UK Girl Names

Mosse may look like an alternative spelling to word name Moss, in the same vein as Foxe or Wolfe, and it may be used as such, however, it also has a number of different origins.
 
One one hand, Mosse is a Norwegian diminutive of Maria (or occasionally Margarita) that may be heard in Sweden, Denmark, and in Norway itself. Other similar forms include Mossa and Mossi. You might compare it to using Maisie, Molly, or Masha.
 
As an English and Germanic surname, it may mean "peat, bog, swamp" and was traditionally given to someone who lived near a swampy area, though it may additionally be linked to the Biblical Moses, meaning "delivered from the water", via its Catalan form (Mossé) or Medieval English variant (Moss). 
 
Typically, it is pronounced with one syllable.

Mosse

As a Norwegian name, Mossi may be used as a diminutive of international Maria and occasionally for Margarita too. Heard it Sweden and Denmark as well as in Norway, it might be compared to using Molly and Maisie.
 
Alternative, as an English name, it may be considered feminine form of Moss, a Medieval form of Moses. As such, it could then be a short form of Moselle too.

Mossi

A rare and whimsical Welsh name, Bronmai is made up of the elements bron meaning "breast" and mai meaning "(the month of) May", which could then have the poetic interpretation of "one with May in her heart" or "one with Spring in her chest". 
 Alternatively, the name has been linked to the bryn element too, giving it the meaning "May hill".

Bronmai

A name with strong, magical sound, Amranwen comes from the Welsh elements amrant and gwen meaning "eyelid" and "white, fair, blessed". Also used as the Welsh word for German or wild chamomile, it is a rare nature-inspired choice, with a similar feel to Angharad or Arwen.

Amranwen

Used by the writer Tad Williams in is fantasy series Memory Sorrow and Thorn, Miriamele is borne by an altruistic and clever princess in the books. Her name is likely a blend of the classic Miriam and the element el ("God" in Hebrew), possibly borrowed from the character's father's name, Elias. It may appeal to those who want something traditional but with a bit of a twist.

Miriamele

Briefly popular in New Zealand back in the 1930s, Valmai is a literary invention derived from the Welsh phrase fel Mai translating to "like May". It was created by the best selling Welsh author, Allen Raine, for her 1899 novel By Berwen Banks in which it is borne by the heroine.
 
The book and subsequent film were popular across the UK, Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand and as such, the name has since appeared in the forms of Valmae, Valmay, Felmai, and Falmai. While it is no longer used very often, it may appeal for someone honoring a Valerie or who want to celebrate the month of May.

Valmai

Elfreda

A clunky-cute member of the Madeline-Magdalene-Maude family, which perfectly blends all three together. With sweet nicknames Maudie, Leni, and Laney, the name ultimately derives from Aramaic, meaning "from Magdala", or more literally, "of the high tower". Other spellings include Maudelen, Maudelyn, and Maudeleyn. 

Maudelene

As a masculine name, Persey might well be used as a Bulgarian and Russian form of Perseus, however, as a feminine choice, it's more likely to derive from the name of the Greek goddess of the Spring and the Underworld, Persephone. Alternatively, it may be used as a gender-neutral form of Percy, itself adapted from a French place name, Perci-en-Auge, meaning "one who pierces the valley".

Persey

A quirky and playful nickname, which could be a fun spin on Lizzy, Izzy, Mitzi, and Dottie, Dizzy was used in the 2004 book Dizzy by Cathy Cassidy, in which the main character is named Dizzy by her hippie, free-spirited mother. It has also been worn by jazz musician Dizzy Gillespie and by baseball player Dizzy Dean. 
 
While it appeared in the US charts for boys a few times back in the 1930s (likely thanks to the baseball player), it has never appeared as a stand alone name for girls. Instead, it probably works best as a nickname, whether that be for Isadora, Doris, or Daphne.

Dizzy

An unusual diminutive of Harriet, that might work for a girl who doesn't suit Hattie or Hettie, but isn't keen on being Harri either. Ultimately a feminine form of Henry, it means "home ruler".
 
Although Harryo might sound like a modern invention, it was in fact used by the 18th century Duchess of Devonshire, Georgiana Cavendish, for her daughter, Harriet. Two of her other children had equally playful nicknames: "Little G" for Georgiana and "Hart" for William (Marquess of Hartingdon).
 
