Potential Baby Girl Names

Rhea

Greek mythology name

"a flowing stream"

Rhea is an old-style creative name of the Greek mythological earth mother of all the gods. A lot better than the Roman equivalent: Ops. Rhea reentered the US Top 1000 in 2015 and has been heading…

Laurel

Latin

"laurel tree"

Laurel takes Laura back to its meaning in nature, resulting in a gentle, botanical option. Even more directly than Laura, Laurel relates back to the laurel wreath signifying success and peace in…

Annia

Latin, female variation of Antonius

"priceless one"

An ancient Roman name that has never made it into the modern world.

Ansley

English

"clearing with a hermitage"

Part Ashley, part Ainsley, part Annie, Ansley featured in the US Top 1000 from the late '90s until 2020. It peaked in 2011 when it nearly reached the Top 600, but has declined in recent years. An…

Anslie

Anslie is a feminine name with Scottish origins, derived from the place name Ansley, meaning 'one's own meadow' or 'hermit's meadow.' It's a variant spelling of the more common Ainsley or Ainslee.…

Arwen

Literature, Sindarin, Welsh

"noble maiden; fair, blessed"

Best known as the princess of the Elves in Tolkien's Lord of the Rings , Arwen is a fantasy-inspired choice that feels perfectly down to earth. In 2022, it entered the UK Top 400, making it one of…

Aveline

French from German

"desired; or island, water"

Aveline is a name that's long been an obscure cousin of more widely-used choices, but may come into its own riding the tail of the megapopular Ava, which may derive from the same root. Although…

Briony

Spelling variation of Bryony, Greek

"to sprout, to swell"

Briony may be the variation and Bryony the original, but many parents will see this as the more authentic-feeling version of this attractive botanical name. Melodic and bright, it was once a Top 400…

Bryony

Greek

"to sprout, to swell"

Bryony is an unusually strong plant name --the bryony is a wild climbing vine with green flowers --that caught on in the U.K. before sprouting here. The name of the young character in the Ian McEwan…

Carsen

Carsen is a contemporary unisex name that originated as a variant spelling of Carson, a surname derived from Scottish and Northern English origins meaning 'son of Carr' or 'son of the marsh-dweller.'…

Caylin

Caylin is a modern feminine name that emerged as a variant of Caitlin and Kaylin. With Irish and Gaelic roots, it blends the traditional with a contemporary spelling. The name carries meanings…

Emeri

Variation of Emery, English from German

"industrious"

Emeri is an alternate spelling of Emery which means industrious. Emeri offers a modern twist on traditional names like Emma and Emily. This spelling is used primarily for girls, with just under 200…