Girl Names Lists · Popular Names and Name Trends
By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Modern creation
"true sky, true heavens, true majesty"
A faux Hawaiian name, blending that popular -lani ending with the virtuous "Tru-". Appearing in the US charts for the first time in 2025, it was given to 6 girls, joining the ranks of True, Truly,…
German and Dutch
"spear or pledge"
Fresher diminutive form of Gertrud
English
"short clearing; meadow by the court; polite, respectful"
An alternative to Courtney — a favorite of the 70s, 80s, and 90s — Courtley has that same aristocratic air, paired with the on-trend -ley ending. The name could be interpreted as meaning "Curtenus's…
Nature name
Ten times as many boys are named Oak as girls: about 50 boys last year to five girls. Of course, nature names don't have any traditional gender identification the way names like John and Mary do, so…
"agreeable, lighthearted"
A sweet, modern descriptive name, with a wholesome and winning feel, Winsome means "appealing, fresh, simple, innocent" or "cheerful and lighthearted." Some may find it a little too cutesy, but with…
Variation of place-name Devon or invented name
Devony is a highly unusual girls' name that is occasionally found. While there were no baby girls named Devony on record in recent years, the name has been used over time for a handful of females. It…
Variation of the word wild or German
"to strive"
Wilda (or Wylda) has two widely divergent images. Pronounced vill-da, it feels like a cousin of Hilda: a sturdy and none-too-attractive prairie settler. But you can also think of her as wild-ah, as…
Occupational name
Painter is among the most creative choices in this very fashionable category of names, with a particularly pleasant sound. Whereas most occupational names conjure up physical labor, this one feels…
