UK Girl Names

An edgy respelling of Banks which entered the US stats in 2020, Banx has that cool and unusual letter X. Given to 6 girls in a recent year, Banks was chosen for 89 in comparison, making it nearly six times more popular. 

Banx

Similar in style to Blakely, Blair, and Oakley, Blaney could be considered a nickname for Blane (meaning "yellow"), or an Irish surname and place name, referring to either the point or tip of a river (borrowed from the Welsj blaenau) to a village in Northern Ireland, whose name comes from Bléinigh meaning "creeks".
 More traditionally used in the last name spot (as in racing driver, Ryan Blaney), it has, very occasionally, been used as a given name too.

Blaney

A twist on the classic Caroline that could also be a smoosh name. 

Caralyn

Similar in style to Remington and Kensington, this English surname could get you to stylish nickname Cove. 

Covington

Dahlia is getting more visible, and so Dahliana feels more plausible.

Dahliana

Like many passé boys' names, this one sounds fresh again for girls. 

Dean

A punchy modern Cornish name derived from a place name, which is of disputed origin. It is sometimes said to derive from a rare Welsh name, Maeldaf, plus dinas, the Cornish for "fort". Another theory is that it comes from Cornish ty "house" plus malsai "eel" – likely a reference to Cornwall's fishing trade.

 The given name began to be used in the UK in the 1950s thanks to the serialization on British TV of Graham's novels, whose heroine was named Demelza. In the series, her name is said to mean "thy sweetness", which could be an alternative – if unlikely to be etymologically accurate – meaning for parents who are put off by the eel connection.

Demelza

A multicultural and unisex choice, Eko may be considered an English variation of the Greek Echo, a wordy choice from mythology borne by a nymph curse to only repeat what others said to her. Alternatively, it is a Japanese name, meaning "blessed child", a Georgian short form of Ekaterine meaning "pure", a Javanese variant of the Sanskrit Eka, meaning "one, first", a Yoruba name, possibly from Ekundayo meaning "tears become joy", or an Akan name meaning "born on Thursday".
 
Used in Indonesia, Nigeria, Japan, and Cameroon, it is occasionally used in the US, given to 5 girls and 7 boys in recent years.

Spiritual in multiple senses of the word, Epiphany has been given to a handful of girls since the late 1980s, peaking in 1988 when it was given to 55 babies, following the release of the movie Angel Heart in 1987, which featured a character of the name, played by Lisa Bonet.
 
Derived from the Greek epiphaneia, in Chrisitan tradition, Epiphany is associated with the visit of Magi to the infant Christ, sometimes called Three Kings' Day or Little Christmas. In Eastern Christianity, the celebration is a bigger deal, a feast day that additionally commemorates the Baptism of Christ in the Jordan River and the first miracle he performed in Cana. 
 It can used to refer to a manifestation of any supernatural or divine being, however from a secular point of view, it refers to a moment of sudden and monumental revelation or realization, which may appeal to those who feel having a baby has shifted their perspective.
 Given to just 7 girls in a recent year, it is not as popular as it once was, however, it could lead to nicknames such as Effie or Annie. 
 
Like the idea of Epiphany but find it too wordy? You could try the Italian and Spanish name Epifania instead.

Epiphany

Now that the midcentury sound-alike name Gail for girls is sailing out to sea, Gael is becoming an increasingly popular name for boys -- and could make the gender switch in the opposite direction again.

Gael

A variation of the ancient Welsh name, Gwendolen, likely via the preferred US spelling, Gwendolyn, this form first started appearing in the US stats back in the 1920s. Derived from Welsh to mean "white ring", the traditional form appears in various English and Welsh legends, as a queen of the Britons, a fairy with whom king Arthur fell in love, and as the wife of the wizard Merlin.
 
Used quietly across the 20th-century, it has been given to a very small handful of girls each year in the US since 2003, with 6 born in a recent count. This form may appeal to those who like the matching Ys in the first and last half of the name, and to those who also like Gwyneth and Guinevere.

Gwyndolyn

Gwynne is a feminine name with Welsh origins, derived from the Welsh word 'gwyn' meaning 'white,' 'fair,' or 'blessed.' Traditionally used for both genders in Wales, it has become predominantly feminine in English-speaking countries. The name carries associations with purity, brightness, and spiritual blessing. Gwynne has historical connections to Welsh culture and mythology, where fairness and light were highly valued qualities. Though never extremely common, the name has maintained steady recognition, particularly in regions with Welsh heritage. Its distinctive spelling with the double 'n' adds visual interest while its short, one-syllable pronunciation offers simplicity. Parents often choose Gwynne for its Celtic roots, positive meaning, and elegant yet strong sound.

