Favorite Girls' Names

Monnie

Monnie is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may function as a diminutive of Monica (meaning 'advisor' from Greek), Simone (feminine form of Simon, meaning 'listener' in Hebrew), or…

Kallista

Greek

"most beautiful"

Actress Flockhart popularized the C version, but this works, too.

Olga

Slavic variation of Helga, Norse

"holy"

This Slavic form of the Norse name Helga is a classic in many Slavic countries, including Russia and Poland, where it currently ranks within the Top 100 girl names. It has historically ranked among…

Nicasia

Latin, female variation of Nicasio

"victorious"

An interesting and unusual member of the "Nic" family--far more distinctive than NICOLE or NICOLA.

Seeley

English

"blessed, happy"

Surname name with an uplifting meaning. Just beware that this is a well-known mattress brand.

Viveca

Swedish, Nordic

"alive, life; place of refuge"

This is one of the most vibrant and feminine of the names meaning life , and it's sure to gain more attention as the whole sisterhood of Viv- names rise. Celebrated Swedish actress Viveca Lindfors,…

Vivica

Spelling variation of Viveca

The attractive actress Vivica A. Fox has done a lot to add this version of the name into the mix.

Mercedes

Spanish

"gracious gifts, benefits"

Mercedes is one of the few names attached to luxury living that we can wholeheartedly recommend, it being a legitimate Spanish appellation stemming from one of the epithets given to the Virgin…

Brycin

Celtic, female variation of Brice

"bright strength"

Slightly awkward girl's version of a straightforward male name.

Waverly

English

"meadow of quivering aspens"

Waverly, with its literary resonance and lilting three-syllable sound, could well become the next generation's successor to Kimberly. Its upper-crusty surname feel places it among the new stylish…

Carmel

Hebrew

"garden"

Carmel is a biblical place-name that is often used by Catholic parents around the world. It is given in honor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and is the name of a mountain ridge on the Mediterranean near…

Anwen

Welsh

"very fair, beautiful"

Anwen is one of the simplest and best of the classic Welsh girls' names, more unusual than Bronwen but with the same serene feel.

Amity

Latin

"friendship"

Amity--what nicer gift to give your little girl than a name that signifies friendship and harmony? This virtue name is also more rhythmic and feminine than the single-syllable Hope, Faith, and Grace.…

Chantilly

French place name

"white"

The name of a French city famous for its fine lace. Another association: Chantilly cream – a sweetened whipped cream apparently invented there in the 17th century by a chef at the Château de…

Albany

Scottish place name

Not yet on the place-name map, this name has Shakespearean ties via the Duke Of Albany character in King Lear .

Tatiana

Russian, from Latin family name Tatius, meaning unknown

Classic yet spritely, Tatiana has long been familiar and popular in Russia and Eastern Europe, though it wasn't until the 80s that it caught on in the English-speaking world. With short forms Tiana,…