Wonderful names for girls!
By Zodiac
Updated Fri Mar 31 2023
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Names for girls that I found that you might like! There are a bunch of different ones, I like them all.
- Lyra
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"lyre"Description:
Lyra is a name with ancient and celestial roots that's found new popularity thanks to its starring role in Philip Pullman's book series, His Dark Materials and its subsequent movie and TV adaptions. Simple yet starry, Lyra is familiar but not overused in the US, where it ranks in the Top 500.
- Natasha
Origin:
Russian diminutive of NatalyaMeaning:
"birthday of the Lord"Description:
Natasha, an appealing, still unusual name, entered the American mainstream post-Cold War but seems to have peaked in the eighties, replaced by the more straightforward Natalie. As is common for Natashas the world over, the Obamas shorten their Natasha's name to Sasha.
- Selina
Origin:
Variation of Selena or Celine, LatinMeaning:
"moon; heaven"Description:
The Selina spelling swims below the Top 1000, which it fell off more than 15 years ago. Still, more than 160 baby girls were named Selina in 2023, compared with over 1300 named Selena and more than 1000 called the fashion-friendly Celine.
- Sonia
Origin:
Russian and Scandinavian variation of SophiaMeaning:
"wisdom"Description:
Early European import, well known in the 1940s via Norwegian skating movie star Sonja Henie, that has sailed back across the Atlantic, despite the rising popularity of other Russian names.
- Brenna
Origin:
Feminine form of BrennanMeaning:
"descendant of the sad one"Description:
Brenna is a feminine form of the Irish surname Brennan, or perhaps a variation of Brenda or Brendan—all of which have different meanings. Whatever its derivation or authenticity, it's a modern sounding name which has steadily decreased in popularity since 1995 when it peaked at Number 235 in the United States.
- Hadley
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"heathery field"Description:
Hemingway readers will recognize this as the name of Papa's first wife (and, eventually, actress Mariel's grandmother). But in Victorian times, Hadley and Hedley were actually more popular for boys.
- Keely
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"slender"Description:
Keely is well-used in modern Ireland, also found as Keeley and Keela. The boys' form is Keelan. Largely unknown in the US, this could make an interesting update for Kelly or Kaylie or Kylie -- though it might ultimately prove to close to one of those trendy names.
- Mercy
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"compassion"Description:
The quality of mercy makes this lovely Puritan virtue name a quiet favorite today. Although it was most popular in the late nineteenth century, Mercy is on its way to a comeback -- it rose 143 spots between 2012 and 2013, making it one of the year's fastest-rising names. Right now, it's still stylish and distinctive, a rare and wonderful combination.
- Jocasta
Origin:
Greek, meaning unknownDescription:
Jocasta is a mythological name fashionably used in England, but mostly ignored here. She was the mother of Oedipus, King of Thebes, whom he (oops) unwittingly married. If you can ignore that small error in judgment, you'll find an interesting and attractive J name that's neither overused nor terminally dated.
- Mireya
Origin:
Spanish from LatinMeaning:
"admired"Description:
A pretty and unusual path to the nickname Mira. Mira is the main character in Nobel Prize-winner Federico Mistral's poem of the same name. Mireya Moscoso was Panama's first female president.
- Sadira
Origin:
PersianMeaning:
"lotus tree"Description:
Intriguing name with great symbolic meaning in Eastern religions.
- Nyssa
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"goal"Description:
A fairly common Greek name that would fit in well here.
- Arina
Origin:
Variation of Irina, Russian from GreekMeaning:
"peace"Description:
This form of Irina supersedes the original in its native country.
- Ashira
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"I will sing"Description:
Unusual name with stylish, silky feel.
- Aryelle
Description:
Aryelle is a modern feminine name that blends elements of Ariel with the popular '-elle' ending. While not having ancient historical roots, it emerged in the late 20th century as a creative variation. The name has celestial and angelic associations, as 'Ariel' appears in biblical and literary contexts representing an angel or spirit. Aryelle has gained moderate popularity in recent decades among parents seeking names with a contemporary, melodic sound. The double 'l' spelling adds a distinctive touch to differentiate it from the more traditional Ariel. With its soft sounds and ethereal quality, Aryelle conveys a sense of beauty and uniqueness while remaining accessible and recognizable.
- Ranna
Description:
Ranna is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Sanskrit, it means 'queen' or 'delightful,' suggesting nobility and charm. In Finnish, it refers to 'shore' or 'beach,' evoking natural beauty and serenity. The name also has Arabic roots, where it can mean 'to look at' or 'to gaze.' In some Persian contexts, Ranna connects to concepts of color and beauty. While not widely common in Western countries, Ranna has maintained steady usage in parts of India, Finland, and Middle Eastern countries. Its brevity and melodic quality, with the soft double 'n' sound, make it appealing to parents seeking a name that's both distinctive and easy to pronounce across cultures.
- Roanna
Origin:
Variation of Rosanna or LatinMeaning:
"sweet"Description:
Most modern parents would probably prefer the cooler Rowan.
- Saria
- Shaden
- Lisey