UK Girl Names

The 6th century Irish saint Mirin emigrated to Scotland and now is the patron saint of both the Glasgow suburb of Paisley and the game of football. 

Mirren is one modern spelling; the Cornish Merryn, best known as the name of the seacoast town St. Merryn, is also related. In all its forms, one of the most classic <a href="https://nameberry.com/list/472/scottish-names-for-girls">Scottish names for girls</a>.

Mirin

A traditionally masculine surname, denoting the head of a monastery, a priest, or someone who worked for a church official, Abbott may appeal as a fresh spin on Biblical Abigail. Quietly used for boys, it has seen very occasional use for girls since the 2000s. 
 
Ultimately derived from the same root as Abraham, Abner, and the aforementioned Abigail, Abbott can mean "father", though it has been adapted to mean "priest" or "head of an abbey", via the Italian abate. As an English name, however, it's an occupational choice, given to someone who worked for a church official.
 
An unexpected honor for an Abigail or Abraham, perhaps, or even for a family member who works for the church, Abbott is a rarely used option with familiar nicknames.

Abbott

Adeliza is a unique member of the popular Adelaide-Adeline family. Different enough to distinguish it from all the others? Maybe, and it's definitely got an appealing sound that makes it sound a bit like a smoosh of Adele and Eliza.

Adeliza

A blend of the word "adorable" and the name Belle, Adorabelle is a totally cutesy option, perhaps best reserved for a pet. While Adorabelle has never made the US stats, alternative form Adorabella has done, most recently in 2020 when 8 girls received the name.
 Adora is a more versatile option, as is Belle, and you could still use Adorabelle as a nickname.

Adorabelle

Sympathetic new twist on a Puritan virtue name. 

Affinity

An early day name worthy of consideration today for someone seeking a truly unusual name. 

Afternoon

With so many A-beginning names finding their way into style, Agacia is one unusual choice that could get more attention.  It's part Agatha, part Acacia, and quite intriguing.

Agacia

This slight suffix is made a little bit broader by tacking on an H at the end, but we still prefer the original.

Inah

Anice and Annis are variations of Agnes that have fallen from use, perhaps because of pronunciation issues.  Neither spelling was used for any baby girls in the US in the most recent year counted, though a century ago about 100 girls were called Annis or Anice. Potential pronunciation issues ay keep parents away.

Anice

This nature name hasn't escaped the hippie dippy air of others like River or Sky. 

Alair is a lighter, more unusual form of Hilary. 

Alair

With the recent arrival of fruit names like Apple and Plum, this more traditional example, symbolic of fertility, might rise in popularity. Photographer Berry Berenson was born Berinthia.
 And...inspired by us... a babyberry was actually named Berry!

Berry

Previously reserved for Ernie's companion on Sesame Street, Bert may find new life as a girl's name amid the rising trend of boyish nicknames for girls. With its short, spunky style, Bert fits alongside other vintage picks like Max and Lou.

Bert

Aldine and the related Alda are ocean-related names that are highly unusual in the US. No babies were given these names, though hundreds of baby boys were named Aldo or Alden. There were even a few dozen baby girls named Alden.

If you love the sound of Alma and Alba, then perhaps Alda or its elaboration Aldine will appeal to you.

Aldine

Alton

Alexx

A name that is rarely heard and might be worth considering as a way of zipping up a namesake Sandra. It has long been associated with iconoclastic British fashion designer Zandra Rhodes.
 Zandra did actually invade the lower depths of the U.S. popularity list three times--in 1953, 1970 and 1971.

Zandra

With boyish nicknames for girls like Billie and Stevie coming in hot, Freddi may just be next. A great way to honor grandpa Fred while staying on trend.

Freddi

If you're over Allie, consider Alfie. This nickname name has already made a splash as a top 20 pick for boys across the pond. But with the growing trend of scrappy tomboy names, Alfie makes a promising choice for girls too.

Alfie

Freddy is a quintessential boys name across the pond, but with tomboy nicknames like Charlie and Leni rising for girls -- Freddy may very well make a splash for girls next!

Freddy

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 68)