UK Girl Names

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

Given to one of the first baby (boys) born in 2026, Balance made the headlines and entered the name pool for the first time. Conjuring up ideas of stability, steadiness, and order, it may appeal to those who like Truce, Justice, and Harmony. 
 
With the sounds of Banks, Bailey, Constance, and Chance, if it catches on, it might do so as a gender neutral choice. Nicknames could be Bali, Bee, or Lance.

Balance

Part virtuous, part preppy, part surname-y, part prim, part wild, Proper is a bold word choice, notably used as a unisex name in Zimbabwe, though it leans predominantly masculine in the US, Nigeria, Cameroon, and the Democratic of Congo. Used quietly, it is associated with correctness and truth and with what's established and genuine.
 
Similar in sound to Harper, Parker, Cooper, Poppy, Pepper, and Pippa, Proper was chosen by content creator Mandee McEvoy (ourmodernhome) for her son back in 2020.

Proper

A sweet, cosy nickname that may appeal to those who like Mimi, Clem, Jem, Leni, and Em, Mem has been used historically as a nickname for the Puritan names Remember and Remembrance, but it has also been used for Merritt, Marrion, Memphis, Miriam, and Emmeline. A unisex choice that leans masculine in Portuguese, it has very occasionally been used as a full name, as in the case of actor Mem Ferda. 

A strong, historical name, Wulfrun combines the elements wulf ("wolf") and run ("rune, secret, lore") to give the slightly mystical meanings of "rune of the wolf" or "wolf's secret lore". It was notably borne by a 10th-century noblewoman, known for owning Hēatūn, a "principle farm" in the West Midlands, where she endowed a church. The region went on to become the city and borough of Wolverhampton in England, where many places are still named after her. 
 
Wulfruna is sometimes used as an alternative form, while Wolfram is (masculine) descendent of the name.

Wulfrun

Lennon meets Clementine in this citrusy sounding name, which may be interpreted in two ways. On one hand, it could be a twist on the fruit name Lemon, a bold choice that was given to 30 girls in a recent year. On the other, it's a surname, derived from either the Old English Leofman meaning "beloved person", or from Lamont, a Gaelic and Old Norse name meaning "law man". 
 
Occasionally used for boys in the 20th century, it has appeared on social media birth announcements for baby girls in 2026.

Lemmon

Likely a surname-style spin on Lyle or Lilias, this unusual option may provide some inspiration from who like Lily, Lila, Isla, and Lois, but also Ellis, Linden, Carlisle, and Riley. Appearing in birth announcements on social media, it could mean "from the island" or "lilies" depending on whether you take it as a variant of Lyle/Lisle or Lilias/Lileas. 

Liles

A long, frilly feeling choice, Elariella is a modern creation, blending a variety of popular sounds into a five-syllable option. Used by content creator Amelia-Jane Thompson (littlelifeofgrayson), it may be viewed in a number of ways.
 
On one hand, you could consider it an elaboration of Elara, a name from Greek mythology meaning "hazelnut" or "spear" or as a twist on the Italian Ilaria, meaning "cheerful". Additionally, it may be inspired by the Hebrew Ariella, paired with an "El" prefix. As such, it could mean "lion of God".
 
Alternatively, you may view it as a compound name, blending Elara (or Ilaria/Elaria) with Ella, a name with a multitude of meanings including: "all, completely"; "fairy maiden"; "light"; "other"; "god". As such, you may create combined meanings such as: "hazelnut fairy maiden", "completely cheerful", "spear of god", "spear of light", "all hazelnut", or "cheerful of God".

Elariella

A modern compound name, likely used by those wanting to honor multiple relatives, Sydeanna may be considered as a mix of Sydney with Deanna, Diana, Dean, or Anna. As such, meanings could include: "St Denis is divine", "church official for St Denis", "Sydney's meadow", or "grace of St Denis". 
 
Content creator Amelia-Jane Thompson (littlelifofgrayson) used it for her daughter Elariella's middle name in 2026.

Sydeanna

The name of a large seabird, made legendary by Samuel Taylor Coleridge's famous poem, The Rime of the Ancient Mariner (1798). It has since become a symbol for innocence and the beauty of God's creation, and killing one is considered unlucky. 
 
Also significant in Hawaiian mythology, where the albatross is considered a sacred manifestation of the ancestors, the name ultimately derives from the Arabic al-qādūs meaning "the diver", the modern spelling may have been inspired by the Latin albus meaning "white".
 
A currently undiscovered choice, Albatross could be a rare (and poetic) bird option for those who want to avoid Wren and Raven. While it may be best reserved for the middle spot or for a fictional character, nicknames Alba, Allie, and Ossie may work.

