Girl Names Lists · International Baby Names
Jewish Girl Names
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Bess
English diminutive of Elizabeth, Hebrew
"pledged to God"
Although she declared her independence as far back as the reign of Elizabeth I — Good Queen Bess, Bess now sounds less passé than Beth or Betsy.
Estee
French, diminutive of Esther or Estelle, Hebrew
"star"
Estée, with or without an accent, is most famously associated with cosmetics entrepreneur Estée Lauder, whose birth name was actually Josephine Esther Mentzer. The name is believed to be a stylized…
Erica
Norse feminization of Eric or Italian word name
"eternal ruler; heather"
The straightforward Erica is a Norse feminization that was long associated with the complex, mega-popular character Erica Kane, played by Susan Lucci for decades on the soap opera All My Children .…
Beryl
Greek
"sea-green jewel"
Dated British favorite that never caught on in this country, where Jade remains the green gem of choice. Interesting namesakes: British writer Beryl Bainbridge and British aviatrix Beryl Markham.
Annael
Hebrew
"the grace of God"
The extra N in Anael adds a dose of femininity. Annael is a Top 100 name for girls in Israel.
Aleen
Aleen is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It can be considered a variant of Aileen or Eileen, which derive from the Gaelic name Eibhlín, a form of Helen meaning 'torch' or 'light.'…
Ephrath
Hebrew
"fruitful place"
A place name and feminine given name in the Old Testament. Notable as the place where Rachel was buried, the alternative form, Efrat, is popular in Israel.
Enav
Hebrew
"grape"
Enav hits all the style notes of modern names, as a short, gender-neutral name with a strong V. The cute fruit meaning adds to its charms.
Berlin
German
"borderline"
Edgy German capital with definite possibilities as a baby name, Berlin was chosen for nearly 60 girls and 25 boys in 2024.
Emunah
Hebrew
"faith"
A little used Hebrew virtue name with a sweet, soft sound.
Emuna
Hebrew
"faith"
Sweet, soft and devotional, this Hebrew name can also be spelled as Emunah. In Jewish tradition, Emunah denotes the principles of faith, and the word amen derives from it. Literally translating to…
Bensivenuta
Judeo-Italian
"welcome"
A name typically used by Jewish Italian families, Bensivenuta is a lot of name, but a beautiful one at that.
Emanuelle
Emanuelle is a feminine name that serves as a variant of Emmanuel or Emmanuelle, derived from the Hebrew name Immanuel, meaning 'God is with us.' This biblical name appears in Isaiah's prophecy and…
Elza
Hebrew
"God is my joy"
Intriguing twist on several familiar names, though many people will mistake this for Elsa, Eliza, and so on.
Belfior
Judeo-Italian
"as beautiful as a flower"
The name of a small town in Verona, Belfior would make a distinct alternative to the popular "Bel" names.
Anat
Hebrew
"answer"
In Semitic mythology, Anat was the goddess of fertility, hunting, and war. It is a familiar choice for girls in Israel.
Alannah
Gaelic
"child"
This form of Alannah was derived directly from the Gaelic term a leanbh , meaning "child." Though not as popular as the more traditional Alana spelling, it has consistently charted in the US since…
Adi
Adi is a versatile unisex name with rich multicultural origins, though primarily used for girls in Western contexts. In Sanskrit, Adi means 'first' or 'beginning,' while in Hebrew it can mean…
Becky
English diminutive of Rebecca, Hebrew
"servant of God"
Down to earth and versatile, Becky is a popular diminutive of the classic Biblical name, Rebecca. In the US, it was most popular as a stand alone name back in the 60s, while in the UK, it remained in…
Ellen
English variation of Helen
"torch; shining light"
An medieval English form of Helen, the sensitive but clear-eyed Ellen has swung in and out of style for centuries, often alternating with the parent name. Ellen was the more common in medieval…