Girl Names I Love That Hubby Wouldn't

  1. Christiana
    • Origin:

      Feminine variation of Christian
    • Meaning:

      "follower of Christ"
    • Description:

      Not cutting edge, but still graceful and feminine.
  2. Claire
    • Origin:

      French form of Clara
    • Meaning:

      "bright, clear"
    • Description:

      Claire, luminous, simple, and strong, is one of those special names that is familiar yet distinctive, feminine but not frilly, combining historical depth with a modern edge. And though Claire is enjoying revived popularity, it will never be seen as trendy. Claire is also a great middle name choice.
  3. Connolly
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "love, friendship"
    • Description:

      Energetic Connelly variation that works better for girls than for boys.
  4. Cora
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "maiden"
    • Description:

      Cora is a lovely, old-fashioned girls' that has been recently rejuvenated by its contemporary-feeling simplicity. In fact, Cora seemed headed straight for the top of the popularity list when the coronavirus pandemic somewhat weakened its appeal.
  5. Coralee
    • Cosette
      • Origin:

        French literary nickname
      • Meaning:

        "little thing"
      • Description:

        Cosette is best known as the heroine of Les Miserables. In the Victor Hugo novel, Cosette was the nickname given to the girl named Euphrasie by her mother. Although Hugo invented the name, some etymologists believe it's a spin on Colette, originally a female short form of Nicolas.
    • Cambrien
      • Circaea
        • Credenza
          • Danika
            • Origin:

              Eastern European
            • Meaning:

              "morning star"
            • Description:

              Spelling variation of Danica with a modern update.
          • Elea
            • Elia
              • Origin:

                Italian variation of Elijah, Hebrew
              • Meaning:

                "Jehovah is God"
              • Description:

                Though the most famous Elia, screenwriter Kazan, was male, this name sounds like a spin on many popular girls' names, from Ella to Ellie to Isla and Leah. While the Italian pronunciation has the middle syllable as LEE, making it closer to the original Elijah would give the middle syllable a long I sound -- eh-LYE-ah.
            • Eliana
              • Origin:

                Hebrew
              • Meaning:

                "my God has answered"
              • Description:

                Eliana is a lilting, rhythmic choice, which has caught on in the US and other English-speaking countries. Currently popular in the UK, The Netherlands, Canada, and Brazil, it also makes the US Top 50.
            • Elianna
              • Origin:

                Variation of Eliana, Hebrew, Latin
              • Meaning:

                "my God has answered; sun"
              • Description:

                Eliana and her spelling variations are multicultural favorites that have been rising across the English-speaking world since the turn of the 21st century. Popular in Netherlands, the UK, Canada, France, and Brazil, Eliana and sisters come with in-built nicknames Ellie, Elle and Ana which makes them versatile and appealing
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              • Eliza
                • Origin:

                  Hebrew
                • Meaning:

                  "pledged to God"
                • Description:

                  Eliza is a name with a wonderful combination of streamlined zest and Eliza Doolittle charm and spunk. It's a classic that's popular right now -- but not too popular.
              • Ellia
                • Origin:

                  Elaboration of Ella
                • Description:

                  Ellia is one of the newer entries in the extremely popular El group of names for girls, which includes Ella, Ellie, Elle and so on, as well as L-starting names such as Lillia. Nearly 100 baby girls were named Ellia last year, but we're afraid that the name will not sound as distinctive as it should due to so many other girls with similar names.
              • Elodie
                • Origin:

                  French, variation of Alodia, German
                • Meaning:

                  "foreign riches"
                • Description:

                  The lyrical and melodious Elodie, a Nameberry favorite, is starting to rise through the US popularity charts for the first time since the 1880s. It's a uncommon member of the trending El- family of names, which includes Ella, Eloise, and Eleanor.
              • Eloise
                • Origin:

                  French and English variation of Heloise
                • Meaning:

                  "healthy; wide"
                • Description:

                  Well balanced between sleek, sweet, strong, and vintage, newly chic Eloise re-entered the US Top 1000 in 2009, following a 50 year absence. In 2022, it broke into the Top 100 in the US and across the pond in the UK. Given to nearly 3000 babies each year, Eloise is showing no sign of stepping out of the spotlight.
              • Elsie
                • Origin:

                  Diminutive of Elizabeth via its Scottish variation, Elspeth
                • Meaning:

                  "pledged to God"
                • Description:

                  Elsie is a sweet vintage nickname-name turned modern star. After a 30-year hiatus, Elsie started climbing the US popularity list 20 years ago and is still headed for the top.