UK Girl Names

Playful and contemporary but with a solid and international sound, Zahli may be considered a diminutive from a variety of names including the floral Azalea, Rozalia, and Rosalie, the Arabic Zahra, and the Hebrew Zahara. Zali, Zahlie, and Zahlee are alternative spellings.  

Zahli

Similar in sound to Cerise, Cirice has its origins in Old English, ultimately meaning "the Lord's house" or "church". Also the name of a place in France (Saint-Cirice) and a song by the Swedish band Ghost, it would be pronounced as suh-REES in contemporary English, but more like chee-ree-cheh in Old English. 


Cirice

A spiritual English word name, Creed refers to a statement or expression of shared beliefs, usually among a religious community. With its crisp, edgy sound and similarity to Cruz, Reid, Crew, and Jude, Creed has been rising up the US charts for boys, though it has been (very sparingly) used for girls too. 

Creed

Similar in style to Ensley, Ainsley, and Wrenley, Enley was given to five girls in a recent year. Likely derived from Henley, a place- and surname-name it could mean "high meadow"  or "high woodland  clearing",  however, other sources suggest "Engla's meadow" (or ("English meadow"). 

Enley

A modern feeling choice for those who can't choose between Lainey, Lakelyn, Landry, and Ainsley, Lainley might appeal. Meaning "meadow by the lane" or perhaps "Elaine's meadow" or "shining clearing",  it made its US debut in 2024. Laneley, Lainley, Laynely, and so on might be alternative spellings. 

Lainley

Both a surname and a word name, Bond brings to mind 007, connection and understanding, and financial agreements all at once. As a last name, it derives from the Norse Bóandi, meaning "farmer, peasant", while as a word name, it denotes the relationship between two people, objects, or groups. 

Bond

Less popular than the Truett spelling, this form has nevertheless seen a quiet uptake, given to 92 boys in a recent year. For girls, Truitt has, as yet, only appeared in the stats once when 5 girls received the name in the early 2020s.
 
As an English place name, it means "dry wood bend in the river", while from its Germanic roots, it means "true and brave" or "faithful and strong".

Truitt

Similar in sound to Maia, Myla, and Miley, Meyers is a plural name with multiple roots. It can be viewed as a German name meaning "tenant, farmer, bailiff" or "leader of the household", a Hebrew name meaning "enlightening, shining", a French name meaning "doctor", and an English name meaning "mayor". 
Given to a handful of boys since 2013, for girls, it has only appeared in the stats twice,, when it was given to 11 girls between 2o20 and 2021

Meyers

A zippy nickname-style choice, which may also feel a bit like a surname, Abry could be considered a variation of popular Aubrey, a feminine form of Biblical Abraham, or a spin on the Spanish month name, Abril. Additionally, there's Abrielle, which could mean "God is my father". 

Abry

Similar in feel to Truett, Everett, and Merritt, Lovett is a surname style choice, drawn from the French lou via the English Lovell and Lowell. As such, it means "little wolf" or perhaps "wolf cub".
 
Possibly originating as a nickname, it is associated with musicians Lyle Lovett and Ben Lovett, and the character of Mrs. Lovett in the story of Sweeney Todd, a baker who makes pies from the barber's victims.
 
Given to 6 girls in 2024 when it made its debut, part of Lovett's draw could be its similarity to the phrase "love it".

Lovett

Appearing in the US stats just once back in 1938, Wavalene is a playful, watery feeling choice, perhaps inspired by the word wave, the surname Waverley, or by Aveline. It could be pronounced way-vuh-leen, way-vuh-lehn, or wa-vuh-leen, depending on preference.

Wavalene

Appearing in the US stats in 2024, Loveland fits in with the likes of Holland and Lakeland. A literal interpretation of its meaning could be "land of love", however, as a surname, it come's from the Anglo-Saxon "Leofa's estate" or "Lufa's land", Leofa meaning "dear, beloved" and Lufa meaning "love, affection". 
 
Additionally, it's an Americanized form of the Norwegian Løvland, meaning "leaf land", adding a nature-related vibe to the name. In terms of its contemporary usage however, it is perhaps its associate with love that has drawn parents to it.

Loveland

A rare elaboration of Angela, likely inspired by Elena. As such, you could interpret it as meaning "angel of light" or "bright, shining messenger".

Angelenia

A variation of Alwen and Alwena that helps to avoid it being said as al-WEE-na, Alwenna is an earthy and warm feeling choice. 
 
The exact etymology of the name is obscure, but theories include that it may mean: "white brow" (from the Welsh ael and gwen; "white footstep" as an alternative to Olwen; "nourishing" from a Welsh river name, ultimately from the pro-Celtic *al(aun)o-; "white, bright" as Breton form of Albina; and "elf joy" as a Breton variation of Old English Ælfwynn.

Alwenna

Salesia is a feminine form of surname Sales, notably associated with the Roman Catholic saint, Francis de Sales who was commended for his deep faith and mild approach to religious divides. A rare choice, it has zippy and intriguing sounds and a nature-inspired meaning.

Salesia

Bright and zippy, Phee is a playful nickname option with the energy of Prue, Rue, Ree, Lee, and Bee. It was used in the novel The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune as the name of a forest sprite.

Phee

Elkie is an anglicized form of Elke, a German, Dutch, and Frisian diminutive of Adelheid, likely created by adding the -ke suffix, following the style of similar choices like Tineke or Maike. In this case, it word mean "noble", though another potential source is from the Yiddish Elke, a feminine form of the Biblical Elkanah meaning "God has purchased".
 
As an English name, you could potentially call Elkie an animal name too, in reference to the large deer species. 
 
Similar in sound to Elsie, it may appeal to those who like the vintage name, but want something sharper and more distinctive.

Elkie

A snappy surname choice with a variety of origins, Levitt may appeal to those who enjoy Merritt, Liv, Levi, Lettie, and Everett. 
 
From its English origins, Levitt likely derives from the French place name, Livet which could mean "where the yew trees grow", giving it a nature-connected feel. Alternatively it may be a contracted form of Leverett (meaning "young hare" from its French roots and "beloved counsel" from its Old English ones) or a spin on Livith or Leofgyð, Old English names meaning "beloved in battle".
 
As an Ashkenazi Jewish surname, Levitt is derived from the German, Russian, and Bulgarian Levit, meaning "Levite," a descendant of the biblical figure Levi. It could then borrow Levi's meaning: "joined, attached".
 
Used predominantly (albeit quietly) for boys in the US, influencer Paige R Williams chose it for her daughter's middle name in 2025, which may inspired other parents.

Levitt

Bird names like Wren, Raven, Lark, and, of course, Birdie, are in style, along with color names like Olive, Scarlett, and Violet: this wild-word-name blends the two. The name of a type of songbird and a member of the thrush family, Bluebird could make an unexpected middle name, reminiscent of Bluebell, but a touch less cutesy. 

Bluebird

A rare choice that may inspire fans of Eddie, Esme, Edie, and Enya, Ednie may be considered a variation on the Hebrew Edna (meaning "rejuvenation, delight"); the vintage Edith via the Medieval nickname, Edeny (meaning "prosperous in battle"), or the Old Norse Idony and Iðunn (meaning "love again"). 
 
Also used as a surname, another theory is that it comes from any of the Ed- names (think Edmond, Edwin, Edward).

Ednie

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 88)