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My Favourite Girl Names

rubycube86
By rubycube86
Updated Sat May 06 2023
A list of my favourite girl names.
  1. Alana

    • Origin:

      Feminization of Alan, Irish; variation of Ilana, Hebrew; Gaelic; Hawaiian

    • Meaning:

      "handsome, rock; oak tree; child; awakening"

    • Description:

      Alana, in all its various spellings, was at one time reserved for daughters of dads named Alan, but is now much more widespread. It came into prominence via model/actress/celeb spouse Alana Hamilton Stewart.
  2. Alani

    • Origin:

      Hawaiian

    • Meaning:

      "orange tree"

    • Description:

      One of those names you may not even be aware of if you haven't been paying attention to recent naming trends, Alani was given to more than 700 baby girls in the US in one recent year, to be the second most popular feminization of Alan after Alana. It's certainly the most modern-sounding female version of Alan.
  3. Amber

    • Origin:

      Word name, English

    • Description:

      Though perhaps not as currently stylish as Ruby, Jade, or Pearl, Amber has a colorful history (remember the notorious Forever Amber heroine?). Unfortunately, it does come with the "Amber Alert" connotation for modern parents (and their children).
  4. Angelica

    • Origin:

      Italian, Polish, Russian diminutive of Angela

    • Meaning:

      "angel or angelic"

    • Description:

      Angelica is by far the choicest form of the angelic names -- more delicate than Angelina, more feminine than Angel, more modern than Angela. But though Angelica is so lacy and poetic, it lags behind the bolder Angelina (probably for obvious reasons).
  5. Ariel

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "lion of God"

    • Description:

      Ariel is a male Biblical name, seen there as the messenger of Ezra, and also used as a symbolic name for the city of Jerusalem, while Shakespeare used it for a (male) sprite in The Tempest.
  6. Avalon

    • Origin:

      Celtic

    • Meaning:

      "island of apples"

    • Description:

      Avalon, an island paradise of Celtic myth and Arthurian legend--it was where King Arthur was taken to recover from his wounds-- and also the colorful capital of the California island of Catalina-- makes a heavenly first name. Actress Rena Sofer and British musician Julian Cope used it for their daughters.
  7. Brooklyn

    • Origin:

      Place-name from Dutch

    • Meaning:

      "marshland"

    • Description:

      Extreme makeover: Brooklyn has gone from jokey Borough Boy name in the 1990s to a leading girls' name starting with B. The status of New York's Brooklyn as hipster heaven is ironic as few bona fide Brooklyn hipsters would choose this name.
  8. Calleigh

    • Description:

      Calleigh is a feminine name that emerged as a modern variant spelling of Callie, which itself originated as a nickname for Caroline, Carolyn or other Cal- names. This contemporary spelling gained recognition through the character Calleigh Duquesne in the television series "CSI: Miami," which aired from 2002 to 2012. The name has a Southern charm quality with its soft sounds and unique spelling pattern. Following the show's popularity, Calleigh saw increased usage in the United States, though it has never reached mainstream popularity rankings. The name blends traditional roots with a modern feel, offering parents a name that feels both familiar and distinctive. Its Irish-inspired spelling gives it a touch of Celtic flair.

  9. Candace

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "white, pure, sincere"

    • Description:

      Candace, an ancient title of a dynasty of Ethiopian queens mentioned in the New Testament, is associated both with actress Candice Bergen and Sex and the City writer Candace Bushnell.
  10. Carmen

    • Origin:

      Spanish variation of Carmel or Latin

    • Meaning:

      "garden or song"

    • Description:

      Carmen has long been associated with the sensuous, tragic heroine of Bizet's opera, based on a novel by Prosper Merimee; more recently it has called to mind two other bombshells: Carmen Miranda (born Maria) and Carmen Electra (born Tara), as well as the great jazz singer Carmen McRae. In the celebrity baby name world, this classic Spanish name for girls was used by Hilaria and Alec Baldwin for their oldest daughter.
  11. Carsyn

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Carson, English and Scottish

    • Meaning:

      "son of the marsh dwellers"

    • Description:

      A contemporary, feminized variation of Carson.
  12. Cerys

    • Origin:

      Welsh

    • Meaning:

      "love"

    • Description:

      Common name in Wales that's all but unknown in the U.S. Certainly an attractive choice ripe for export. In the UK it sits at Number 330.
  13. Cheyenne

    • Origin:

      Sioux

    • Meaning:

      "people of a different language"

    • Description:

      The name of a courageous tribe, Cheyenne became quite popular in the 1990s, inspiring a wide range of spelling variations—Shyanne is one example that's still on the rise.
  14. Claudia

    • Origin:

      Feminine variation of Claude

    • Meaning:

      "lame; enclosure"

    • Description:

      Claudia is a classic name with ancient Roman roots. Never truly in or truly out, Claudia feels like a strong, modern choice that hits the sweet spot between too popular and too unusual..
  15. Claudine

    • Origin:

      French feminine variation of Claude

    • Description:

      There are much chicer versions of this name today, such as Claudie, Claudia, or Claude itself. Claudine is a name wobbling on the edge of extinction.
  16. Coral

    • Origin:

      Nature name

    • Meaning:

      "a rock like substance formed by sea creatures; pinkish-red; gemstone"

    • Description:

      A color name, a gemstone name, and an ocean-inspired choice, Coral has a lot going for it with its sharp C sounds yet sweet vintage feel. Unlike Scarlett or Violet, however, it is only quietly used in the US these days, perhaps because of its similarity to more 'dated' Carol.
  17. Dakota

    • Origin:

      Native American tribe and place name; Sioux

    • Meaning:

      "friendly one"

    • Description:

      A Native American tribe name which is found in the names of two US states, Dakota was one of the first trendy nineties place names, but is now flagging a little in popularity. The cultural question around using a Native American tribe name as a baby name may be partly to blame.
  18. Danna

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name

    • Description:

      This Dana-Donna variation has started to carve out its own place on popularity lists; an interesting alternative to Daniella as a namesake for a relative named Daniel.
  19. Destiny

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      If Destiny is your daughter's destiny, she probably won't be the only one in her school: until 2009, Destiny was in the Top 50, with three of its alternate spellings in hot pursuit. It has since dipped a bit in popularity but is still widely used. Destiny Hope was the birth name of Miley Cyrus and Destiny Jones is the daughter or rapper Nas.
  20. Dusk