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- My Favourite Girl Names -

  1. Avonlea

    • Origin:

      Place name

    • Meaning:

      "river by a field"

    • Description:

      As all good Anne of Green Gables buffs would know, Avonlea is the fictional Canadian town created by L. M. Montgomery that Anne Shirley considers home. The literary creation inspired a real Canadian town to adopt the name. Avonlea would make a lovely literary choice for any baby, and would fit in with the Ava and "-lee" naming trends right now.
  2. Azalea

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "azalea, a flower"

    • Description:

      Azalea is one of the fresher flower names, along with Zinnia and Lilac, that are new to the name bouquet — in fact, it entered the Social Security list for the first time in 2012. So if Lily and Rose are too tame for you, consider this brilliant pink springtime blossom with a touch of the unusual that has been growing in popularity.
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    • Bailey

      • Origin:

        Occupational name

      • Meaning:

        "law enforcer, bailiff"

      • Description:

        Bailey -- a jaunty surname -- was first used for a female TV character in 1978 in the show WKRP in Cincinnaati, then caught on big time. Bailey's still an appealing choice, though, and a celebrity fave. Parents of daughters named Bailey include Scot Baio and Stella McCartney.
    • Belle

      • Origin:

        Short form of Isabelle or French

      • Meaning:

        "beautiful"

      • Description:

        Belle has nothing but positive associations, from "belle of the ball" to "Southern belle" to the heroine of Disney's Beauty and the Beast. As if this weren't enough good things, Belle is also one of the most familiar and usable names that mean beautiful. Though it has been overshadowed by the Twilight-influenced Bella and longer forms like Isabella and Annabella, Belle has its own Southern charm and would make a pretty choice as a first or middle name.
    • 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.
    • Blaire

      • Origin:

        Spelling variation of Blair, Scottish

      • Meaning:

        "dweller on the plain"

      • Description:

        Blair with a little something extra, which some parents may feel feminizes the name. The Blaire spelling was given to a surprising number of baby girls, with about a third of baby girls with the name given this spelling. The final e also is reminiscent of Claire.
    • 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.
    • Blossom

      • Origin:

        English

      • Meaning:

        "to bloom"

      • Description:

        Now that parents have picked virtually every name in the garden, from the common Rose to the captivating Zinnia, some are reconsidering the old, more generic names like Flora and Posy and Blossom — which was last in favor in the 1920s and still has a Floradora showgirl aura.
    • Bluebelle

      • Origin:

        Flower name or compound name, Blue + Belle

      • Meaning:

        "blue + beautiful"

      • Description:

        An elaboration of the word and nature name Bluebell or a combination of the names Blue and Belle, giving the meaning "beautiful blue" or "blue and beautiful". While Bluebell is the more popular spelling, Bluebelle is given to around 20 girls in the UK each year, but none in the US.
    • Bria

      • Origin:

        Diminutive of Briana or Gabriella

      • Meaning:

        "hill, high; God is my strong man"

      • Description:

        Sweet and sparky but maybe a little bit stuck in the 90s, Bria is a nickname-y style choice with various origins.
    • Bridgette

      • Description:

        Bridgette is a feminine name representing a French variation of Bridget, ultimately derived from the Celtic name Brighid meaning "exalted one." In Irish mythology, Brighid was a powerful goddess of fire, poetry, and wisdom. This spelling with the double-t gives the name a touch of French elegance while maintaining its Celtic roots. Bridgette gained popularity in the mid-20th century, partly inspired by French actress Brigitte Bardot, though this variation uses a more phonetic English spelling. The name balances traditional heritage with accessibility, offering a slightly more elaborate alternative to the simpler Bridget. While never reaching the heights of ultra-popular girls' names, Bridgette has maintained steady usage, appreciated for its classic feel and feminine charm.

    • Brielle

      • Origin:

        French

      • Meaning:

        "hunting grounds"

      • Description:

        Though it sounds so modern, Brielle is, among other things, a traditional Cajun contraction of Gabrielle, but it has now spread far beyond that community. Brielle is also the name of a historic seaport in the western Netherlands.
    • Bronwyn

      • Origin:

        Welsh

      • Meaning:

        "white breast"

      • Description:

        One of the loveliest of the Welsh names, striking the perfect balance between being familiar and unusual. In Wales, the female spelling is always Bronwen, but Americans usually see a "y" as adding femininity.
    • Brooke

      • Origin:

        English

      • Meaning:

        "small stream"

      • Description:

        Brooke has long projected an aura of sleek sophistication, and can also be seen as a stylish water name.
    • Bryony

      • Origin:

        Latin flower name

      • Meaning:

        "to sprout"

      • Description:

        Bryony is an unusually strong plant name --the bryony is a wild climbing vine with green flowers --that caught on in the U.K. before sprouting here. The name of the young character in the Ian McEwan novel Atonement is spelled Briony, which is the variation and Bryony the original.
    • Caia

      • Origin:

        Latin, feminine variation of Caius

      • Meaning:

        "to rejoice"

      • Description:

        Caia Caecilia was the Roman Goddess of fire and women. The name Caia would make a truly fresh alternative to the flagging Maya, with which it rhymes.
    • Callie

      • Origin:

        Greek diminutive

      • Meaning:

        "beautiful"

      • Description:

        As 90s and early 2000s favorite Allie is starting to fall, Callie is feeling extra fresh. Callie is a nickname name that is currently more popular on its own than any of its longer versions. Callie was popular in the late 1800s when it was in the Top 200 for several years. However the name fell out of favor, eventually falling off the charts for some time. Callie has been rising again since the 70s, and it is now back in the Top 200 once again. In the popular show Grey's Anatomy, doctor Callie Torez's full name is the Greek Calliope.
    • Cammie

      • Description:

        Cammie is a feminine name that typically functions as a diminutive form of names like Camilla, Cameron, or Campbell. With Scottish and Latin origins, its ultimate meaning relates to 'one who assists in religious services' or 'crooked nose' depending on the root name. Cammie emerged as a standalone name during the mid-20th century in the United States, offering a friendly, approachable quality with its soft ending. Though never reaching top popularity charts, it saw modest usage in the 1960s-1980s. Cammie conveys a youthful, cheerful personality while maintaining a classic feel that works well across age groups.

    • Carlie

      • Origin:

        Spelling variation of Carly

      • Description:

        The ie ending injects this late 20th century favorite with a bit of late 19th century charm. But not quite enough to make it a good 21st century choice.