Awesome Girl Names

If you are expecting a girl, than here are some AWESOME names you can choose from. From vintage, to rare and unusual, to perfectly popular, this list has it all!
  1. Adey
    • Description:

      Adey is a concise feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Ethiopian tradition, particularly among the Amharic people, it means 'my mother' and carries connotations of respect and endearment. In Scottish contexts, Adey can be a diminutive of names like Adelaide or Adele, or derive from the Scottish surname Adie. The name also exists in English usage as a shortened form of Adelaide, meaning 'noble type.' Adey has remained relatively uncommon in Western countries, maintaining a distinctive quality that appeals to parents seeking brief, melodic names with international connections. Its simplicity and adaptability across cultures give it a versatile charm while its rarity ensures it remains unique.
  2. Adrien
    • Description:

      Adrien as a feminine name represents the female version of Adrian, though it's more commonly used for males in French-speaking regions. Derived from the Latin name Hadrianus, meaning 'from Hadria' (an ancient town in northern Italy), it carries historical significance through Emperor Hadrian. As a feminine choice, Adrien offers a sophisticated French flair and gender-neutral appeal. This spelling variation gives the traditional name a graceful, continental touch while maintaining its classical roots. While less common for girls than Adrienne or Adriana, feminine Adrien has a modern, streamlined quality that appeals to parents seeking names that work across gender lines. The name balances strength and elegance, historical depth and contemporary style, making it a subtle but distinctive choice.

  3. Ainsley
    • Origin:

      Scottish
    • Meaning:

      "one's own meadow"
    • Description:

      While theoretically unisex, this surname name has been edging up the girls’ names list, perhaps originally as an Ashley substitute. One quality in Ainsley's favor: It's remained steadily popular -- but not TOO popular -- for more than 20 years now, ranking consistently around Number 400. That makes it stylish and familiar without showing up everywhere.
  4. Amber
    • Origin:

      Word name, English
    • Description:

      Though perhaps not as currently stylish as Ruby, Jade, or Pearl, Amber has a colorful history (remember the notorious Forever Amber heroine?). Unfortunately, it does come with the "Amber Alert" connotation for modern parents (and their children).
  5. Amelia
    • Origin:

      German
    • Meaning:

      "work"
    • Description:

      Amelia is one of the hottest girls' names, a successor to the megapopular Emma and Emily. Amelia, which spent several years at Number 1 in England, is now comfortably ensconced in the US Top 10.
  6. Ashley
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "dweller near the ash tree meadow"
    • Description:

      Ashley was a sensation in the 1980s and 1990s; it hit Number 1 in 1991. Ashley is still pretty but more and more parents are turning to newer names like Ashlyn and Aubrey, and spellings such as Ashleigh and Ashlea. If you hear the name Ashley in a playground today, it's more likely to be the mom than the little girl.
  7. Avril
    • Origin:

      French
    • Meaning:

      "April"
    • Description:

      The French Canadian pop star Avril Lavigne put the spotlight on this name when she made the charts with "Sk8er Boi". It is simply the French form of April, the fourth month of the year, whose name might derive from the Latin aperire meaning "to open" in reference to the start of spring in the Northern hemisphere. Other sources suggest it comes from the Greek goddess of love, Aphrodite.
  8. Bethany
    • Origin:

      Biblical place name and Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "house of figs"
    • Description:

      Bethany is a lyrical name that still strikes many parents as a fresher, more substantial substitute for the overused Brittany/Brittney or the more antiquated Beth.
  9. Blakely
    • Origin:

      English surname
    • Meaning:

      "dark wood or clearing"
    • Description:

      Blakely, along with Blakeley, Blakelee and Blakeleigh, is one of the post-Ashley surname names that end with the lee sound so stylish today. Reality stars Trista and Ryan Sutter named their daughter Blakesley. These surname-names are among the most stylish English names for girls.
  10. Blue
    • Origin:

      Color name
    • Description:

      Blue suddenly came into the spotlight, as the unusual color name chosen by Beyonce and Jay-Z for their baby girl Blue Ivy. Blue is also a starbaby middle name du jour, used for both sexes in different spellings and forms, from John Travolta and Kelly Preston's Ella Bleu to Alicia Silverstone's Bear Blu. Dave 'The Edge' Evans named his daughter Blue Angel back in 1989.
  11. Brielle
    • Origin:

      Short form of Gabrielle, French, Cajun, Hebrew, Celtic
    • Meaning:

      "god is my strength; hunting grounds"
    • Description:

      Though it sounds modern, Brielle is, among other things, a traditional Cajun contraction of Gabrielle, and the name of a historic seaport in the Western Netherlands, also known as Brill. Today, it is used more widely as a nickname for Gabrielle and as a stand-alone name that fits in easily with Isabelle, Briana, and Brinley. In a recent year, it appeared in the US Top 200, ranking above the longer form and used nearly four times as often.
  12. Brooklyn
    • Origin:

      Place-name from Dutch
    • Meaning:

      "marshland"
    • Description:

      Extreme makeover: Brooklyn has gone from jokey Borough Boy name in the 1990s to a leading girls' name starting with B. The status of New York's Brooklyn as hipster heaven is ironic as few bona fide Brooklyn hipsters would choose this name.
  13. Camille
    • Origin:

      French
    • Meaning:

      "young ceremonial attendant"
    • Description:

      At one time just the sound of the name Camille could start people coughing, recalling the tragic Lady of the Camellias, the heroine played by Greta Garbo in the vintage film based on a Dumas story, but that image has faded, replaced by a sleek, chic, highly attractive one.
  14. Cassandra
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "shining or excelling man"
    • Description:

      The name of the tragic mythological Trojan princess who was given the gift of prophecy by Apollo, but was condemned never to be believed, Cassandra has been used for striking characters in movies and soap operas. Ethereal and delicate, Cassandra was in the Top 70 throughout the 1990s but is now descending in popularity.
  15. Chelsea
    • Origin:

      London and New York place-name
    • Description:

      Chelsea is still being used, with about 400 baby girls named Chelsea in the US last year. But it was much more popular a few decades ago, peaking at Number 15 in 1992.
  16. Crissy
    • Description:

      Crissy is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Christina or Crystal, though it now often stands as an independent name. Christina derives from Greek meaning 'follower of Christ,' while Crystal refers to the clear quartz stone, symbolizing clarity and purity. Crissy reached its peak popularity in the 1970s, embodying the friendly, approachable nickname trend of that era. The name has a perpetually youthful, cheerful quality with its bright sound and informal feel. Though less common for babies today, it retains nostalgic charm and the appeal of its friendly, unpretentious nature. Crissy balances familiarity with a touch of vintage appeal.

  17. Chasey
    • Danica
      • Origin:

        Slavic
      • Meaning:

        "morning star"
      • Description:

        While Danica may sound similar to Dana, Danielle, and Daniela, Danica is not a variation. Danica, a delicate and unique Slavic name meaning "Morning Star," is synonymous with Venus in many countries.
    • Danielle
      • Origin:

        French feminine variation of Daniel, Hebrew
      • Meaning:

        "God is my judge"
      • Description:

        Along with Daniela, Michelle, Nicole, and Denise, Danielle was a big hit from the 1960s to the nineties, sitting comfortably in the Top 20 for several years. Parents then responded to its chic, sophisticated Gallic image, and though it has lost some of its sheen, it's still a widely used choice.
    • Darien
      • Origin:

        Variation of Darien
      • Meaning:

        "rich, kingly"