Cute Girl Names

If you want to move beyond Maya, you might consider this distinctive last name of poet Maya Angelou. Born Marguerite Annie Johnson, Angelou was given the nickname Maya by her brother and adopted Angelou from her first husband, whose last name was Angelos.

Kilala is a rhythmic, lilting name that has emerged from the romance and adventure manga series, Kilala Princess. Its double 'l's are very much in synch with others such as Lila, Lola, Lilac, et al.

Alternative transliteration of Alexei

A shimmery name with a wonderful meaning; another intriguing variation is Siroun.

This contemporary combo name was chosen by reality stars Tristan and Ryan Sutter for their daughter and has been picked up by others.

Despite its varied cultural ties, Zizi still sounds like a cancan dancer or a fluffy lapdog.

This first name of a Norwegian supermodel has no known meaning of its own and is most closely related to Isleen, which is a variation of the Celtic Aislin or Ashling.

Cai, as distinguished from the boys' name Kai, is international, simple, unusual.

Though it might be acceptable in its native land, the fact of Azni being an anagram of a word with unpleasant World War II associations would limit its usage here.

Lucy Maud Montgomery used Tannis as a character name in her short story 'Tannis of the Flats'. Her character has Cree origins, and it is thought that Montgomery may have based the name off of the Cree word for "daughter", tânis.

Evocative of the beautiful South Pacific islands; we've also heard Samoan used as a name.

This rare sixth-century saint's name has a modern, merry feel.

Name of pastoral Vermont town and college sounds too stiff and starchy.

Tay is occasionally used on its own, or as a nickname for the now fading Taylor.

Strong cross-cultural name that could be a feminine spin on the Zachary family.

The Japanese Rikku is familiar in the west as the name of one of the lead characters of the "Final Fantasy" video game series. Voted "hottest character," the fictional Rikku is a thief with a good sense of humor.

Kynlee had its moment in the spotlight during the 2010s, when it entered the US Top 1000 alongside its more popular counterpart Kinley. An All-American style name, it peaked in 2017 when it rose to #552, but it has been in decline ever since.

Summerbreeze is an uncommon feminine name that falls into the category of nature-inspired word names. As a modern coinage rather than a traditional name, it combines 'Summer'—a well-established seasonal name—with 'breeze,' creating an evocative compound name that conjures images of warm, pleasant days. This type of atmospheric, word-based name gained some popularity during the nature-naming trends that emerged in the 1960s and 1970s, though Summerbreeze remains quite rare even within this category. The name appeals to parents seeking something distinctive and evocative that literally embodies positive natural imagery. While offering unmistakable warmth and pleasant associations, its length and uniqueness may present practical challenges in everyday use. Summerbreeze represents the most inventive end of the nature-name spectrum, beyond more common choices like Willow or River.

A possible, and not too successful, attempt to individualize Jocelyn or formalize Jacey.

Charlsie is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive or nickname form of Charlotte or Charles. With its '-ie' ending, it has a distinctively affectionate, familiar quality typical of American nicknaming patterns from the early-to-mid 20th century. Charlsie saw modest popularity in the Southern United States during the 1920s through 1950s, reflecting regional naming preferences of that era. The name carries a sweet, vintage charm with its friendly sound and informal nature. While related to the more formal Charlotte (meaning 'free man' or 'petite'), Charlsie stands as its own name with a softer, more approachable quality. Today, Charlsie is relatively uncommon, but its Southern charm and connection to the classic Charlotte give it both familiarity and distinctiveness.