Strong, Adorable Girls' Names

  1. Amelia
    • Origin:

      German
    • Meaning:

      "work"
    • Description:

      Amelia is one of the hottest girls' names, a successor to the megapopular Emma and Emily. Amelia, the Number 2 choice in England, is now also comfortably ensconced in the US Top 10, where it ranked as the third most popular name for girls in 2024.
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    • Bristol
      • Origin:

        Place-name
      • Meaning:

        "the site of the bridge"
      • Description:

        Bristol Palin, the daughter of former Alaska governor and Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin, grabbed her own share of headlines after her pregnancy and having appearing on Dancing With The Stars. She subsequently (almost) single-handedly propelled her distinctive name, derived from the name of a city in England, into the Top 1000 and up the charts.
    • Britton
      • Origin:

        English
      • Meaning:

        "from Britain"
      • Description:

        Britton, technically a spelling variation of Britain, is much more popular that the original place name for both boys and girls. There are about three baby girls named Britton for every four boys, making it a truly nonbinary choice.
    • Calla
      • Origin:

        Greek
      • Meaning:

        "beautiful"
      • Description:

        Calla is a botanical name that is much more distinctive than popular Lily or similar Callie. Rarely heard today, it did appear in the popularity lists in the last decades of the nineteenth century.
    • Carter
      • Origin:

        English occupational name
      • Meaning:

        "cart maker or driver"
      • Description:

        One of the surname names for boys on its way to becoming unisex, this name broke into the Top 1000 for the first time in 2013 for girls. While it sounds masculine to us, because of its two-syllable er-ending sound so trendy with boys’ names, many parents apparently disagree.
    • Guinevere
      • Origin:

        Welsh
      • Meaning:

        "white shadow, white wave"
      • Description:

        Guinevere was the name of the beautiful but ill-fated queen of Camelot, for so many years eclipsed by its modern Cornish form Jennifer. Today, Guinevere could be a cool possibility for adventurous parents intrigued by this richly evocative and romantic choice.
    • Hunter
      • Origin:

        English
      • Meaning:

        "one who hunts"
      • Description:

        This surname gained momentum in the 1990s, when it was particularly in vogue for males. However, it seems to be experiencing a surge for females—it was one of the fastest-rising names of 2013, jumping 266 spots back into the Top 1000.
    • Kassie
      • Description:

        Kassie is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive or nickname form of Kassandra or Cassandra, which comes from Greek mythology. The original name Cassandra means 'she who entangles men' or 'prophetess.' Kassie offers a more casual, approachable alternative to the longer form while retaining its classical connections. This name gained moderate popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s, corresponding with a trend toward friendly-sounding names with the '-ie' ending. Kassie has a youthful, spirited quality that transitions well from childhood to adulthood. While less common today than in previous decades, it remains a recognizable name that strikes a balance between familiar and distinctive.
    • Kylie
      • Origin:

        Noongar, Scottish
      • Meaning:

        "boomerang; narrow spit of land"
      • Description:

        Popular pop name, inspired by Australian singer Kylie Minogue. It was at its height in Australia in the 1970s and early 80s; often cited as a Noongar name meaning "boomerang".
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        • Piper
          • Origin:

            English occupational name
          • Meaning:

            "pipe or flute player"
          • Description:

            Piper is a bright, musical name that entered the list in 1999, one year after the debut of the TV series Charmed, which featured a Piper, and it's been a consistent riser since. Piper Kerman is the memoirist whose prison experiences provided the basis for the hit Netflix series Orange is the New Black.
        • Rory
          • Origin:

            Irish
          • Meaning:

            "red king"
          • Description:

            Rory is a buoyant, spirited name for a redhead with Celtic roots. The name Rory is getting more popular overall, but for the past few years has been trending decidedly toward the boys' side -- however, it's been rising to new heights for girls in recent years.
        • Ryan
          • Origin:

            Irish
          • Meaning:

            "little king"
          • Description:

            This ultrapopular boys' name is rapidly becoming a hot name for girls; admired for its buoyant Irish spirit.
        • Scout
          • Origin:

            Word name
          • Meaning:

            "one who gathers information covertly"
          • Description:

            Scout, a character nickname from To Kill a Mockingbird (her real name was Jean Louise), became a real-life possibility when Bruce Willis and Demi Moore used it for their now-grown middle daughter, followed by Tom Berenger a few years later.
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          • Willow
            • Origin:

              English nature name
            • Meaning:

              "willow tree"
            • Description:

              An ancient tree that figures in literature from Shakespeare to Harry Potter and is believed to possess magical powers, Willow is a lovely name, as graceful as its inspiration.