UK Girl Names

Both Kerezen and Keresen are modern Cornish word names meaning "cherry", which might make an interesting alternative to honor a Karen or a Kerry. Despite similar appearances, Kerezen is unrelated to Kerensa, another, more popular, Cornish name meaning "love."

Kerezen

A modern Cornish word name, similar in sound to Kenzie, Kerensa, and Keziah, Kenza would make an excellent choice for a first-born daughter. The name has been given to around 50 babies since the late 90s in England and Wales.

Kensa

Lilting and pretty but with plenty of spark, this hyphenated name has been a stylish choice in the 2020s in England and Wales. While the length of Delilah may mean Rose gets dropped in everyday usage, it is about ten times less popular than its singular form. 

Delilah-rose

The Welsh and Breton word for the artistic muse or inspiration, Awen is a subtly magical feeling choice, connected to poetry and creativity. Given to a handful of babies most years in Wales, it is predominantly used for girls, though it has very occasionally been given to boys too.
 
Not to be confused with Arwen or Owen, it would be said as A-wehn in Breton, but more like OW-ehn in Welsh, (ow like in crow)

Awen

Liliwen is a sweet, whimsical flower name used occasionally in Wales, and would make an interesting alternative to Lilian, and another way to Lily as a nickname.

Liliwen

Medieval nickname for Mary that became a surname, then the name of a hotel chain, which makes it unlikely to be adopted as a baby name in modern times. 

Mariott

Familiar-but-new, Zealand has a lot going for it with its spunky Z initial and globe-trotting vibes. Sparingly used for boys since the 2000s and even more occasionally used for girls since 2010, YouTube family The Labrants brought this name into the spotlight when they called their son Zealand in 2019.
 
Since then, the number of boys called Zealand has greatly increased, while for girls, it has seen a very modest increase in use. Givento 6 girls in a recent year (along with 110 boys), it remains a <a href="https://nameberry.com/list/210/place-names-off-the-map">a rare place name for babies</a>. 
 
In terms of etymology, Zealand is the English translation of the Dutch province, Zeeland (originally called Seelant), though it's more commonly associated with New Zealand, the Oceanic country named by the Dutch. The name translates to "sea land", making this <a href="https://nameberry.com/list/641/names-that-mean-ocean">an ocean inspired choice</a>.
 
Similar in style to Holland and close in sound to Zaylee, perhaps Zealand will see more use in the future.

Zealand

Rosebud, a charming flower name, was the childhood nickname used for author Nathaniel Hawthorne's daughter Rose, who made a name for herself by founding the modern hospice movement. Rose Hawthorne Lathrop converted to Catholicism and, after her husband's death, founded a religious order called the Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne. As a nun and head of that order, she became known as Mother Mary Alphonsa and is now in line for sainthood in the Catholic Church.

On a lighter note, comedian Rosebud Baker, who created The Mother Lode, cobbled her distinctive name together from her given name Rosemary and her childhood nickname Bud.

Rosebud

Derived from the French lou meaning "wolf", Lovell is a variation of Lowell, which may appeal thanks to its inclusion of the word "love" in its letters.

Lovell

Familiar in the UK, this hyphenated name has a sparky, unisex sound but a feminine spelling. It debuted in the UK Top 1000 in 2020 and then reappeared again in 2025.

Darcie-rae

A fresh and pretty Welsh nature name whose beautiful meaning would be perfect for a winter baby girl. Pronounced as AIR-wen or IRE-wen depending on the region of Wales from which someone is from, it may appeal to those who like Eira and Elowen. Yet to feature in the US charts, it is given to a handful of babies in Wales most years.

Eirwen

A multicultural choice with a range of meanings, this name boomed in the 1940s and 50s thanks to the glamorous singer Risë (pronounced REE-sa) Stevens, who inherited her name from her Norwegian grandmother. In this case, it is a short form of Regitze, ultimately from the Germanic name, Richiza, relating to might and strength.
 
