UK Girl Names

A femininization of Ozzy, Oswald, Uzziel, or Oziel, or perhaps a variation of Ozella or Azelie, this name was chosen by musician Amy Ray, one half of the folk rock duo, Indigo Girls, for her daughter born in 2013. Ozilline is also the name of one of the group's songs, named for Ray's grandmother, giving Ozilline a touch of retro charm. It may be an unexpected route to nickname Ozzie, or an alternative to names like Mazikeen, Marceline, or Ottilie.
 
In terms of meaning, possibilities include "my power is God" from Uzziel, Ozella, Oziel, "powerful, mighty god" or "god's warrior" from Oswald or Osborn, or "noble" from Azelie, though there is no one, official meaning.

Ozilline

Reminiscent of Essie, Cherry, and Cassie, Chessy is diminutive of Francesca which is gentler than Frankie but less antique as Franny (or Fanny...). It notably appears in the 1998 move, The Parent Trap, borne by the nanny and housekeeper character.
 
Chessy may also be read as a place name, appearing on the map in France and known for being the location of Disneyland Paris. In this case, it would be pronounced as SHEH-SEE and might just intrigue Disney Fans.

Chessy

Spirited, sparky and fun, Flicka is a fun nickname for the likes of Felicity and Frederica, though you could probably make it work for Francesca or Florence if you wanted it to. Reminiscent of flickering lights, it coincides with a Swedish word meaning "girl" or "little girl" and has occasionally been used as a given name, in the same way the Dutch Søs ("sis") is being used.
 
It famously appeared in in the 1941 children's book, My Friend Flicka by Mary O'Hara, Flicka being a horse.

Flicka

While some parents are going for Truce, Haven, Peace, and Klarity, others are opting for Riot (or Ryatt), Wilder, Pistol — and now, Havoc. Given to a small number of boys each year since 2008, this name was brought into the lexicon for girls when actor Rory Culkin and cinematographer Kate Arizmendi chose it for their daughter in 2026.
 
You could view it as a violent name, associated with widespread devastation and destruction — a sibling to Thrasher, Shooter, Striker, and Ripper. Or you could see it from a more light-hearted angle, bringing to mind mischief, mayhem, fun, and chaos — a sibling to Rebel, Revel, Rocky, and Wild.

Havoc

Sunny, beachy, and cool, Coastal has been quietly used for boys since 2023, but if recent social media announcements and name trends are anything to go by, it could rise (quietly) for girls too. Joining the likes of Summit, Cove, Meadow, Wilder, and Whimsy, it may appeal to those who also like more established word names, like Opal, Coral, , and Clover.

Coastal

A mystical and intriguing choice that would feel at home in a fantasy novel or an ancient poem, Willavere may be considered a compound name, blending several different elements together, leading to several different meanings. And, while it may feel like a poetic and mythological choice, it was in fact invented by @"justagirlwholovesnames" over on the Nameberry forums. 
 The first part, Willa-, is likely taken from the Germanic willos meaning "resolute, will, desire", while the second part, -vere, may be from the Latin verus or the Germanic "war" meaning "truth, true", from the Welsh hwyfar meaning "spirit, phantom, wave", or from the Norman French Vere meaning "alder tree". The Russian Vera ("faith"), the French avère ("uncover, prove"), and the Latin avēre ("long for, to hold") might be other sources.
 
As such, Willavere may be interpreted as meaning "wilful spirit", "one who desires truth", "want for truth", "holds desire, holds a strong will", and so on.
 
Willavere may appeal to fans of Guinevere, Lilivere, Vera, Verity, Willadean, and Willa.

Willavere

Berlewen is a rare Cornish choice, derived from borlowen, referring the Venus, the morning star. Occasionally appearing as Borlewen too, this name does seem to be used more prominently on boats and holiday cottages than on babies.

Berlewen

Contemporary word name Coast made waves in the US charts for boys in 2025 and the same year saw it double in use for girls. It was only a matter of time then, before it was paired up with -lynn. Appearing in social media announcements and one to watch out for in the future, Coastlynn (or perhaps Coastlyn) could be interpreted as meaning "pretty coast" (from the Spanish linda"); "lake by the coast" (from the Welsh llyn), or even "coastline", if you view -lynn as a play on -line, in the same way Scotlynn might be used over Scotland.

Coastlynn

A choice reserved for Arsenal Football Club superfans, Lanesra is like the better known Nevaeh in that it's a word spelled backwards and transformed into something that sounds more conventionally name-like. Surprisingly similar to Larissa, Lana, Vanessa, and Lorenza, Lanesra might pass as a rare name unless anyone is paying close attention to the letters. 
 
Used since at least 2009 (according to <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-35244969">this article</a>), it made the England and Wales stats for the first time in 2022, while in a more recent year, it was given to 7 girls. Typically pronounced luh-NEZ-ruh, the softer luh-NES-ruh could work too.
 
