime tree

Old English

Lisa

God is my oath

Hebrew

Livia

Olive

Latin

Livvy

Life

English

Lola

Strong woman

Spanish

London

From London, England

Old English

Lorelei

Alluring enchantress

German

Lorraine

From the province of Lorraine, France

French

Louisa

Famous warrior

German

Louise

Famous warrior

French

Lucia

Light

Latin

Luciana

Light

Latin

Lucille

Light

French

Lucy

Light

Latin

Lydia

Woman from Lydia, Greece

Greek

Lyla

Night

Arabic

Lyra

Lyre

Greek

Lyric

Lyric poem

English

Macie

Weapon

Gaelic

Maddie

From Madeline, France

French

Madeleine

From Magdalene, France

French

Madison

Son of Matthew

English

Maeve

Intoxicating

Irish

Maggie

Pearl

Greek

Magnolia

Magnolia tree

Latin

Maisie

Pearl

Scottish

Makayla

Who is like God?

Hebrew

Malia

Calmness

Hawaiian

Mallory

Army counsellor

French

Mandy

Worthy of love

English

Mara

Bitter

Hebrew

Mariah

Like God

Hebrew

Mariam

Sea of bitterness

Hebrew

Mariana

Bitter grace

Latin

Maribel

Beautiful Mary

Spanish

Marie

Bitter

French

Marilyn

Bitter sea

English

Marissa

Of the sea

Latin

Marlee

From the pleasant meadow

Old English

Marley

From the pleasant meadow

Old English

Marsha

Of Mars

Latin

Martina

Of Mars

Latin

Mary

Bitter

Hebrew

Maryam

Sea of bitterness

Hebrew

Matilda

Battle mighty

German

Maureen

Great

Irish

Maya

Water

Hebrew

Mckenna

Son of Cionaodh

Irish

Meagan

Pearl

Welsh

Megan

Pearl

Welsh

Melinda

Sweetness

Greek

Melissa

Bee

Greek

Melody

Song, melody

Greek

Meredith

Protector of the sea

Welsh

Mia

Mine

Italian

Michaela

Who is like God?

Hebrew

Michelle

Who is like God?

Hebrew

Mikayla

Who is like God?

