Dominique's Favorite Girls Names - Feminine and Elegant
- Amal
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"laborer"Description:
Amal is the name of a male figure in the Bible, a member of the tribe of Asher. Not, in this case, Mrs. George Clooney.
- Ashley
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"dweller near the ash tree meadow"Description:
It may have peaked at #1 for girls in 1991 and 1992 in the US, but Ashley actually has a long history as a male given name, as evidenced by the sensitive Ashley Wilkes in Gone With the Wind. It's always been more popular for boys in England and Wales, where it currently ranks at #414.
- Adriana
- Adrienne
- Alessandra
- Alexandra
- Alizée
- Anaelle
- Anastasia
- Anaïs
- Angelina
- Anneliese
- Anoushka
- Antonia
- Anya
- Arabella
- Audrey
- Christie
Origin:
Scottish and Irish diminutive of ChristopherMeaning:
"bearer of Christ"Description:
Kit and Topher are the Christopher nicknames du jour, thanks to actors Harington and Grace. But now that Chris is feeling less ubiquitous, this jaunty Scottish and Irish short form has a certain charm.
- Caterina
- Charlotte
- Clara
- Claudia
- Clémence
- Damaris
Description:
Damaris is traditionally a feminine name of Greek origin appearing in the New Testament as a woman who converted to Christianity after hearing St. Paul speak in Athens. Despite being listed as masculine in this case, it is historically used for girls. The name means 'gentle' or 'heifer' (young cow). Damaris has never been extremely common but has maintained a steady presence across centuries, particularly in Christian communities. It has a soft, melodious sound while remaining distinctive. The name experienced a slight increase in usage in the late 20th century as parents sought biblical names that weren't overused. Damaris combines religious significance with a gentle meaning and elegant sound, appealing to those looking for a name with spiritual heritage.
- Eden
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"place of pleasure, delight"Description:
This Biblical name was rising dramatically for boys, but has plateaued in recent years. Although it's more popular for girls, it's a delightful unisex choice. Eden is one of the Top 100 Boy Names in France.
- Eliza
- Elodie
- Emily
- Emmanuelle
- Erika
- Filipa
- Frida
- Gaia
- Giselle
- Heidi
- Indra
- Inez
- Ingrid
- Jessica
- Karolina
- Katia
- Kira
- Ksenia
- Lara
- Lavinia
- Leni
- Liesl
- Lina
- Lovisa
- Lucia
- Lucretia
- Ludivine
- Léa
- Mischa
Origin:
Russian, diminutive of MikhailDescription:
Though the Mischa spelling is migrating toward the feminine side thanks to actress Mischa Barton, this Russian boys' short form still works for children of both sexes, as Mischa or Misha.
- Magali
- Magdalena
- Mar
- Martina
- Masha
- Maxine
- Mercedes
- Mia
- Monica
- Nadia
- Naemi
- Naomi
- Natalia
- Natasha
- Nicole
- Nina
- Odette
- Oksana
- Olga
- Royce
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"son of the king"Description:
It may seem like an indecisive cross between Roy and Reece, but Royce was fairly popular in the 1930s and '40s. It has seen a resurgence in recent years, helped by some well-known athlete bearers. The Latin pop singer Prince Royce also has brought renown to the name. And some aspirational parents may see the name as a way to associate with the Rolls-Royce brand.
- Sasha
Origin:
Russian diminutive of AlexanderMeaning:
"defending men"Description:
The energetic Russian nickname name Sasha is being used increasingly on its own, though since the prominence of the First Daughter, more than 90% of the American babies named Sasha are girls. Sacha Baron Cohen bears one of the alternate spellings.
- Sigrid
Origin:
NorseMeaning:
"fair victory"Description:
Sigrid is a distinctly Scandinavian name that is starting to edge out into the wider world, a la cousin Ingrid. Unfortunately, short form Siri is now off the table, but Sigrid is still a possibility.
- Sarai
- Severine
- Vanessa
- Victoria
- Vita
- Yasmina
- Yuliya