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Anime Girl Names

  1. Dia

    • Origin:

      Mbama, Sanskrit, Latin, and Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "love; lamp; heavenly; day"

    • Description:

      A sweet and simple multicultural choice which has several different meanings and origins.
  2. Diana

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "divine"

    • Description:

      Diana, the tragic British princess, inspired many fashions, but strangely, not one for her name. For us, Diana is a gorgeous and still-underused choice.
  3. Eda

    • Origin:

      English, Turkish

    • Meaning:

      "wealthy, well-mannered"

    • Description:

      An medieval English diminutive of Edith, which could make an unusual addition to simple vintage revivals like Eva, Ada and Ida. In Turkish, it means "well mannered".
  4. Eirin

    • Description:

      Eirin is a feminine name with Norse and Celtic connections. In Norse mythology, Eir was the goddess of healing and medicine, and Eirin may be related to this divine figure. In Irish Gaelic, 'Éirinn' is a poetic name for Ireland itself (from 'Éire'). The name has particular popularity in Norway, where it's a modern feminine form of 'Eir' or a variant of 'Erin.' Eirin has a delicate, melodious sound while still conveying strength. In Japan, Eirin (written with different characters) can also be a given name with meanings dependent on the specific kanji used. Outside Scandinavia and Ireland, Eirin remains relatively uncommon, giving it a distinctive quality for international use. The name's concise two-syllable structure makes it accessible across cultures while maintaining its Nordic-Celtic heritage, appealing to parents drawn to names with mythological connections and subtle nature associations.

  5. Eli

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "ascended, uplifted, high"

    • Description:

      Eli is more often considered a Biblical classic for boys, with the name ranking in the Top 100 alongside Biblical choices for boys, like Elias, Elijah and Levi. Despite this, nearly 50 girls in the US were still called Eli last years. While some parents might have been following in the footsteps of those naming their daughters James, it could also be a spelling twist on familiar Ellie, or a short form of the Scandinavian names, Elisabet and Elin. Either way, with its similarity to Ellis, Ari, Elizabeth, Evie, Ivy, Riley, and Eden, there could be scope for Eli to be seen as a gender neutral option.
  6. Erika

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Erica

    • Description:

      This is a more spunky and Nordic looking variant of Erica, but the k also makes the connection to the beautiful flower less apparent.
  7. Erina

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "spring or hero"

    • Description:

      Variant of Erinna
  8. Euphemia

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "fair speech"

    • Description:

      Ancient martyr's name that, though not especially appealing, might still be mildly possible, especially for Anglophiles. It was widely used in early Scotland, but was overtaken by its nickname, Effie.
  9. Eureka

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "I have found [it]"

    • Description:

      For most, Eureka will be tied up with the bathtub myth of Archimedes' discovery of volumetric displacement, making it linked to the idea of invention, discovery and innovation. Some Australians might more closely link it to the Eureka stockade, a 19th Century rebellion of miners and workers against the colonial British government. Amanda Knox named her baby girl Eureka in 2021.
  10. Eva

    • Origin:

      Latin form of Eve, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "life"

    • Description:

      Eva is a simple, classic Hebrew name for girls that recently slipped out of the US Top 100 for the first time in more than a decade. Pronounced either like her more popular sister Ava or less popular sister Eve, Eva is one of the elite group of girl names that mean life.
  11. Faye

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "fairy"

    • Description:

      Soft and simple, but no less magical, Faye is enjoying a quiet spell of popularity in the US. It broke the Top 1000 in 2014, and by 2023, was one of the fastest rising names on the charts. Faye is a perfect example of a name that fits in and stands out, recognizable and yet unexpected. It also makes a beautiful middle name option, if Mae and Rae are feeling too overdone.
  12. Fear

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "an unpleasant often strong emotion caused by anticipation or awareness of danger"

    • Description:

      One of the more unusual word names used by Plymouth pilgrims for their children. Fear Brewster is an example of the usage of this name. Definitely one of the historic pilgrim names best left in the past.
  13. Hanako

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "flower child"

    • Description:

      Hanako has a delicate sound and quaint meaning -- but there's a catch. According to widespread urban legend in Japan, Hanako is the name of the ghost of a little girl who haunts school bathrooms, who sometimes answers if you call her name.
  14. Haruhi

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "spring day; spring queen"

    • Description:

      Perfect for a springtime daughter.
  15. Harumi

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "beautiful spring; clear weather"

    • Description:

      Sweet and springy Japanese name.
  16. Hinata

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "sunflower; facing the sun"

    • Description:

      Hinata is a unisex Japanese name and surname but is primarily seen as a given name among women. It has many possible meanings, most of which have something to do with the sun.
  17. Illya

    • Description:

      Illya is a masculine name with Slavic roots, primarily used in Ukrainian and Russian cultures as a variant of Ilya, which derives from the Hebrew name Elijah, meaning 'Yahweh is God.' The double 'l' spelling creates a distinctive visual appearance while maintaining the traditional pronunciation. The name gained some recognition in Western countries through the character Illya Kuryakin in the 1960s TV series 'The Man from U.N.C.L.E.' In its native Eastern European context, it carries connotations of strength and prophetic significance, reflecting its biblical origins. While uncommon in English-speaking countries, Illya offers parents a name with international appeal and historical depth. Its short, distinctive form gives it a contemporary feel despite its ancient roots, making it a bridge between traditional naming and modern simplicity.

  18. Ino

    • Origin:

      Greek; Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "mythological name; wild boar"

    • Description:

      Ino was one of the Queens of Thebes who, after her death, became an immortal. Ino raised her nephew, Dionysus (son of Semele and Zeus), provoking the wrath of Hera. In desperation Ino threw herself into the sea and was thereafter venerated as Leucothea (The White Goddess).
  19. Izumi

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "spring fountain"

    • Description:

      Seen as both a given name and a surname in Japan. There was a Princess Izumi in eighth-century Japan, forbidden from marriage as her older sisters had already been paired off with the Emperor's sons.
  20. Jessica

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "behold or wealthy"

    • Description:

      When Jennifer finally gave up her Number 1 place on the girls' popularity list, her crown was passed to Jessica, who reigned for not one but two decades. Jessica was the Number 1 name in both the mid-1980s and 1990s, never sounding quite as trendy as its predecessor, maybe because of its classic Shakespearean pedigree.