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21st Century Names for Girls

  1. Cilla

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Priscilla

    • Meaning:

      "ancient"

    • Description:

      Takes the priss out of Priscilla.
  2. Crescent

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "increasing, growing"

    • Description:

      Crescent is an intriguing word name with a pretty sound and links to the moon. Cressie could make for a cute nickname, as used in the Worst Witch children's TV series, short for Crescentmoon.
  3. Lilibeth

    • Origin:

      English combination of Lily + Beth or diminutive of Elizabeth, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "pledged to God"

    • Description:

      Queen Elizabeth's childhood nickname was Lilibet, the name of Prince Harry and Meghan's newborn daughter, and Lilibeth has the same kind of lilting charm. While many combo names are less attractive than either of their original parts, Lilibeth can make a nice compromise if you're stuck between Lily and Elizabeth or if you want a fresh variation of either.
  4. Caraway

    • Origin:

      Nature name

    • Description:

      An edible plant used in seed and spice form.
  5. Calder

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "rocky water"

    • Description:

      One art name that sounds distinctly more masculine. Unless you're a big mobile fan, keep thinking.
  6. Coral

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "a rock like substance formed by sea creatures; pinkish-red; gemstone"

    • Description:

      A color name, a gemstone name, and an ocean-inspired choice, Coral has a lot going for it with its sharp C sounds yet sweet vintage feel. Unlike Scarlett or Violet, however, it is only quietly used in the US these days, perhaps because of its similarity to more 'dated' Carol.
  7. Evolet

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name

    • Description:

      This name coined for a character in the movie 10,000 BC, feels right on trend right now, given the popularity of Evie, Eva, Evelyn etc. In the movie, the name’s meaning is given as "the promise of life", but some creative parents have used the alternative spelling Evoleht — "the love" spelt backwards. Other spelling variants that have appeared on the SSA list include Evolette, Evalette, Evalet and Evoleth.
  8. Bexley

    • Origin:

      English place-name

    • Description:

      The name of an affluent suburb of Columbus, Ohio and a section of Greater London, Bexley is increasingly being coopted by parents looking for a novel name in the Kinsley/AInsley/Paisley family. Bexley debuted on the US Top 1000 in 2016 and is definitely one of the trendiest girl names starting with B. Think of it as a 21st century Becky.
  9. Berkeley

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "where birches grow"

    • Description:

      Despite the strong association with the University of California, Berkeley, the more common version of this name omits the second E, Berkley.
  10. Lleyton

    • Origin:

      Variation of Leighton, English

    • Meaning:

      "meadow settlement"

    • Description:

      Lleyton is the novel spelling publicized by Australian tennis star Lleyton Hewitt. Other double 'L's are found in such Welsh names as Lloyd and Llewellyn. More popular forms of the name include Layton and Leyton.
  11. Faustine

    • Origin:

      Latin, feminine variation of Faust

    • Meaning:

      "fortunate one"

    • Description:

      Faustine has a positive meaning, although the association with the character who sold his soul to the devil may be off-putting. This name is among the Top 100 girls' names in France, but was given to fewer than five baby girls in the US last year.
  12. Easton

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "eastern town"

    • Description:

      Easton is a stylish Waspy-sounding surname that's climbing up the popularity charts. TV actress Elisabeth Rohm named her daughter Easton August Anthony, which seemed like a real gender bender, and now Rachel Leigh Cook has made it the middle name of her baby Charlotte. Note that Easton is now in the Top 100 for boys--for whom directional names are a real trend-- but we won't be surprised to see more and more little lady Eastons arriving.
  13. Neela

    • Origin:

      Hindi, Sanskrit

    • Meaning:

      "sapphire blue"

    • Description:

      A variation of Nila, a name spread through African by the substantial Indian population there. Also a variant of Neala and Neila.
  14. Cypress

    • Origin:

      Botanical name

    • Description:

      Lovely entry into the tree name genre, joining Juniper, Maple, and Willow. Nearly 200 babies were named Cypress in the US last year, about 40 percent of them female.
  15. Jules

    • Origin:

      Latin; Greek

    • Meaning:

      "youthful; soft, downy"

    • Description:

      Jules is one of the adorable boyish nicknames newly fashionable for girls. It's rarer than Billie, with a cool and casual feel. It's use in the popular TV series Euphoria - where the character of Jules Vaughn was portrayed by Hunter Schafer - brought this name into the spotlight.
  16. Inger

    • Description:

      Inger is a Scandinavian feminine name with ancient Norse origins, derived from the name Ingrid or from the Norse god Ing (also known as Freyr), the god of fertility and peace. The name means 'daughter of Ing' or 'Ing's warrior.' Popular in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark, Inger has a rich cultural heritage dating back centuries. Though uncommon in English-speaking countries, it has a clean, strong sound that appeals to those seeking Nordic names or names with historical depth. Inger is typically pronounced with a soft 'g' sound in Scandinavian languages. The name's simplicity, combined with its cultural significance, gives it an understated elegance and strength that transcends trends.
  17. Lore

    • Description:

      Lore is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In German tradition, it's a shortened form of Eleanor or Lorelei, while in Spanish it can be a diminutive of Dolores. The name literally means 'knowledge' or 'wisdom' in Latin, giving it an intellectual connotation. In folklore contexts, 'lore' refers to traditional knowledge and stories passed through generations. This gives the name a mystical, storytelling quality. Though uncommon in English-speaking countries, Lore has a simple elegance and cross-cultural appeal. Its brevity makes it distinct while remaining easy to pronounce across language boundaries. The name's connection to wisdom and cultural traditions makes it appealing for parents seeking a name with depth and subtle sophistication.

  18. Edda

    • Origin:

      Norse

    • Meaning:

      "poetry"

    • Description:

      This Old Norse girl name has a lovely meaning and a familiar yet distinctive sound.
  19. Anaise

    • Origin:

      Variation of Anais

    • Description:

      Anais, the name forever attached to the daring French-born American novelist and diarist Anais Nin, is unusual and French enough without appending an e, though some may think it clarifies pronunciation.
  20. Forsythia

    • Origin:

      Flower name, from English surname

    • Meaning:

      "Forsyth's flower"

    • Description:

      This yellow harbinger spring bloom was named for Scottish botanist William Forsyth, and is even more unusual than such species as Acacia and Azalea.