UK Girl Names

A feminine form of the quietly used Welsh boy name, Meirion, this name could be considered a Welsh variant of Mariana, meaning "manly" or "related to Mars". It appears in the Welsh place names Portmeirion and Meirionfydd, the latter named for a the grandson of a legendary Welsh warrior and prince. It can be said as may-ree-O-nuh or sometimes mie-ree-O-nuh, depending on region. 
 
A more elaborate form is Meirionwen, blending Meiriona with the element gwen meaning "white, blessed".

Meiriona

The name Hart is both cool and sweet, but Hartlen provides a longer form that fits in well with the likes of Rowen, Holland, and Harlow. A unisex name that leans masculine in the US, it is derived from the English surname Hartland, meaning "stag land". It entered the charts for the first time for girls in 2024, when it was chosen for eight girls (and 49 boys).

Hartlen

An English place name associated with a now ruined palace and a set of 12th century laws which defined the relationship between church and state, Clarendon is a surname-style choice with historical grandeur. Also the name of places in Jamaica, the US, and Canada, Clarendon likely means "Clare's hill" or "hill associated with Clare", making this an unexpected way to honor a Clare or Clara in your life. 
 
Some may recognize Clarendon as a heavy, boldface type, which is what drew entrepreneur and designer Perry Haydn Taylor to the name, which he gave to one of his three daughters. The others are Perpetua and Helvetica, named to honor his love for typography.

Clarendon

An old-fashioned feeling nickname, based on a colloquial pronunciation of the word "pretty", Purdy (also spelled Purdie and Purdey) could be used as a short form of Perdita, as a nickname for Persephone, Penelope, Prudence, or Pearl, and as a more general nickname for girls, in the same way that Birdie or Scout might be used. 
 
As a surname, Purdy also has its origins in the Old French phrase, pur die meaning "by god", though it is unlikely that this is what those who've chosen it for their daughters in recent years had in mind. In fact, as a given name, it has been used most notably in the UK where a small handful of girls have received the name most years since 2009.

Purdy

Did everybody forget that at the height of Jeremy's popularity in the 1970s and 80s, it started to be used for girls? We certainly did, but in 1976, the year Jeremy peaked, there were 126 baby girls named Jeremy in the US — and over 20,000 baby boys. Maybe not enough to make it a gender-neutral name, but fascinating nonetheless, especially as no baby girls were named Jeremy in the US last year.

Jeremy

There are a lot of angry badass word names — Rebel, Rekker, Crash — but Discord is a new one, introduced by the Uma Thurman character in the film The Old Guard 2.

Discord

An aspirational and confident word name, Triumph has been given to a small handful of boys each year since 2007, but 2024 saw it make its US debut for girls, when it was given to six. For some, Triumph may feel like a heavy name to live up, though it could be cool in the middle spot, following in the fashion of Wise, Noble, and Valor. 
 
Alternatively, it may feel like an apt and symbolic choice after a difficult pregnancy journey, or, it might make a spiritual name, in the style of Chosen, Glory, and Hallelujah, evoking the idea that new life is representative of God's greatness. 
 
Actors and content creators Lena and Anthony Todd have a daughter called Triumph.

Triumph

A rare choice that feels perfectly familiar, Lumine combines the Lu- of Lucy, Louise, and Lucia, with the -ine ending of Josephine and Evangeline. Derived from the Latin lumina "lights" or the English lumine "to illuminate", it notably appeared as one of the main characters in the 2020 game Genshin Impact.
 
It has since made its debut to the US stats when it was given to five girls in 2024. LOO-meen is the most common pronunciation, though LOO-min-ay has also been used.

Lumine

Bird name Finch has been quietly used in the US since the early 2010s, perhaps thanks to the rise of Wren and Birdie, and because of its connection to Harper Lee's To Kill A Mockingbird. Longer form Finchley has yet to appear in the stats, however, it may interest those who like Wrenley and Finley, but also want something ultra-rare. 
 
Finchley is a district in North London and may also be used as a surname.

Finchley

A stylish, multicultural option, Azzi may be considered a variation of the Italian Azzo, meaning "noble" or an Arabic name relating to the element azza meaning "to be powerful" or "to be cherished". As such, it may be related to Izz ad-Din (or Azzeddine), meaning "glory of religion", Azahara meaning "to shine", or Azza meaning "young gazelle".
 
Another possibility is that it is simply an English nickname for the likes of Azalea, Asia, Azia, or Azaria. 
 
