Girl Names Ending in-ie

  1. Allie
    • Origin:

      Variation or diminutive of Alexandra, Alice or Allison; Greek, German or Scottish
    • Meaning:

      "defending men or noble"
    • Description:

      Allie is one short form that's gotten so popular it's often used as a name on its own. Cute, friendly, yet we'd recommend using one of the proper names such as Alice to give your daughter an option.
  2. Essie
    • Origin:

      English diminutive of Esther, Persian, or Estelle, French
    • Meaning:

      "star"
    • Description:

      Cute short form of Esther, now associated with the iconic nail polish brand.
  3. Lexie
    • Description:

      Lexi and Lexie, pixie-ish offshoots of the prolific Alex family, have come into their own, remaining in the Top 1000 for more than 20 years now.
  4. Angie
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Angela
    • Description:

      Cute nickname of Angela and other angelic names, Angie is now being used on its own, although its popularity has fallen in recent years. That said, Angie is one of those surprising classics, hanging on in the girls' Top 1000 continuously since its inception in 1880.
  5. Ruthie
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Ruth, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "compassionate friend"
    • Description:

      With vintage names on the rise and recent data suggesting that the US is following the UK trend of nicknames-as-given-names, Ruthie joined Goldie, Daisy, and Nellie on the US Top 1000 list in 2023.
  6. Aggie
    • Origin:

      English, diminutive of Agatha and Agnes
    • Description:

      Mauve-tinted nickname with vintage charm that could just follow in the footsteps of ABBIE. More prominent now as the nickname for the Texas A&M sports teams.
  7. Freddie
    • Origin:

      Short form of Alfreda or Frederica
    • Description:

      Freddie, especially with the ie ending, is one of the old-school boy-names-for-girls that came into vogue at the turn of the last century. Freddie, all on its own, ranked among the Top 1000 girl names until 1958, but in 2021 it was given to just 8 baby girls. Maybe that makes it prime for a comeback, ala Billie?
  8. Maudie
    • Origin:

      English and French diminutive of Matilda, German
    • Meaning:

      "battle-mighty"
    • Description:

      If Maude isn't vintage enough for you, you may try Maudie, an antique nickname for Matilda last popular at the turn of the 20th century.
  9. Pixie
    • Origin:

      Swedish or Cornish
    • Meaning:

      "fairy"
    • Description:

      Pixie is a cute -- quite possibly too cute -- name that suddenly feels possible thanks to the craze for names that contain the letter x. Though its origin may be uncertain, a pixie is internationally recognized as a sprite or fairy: tiny, sometimes green, usually pointy-eared.
  10. Mollie
    • Origin:

      Variation of Molly
    • Description:

      This new/old spin on Molly -- nickname-names with the ie ending were particularly popular at the turn of the last century -- that has landed this name in the US Top 1000.
  11. Stacie
    • Description:

      Stacie is a feminine name that gained significant popularity in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s. It's a diminutive form of Anastasia, which has Greek origins meaning "resurrection." Often considered a variant spelling of Stacy or Stacey, this version with the -ie ending gives the name a softer, more informal feel. Stacie peaked in popularity during the mid-1970s but has gradually declined since the 1990s, now considered somewhat vintage. The name carries a friendly, approachable quality and evokes the casual confidence of late 20th-century American culture. Those named Stacie often find their name strikes a good balance—recognizable to most people but not overly common among younger generations.

  12. Brie
    • Origin:

      French, place-name of cheese-producing region, short form of Briana
    • Description:

      Place-name and homonym of Bree, less popular than its enlargement, Brielle or Brianna. Brie Larson is a notable bearer.
  13. Carlie
    • Origin:

      Variation of Carly, English
    • Meaning:

      "free man"
    • Description:

      The ie ending injects this late 20th century favorite with a bit of late 19th century charm. But not quite enough to make it a good 21st century choice.
  14. Amerie
    • Origin:

      Modern invented name
    • Description:

      Pop princess Amerie is half Korean, half African-American. Her name may relate to Amelia, Emily, Emery, or Amory, though there's no exact equivalent among historical names. But doubtless there will be more Ameries, starting now.
  15. Jennie
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Janet, Jane, Jean, and Jennifer
    • Description:

      Long before the Jennifer Era, Jennie was a fashionable pet form of several names, and was also used independently -- in 1875 it was in the Top 20. Jennie was replaced by the Jenny spelling in the 1960s, and is rarely seen today.
  16. Susie
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Susan, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "lily"
    • Description:

      In the 1950s and 60s, Susie was the name every little girl wanted for her very own.
  17. Amalie
    • Origin:

      Danish, Norwegian, and German form of Amalia or Amelia
    • Meaning:

      "work"
    • Description:

      Popular in Norway and Denmark, but familiar across Europe, Amalie can be pronounced as a-MAHL-yah, much like sister Amalia. A variation of Amelia, it shares the same Germanic element, amal meaning "vigorous, unceasing, work".
  18. Maxie
    • Description:

      Maxie is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Maxine or Maxene, which themselves are feminine versions of Maximilian or Maxwell. The name has Latin roots in "maximus," meaning "greatest." Maxie has a cheerful, friendly quality with its ending 'ie' sound, which softens the strength inherent in its meaning. While never extremely common as a formal given name, it enjoyed modest popularity as a nickname throughout the 20th century, particularly in the 1920s and 1930s. It has cross-cultural appeal, used occasionally in English-speaking countries as well as in parts of Europe. Maxie can project a personality that balances strength with approachability, conveying both confidence and warmth.
  19. Hollie
    • Origin:

      Variation of Holly, English nature name
    • Description:

      This alternate spelling of Holly is still quite popular in the UK but hasn't seen use in the US since the end of the millennium.
  20. Emilie
    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Emily; German and Scandinavian feminine form of Aemilius
    • Description:

      Unlike most creative spellings, this one isn't overly trendy or overdone—in fact, it's quite delicate and pretty. However, it is clearly suffering from the plethora of similar names that are flowing around right now (Emelie, Emilia, Emily, Emilee, Amelie, Amelia) and has fallen more than 300 spots since 2013. It might be time for Emilie and her sisters to be left alone for a while.

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