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Favorite Name Collection (Mostly girls)

alexiscree
By alexiscree
Updated Mon May 03 2021
  1. Blythe

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "happy, carefree"

    • Description:

      Blythe is Nameberry gem — one of those names that visitors to the site are often searching for, despite the fact it's never ranked in the US charts as a given name.
  2. Callisto

    • Origin:

      Greek mythology

    • Meaning:

      "most beautiful"

    • Description:

      Best known as one of the moons of Jupiter, Callisto was a nymph coveted by Zeus who was turned into a bear by Hera, becoming the Great Bear (Ursa Major) constellation.
  3. Calvin

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "bald, hairless"

    • Description:

      Calvin is a slightly quirky but cozy name that has a fashion edge thanks to Calvin Klein. It has been steadily on the popularity list since records were kept, never lower than Number 250, peaking in the 1920s, the era of the Calvin (originally John Calvin ) Coolidge presidency.
  4. Calypso

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "she who hides"

    • Description:

      This hyper-rhythmic name has two evocative references. In Greek mythology, she was an island nymph, a daughter of Atlas, who delayed Odysseus from returning home. It is also a genre of West Indian music, originating in Trinidad and Tobago and largely popularized in the States by Harry Belafonte.
  5. Celeste

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "heavenly"

    • Description:

      Celeste is a softly pretty and somewhat quaint name with heavenly overtones, which kids might associate with Queen Celeste of Babar's elephant kingdom. She's a light and lovely choice that's finally getting noticed.
  6. Evalie
    • Evelyn Lily
      • Falene

        • Description:

          Falene is a lyrical feminine name with uncertain origins, though it may have Greek roots or connections to mythological references. The name has a distinctly ethereal quality, evoking images of grace and elegance. Falene remains quite rare, giving it an air of uniqueness and mystique. Some linguists suggest it might be related to 'phalaina,' the Greek word for moth, symbolizing transformation and attraction to light. The name's melodic quality, with its flowing syllables, appeals to parents seeking something uncommon yet feminine and pronounceable. While never having entered mainstream popularity charts, Falene occasionally appears in literary contexts and has gained slight recognition through fictional characters. Its rarity ensures that a person named Falene will likely have a distinctive identity.

      • Fawn

        • Origin:

          Nature name

        • Meaning:

          "a young deer"

        • Description:

          The doe-eyed Fawn is as gentle and soft as the baby deer it represents. And much like that baby deer, it carries with it the potential of new life. Fawn was featured at the bottom of the Top 1000 throughout the '60s and '70s — around the same time that Bambi came into play. But unlike Bambi, Fawn maintains relevance in the 21st century, thanks to its warmth and ties to the natural world. We would love to meet more baby girls named Fawn.
      • Hannah

        • Origin:

          Hebrew

        • Meaning:

          "grace"

        • Description:

          Hannah is one of the nation's top biblical girls' names — it surpassed Sarah in 1998, and ranks in the Top 100 along with Elizabeth, Abigail, Chloe, and Naomi. Hannah is a name with many sources of appeal: Old Testament roots, soft and gentle sound, and a homey yet aristocratic image.
      • Isabella

        • Origin:

          Spanish and Italian variation of Elizabeth, Hebrew

        • Meaning:

          "pledged to God"

        • Description:

          Isabella has been a Top 10 name for girls in the US for two decades now. The Latinate form of Isabel, a variation of Elizabeth which originally derived from the Hebrew name Elisheba, Isabella reigned as Number 1 in 2009 and 2010.
      • Jane

        • Origin:

          English

        • Meaning:

          "God is gracious"

        • Description:

          No, we don't consider Jane too plain. In fact, for a venerable and short one-syllable name, we think it packs a surprising amount of punch, as compared to the related Jean and Joan.
      • Joslyn

        • Origin:

          Spelling variation of Jocelyn, German

        • Meaning:

          "member of the Gauts tribe"

        • Description:

          Much less popular than the original spelling of Jocelyn, though still given to over 100 baby girls in the US last year. While it might be tempting to go with this more phonetic spelling, we recommend sticking with the traditional name.
      • Lark

        • Origin:

          English bird name

        • Description:

          Lark is getting some new and well-deserved attention as a post-Robin and Raven bird name. Although it was first recorded as a name in the 1830's, it has never appeared on the Social Security list.
      • Luna

        • Origin:

          Latin

        • Meaning:

          "moon"

        • Description:

          The name of the Roman goddess of the moon, Luna is derived straight from the Latin word for moon, luna. Luna may be the name most likely to surprise someone from an older generation by its Top 10 status in the US and its widespread international popularity.
      • Maeve

        • Origin:

          Irish

        • Meaning:

          "she who intoxicates"

        • Description:

          Maeve is a short and sweet name that has become one of the most stylish Irish names for girls in the modern US. It joined the Top 100 for the first time in 2023 and now ranks at Number 75.
      • Marina

        • Origin:

          Latin

        • Meaning:

          "from the sea"

        • Description:

          This pretty sea-born name was used to dramatic effect by Shakespeare in his play Pericles for the virtuous princess who says she is "Call'd Marina, for I was born at sea."
      • Nora

        • Origin:

          Diminutive of Honora or Eleonora, Latin

        • Meaning:

          "honor or meaning unknown"

        • Description:

          Nora is a lovely, refined name that conjures up images of Belle Epoch ladies in fur-trimmed coats skating in Central Park. Long seen as a quintessentially Irish name though its roots are not in Ireland, Nora is a quietly stylish favorite that's tiptoed to the top of the popularity ladder.
      • Penelope

        • Origin:

          Greek

        • Meaning:

          "weaver"

        • Description:

          Penelope is an unlikely 21st century baby name success story. Off the Top 1000 for 25 years, Penelope jumped back on in 2001 and has been heading uphill ever since, propelled by the trend for mythological names, Spanish actress Penelope Cruz, and some high-profile celebrity babies.
      • Phoebe

        • Origin:

          Greek

        • Meaning:

          "radiant, shining one"

        • Description:

          Bubbly, bright, and versatile, Phoebe is a name with mythological, biblical, and literary ties. Used since the 17th century, it fell out of fashion in the US during the '60s, only to be revived after it appeared in the 90's TV favorite, Friends.