Albatross

A powerful word and surname, conjuring up ideas of royalty, drawbridges, and knights, Castle is currently on the up for boys in the US, though it's yet to enter the charts for girls. With recent interest in Chapel and Banks, however, and the potential for nickname Cassie, Castle doesn't seem too far-fetched. Derived from the Latin castellum, meaning "fortified place", it was given to 25 boys in a recent year, and with its connection to protection and the Disney Castle, it may just start to appeal as a girl name too.

Castle

Best associated with singer Kylie, Minogue may appeal in the same way as Winslet, Aniston, Bowie, and Mercury: a celeb surnames with stylish sounds. Nicknames Minnie and Moe may make it feel more usable too. 
 
An Anglicization of the Irish surname, Ó Muineog, it literally means "descendant of Muineog", though it may be interpreted as "descendant of the monk", when considering the meaning of Muineog.

Minogue

A contemporary way to honor a Dennis or Denise, this surname style choice may appeal to fans of Jennings, Banks, and Remington. Derived from the Irish surname Ó Duinnín, it literally means "descendant of Duinnín", though may also be interpreted as "descendent of the brown haired man" or "descendent of the chieftain".

Dennings

A sassy and sparky, celeb-inspired surname choice, Tisdale is reminiscent of Tinsley, Tenley, Taisley, and Daley. Associated with actress and singer Ashley Tisdale, along with guitarist and basketball player Wayman Tisdale, the name comes from Teesdale, an English place name, literally meaning "valley of the River Tees". More figuratively, it could mean "valley of warmth", from the meaning of Tees. 
 
Nicknames Tizzy, Tilly, Dizzy, and Daisy might work.

Tisdale

Seaella is a newly created compound name, pairing the word "sea" with the suffix -ella. Similar in sound to Sienna, Ciella, and Sierra, it has various meanings, depending on which form of Ella you choose to consider.
 
From its Germanic roots, the name could mean "the sea is all" or "completely the sea", while from its English origins, "sea fairy maiden" could be an option. Alternatively, it you view Ella as a diminutive of Ellen or Elena, then "light of the sea" or "shining sea" may work. However, -ella can also just be a feminizing suffix, so "sea, ocean" is an equally legitimate meaning.
 
Appearing in birth announcements on social media, Seaella has yet to feature in any official stats.

Seaella

A sleek and pretty alternative to the rising star Evangeline, Evangelise may be interpreted in a variety of ways. On one hand, it may simply be an elaboration of Evangeline, ultimately from the Greek euangelos meaning "bringer of good news", however, it may also be a blend of Elise and Evangeline and thus interpreted as "bearer of good news, pledged to God".
 
Alternatively, it may be a spin of the words evangelize (meaning "to preach the gospel") or Evangelist, associated with the four main writers of the New Testament, John, Mark, Matthew, and Luke. 
 
A rare choice, it is occasionally used in Nigeria and South Africa, though its sounds could make it a unique but familiar sounding option, and an interest way to the nickname Evie.

Evangelise

An elaborate alternative to stylish Evangeline, Evangelisa is a rare choice with familiar and popular sounds. Ultimately deriving from the Greek euangelos meaning "bringer of good news", this form may be interpreted in several different ways.
 
On one hand, it may just be viewed as an elaboration of Evangeline, however, it could also be a blend of Elisa and Evangeline. In the latter case, it could be interpreted as meaning "bearer of good news, pledged to God". 
 Alternatively, it may be a spin on the name Evangelista, usually said to mean "preacher, Evangelist", and therefore closely connected to the main writers of of the New Testament, John, Mark, Matthew, and Luke, though it could also be a spin on the wordevangelize (meaning "to preach the gospel").
 
Used occasionally in the Philippines, the US, Zambia. and England, it is a very rare option, but with nicknames Eva, Evie, Angie, and Isa, it could make an interesting one to consider.

Evangelisa

Lark-related names from Larkin to Skylark, Larken to Larkspur, and of course, Lark itself, have all gained more attention in recent years, both in real life and on Nameberry. Larksong is an even more whimsy option, joining the likes of Birdsong and Windsong as bold middle name options to play around with. 

Larksong

Poetic and intriguing, Iselota feels similar to choices like Isobel and Lotta, while also being extremely rare. While its exact etymology is unknown, it is conjected that it was used in Medieval England as a variation or diminutive of the Arthurian Isolde, perhaps inspired by the Latinized form, Iseldis. As such, it's a name with a wintry and pretty air. 

Iselota

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 90)