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Girl Names that start with the letter I

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Updated Thu May 25 2023
This is a list of baby names that I have collected for girls that start with the letter I. I hope that you enjoy them!
  1. Ianthe

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "purple flower"

    • Description:

      Like Violet, Lavender and Lilac, Ianthe is a purple flower name. Chosen by the poet Shelley for his daughter, Ianthe has a poetic, romantic, almost ethereal quality. In the ancient myth, she was the daughter of Oceanus, supreme ruler of the sea, and also a Cretan woman so beautiful that when she died the Gods made purple flowers grow around her grave.
  2. Iara

    • Origin:

      Variation of Yara, Arabic, Tupi

    • Meaning:

      "small butterfly; lady of the water"

    • Description:

      Iara rhymes with Yara, an Arabic name of which it can be a variation. More commonly it's associated with Iara of Brazilian myth — a water nymph, sometimes mermaid, of Tupi and Guaraní legend. In the legends, Iara seduces men to the river to accompany her in her immortal life.
  3. Ida

    • Origin:

      German

    • Meaning:

      "industrious one"

    • Description:

      Many vowel names stylish a century ago are coming back, and Ida seems like a possible, logical successor to Ada and Ava.
  4. Idabelle

    • Description:

      Idabelle is a feminine name combining the classic names Ida and Belle. Ida has Germanic origins meaning 'industrious' or 'hardworking,' while Belle comes from French, meaning 'beautiful.' This graceful compound name emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries when such combinations were fashionable in America. Idabelle peaked in popularity during the early 1900s and has since become quite rare, giving it a distinctive vintage charm. The name carries associations with Southern gentility and old-fashioned elegance. With the revival of vintage names and the popularity of Belle as a component in names like Isabelle, Idabelle offers an uncommon alternative with historical roots that combines industriousness and beauty in its meaning.

  5. Idalia

    • Origin:

      Greek, Germanic

    • Meaning:

      "behold the sun; work, labor"

    • Description:

      A pretty, if unusual choice for a summer baby, particularly a girl with an ancestor named Ida. An epithet of the goddess Aphrodite, Idalia is derived from the Greek place name Idalion.
  6. Idalina

    • Origin:

      English elaboration of Ida

    • Description:

      Makes Ida more feminine but no more fashionable.
  7. Idalis

    • Description:

      Idalis is a feminine name with possible Puerto Rican origins, though its exact etymology remains somewhat elusive. It may be a variation of the Greek name Eidel or Idalia, the latter being an epithet for the goddess Aphrodite from Mount Idalion in Cyprus. In contemporary usage, Idalis gained some recognition through Puerto Rican model Idalis DeLeon. The name has a melodious quality with its flowing vowels and soft consonants. While relatively uncommon in mainstream American naming, it has maintained steady usage in Hispanic communities, particularly Puerto Rican ones. Idalis offers an appealing balance of uniqueness and accessibility, with an exotic feel without being difficult to pronounce.
  8. Ilena

    • Origin:

      Greek variation of Helen

    • Description:

      Ilena-style variants have all been considered more stylish than Helen for many years.
  9. Ilene

    • Origin:

      Greek variation of Helen

    • Description:

      Ilene might be a phonetic way to spell Aileen or Eileen, though in the end people may have more luck pronouncing the original.
  10. Ilise

    • Origin:

      German variation of Elise

    • Meaning:

      "pledged to God"

    • Description:

      While Ilise is unusual, the E version is more attractive.
  11. Iman

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "faith"

    • Description:

      One of the best-known African names in the Western World because of the Somali-born model and wife of the late David Bowie.
  12. Imena

    • Origin:

      African, Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "dream; faith"

    • Description:

      A worthy update for Imani.
  13. Imogene

    • Description:

      Imogene is a feminine name of Celtic origin, believed to be derived from the Gaelic word 'imogen,' meaning 'maiden' or 'daughter.' Some scholars suggest it may also have connections to the Latin phrase 'Iphigenia,' from Greek mythology. The name gained literary significance through Shakespeare's play 'Cymbeline,' where the virtuous protagonist bears this name. Imogene enjoyed moderate popularity in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries before declining, though it has seen renewed interest in recent years as part of the revival of vintage names. With its combination of classical literary associations and a distinctive, melodic sound, Imogene appeals to parents seeking names with historical depth, intellectual connections, and a touch of antiquated elegance.

  14. India

    • Origin:

      Place name, from the River Indus

    • Description:

      Euphonious and long stylish in England, India was one of the fastest-rising names on the 2013 list, after jumping 240 spots back into the Top 1000.
  15. Ichtaca
    • Icia
      • Idara
        • Idelia
          • Imber