The popular London-based football team is named in honor of its origins: the club, in its earliest form, can be traced back to a group of workers from the Woolwich Arsenal Armament Factory, who started a football team in 1886.

Lanesra

A frilly, Romantasy-esque name, Lyrisia feels ready to appear in a novel — though it might equally appeal to parents looking for something rare and fanciful with a touch of familiarity about it too. The name could be considered an elaboration of the Greek Lyra, a form of the floral Portuguese Liria, a twist on the Greek and Russian Larisa, or an elongation of the Albanian Liri. 
 
Alternatively, you could consider it a blend of Lyra and Alisia ("noble lyre") or Lyra and Elysia ("lyre of Elysium"), or another compound of similar names.

Lyrisia

A striking botanical choice for those who want something edgy and flowery at the same time, Banskia is the name of a variety of Australian wildflowers, known for their cones and flower spikes. They take their name from one of their first collectors, naturalist Sir Joseph Banks, so you could say this is, in a way, a feminized form of the trending Banks.
 
Also used as a place name in Australia, it would certainly make an unexpected option.

Banksia

For fans of Scottlyn, Suttyn, and Stratton, Stratlyn blends the strat element (from the Latin strata) with the popular suffix -lyn. As such, it could have various meanings including "street by the lake", "land with paved streets", or "pretty street".

Stratlyn

You've heard of Joy and Sunny; you might have heard of Happy and Lucky being used as names too, but how about this upbeat option? Traditionally a nickname for someone with a smile ever on their face, it may also be considered a surname meaning "small clearing".
 
Used quietly and occasionally for boys in the 20th-century, it entered the US stats for girls for the first time in 2025 when 6 girls (and no boys) were called Smiley. Similar to Miley but perhaps a tricky name to wear on down days, it nevertheless fits in with modern word choices.

Smiley

A cosy Medieval diminutive of the classic Thomas, Tomlin might just work for those honoring a Thomas but don't enjoy Tamsin or Thomasina. Typically, albeit rarely, used as a masculine name, it has never featured in the US charts, though TV personality Nick Viall and his wife Natalie Joy chose Tomlin as a middle name for one of their twin daughters, Dove Tomlin, born in 2026.


Tomlin

A fairy-tale-esque diminutive of Pash and Paschal, Pashkin is a Medieval name with spark and sweetness. Ultimately derived from Hebrew, it means "Easter" or "born at Easter".

Pashkin

Simple, sweet, and breezy, Pash is a Medieval English name which was occasionally given to babies born at Easter. A relation of Paschal and Pascal, it may also be used as 'slang' for passion or passionate.
 
Once used as a stand alone, today it could also be a nickname for Praskovya, Pascale, or Patricia, or used as a variation on Sanskrit and Indian names such as Vipashyana ("seeing clearly, understanding") and Rupashi ("beautiful"), along with the Persian Pashmina ("cashmere") and Pashtun (an Iranian ethnic group).

Pash

A surname style name, Poston may have been adapted from "Boston" meaning "Botwulf's stone", or more figuratively, "stone of the improved wolf". This spelling may have emerged due an error when recording it or owing to varying dialects. 
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Other theories, however, are that it refers to a town near a post or a back gate (borrowed from the French posterne) and that it's an Old English place name meaning "Possa's town" or "Possa's Thorn".
 
A rare choice for those looking for alternatives to Peyton, Boston, Paxton, and Ashton, it may feel too close to "post on" in an age of social media.

Poston

An extremely rare name, used predominantly in the town of Bury in North Western England, Richmal is most notably borne by writer Richmal Crompton, known for her Just William novels. 
 
The exact origins of the name are unknown but one theory is that it's a blend of Richard and Mary (via the Medieval diminutive Malle), giving it meanings such as "dominant and beloved ruler". Alternatively, it could be a mix of Richard and Amalia ("vigorous ruler") or Richard and Michael ("dominant ruler who is like God").

Richmal

A fragrant and melodic name, Neroli is usually associated with an essential oil made from the blossom of the bitter orange tree. Less floral than orange blossom water, Neroli gets its name from the Italian region of Nerola, after the scent was popularized by its 17th-century princess, Anne Marie Orsini.
 
While you could take it to mean "orange blossom oil", if you go by the meaning of Nerola, Neroli additionally means "strong, vigorous", derived as it is from the Sabine name Nero. 
 
Sharing the flow of names like Amelie, Emily, Romilly, and Waverly, Neroli is a rare option, but one you might occasionally hear in Australia. It is most notably borne by sports journalist and TV presenter, Neroli Meadow (who has brothers called Ian and Ross). 
 
The presenter pronounces her name as NEHR-uh-lee, but the oil can also be said as NEER-uh-lee in British English or sometimes as NEH-ro-lee in American English.

Neroli

Two popular botanical names hyphenated together, Willow-Ivy is rarer than Ivy-Rose or Lily-Rose, but gives a similar feel. Appearing in the England and Wales stats since 2017, a recent year saw it given to 8 girls.

Willow-ivy

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 92)