It is notably borne by Azzi Fudd, basketball star and girlfriend to Paige Buecker, also a basketballer. Her parents chose the name in honor of Jennifer Azzi, a basketball player her mother admired. In both cases, the name is pronounced AY-zee, though A-zee would work too.

Azzi

Light and zippy, Imi may be familiar as a nickname for the Shakespearean Imogen, or for the Yoruba name, Imisioluwa. Alternatively, it is a standalone Greenlandic name, derived from the word imeq meaning "water". While it has yet to rank in the US stats, Immy has been seeing some use in the UK, suggesting Imi may appeal a succinct and palindromic variant.

A short form of the Shakespearean Imogen, it may appeal to those who like Effie, Emmie, Billie, Coco, and Millie. Yet to appear in the US stats, it has been occasionally used in the UK over recent years, however, 2023 saw it spike up (just a little) when it was given to nine babies. Spelling variation Immy also doubled in popularity, meaning at least 21 babies were given this short form as a full name.

Immie

A rare and clunky femininization of the classic Fred, for those who like the airy -ella over the spiky -erika, Fredella may also be considered a compound name. As such, it may simply mean "peaceful ruler", or, as a smoosh, it could mean "completely peaceful" or "peaceful fairy queen". It has been used as the name of a typeface, though it has never appeared in the US stats. 

Fredella

A variation of Christalyn, itself a modern feminine form of Christian or Christina, Kristolyn is notably associated with Broadway star and actress, Kristolyn Lloyd. The name may be considered a straightforward feminization of any of the Christ- names, and therefore hold the meaning "Christian", however, it may also be seen as an elaboration of word name Crystal.


Kristolyn

A medieval name with a light, friendly feel, Amphelise emerged in the 11th or 12th century from the Latin Amphelisia. While the exact meaning is unknown, theories include that it is a blend of amicus or amo, Latin elements meaning "friendship" and "love", with felix, meaning "lucky" and fortunate". As such, it could be interpreted more figuratively as meaning "lucky friend" or "lucky in love". 
 
Other forms of the name include Anflis, Amphelisia and Aunfelisa, and it might make an appealing alternative to Amelia, Ophelia, or Elise, particularly for a fictional character, perhaps.

Amphelise

While Carraway brings to mind Nick Carraway, the narrator of F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, there is no reason why this cool surname-name wouldn't work on a girl. Modern and stylish, with a friendly and sporty vibe, Carraway is a trendy-sounding name that feels almost vintage due to its literary connections.

Carraway

Combining the sounds of Sage, Sadie, and Jade, and gender neutral vibes of Quinn and Blake, Swade might be one to watch out for in coming years. It can be viewed in two ways: a respelling of word name Suede or as a last-name-as-a-fist name.
 
As a respelling of Suede, it is related to a soft leather material used for shoes, making it a word name and a place name, as Suède translates to Sweden in French. As a surname, it comes from the Old English swathu, meaning "swath, track, area" or "strip of grassland".
 
In a recent year, 22 boys were given the name Swade in the US, while Suede was chosen for 80 boys and 32 girls, suggesting this alternative or sound-alike spelling may attract more attention in the future. In fact, influencer Kaitlyn Bruza used the name for her daughter, Swade Elena, towards the end of 2024 which may encourage others to use it.

Swade

Stylish Delilah meets vintage Mae to make this spirited compound name, which has the combined meaning of "delicate and beloved", "delicate drop of the sea", or "languishing, weak, and bitter", depending on which interpretation you choose to follow. 

Delilah-mae

Also known as a ladybug, the small, spotted beetle gets its name from the phrase "Our Lady's birds", lady referring to the Virgin Mary, who was often depicted wearing a red cloak in early art. The seven spots on the common European species of ladybirds were said to represent the seven joys and seven sorrows of Mary.
 
It probably goes without saying that this is a very rare choice as a given name, however actress, poet, and film maker Greta Bellamacina chose the name Ersilia Ladybird for her daughter in 2025. 
 
If you do love the idea of it, but wouldn't feel right even using it as a middle, you could try Ladybird as a nickname to Adelaide, Layla, or Delaney.

Ladybird

A rare and beautiful addition to the Gwen- family of names. Gwanwyn comes from the Welsh word for springtime, bringing to mind the flowering green Welsh countryside. While it isn't commonly used as a name, the easy nicknames Gwen, Wyn and Wynnie make Gwanwyn an attractive choice, especially for a baby girl born in spring.

Gwanwyn

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 83)