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Names Ending in W for Girls

Nameberry
By Nameberry
Updated Thu Nov 30 2023
Girl names ending in W include many great options.

Willow is the most popular girl name ending with W right now. Along with Willow, other girl names in the US Top 1000 include Harlow and Meadow.

Here are all Nameberry’s girl names that end with the letter W. 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.
  1. Willow

    • Origin:

      English nature name

    • Meaning:

      "willow tree"

    • Description:

      An ancient tree that figures in literature from Shakespeare to Harry Potter and is believed to possess magical powers, Willow is a lovely name, as graceful as its inspiration.
  2. Meadow

    • Origin:

      Nature name

    • Description:

      Meadow's upward popularity trajectory certainly suggests that the name has transcended its connection to The Sopranos.. In the US, more than 750 baby girls were named Meadow last year, a number we expect to keep rising.
  3. Harlow

    • Origin:

      English surname

    • Meaning:

      "rock hill or army hill"

    • Description:

      Jean Harlow (born Harlean Carpenter), the original platinum blonde bombshell, was a symbol of 1930s glamour, a factor that first Patricia Arquette and then Nicole Richie and Joel Madden probably had in mind when they gave their daughters the distinctive surname name Harlow.
  4. Winslow

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "friend's hill"

    • Description:

      Cool and contemporary, yet gentle and easy-going, Winslow blends the elements of other stylish choices, including Willow, Marlow, Winnie, Winter, Sloane, and Elowyn. Its most famous namesake is landscape painter Winslow Homer, which lends it a touch of creativity and fair.
  5. Marlow

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "driftwood"

    • Description:

      This old English surname is gaining popularity, especially for girls. Though the Marlowe spelling is both the most popular and most feminine form of the name, second-place Marlow is 75 percent female. Marlo is 50-50.
  6. Drew

    • Origin:

      English diminutive of Andrew, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "strong and manly"

    • Description:

      Drew is an elegant formerly male-only alternative to Andy that joined the stylishly upscale Paige-Brooke-Blair sorority, thanks largely to Drew Barrymore. Barrymore comes by her first name legitimately: it was the maiden name of her paternal great-grandmother, Georgiana 'Georgie' Drew Barrymore, one of many esteemed actors in her family history.
  7. Snow

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Description:

      There's definitely a cold front of names for winter babies moving in, with Summer, Spring and Autumn giving way to Winter--plus North, January, Frost--and Snow. This name feels brisk, fresh, pure, evocative -- and magical. A haunting middle name choice.
  8. Minnow

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "small fish"

    • Description:

      This adorable fish name debuted on the baby name charts in 2020, inspired by a young girl character in the Netflix movie Love and Monsters. Minnow resembles well-established girl names Minnie, Willow, and Marlowe.
  9. Rainbow

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "rainbow"

    • Description:

      Colorful, yes, but also probably among the hippiest of hippie names. Holly Madison recently chose it for her little girl.
  10. Sparrow

    • Origin:

      Nature name

    • Meaning:

      "sparrow, a bird"

    • Description:

      With related choices such as Lark and Phoenix gaining popularity, why not Sparrow? Though it's usually thought of as a female name, Nicole Richie and Joel Madden chose it for their son.
  11. Merrow

    • Origin:

      Hiberno-English

    • Meaning:

      "mermaid"

    • Description:

      In Irish mythology, the term merrow was synonymous with "mermaid." According to legend, the merrow wear caps called cohuleen druith so they can remain under the water.
  12. Mallow

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "soft, mellow"

    • Description:

      A family of plants traditionally used for their relaxing properties.
  13. Shaw

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "lives by the thicket"

    • Description:

      Shaw is a streamlined and more modern-sounding Shawn, with many notable surname namesakes.
  14. Row

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Rowan or Rowena, Irish, Scottish, Welsh

    • Meaning:

      "rowan tree, little redhead; white spear, famous friend"

    • Description:

      Ro- names are on the rise — think Roman, Rory, and Rowan — but straightforward and streamlined Row (and Rowe, Roe, and Ro) takes this trend to the next level. The pared-down single syllable gives Row an ultra-cool edge.
  15. Paw

    • Origin:

      Thai nature name

    • Meaning:

      "papaya plant"

    • Description:

      In Thailand, pawpaw, or paw paw, is the name for the papaya plant and flowers. It's been seen on the US charts for baby girls since 2008, never exceeding 30 uses in a single year.
  16. Reignbow

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "rainbow"

    • Description:

      Modern respelling of Rainbow
  17. Sunglow

    • Origin:

      Color name

    • Description:

      A warm and sunny shade of yellow.
  18. Prew

    • Description:

      Prew is an uncommon feminine name with uncertain etymological origins. It may be a variant spelling of 'Prue,' which is a diminutive of Prudence, meaning 'caution' or 'discretion' from Latin 'prudentia.' Alternatively, it could be a surname-turned-first-name, as Prew appears as a family name in some English records. The name's brevity gives it a contemporary feel, aligning with the modern trend toward short, distinctive names. Prew remains extremely rare in usage, making it an unconventional choice that offers individuality. Its simple pronunciation and spelling contribute to its appeal for parents seeking something unique yet accessible.

  19. Hallow

    • Origin:

      word name

    • Description:

      Hallow is a word meaning sacred or holy. As the root word for Halloween (orginally All Hallows' Eve), this name might be an evocative choice for a baby born on or near October 31st. It could work well for either a boy or a girl and offers the nicknames Hal and Halley.
  20. New

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      Very appropriate for a new baby, fresh to the world. If Nova is too subtle, you might consider New—especially as a middle name.