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Names That Tickle My Fancy - Girls

  1. Ireland

    • Origin:

      Place name

    • Description:

      Kim Basinger and Alec Baldwin put Ireland on the map when they chose it as a first for their daughter, saying that geographic names were a family tradition. And it seems they were a bit ahead of the curve (or trendsetting)—Ireland has been among the fastest-rising names of recent years. Other Irish place names include Shannon, Kerry, Galway, and Dublin.
  2. James

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "supplanter"

    • Description:

      James for a girl? Believe it or not, this is one of the boy names for girls" gaining a lot of attention these days, since Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds shocked the world by choosing it for their eldest daughter in 2014 (after his late father).
  3. Olympia

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "from Mount Olympus"

    • Description:

      With its relation to Mount Olympus, home of the Greek gods, and to the Olympic games, this name has an athletic, goddess-like aura, making it the perfect Olivia substitute.
  4. Indiana

    • Origin:

      American place-name

    • Meaning:

      "land of the Indians"

    • Description:

      Indiana is one of those place-names (think Camden and Trenton) that sounds cooler than the place that inspired it. Its fashionable -ana ending certainly sounds eminently name-like, and Indie/Indy/Indi is one of the hottest nickname names for girls right now.
  5. Cecily

    • Origin:

      Feminine variation of Cecil

    • Meaning:

      "blind"

    • Description:

      Cecily is as dainty as a lace handkerchief. Cecily has a wide assortment of namesakes. One Cecily was the mother of King Richard III, whose beauty gained her the title "the Rose of Raby," Cecily Parsley is a Beatrix Potter bunny, Cecily Cardew is a character in The Importance of Being Earnest, and the author of the Gossip Girl books is Cecily von Ziegesar.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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".
      • 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.
      • Callaia

        • Origin:

          English, Greek

        • Meaning:

          "beauty"

        • Description:

          A spin on Calia or Calla, with a lot of fashionable sounds.
      • Cassia

        • Origin:

          Feminine form of Cassius or Greek

        • Meaning:

          "cinnamon"

        • Description:

          Cassia is related to the cassia tree, which has yellow flowers and produces a spice that can be a substitute for cinnamon. Keziah, the name of Job’s daughter in the Old Testament, derives from the name of the plant as well. Cassia also has ties to the Ancient Roman name Cassius, an Ancient Roman family name meaning "hollow."
      • Claira

        • Description:

          Claira is a feminine name that represents a modern variation of the classic name Clara, which derives from Latin 'clarus' meaning 'clear, bright, or famous.' This alternative spelling adds a touch of uniqueness while maintaining the elegant sound of the original. Claira combines the traditional appeal of Clara with a slightly more contemporary appearance, making it appealing to parents who want a name that feels both familiar and distinctive. The name carries connotations of clarity, illumination, and radiance. Though less common than Clara or Claire, Claira has gained modest popularity in English-speaking countries since the 2000s. Its melodic quality and soft ending give it a gentle, feminine feel while its classical roots provide substance and historical depth.

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