Attention Grabbing Girl Names

  1. Dior
    • Origin:

      French surname
    • Meaning:

      "golden"
    • Description:

      Dior has joined Chanel and Armani on the fashionista hit parade of names, appealing due to its designer quality, its succinct sound, and contemporary air. Nearly 400 baby girls were named Dior in the US last year.
  2. Natalya
    • Origin:

      Russian from Latin
    • Meaning:

      "natal day, Christmas"
    • Description:

      Perfect name for a little girl born at Christmas. Its many variations and pet forms include Natalia, Nataliya, Natalie, Nataly, Natascha, Talya, Talia, Tasha and Tasya.
  3. Ivanna
    • Origin:

      Feminine of Ivan, which is itself a variation of John
    • Description:

      Ivanna / Ivana both come out of the name "John" by way of the Russian variant Ivan. Whereas Joanna feels dated, Ivanna feels cosmopolitan and fresh. Ivanka (of Trump fame) is a diminutive version of Ivanna.
  4. Axelle
    • Origin:

      French feminine form of Axel
    • Meaning:

      "father of peace"
    • Description:

      Putting the emphasis on the "elle" softens a name that seems at once futuristic and medieval.
  5. Capella
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "little she goat"
    • Description:

      Capella, the eleventh brightest star in the sky, carries much mythological and astrological significance. In Roman mythology, Capella represented the goat that suckled Jupiter, whose horn became the Cornucopia or horn of plenty. In Hindu mythology, Capella is called the heart of Brahma, while English legend calls it the shepherd's star.
  6. Romane
    • Origin:

      French
    • Meaning:

      "a Roman"
    • Description:

      The feminine version of the newly-stylish Roman -- and the longer form of the also-newly-stylish Romy -- would make a girls' choice that achieves that near-impossible balance of being both original and fashionable. This variation is far superior to Romaine, which is too lettuce-y.
  7. Meggie
    • Description:

      Meggie is a diminutive form of Margaret, which derives from the Greek word "margarites" meaning "pearl." This affectionate nickname has a sweet, friendly quality that has made it endure through generations, though it's less common as a formal given name. Meggie gained some popularity in the English-speaking world during the 20th century, particularly after the publication of Colleen McCullough's novel "The Thorn Birds" (1977), which featured a protagonist named Meggie Cleary. The name has a youthful, energetic feel and is often associated with warmth and approachability. While not ranking high on most popularity charts as a standalone name, Meggie continues to be used as both a nickname and given name, especially in Scotland, Ireland, and other parts of the United Kingdom.