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Names That Tickle My Fancy - Girls

name_monster
By name_monster
Updated Fri Apr 14 2023
all of the girls names that i've ever liked or have interested me. (not all favourites).
  1. Aila

    • Origin:

      Finnish variation of Helga or Scottish Gaelic

    • Meaning:

      "from the strong place"

    • Description:

      Now that Isla Fisher has pushed her once-obscure name into the Top 150, some parents are looking for similar-sounding Scottish names for girls that are further off the beaten path. This one is especially promising, with its cross-cultural appeal. Ayla, a common name in Turkey, is also worth considering.
  2. Aisha

    • Origin:

      Arabic; Swahili

    • Meaning:

      "living, prosperous"

    • Description:

      Aisha was Muhammad's favorite wife, making this lovely name and its myriad variations hugely popular among Muslims and also African-Americans. It's been energized by TV personality Aisha Tyler. Pronunciation is usually eye-EE-sha but some say ay-sha.
  3. Alaia

    • Origin:

      Basque

    • Meaning:

      "joyful, happy"

    • Description:

      Alaia, a fast riser in the US, sounds just like several other popular stylish names, many of them with different origins and meanings. There's Arabic Aaliyah, like the late singer, and the Hebrew Aliya and the Sanskrit Alaya. Azzedine Alaia is a high-fashion Parisian designer of Tunisian origin.
  4. Alba

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "white"

    • Description:

      Alba is quietly making a behind-the-scenes comeback, perhaps thanks to actress turned baby-product mogul Jessica Alba. Last on the Top 1000 a century ago, the name was given to nearly 200 baby girls in the US last year. Alba might be tomorrow's successor to Ava and Ella. In Spain, Alba ranks among the Top 20 girls' names. Alba is the name of a character in The Time Traveler's Wife.
  5. Allegra

    • Origin:

      Italian

    • Meaning:

      "joyous"

    • Description:

      In music, the term allegro means "quickly, lively tempo," which makes this quintessential Bohemian ballet dancer's name all the more appealing. Allegra is one of the most distinctive yet accessible girl names starting with A.
  6. Alysia

    • Description:

      Alysia is a feminine name that represents a variation of Alicia, which itself derives from the Greek name Alice meaning 'noble' or 'of noble kind.' This elegant spelling variant emerged in the mid-20th century as parents sought more distinctive versions of classic names. The 'y' spelling gives the name a more exotic and visually appealing quality. Alysia experienced its peak popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s but has never been extremely common, maintaining a pleasant balance between familiarity and uniqueness. The name has a melodic, flowing quality when spoken, with its soft syllables creating a gentle rhythm. Alysia offers the nickname options of Aly, Lysi, or Sia, providing versatility for different stages of life.

  7. Analeigh

    • Description:

      Analeigh is a feminine name that blends the graceful Anna with the melodic suffix -leigh, creating a contemporary yet sweet-sounding combination. With roots in Hebrew, where Anna means 'grace,' and the Old English 'leigh' meaning 'meadow,' Analeigh can be interpreted as 'graceful meadow.' This modern variant gained popularity in the early 2000s, particularly in the United States, as parents sought unique spins on traditional names. The spelling with '-leigh' rather than '-lee' or '-ly' adds a touch of sophistication. While not among the most common names, Analeigh has been steadily appreciated for its gentle sound and feminine qualities.
  8. Annabeth

    • Origin:

      Combination of Anna and Beth

    • Description:

      This is a long-recognized smoosh name merging Anna with the short form of Elizabeth, and is one of the prettiest combo names, a possible alternative to Annabel.
  9. Arden

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "valley of the eagle; high"

    • Description:

      Arden, the name of the magical forest in Shakespeare's As You Like It, is a stylish A name with a strong, straightforward image. Another reason to love Arden: its similarity to "ardent." Arden is solidly unisex, with the current gender distribution running about 60 percent girls and 40 percent boys.
  10. Aria

    • Origin:

      Italian and Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "air; song or melody; lion"

    • Description:

      Aria is a multi-cultural name with two extremely popular versions: this more word-like one along with Arya, the spelling used for the feisty young heroine of Game of Thrones. There were about 6400 baby girls named Aria in the US last year alog with 2400 named Arya, which counted together places the name in the Top 10.
  11. Arwen

    • Origin:

      Literature, Sindarin, Welsh

    • Meaning:

      "noble maiden; fair, blessed"

    • Description:

      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 the fastest rising names, more than doubling in use from the previous year.
  12. Aspyn

    • Origin:

      Variation of Aspen, tree name and place name

    • Description:

      Divorces Aspen from its nature and ski resort associations. Aspyn first broke into the Top 1000 in 2020.
  13. Aster

    • Origin:

      English; Amharic

    • Meaning:

      "star"

    • Description:

      This is a fresh new addition to the botanical list; comedian Gilbert Gottfried made it a real bouquet when he named his daughter Lily Aster. And the name of the little girl on television's Dexter sounds like Aster, but is actually spelled Astor, which brings it more high society name. Aster relates to the Greek word for star. In Ethiopia, Aster is pronounced "ah-STAIR", and is the Amharic variation of Biblical Esther.
  14. Ava

    • Origin:

      Hebrew, Latin or Germanic

    • Meaning:

      "life; bird; water, island"

    • Description:

      Ava is one of the prime examples of a modern classic name, rising thought the course of a generation into the Top 10, where it has lingered for nearly 20 years.
  15. Ahla
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      • Bo

        • Origin:

          Norse nickname

        • Meaning:

          "to live"

        • Description:

          This tiny but punchy name has multiple origins. It stands strong alone, but could be short for numerous names including Bonnie and Bodhi. In Mandarin Chinese, Bo means "wave".
      • Bree

        • Origin:

          Irish, from Brid, Brigh, Brigid

        • Meaning:

          "strength or exalted one"

        • Description:

          A short, breezy name with a sophisticated yet upbeat image, that doesn't betray its Irish roots. Bree first came to notice here in 1971 via the complex prostitute character in the movie Klute, which earned Jane Fonda an Oscar. More recently, it was tied to the character of Bree Van de Kamp on Desperate Housewives.
      • Caia

        • Origin:

          Latin, feminine variation of Caius

        • Meaning:

          "to rejoice"

        • Description:

          Caia Caecilia was the Roman Goddess of fire and women. The name Caia would make a truly fresh alternative to the flagging Maya, with which it rhymes.
      • Calla

        • Origin:

          Greek

        • Meaning:

          "beautiful"

        • Description:

          Calla is a botanical name that is much more distinctive than popular Lily or similar Callie. Rarely heard today, it did appear in the popularity lists in the last decades of the nineteenth century.