Girl Names Lists · International Baby Names
Jewish Girl Names
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Frimmy
Diminutive of Fruma, Yiddish
"pious"
An unexpected nickname option, derived from the religious name Fruma. Frima is another form of the name, whose diminutive is Frimetta which leads to Frimmy. English speakers might pronounce it to…
Breindel
Yiddish
"brunette"
Once a traditional Jewish name, Breindel is now unlikely to be revived.
Bracha
Hebrew
"blessing"
Bracha is literally the Hebrew word for blessing. It's rarely put on the birth certificate in the US, although many Jewish girls carry it as their Hebrew name.
Adina
Hebrew
"slender, delicate"
Name of an Old Testament soldier that's been also used as a girls' name in modern Israel. An alternate spelling is Adinah. Some mistake Adina and Adinah to be the root of Dinah, but the Biblical name…
Adah
Hebrew
"ornament"
Adah is a biblical name twice over—one was the mother of Jabal and Jubal, the other was a wife of Esau. The latter Adah and Esau’s descendants settled in Edom and became the Edomites. Adah is…
Freyde
Freyde is a feminine name with Yiddish origins, traditionally used in Jewish communities. It derives from the Yiddish word for 'joy' or 'happiness' (פרײדע), making it a name with inherently positive…
Frescarosa
Judeo-Italian
"fresh rose"
A bit of a mouthful, but lovely nonetheless. Fresca may remind some of the soda brand.
Bonadonna
Judeo-Italian
"good lady"
A rhythmic Judeo-Italian mashup name combining Bona (good) and Donna (lady).
Freida
German
"peace"
This spelling of Frida or Frieda ranked as high as #141 back in the late 19th century. Its most famous bearers, with different spellings, are Indian actress Frieda Pinto, who starred in Slumdog…
Frayda
Yiddish
"joy"
An old favorite in traditional Jewish families.
Bluma
Yiddish
"flower"
This floral name, related to bloom and Blossom, is common in the Jewish community, but not often heard outside it. Other Yiddish nature names are Ita (star), Masha (rising water), and Mayim (water).
Fiescha
Judeo-Italian, meaning unknown
The exact meaning of this ancient Judeo-Italian name — and the related surname and place name, Fiesch — has been lost to history. It may be related to the Yiddish name Fishel, meaning "little fish".
Feiga
Variation of Faigel, Yiddish
"bird"
Bloom
Word Name
A fragrant floral name that would be great as a middle name. Bloom is the name of the character in TV's Winx Club who, Harry Potter-style, gets sent to fairy college. Also a surname —such as actor…
Bloeme
Dutch, Yiddish
"flower"
This delicate floral name may originate from the Dutch word for flower, bloem, or as a Dutch variant of the Yiddish Blume / Bluma. An attractive and distinct choice regardless of origin.
Gail
Hebrew, short form of Abigail
"my father rejoices"
Gail was a mid-twentieth century favorite, which has been far surpassed by its original form, Abigail and nickname Abby. Spelling variations include Gale and Gayle, the latter represented by TV…
Fay
English
"fairy"
Fay, also spelled Faye, who had been napping quietly since the 1930's, has, like cousins May/Mae and Ray/Rae, sat up and started rubbing her eyes, ready for a mini-comeback, especially as a middle…
Gali
Hebrew
"wave"
Sprightly name popular in Israel with beachy meaning and international flex.
Blima
Blima is a feminine name of Yiddish origin, commonly used in Jewish communities, particularly among those with Eastern European ancestry. The name is believed to be derived from the Slavic word…
Fata
Judeo-Italian
"fairy"
A short and simple Judeo-Italian name with an ethereal meaning — but the first 3 letters may be potential for teasing in English-speaking areas.