Gwynne

Harris is a last-name name related, of course, to Harry and Harrison, in turn relatives of Henry. It's usually a male name, but Fox news anchor Harris Faulkner brought it to the female column. For now it remains a unique choice, given to 12 girls in a recent year. 

Harris

As Ireland becomes fashionable as a place name, bouncing on and off of the US girls charts thanks to Kim Basinger and Alec Baldwin choosing it for their daughter, some parents may start to consider the adjective form Irish. It may feel like an odd choice to those living in Ireland, just as American would stand out as on option in the US, but sound-wise, it probably appeals as an alternative to Iris.
 
Given to a handful of babies most years in the US and unexpectedly popular in the Philippines where a 2014 study showed it was borne by over 39000 people there, the name may attract more attention in the future, after Rihanna & A$AP Rocky chose it for their daughter's middle name in 2025. Pronounced EYE-rish in English, in Filipino, EYE-reesh may be heard.
 
If you like the sound, Eilis (Eilish) and Ailis (Ailish) might be worth thinking about too.

Irish

Kaiza could be a variation on Kajsa, a Swedish short form of Katarina or Katharina and it could be a spin on the Biblical Keziah, which would lend it the meanings of "pure" and "cinnamon" respectively. However, more recent usage of the name is likely down to it being given as a feminine form of Kaiser (and Kyzer and Kaizer), the German form of Caesar and the word for king. 

Kaiza

This variation of Cameron is used more commonly on boys, however, it does see quiet use on girls most year. Given to around 5 girls, compared to 60 boys in a recent year, classic Cameron and variants Camryn and Kamryn are preferred. 
 
Deriving from a Scottish surname made up of the Gaelic elements cam and sròn, Cameron and its variants mean "crooked nose". This likely originated as a nickname, but if you were hoping for a different meaning, there is also the theory that the second part of the name may have come from the Gaelic abhainn meaning "river" or the Welsh bryn meaning "hill".

Kamren

Echoes of two dated names: Lori and Linda. 

Lorinda

An old royal name in England and Scotland that's also spelled Marjorie. Popular in the Middle Ages and Tudor period, it was revived at the end of the 19th century, peaked in 1921 and dropped off the list in 1958, enough time to be reconsidered as a Margaret alternative. The name Margery Daw is familiar via the seesaw nursery rhyme and Margery Williams wrote the children's classic The Velveteen Rabbit..

Margery

Nimue (Lady of the Lake) is the ruler of Avalon in the Arthurian legend. Nimue plays a pivotal role in many stories, including giving King Arthur his sword Excalibur, enchanting Merlin, and raising Lancelot after the death of his father. 

Always an unusual choice, this name went to three magical girls in England and Wales in 2013.

Related names include Nimue, Viviane, Vivien, Elaine, Ninianne, Nivian, and Evienne.

Nimue

Long one of the most popular <a href="https://nameberry.com/search/girls-names/p">girls' names starting with P</a>, Patti replaced Patsy as the midcentury's popular, peppy babysitter but has now joined her in the retirement home.

Patti

UK names for baby girls originate from all the languages and cultures of the United Kingdom: England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, along with Cornwall and the Isle of Man. UK girl names range from the top female names in the English-speaking world, such as Ann, Ella, and Kate to thousands of unique girls' names like Lettice, Myfanwy, and Pixie.

Browse this list of UK girl names from the Nameberry database that originate in the English, Scottish, Welsh, Northern Irish, Cornish and Manx languages and cultures. The top names below rank among the current US Top 1000 Baby Names and are ordered by popularity. Unique names rank below the Top 1000 and are listed alphabetically.

UK names for baby girls originate from all the languages and cultures of the United Kingdom: England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, along with Cornwall and the Isle of Man. UK girl names range from the top female names in the English-speaking world, such as Ann, Ella, and Kate to thousands of unique girls' names like Lettice, Myfanwy, and Pixie. Browse this list of UK girl names from the Nameberry database that originate in the English, Scottish, Welsh, Northern Irish, Cornish and Manx languages and cultures. The top names below rank among the current US Top 1000 Baby Names and are ordered by popularity. Unique names rank below the Top 1000 and are listed alphabetically. (Page 50)