It's rare nowadays, but when used it's more likely to be the uplifting vocabulary word, rhyming with "eyes". As such, it has connotations of "rising up" to a challenge, "rising in rank", or "rising again", giving it an ambitious and spiritual air. This form was chosen by Nick Cannon and Brittany Bell for their son, born in September 2022.
 
Finally, Rise may be a Japanese name, pronounced as REE-SEH. It has a variety of meanings depending on which kanji are used but possibilities include "lapis lazuli, crystal + celestial, stars"; "dignified + generations"; "beautiful + celestial", or "dignified + holy, wise". It is borne by snowboarder Rise Kudo.

Rise

Unisex Quinn meets vintage nickname Queenie. Rarely used as a given name, it may be more commonly heard as an affectionate pet name for a Quinn. Six girls where nevertheless called Quinnie back in 2021. 

Quinnie

Stylish boy name Knox with an (almost inevitable) -leigh/-lee-/ley makeover. This name has been given to over 30 girls since it first entered the US stats in 202, though Knoxlee and Knoxley have been given to around 200 babies altogether. 

Knoxleigh

This light, airy name has been given to a few dozen American girls since the early 2000s. It's a legitimate Italian word, but it's more likely to be inspired by the word "angel" backwards.

Legna

This ferocious and fuzzy animal name has started to see some use among baby girls, particularly as a middle name. Reporter Katy Tur has a daughter named Eloise Judy Bear, while influencers Quincy and Dylan Jordan named their daughter Davie Bear in 2025.

Bear

Caria is both a rare elaboration of Cara and Carrie and and the name of an ancient region of Asia Minor. Given to a handful of girls in the US since the 50s, it is rarely given to more than 10 babies in a single year.
 
As an elaboration, it derives from either Caroline (vias Carrie) meaning "free man", or from the Irish and Italian Cara, meaning "beloved, dear" and "friend". As an ancient place name, it connects to a region of what was once Anatolia and is now modern day Turkey. The name may have come from the king of the region, Car or Kar, who may or may not have been the same Kar of Megara in Greek mythology.

Caria

Like a blend of vintage-style Edie and popular Katie, Keedie is either an invented name, a variant of the Scottish surname Keddy, or possibly a short form of Katherine. 
 
In the case of Soprano singer Keedie Babb, her name was a creation of her father's, inspired by his love of pop star, Kiki Dee. As a variation of the Scottish surname, Keedie would ultimately derive from the Gaelic Mac Adaidh, meaning "the son of Adam" or "son of the red earth". As a diminutive of Katherine, Keedie likely draws inspiration from Kitty, Katie, Kadie, or Kiki.
 
The name has been used by writer Elle McNicoll in her novel A Kind of Spark and the character Keedie features in both the television adaptation, and in the follow up novel, Keedie.

Keedie

With other Cornish names like Elowen and Jago catching people's attention, the mythical sounding Mithian might prove an unexpected and magical feeling choice. Traditionally called Mydhyan, Mithian is a village in Cornwall that sits between St Agnes and Perranporth.
 
While the exact meaning is unknown, one theory suggests Mithian could be a derivative of the Welsh midd, associating it with a pit or pool in a river, though it could also come from the Old English mydhen meaning "maiden", or from mith, relating to mystical creatures, magic, and legend. 
 
Used for the name of a Princess in the BBC series, Merlin, it feels gentle, mystical, and strong at the same time.

Mithian

Worn round the neck and close to the heart, lockets are often used to hold small items of sentimental value, like a photo, a lock of hair, or a letter. Used as a surname, but rarely as a given name, Locket could have potential given its similarity in sound or letters to Lottie, Laurel, and Scarlett — and because of its sentimental meaning.
 In fact, popular influencers Francesca Farago and Jesse Sullivan chose Locket for their son in 2024, to join twin sister Poetry. It's rare enough that it is currently gender-neutral and with nicknames Lock, Lockie, Lottie, and Lettie, it could go either way if it does catch on.

Locket

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 80)