KPOP Inspired Girl Names
- Lizzy
Description:
Lizzy is a feminine name primarily used as an affectionate diminutive of Elizabeth, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'God is my oath' or 'pledged to God.' This friendly, approachable nickname gained independent usage in the 19th century and continues to be chosen as a standalone name today. Lizzy projects a youthful, spirited, and warm personality while maintaining connections to the regal history of Elizabeth. The name enjoyed renewed popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries as parents increasingly chose shorter, less formal names for their daughters. Cultural references like Pride and Prejudice's Lizzy Bennet have contributed to the name's enduring charm and appeal.
- Dara
Origin:
Hebrew, Slavic or IrishMeaning:
"pearl of wisdom; gift; or oak tree"Description:
Though Dara was an (extremely wise) male figure in the Bible, this name feels mostly feminine to modern Americans. The Irish Gaelic version, Darragh, is well-used in contemporary times for boys.
- Hana
Origin:
Hebrew, Hawaiian, Maori, JapaneseMeaning:
"grace, work, glow, flower"Description:
Many things to many peoples: a flower name, also spelled Hanae, to the Japanese; a Czech and Polish short form of Johana; and an alternate form of the biblical name Hannah in the US. It also means "craft, work" in Hawaiian and "glow" in Maori.
- Dani
Origin:
Hebrew and Italian, diminutive of Daniella, Danielle, DanitaDescription:
Short form occasionally used on its own, with an open and friendly androgynous quality.
- Hara
Origin:
Hindi; GreekMeaning:
"to seize; joy"Description:
In Hindi, Hara is one of the 1,008 names for the god Siva and, to English speakers, a possible feminine spin on Harry. In Greek the name is pronounced with emphasis on the last syllable, where it has the uplifting meaning "joy" (also seen as Chara).
- Krystal
Origin:
Variation of Crystal, English word nameMeaning:
"crystal, clear, ice"Description:
This spelling variation of Crystal rose all the way up to #53 in the US in 1985.
- Min
Origin:
ChineseMeaning:
"quick"Description:
Puts the -min in diminutive.
- Juliane
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"youthful or sky father"Description:
Variant of Julianne
- Suzy
Origin:
Diminutive of Susan and Suzanne, English, FrenchMeaning:
"lily"Description:
An energetic, charmingly retro nickname, Suzy and all her sisters are off their fashion peak but will rise again around the middle of this century.
- Hani
Origin:
Arabic; HawaiianMeaning:
"light-footed, to move softly, to touch; joyful"Description:
Sweet multicultural name.
- Bora
Origin:
Czech diminutive of Barbara, Albanian, MongolianMeaning:
"snow; brown, grey"Description:
"Bore" and "boring" are teasing possibilities outside of Czechia and Albania. Thora, Nora, and Flora recommended alternatives
- Nana
Origin:
Diminutive of Anna and Nancy; also HawaiianMeaning:
"spring"Description:
To most English speakers, Nana is the dog in Peter Pan, the daughter played by Emma Stone in Crazy Stupid Love, and another name for Grandma.
- Ailee
- Bekah
- Boa
- Bom
- Bomi
- Chaerin
- Chanmi
- Chemi