It may remind some people of the 70s show Harry O or the candy, Haribo, or perhaps the names Harlow, Cleo, and Mylo.

Harryo

A spiritual word name in the style of Halo, Hallelujah, and Epiphany, Revelation is likely to be considered in reference to divine revelation: the discovery of truth or knowledge via communication with a deity.
 
Also appearing in the Bible as the name of the final book in the New Testament, Revelation has been predominantly used for boys, though at it has been spotted in on Instagram and TikTok baby announcements for girls. As such, coming years could see it debut in the US stats.

Revelation

A spelling variation of Merrick, Meric has a concise and snappy look: part Merit, part Meri, part Maverick. Derived from either a Welsh form of Maurice (Meurig) or the Germanic Emmerich and Heimrich, it has so far been only used for boys in the US, but with Merrick being considered for girls, this spelling option may also see more use in coming years. 

Meric

A surname-style name with the appeal of Valley, Willow, Valentina, Marlow, and Harlowe, Vallow likely comes the Old English fealg meaning "fallow land", referring to land that has been ploughed but left unplanted for a year to allow its recovering. Alternatively, it may borrow from the Finnish Valo, meaning "light" or be a derivative of Valerian or Valentine, ultimately associated with strength and vigour. Valley may be another source.
 
For some, the name be too connected the The Vallow–Daybell doomsday murders, though others may be willing to reconsider it as a rare option with familiar sounds.

Vallow

A modern creation, Beklyn could be considered a spin on the classic Rebecca, lending it the meaning "to tie, bind", however, it may also be seen as a blend of the snappy Beck with the popular -lyn ending, giving it the meanings  "small stream (flowing) into the lake" or "small pretty stream", depending on which root of Lynn you follow. More popularly (though still quietly) spelled as Becklyn or Becklynn, this form was chosen by content creator Meghan K. Weber-Kaiser for her daughter in 2026. 

Beklyn

While English speakers may consider this a bold word choice or a short form of Lionel, it is additionally a Hebrew name, combining the elements li and on meaning "my strength, my potency". Predominantly used for girls in Israel (though it is technically unisex), elsewhere it leans masculine, in reference to the animal.

Lion

An Old Norse and Medieval form of sunny Sunniva, this name is a blend of the Old English elements sunne and giefu meaning "sun gift". It is associated with St Sunnifa (or Sunngifu), the patron saint of Western Norway who was shipwrecked on the coast. 
 
While Sunniva is familiar in Norway, this form is very rarely used. It is similar however to the Icelandic variation of the name: Sunnefa.

Sunnifa

A preppy and unexpected surname-style choice, Bancroft may nevertheless appeal to those who've found it in their family tree and are considering it as an alternative to Banks, Brooks, or Banner. Literally meaning "enclosed field of beans", it is also the name of a number of English and American places.
 
Predominantly used as a surname, it does appear as a given name in August Derleth's the Solar Pons stories, a pastiche of Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes. More recently, former reality TV show star Eliza Limehouse chose Bancroft for her daughter, born in 2025.

Bancroft

A retro-sounding compound name with an earthy feel, Wilmadeene appears in the 1973 young adult novel, Deenie by Judy Blume. In the novel, the character explains how her mother was inspired to name her Wilmadeene by the movie, 60s movie, Splendor in the Grass which features a character called Wilma Dean "Deanie", played by Natalie Wood.
 
A blend of Wilma, a feminine form of William, and Dean, a name that can mean either "valley" or "church official", Wilmadeene could make a rare twist on Willa, Willow, Nadine, Maddie, and Winnie.

Wilmadeene

Musical and breezy, Windsong is a Nameberry special, yet to see much real-life usage, but discussed among Nameberry users over on the forums. With the whimsical feel of Meadow, Wildflower, Winsome, and Sunshine, it could make an intriguing middle name option or a truly bold way to nickname Winnie. 
 
Given to at least 27 people in the US, and occasionally used as a surname too, it is additionally the name of the an album by John Denver. It might bring to mind wind chimes, wind sound, and wind instruments too.

Windsong

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 89)