Favorite Girl Names!

  1. Nathalie
    • Description:

      A French variation of Natalie that's used occasionally in contemporary America. In England and Wales Natalie remains about 10 times as popular as Nathalie.
  2. Meilani
    • Origin:

      Modern invented name
    • Description:

      Meilani may sound like a Hawaiian name, kind of a mashup of Leilani and Melanie, but it's actually an invention by that style-maven JWoww, AKA Jenni Farley of Jersey Shore, who used it for her daughter. It debuted in the US Top 1000 in 2015.
  3. Miracle
    • Origin:

      Word name, Latin
    • Meaning:

      "wonder, marvel"
    • Description:

      A surprisingly popular spiritual name that entered the US Top 500 in 2003. As of 2023, it is still a Top 500 choice, where it fits in with similar bold word names like Chosen, Blessing, and Dream. Miracle is a familiar name in Nigeria too, where it is used as a unisex option.
  4. Corin
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "spear"
    • Description:

      Corin is a Shakespearean male name that could easily be adapted for a girl, making a strong update for Corinne or Karen.
  5. Allaire
    • Origin:

      French surname, possibly meaning "cheerful"
    • Meaning:

      "cheerful"
    • Description:

      Allaire, a last name in France. could make a first, with its light and airy feel.
  6. Abrial
    • Origin:

      French
    • Meaning:

      "open, secure, protected"
    • Description:

      This unique baby name is stronger, more distinctive than April or Avril.
  7. Garnet
    • Origin:

      Jewel name, from the French
    • Meaning:

      "pomegranate"
    • Description:

      One of the jewel names in use a hundred years ago, due for revival along with sisters Ruby and Pearl.
  8. Harbor
    • Origin:

      Word name
    • Description:

      We've seen Haven take off as a nouveau girls' name; Harbor could follow in its wake.
  9. Cashmere
    • Origin:

      Word name, English from Hindustani
    • Meaning:

      "fine, downy wool"
    • Description:

      Cashmere is soft, luxurious — and way out of the ordinary. One of the unique names found in The Hunger Games series.
  10. Delicia
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "delight"
    • Description:

      Tastier than Alicia or Felicia.
  11. Fortunata
    • Origin:

      Spanish variation of Latin
    • Meaning:

      "luck, fate, wealth"
    • Description:

      Brimming over with a sense of good fortune. Could make a little girl feel very lucky.
  12. Prima
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "first"
    • Description:

      Will assure your daughter she's numero uno.
  13. Cheyanne
    • Origin:

      English variation of Cheyenne, Sioux
    • Meaning:

      "people of a different language"
    • Description:

      This is a variation of Cheyenne that is slipping in the popularity list toward obscurity.
  14. Brae
    • Origin:

      Modern invented name, Scottish
    • Meaning:

      "slope of a hill"
    • Description:

      A newly hatched cousin of Bree and Brea, with a touch of Bailey and Brynn there too, Brae feels like a name that could catch on. However, a 'bray' is also the sound a donkey makes.