My Girl List

Savannah

Spanish

"flat tropical grassland"

A place name with a deep Southern accent, the once-obscure Savannah shot to fame, with others of its genre, on the heels of the best seller Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil , which was set in…

Annabelle

Combination of Anna and Belle or French form of Amabel

"loving"

This is a charming name that rose steeply along with other-belle names, such as Isabelle, until the horror film Annabelle and its sequels knocked it out of favor. Made famous by the Edgar Allen Poe…

Willa

Feminine variation of William

"resolute protection"

Willa has become increasingly fashionable, with its combination of Willa (born Wilella) Cather-like pioneer strength and the graceful beauty of the willow tree. Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas are the…

Lillianna

Spelling variation of Liliana

A variant of the more popular Liliana, Lillianna is an elaboration of the name "Lily". The multiple double letters could be appealing or confusing, depending on who you ask, but Liliana is the deemed…

Gwenevere

Gwenevere is a variant spelling of Guinevere, the name of King Arthur's queen in Arthurian legend. Derived from the Welsh name 'Gwenhwyfar,' it combines elements meaning 'white, fair, blessed' and…

Vivianne

Variant of Vivian, Latin

"life"

Vivian is the classic spelling, now in the Top 100, while Vivien is the most common alternative. This one foregrounds the "Anne," and so could serve as a nod to a relative or friend by that name.

Elleanor

Elleanor is a variant spelling of Eleanor, a feminine name with a rich historical background. It derives from the Occitan name Aliénor, which evolved from the Latin 'Helena' meaning 'bright, shining…

Annaleah

Annaleah combines the classic grace of Anna with the melodic quality of Leah, creating a compound name that feels both familiar and distinctive. Anna derives from the Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace,'…