Girl Names Ending in-ie

Rosemarie had its moment in the sun back in the middle of the last century, when parents were looking for new ways to recycle traditional family names. So a child might combine her two grandma's names and become Rosemarie (or Annmarie or Maryjean), but these combination names feel dated now.

Rosy-cheeked and cheery, Rosie (also spelled Rosy) has been standing on her own for many decades, back to the days of 1943 musical Sweet Rosie O'Grady. She's one of the perky nickname-names that are filling the popularity lists of other English-speaking countries. In the US, she came back to the Top 1000 in 2013, after a 30 year hiatus. In 2023, Rosie was one of the fastest rising girl names.

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.

Sallie ranked highest along with other -ie ending girls' names in the 1800s. It's been downhill since then for Sallie, though she didn't fall off the Top 1000 until 1970.

Sandie is a charming feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Sandra, which itself is a shortened form of Alexandra (meaning 'defender of mankind'). With Scottish and English roots, Sandie peaked in popularity in the 1960s and 70s but has since become less common, giving it a vintage appeal. The name is often associated with warmth and friendliness, partly due to its connection to sandy beaches and sunshine. The spelling with 'ie' rather than 'y' adds a distinctive touch while maintaining its approachable character. Sandie works well as both a full name and nickname, offering versatility with its casual, unpretentious feel combined with historical depth.

Sharlie is a feminine name that likely originated as a diminutive or variant of Charlotte or possibly as a feminine form of Charlie. Both derive from the masculine name Charles, which comes from Germanic origins meaning 'free man.' Sharlie offers a modern, playful twist on these classic names while maintaining their friendly, approachable essence. Though not frequently appearing in top naming charts, Sharlie has seen occasional usage in English-speaking countries. The name carries a casual, contemporary feel while still connecting to traditional naming roots. With the rising popularity of unisex and nickname-style given names, Sharlie fits well with current naming trends.

Sherrie is a feminine name that is a spelling variation of the once-popular Sherry, a phonetic form of the French Cheri meaning dear or beloved. Sherry ranked in the US Top 100 from the late 1940s until the mid 1970s -- quite a run. In 1962, at the name's height, there were over 1500 baby girls given the Sherrie spelling, and over 9000 named Sherry. Other spelling variations include Sheri and Shari.

Sophie is the French form of the Greek Sophia, for which it is also commonly used as a nickname. Given Sophia's long standing among the Top 10 girl names in the US, Sophie may feel more popular than it actually is.

In the 1950s and 60s, Susie was the name every little girl wanted for her very own.

Sydnie is a modern feminine variant spelling of Sydney/Sidney, a name with Anglo-Saxon origins derived from French place names combining 'Saint Denis' or from Old English elements meaning 'wide island' or 'wide meadow'. This particular spelling emerged as parents sought distinctive variations on the more traditional Sydney spelling. Gaining modest popularity in the United States during the 1990s and early 2000s, Sydnie offers a slightly more feminine appearance through its 'ie' ending while maintaining the same pronunciation. The name carries associations with the vibrant Australian city while offering a contemporary twist. Sydnie balances familiarity with uniqueness through its alternative spelling.

Terrie is a feminine name that emerged as a diminutive form of Teresa or Terry, though it now often stands as an independent name. Derived ultimately from Greek origins meaning 'harvester' or 'of the island of Thera,' Terrie peaked in popularity in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s. This spelling variation with an 'ie' ending gives the name a distinctly feminine touch compared to the unisex 'Terry' spelling. Terrie has a friendly, approachable quality that contributed to its mid-century appeal. While less common in recent decades, it maintains a classic, vintage charm. The name carries connotations of warmth and friendliness, making it feel familiar even to those meeting a Terrie for the first time.

With Tillie a new favorite of avant-garde parents, the British music-hall Tessie might conceivably follow.

A surprise recent hit revival with cutting-edge British, Tribeca and Malibu parents; Tillie, also spelled Tilly, is cute, frilly, and sassy all at once. Tilly is currently Number 90 on the England-Wales popularity list, joining such other Top 100 nickname names as Milly, Maisie, Kitty and Lottie. Tillie along with these other short forms transform proper names rooted in other cultures into true English names for girls.

Tracie is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Tracy, which itself began as an English surname derived from place names in Normandy, France. The place names came from the Gallo-Roman personal name 'Thracius,' referring to someone from Thrace, an ancient region in southeast Europe. Tracie gained popularity in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s, reaching its peak in the early 1970s. The spelling variation with 'ie' instead of 'y' gives the name a softer, more feminine quality. Although its usage has declined since its heyday, Tracie maintains an approachable, friendly image and carries associations with characteristics like adaptability and resourcefulness.

A sassy, spunky name for the bold parent who doesn't remember Mrs. Ed Norton on The Honeymooners or who's into the nicknames-as-given-names trend sweeping the UK and returning to the US.

The name of a martyred medieval saint, Valerie has been on the popularity list since its earliest publication in 1880. Though it peaked in the 1960s, remaining in the Top 100 until 1988, it still doesn't sound terminally dated; the association with the word valor gives it a sense of boldness and makes it one of the special group of girl names that mean strong.

This pet form of such names as Winifred and Edwina and Gwendolyn has loads of vintage charm, a la Millie and Maisie, with a decidedly winning vibe. And it just got celebrity cred as the baby daughter of Jimmy Fallon.