Hebrew

Mila

Gracious

Slavic

Miley

Smiley

American

Millie

Gentle strength

English

Miranda

Admirable

Latin

Miriam

Bitter sea

Hebrew

Molly

Of the sea

Irish

Mona

Noble, solitary

Irish

Monica

Advisor

Latin

Morgan

Sea circle

Welsh

Nadia

Hope

Russian

Nala

Successful

African

Nancy

Gracious

Hebrew

Naomi

Pleasant

Hebrew

Natalia

Born on Christmas Day

Latin

Natalie

Born on Christmas Day

Latin

Natasha

Born on Christmas Day

Russian

Nevaeh

Heaven spelled backwards

American

Nia

Purpose

Swahili

Nichole

Victory of the people

Greek

Nicole

Victory of the people

Greek

Nina

Grace

Russian

Noelle

Christmas

French

Nora

Honour

Irish

Norah

Honour

Irish

Nova

New

Latin

Nyla

Winner

African

Oceane

Ocean

French

Octavia

Eighth

Latin

Odette

Wealth

French

Olivia

Olive tree

Latin

Ophelia

Help

Greek

Paige

Page

French

Paisley

Church

Scottish

Paloma

Dove

Spanish

Parker

Park keeper

English

Patricia

Noble

Latin

Paulina

Small

Latin

Payton

Village warrior

English

Pearl

Pearl

English

Penelope

Weaver

Greek

Peyton

Village warrior

English

Phoebe

Bright, radiant

Greek

Piper

Flute player

English

Poppy

Poppy flower

Latin

Presley

Priest's meadow

English

Primrose

First rose

English

Princess

Princess

English

Priya

Beloved

Sanskrit

Quinn

Descendent of Conn

Irish

Rachel

Ewe

Hebrew

Raegan

Little ruler

Irish

Raelynn

Combination of Rae and Lynn

American

Raina

Queen

Latin

Ramona

Wise protector

Spanish

Rani

Queen

Hindi

Raven

Raven

English

Rayna

Queen

Hebrew

Reagan

Little ruler

Irish

Rebecca

To bind

Hebrew

Rebekah

To tie or bind

Hebrew

Reese

Enthusiasm

Welsh

Regina

Queen

Latin

Reid

Red-haired

Scottish

Renee

Reborn

French

Rhea

Flowing stream

Greek

Rhonda

Good spear

Welsh

Riya

Singer

Hindi

Robin

Bright, shining

English

Romy

Rosemary

Latin

Rosa

Rose

Spanish

Rosalie

Rose

French

Rosalind

Pretty rose

Latin

Rosario

Rosary

Spanish

Rose

Rose

English

Rosemary

Dew of the sea

Latin

Rowan

Little redhead

Irish

Rowen

Red-haired

Welsh

Rowena

White, fair-haired

Scottish

Ruby

Ruby

Latin

Ruth

Companion

Hebrew

Ryan

Little king

Irish

Rylee

Courageous

Irish

Sabrina

Legendary princess of Britain

Celtic

Sadie

Princess

Hebrew

Sage

Wise one

Latin

Saige

Wise one

French

Salma

Peaceful

Arabic

Samara

Protected by God

Hebrew

Samantha

Listener

English

Samara

Protected by God

Hebrew

Samira

Enchanting

Arabic

Sara

Princess

Hebrew

Sarah

Princess

Hebrew

Sarai

Princess

Hebrew

Sasha

Defender of mankind

Russian

Savannah

Open plain

Spanish

Scarlett

Scarlet

English

Selena

Moon

Spanish

Selene

Moon

Greek

Serenity

Serenity

English

Shania

I'm on my way

Native American

Shaniya

Beautiful

Swahili

Shannon

Old or wise river

Irish

Shiloh

Tranquil

Hebrew

Sierra

Mountain

Spanish

Sienna

Reddish-brown colour

Italian

Simone

Hearkening

French

Skye

Sky

Scottish

Skylar

Scholar

English

Sloane

Warrior

Irish

Sofia

Wisdom

Greek

Sophia

Wisdom

Greek

Sophie

Wisdom

French

Soraya

Princess

Persian

Spencer

Steward

English

Stacey

Resurrection

Greek

Stella

Star

Latin

Stephanie

Crowned one

Greek

Summer

Summer

English

Susan

Lily

Hebrew

Susana

Lily

Spanish

Suzanne

Lily

French

Sydney

Wide island

English

Sylvia

Forest

Latin

Tabitha

Gazelle

Aramaic

Talia

Dew of God

Hebrew

Tamara

Palm tree

Hebrew

Taryn

Of the earth

Irish

Tatum

Cheerful

English

Taylor

Tailor

English

Teagan

Little poet

Irish

Tenley

Meadow

English

Tessa

Harvest

Greek

Thalia

To flourish

Greek

Thea

Goddess

Greek

Theresa

Harvester

Greek

Tiana

Fairy queen

Latin

Tiffany

God's appearance

Greek

Tina

River

Latin

Tinsley

Tynni's meadow

English

Tovah

Good

Hebrew

Tracy

Brave

Irish

Trisha

Noble

Sanskrit

Trinity

Three-fold

Latin

Trisha

Noble

Sanskrit

Uma

Nation

Sanskrit

Valentina

Strength, health

Latin

Valerie

Strength, health

Latin

Vanessa

Butterfly

Greek

Vera

Faith

Russian

Veronica

True image

Latin

Vicky

Victory

Latin

Victoria

Victory

Latin

Vienna

From wine country

English

Viola

Violet

Latin

Violet

Violet

English

Virginia

Pure or virginal

Latin

Vivian

Lively

Latin

Waverly

Meadow of quivering aspens

English

Wendy

Friend

English

Whitney

White island

English

Willa

Willow

English

Willamina

Will, desire, helmet

German

Willow

Willow

English

Winter

Winter

English

Wren

Small bird

English

Xandra

Defender of the people

Greek

Ximena

Hearkening

Spanish

Xiomara

Ready for battle

Spanish

Yara

Water lady

Brazilian

Yasmin

Jasmine

Persian

Yasmine

Jasmine

Persian

Yolanda

Violet flower

Greek

Yvette

Yew wood

French

Yvonne

Yew wood

French

Zara

Princess

Arabic

Zaria

Princess

African

Zariyah

Princess

African

Zaylee

Fairy princess

English

Zelda

Grey fighting maid

German

Zena

Hospitable

Arabic

Zenaida

Life of Zeus

Greek

Zia

Light

Arabic

Zinnia

Zinnia

Latin

Zoe

Life

Greek

Zoey

Life

Greek

Zola

Quiet, tranquil

Italian

Zora

Dawn

Slavic

Zuri

Beautiful

Swahili

 

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