Girls
By skyliner
Updated Thu May 18 2023
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Whittled down list for girls names
- Briar
Origin:
Nature name, English word nameMeaning:
"a thorny patch"Description:
This word name entered the US Top 1000 for both genders in 2015, though it premiered a little higher for girls. There are still more baby girls named Briar than baby boys -- 594 vs. 361 in 2021 -- but it's rising in popularity for both. Briar fits the trend for nature names, and it also offers a fresh option for honoring a Brian.
- Hazel
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"the hazelnut tree"Description:
The charming vintage nature and color name Hazel has become popular for girls, but more than 30 baby boys were named Hazel in the US in a recent year. In fact, it's not a new thing for boys to be called Hazel. It ranked in the US Top 1000 from the late 1800s to the 1930s, peaking in 1891 when it briefly entered the Top 500, and again in 1920 when it was given to nearly 80 boys.
- Malin
Origin:
English or SanskritMeaning:
"strong, little warrior or crowned"Description:
Malin is multicultural name with many possible sources,. As a female name, Malin is popular throughout Scandinavia, a form of Magdalene. The male version has several theoretical roots. One of them is the multicultural surname Malin, which may be a matronymic descending from Magdalene or Mary or may be derived from an Irish surname meaning pleasant. In India, Malin is a male Sanskrit name meaning crowned or alternately, flower or gardener. Some may see it as a simplified spelling of the Biblical Mahlon. At once simple and unusual, the name Malin was given to 17 baby girls in the US last year but fewer than five baby boys.
- Cadence
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"rhythm, beat"Description:
A once trendy name for girls but that's now in decline, this musical option has actually been slowly and quietly on the rise as a masculine option. Given to 115 boys in 2023, compared to 75 in 2017, it could be an alternative to Caleb or Caiden with a hint of creative flair about it.
- Ivy
Origin:
Botanical nameDescription:
Ivy is in the Top 50 for girls, but actually had some usage for boys for several decades. As more parents consider botanical choices for boys as well, Ivy could get some more love on both sides. In fact, in 2022, nearly 30 boys did receive the name in the US.
- Asta
Origin:
NorwegianMeaning:
"divine strength"Description:
Asta as a boy's name is inspired by the Wizard King character in the anime series Black Clover. He is a human who triumphs in a world of superheroes --an inspirational figure.
- Joni
Origin:
Diminutive of Jon, English from HebrewMeaning:
"God is gracious; gift of Jehovah"Description:
As a male name, Joni is a nickname for Jon or Jonathan, akin to Johnny or Jonny. It's more commonly used as a girl name, where it originated as a nickname for Joan.
- Temple
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"dweller near the temple"Description:
Rather formal word name that has been used occasionally over the years, most notably for the autism activist and animal expert Temple Grandin.
- Dagny
Description:
Dagny is traditionally a feminine name with Norse origins, though listed here as masculine. The name combines 'dagr' meaning 'day' and 'ny' meaning 'new,' essentially translating to 'new day' or 'new dawn.' It carries connotations of hope, renewal, and fresh beginnings. Dagny gained some recognition through Ayn Rand's novel 'Atlas Shrugged,' which featured a strong female character with this name. In Scandinavian countries, particularly Norway and Sweden, Dagny has a long history of usage for girls, though it remains relatively uncommon. The name has a distinctive sound and spelling that makes it stand out while still being pronounceable. Its Norse roots give it an ancient strength, while its meaning provides an optimistic symbolism that many parents find appealing.
- Alta
- Daphne
- Inga
- Mabel
- Minetta
- Nina
- Nora
- Branwen
- Bryony
- Cecilia
- Constance