D1 Girl Names

More modern and alluring than Silver, Argenta is one of the few mineral/metal-related names.

Though many might find it too syrupy, hundreds of parents each year choose this name for their daughters to make them feel special. Precious Ramotswe is the engaging African sleuth in the popular No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series.

The perfect name-accessory for a little princess, though its popularity is waning.

Alternative to Princess or Queenie.

Silky is a delicate female name that embodies softness and luxury. Derived from the English word for smooth, lustrous fabric, the name evokes a sense of elegance and refined grace. While uncommon as a traditional first name, Silky has seen occasional use as a nickname or modern given name, particularly in English-speaking countries and parts of India. The name appeals to parents seeking something tactile and sensory with positive connotations of comfort and beauty. Silky's informal, approachable quality gives it a contemporary feel while maintaining its feminine associations with smoothness and refinement.

The mother of all virtue names.

An admirable quality to impart; Pleasant was used by Charles Dickens in Our Mutual Friend and in modern times is known via American Girl dolls creator Pleasant Rowland.

Corona was once an improbable choice due to the beer brand. After the coronavirus pandemic of 2020, its firmly cemented its status as a nonviable baby name.

Toni Morrison, the modern master of literary names, made this one famous as the title character of a novel. But things didn't work out so well for that Beloved.

Well, parents are naming their children Eden and Heaven...so why not?

Smooth and evocative, but not very namelike.

Word names are often genderless, but Lovely feels particularly feminine (cue Isn't She Lovely? by Stevie Wonder). Chris Brown chose this name for his daughter, born in 2022, which may give the name a boost.

A shimmery ancient Roman name that could still shine today. VARIATION: ARGENTA

This Puritan virtue name may be unstylish, but it is also sympathetic and appealing in these largely uncomfortable times.

Sensuous to a fault.

Generally used in conjunction with another name to form a religious phrase -- for instance the daughter of rapper DMX is called Praise Mary Ella.

Talk about pressure! Too much name for any little girl to bear.

You're so vain, I bet you think this name is about you.

This steely surname has a simple, strong sound – similar to names like Sloane or Clarke.