Favorite Girl's Names

  1. Alice
    • Origin:

      German
    • Meaning:

      "noble"
    • Description:

      Alice is a classic literary name that's both strong and sweet, ranking in the US Top 100 and popular throughout the Western world. Alice is derived from the Old French name Aalis, a diminutive of Adelais that itself came from the Germanic name Adalhaidis, which is composed of the Proto-Germanic elements aþala, meaning "noble," and haidu, "kind, appearance, type."
  2. Chiara
    • Origin:

      Italian
    • Meaning:

      "light, clear"
    • Description:

      Chiara is a lovely and romantic Italian name that's familiar but not widely used here: a real winner. You might consider Chiara instead of Claire, Clara, Cara, or even Keira.
  3. Julietta
    • Origin:

      Spanish variation of Juliet
    • Meaning:

      "little Julia"
    • Description:

      Julietta feels newly fresh and friendly thanks to the growing familiarity of Juliet and French sister Juliette.
  4. Mayday
    • Description:

      Mayday is an unconventional feminine name derived from the international distress signal used in emergency situations, which itself comes from the French phrase "m'aidez" meaning "help me." Beyond its emergency associations, Mayday also connects to spring festivities, as May Day celebrations mark the arrival of spring in many cultures. As a given name, Mayday is extremely rare and unconventional, appealing to parents seeking a truly distinctive name with a bold, modern feel. The name has a memorable quality with positive spring associations balancing its emergency signal connotations. Mayday might appeal to parents drawn to other calendar-inspired names like April, June, or August, but who want something considerably more unusual and striking for their daughter.