Names Ending in -lie for Girls

Ollie is used less often as a nickname for the mega-popular Olivia or the stylish Olive than Ellie is for Eleanor or Allie for Allison. That may be because Ollie has a much longer use as a nickname for boys.

The French Miley? This trendy choice from Brittany, which is pronounced either as Miley or May-lee, is related to the traditional (male) saint's name Mael, traditionally feminized as Maelle.

A warm, sunny, and extremely rare name, even within its native France. Idalie would be especially perfect to honor an Ida.

A stylish French name which ultimately derives from Adelaide, via the Occitan form Azalaïs. It was borne by Saint Marie-Azélie Guérin, also called Zélie, the mother of Thérèse of Lisieux.

Rylie is a spelling variation of the more-popular traditional Riley. In the US Top 1000 since 1997, it has peaked in 2004, 2008, and 2016 when it nearly reached the Top 300. It fell significantly in 2023, however, its popularity has always been bumpy. Riley, Rylee, and Ryleigh all rank above Rylie but when you combine all the spellings, it feels like a Top 20 name.

French favorite gaining notice here thanks to the charming film of that name. Although to the English-speaking ear it sounds more like Emily than Amelia, it derives from the latter which has a different origin and meaning.

Unlike most creative spellings, this one isn't overly trendy or overdone—in fact, it's quite delicate and pretty. However, it is clearly suffering from the plethora of similar names that are flowing around right now (Emelie, Emilia, Emily, Emilee, Amelie, Amelia) and has fallen more than 300 spots since 2013. It might be time for Emilie and her sisters to be left alone for a while.

A cute, zippy French saint's name that's picking up in popularity there, and here in the US. Zélie originated as a short form of Azélie, thought to derive from Adelaide via the Occitan form Azalaïs. Saint Zélie was born Marie-Azélie.

In European countries where it's regularly used as a form of the Amelia family of names, the pronunciation is very similar to the a-ending form, Amalia.

Marlie is a modern feminine name that combines elements of traditional names like Mary and Charlie, or possibly represents a variation of Marley. Its soft sounds and ending with the feminine 'ie' suffix give it a gentle, contemporary feel. The name gained popularity in the early 2000s, reflecting the trend toward names that sound familiar yet fresh. Marlie has a versatile quality—it can evoke either a sweet, feminine impression or a slightly tomboyish character depending on the individual. The name works well cross-culturally and has been embraced in multiple English-speaking countries. Marlie's rise coincided with the popularity of similar-sounding names like Harley and Kaylie, representing parents' desire for names that balance tradition with modernity.

Tallie is a seldom-heard nickname name that, with the ascendance of Hallie and Callie, we might just be hearing more of.

Willie is one of the adorable boyish nicknames newly fashionable for girls, rarer than Billie. It definitely makes the somewhat-fearsome Wilhelmina more fun and approachable.

This new/old spin on Molly -- nickname-names with the ie ending were particularly popular at the turn of the last century -- that has landed this name in the US Top 1000.

Aurélie is an elegant feminine name of French origin, derived from the Latin name 'Aurelius,' which means 'golden' or 'gilded.' The name carries a lustrous, radiant quality through its association with gold and light. Widely used in France and French-speaking regions, Aurélie peaked in popularity there during the 1980s but has maintained steady usage. The accent mark gives the name an authentic French character, though it's sometimes simplified to Aurelie in English-speaking countries. With its soft sounds and flowing syllables, Aurélie exudes sophistication and femininity. The name offers international appeal while retaining its distinctly French identity. For those seeking a name with European flair that suggests brightness and beauty, Aurélie provides a melodious option with a rich linguistic heritage.

Aurelie is the delicate French variation of Aurelia, one of the most improbable popular names of recent years. Both versions of the name are lovely, but it might be difficult to insist that Americans pronounce Aurelie the attractive French way rather than like plain old orally.

Lorelie is a feminine name variant of Lorelei, which originates from German folklore about a beautiful siren who sat on a rock above the Rhine River and lured sailors to their doom with her enchanting singing. The name carries connotations of haunting beauty and allure. While less common than the Lorelei spelling, this variation maintains the melodious quality and mythological connections. The name gained some recognition in the mid-20th century but remains relatively uncommon. Lorelie offers the friendly nicknames Lori or Lelie, and appeals to parents drawn to names with romantic literary associations and a softly musical sound. Its distinctive spelling gives it a subtle uniqueness while preserving its legendary charm.

This charming spelling of Lillie had its heyday in the late 1800s and ranked in the Top 100 until the end of the 1920s. It dropped off the Top 1000 completely in the 1980s and 1990s but is now back in play.

Zalie -- which may be styled Zayley or Zaylee or Zaylie, among other spellings -- might be a short form of the flower name Azalea or may also be a cute modern nickname-name used on its own. You might think of it as a member of the squad of names that include Bailey, Hayley, Kaylee and so on, which is always welcoming new members and is one of the prime group of cute baby names.

Wylie is one Celtic surname with as much appeal for girls as for boys. Wylie is ripe for spelling variations: Wiley is as appropriate as Wylie but when you spell it Wylei, as Corey Parker did for his son, you're getting into yooneek naming territory.

Attractive, underused name made famous by the heroine of The Color Purple. Still, if you're going to go to Celie, why not go all the way to Celia or Cecelia? You can always use Celie for short.