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Girls names as of the 12th of September 2021

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By Wittyusername103
Updated Mon Sep 13 2021
  1. Adair

    • Origin:

      English and Scottish

    • Meaning:

      "shallow place in a river near oaks"

    • Description:

      This undiscovered unisex name has lots of flair. It was first noticed as a girl's name, starting in the 1980's, on the long-running daytime drama Search for Tomorrow, with the character Adair McCleary, who had ahead-of-their-time brothers named brothers Hogan, Cagney and Quinn. But since Adair has yet to find many takers, it would make a fresh and appealing choice.
  2. Afton

    • Origin:

      Place-name

    • Description:

      Name of a town in Scotland that has a feminine strength.
  3. Alaska

    • Origin:

      Native American

    • Meaning:

      "great land"

    • Description:

      State name Alaska stems from an Aleutian word for the land mass itself. The number of baby girls named Alaska has doubled in the past five years, and is sure to continue increasing as more place names are annexed as baby names. Wilder but as habitable as Dakota or Cheyenne, Alaska is a girls' name choice for the future.
  4. Alcott

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "dweller at the old cottage"

    • Description:

      Intriguing alternative that goes beyond Louisa and May, for Little Women fans.
  5. Alessi

    • Description:

      Alessi is a feminine name with Italian roots, likely derived as a shortened form of Alessia (the Italian feminine version of Alexis) or possibly related to Alessandro/Alessandra. The name carries the meaning 'defender' or 'protector of humanity,' inherited from its Greek origins. Alessi has a melodic, flowing quality typical of Italian names, with its soft sounds and ending in a vowel. While not extremely common in English-speaking countries, it has gained some recognition through the Italian design brand Alessi. The name offers a sophisticated European flair while remaining relatively easy to pronounce and spell. Its brevity and musical quality make it both distinctive and accessible, appealing to parents seeking a name with subtle Italian heritage without being overly elaborate.

  6. Amity

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "friendship"

    • Description:

      Amity--what nicer gift to give your little girl than a name that signifies friendship and harmony? This virtue name is also more rhythmic and feminine than the single-syllable Hope, Faith, and Grace.
  7. Amour

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "love"

    • Description:

      This lovely French word name would also make a delighting middle name for a child of either sex.
  8. Arrow

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      Names that have not historically been names are not intrinsically gendered, so though we originally pinned Arrow as a boys' name, both starbaby Arrows that have been born recently have been girls. And with Arrow given to 60 girls in the US in 2015 and 94 boys, we call that a pretty decidedly gender neutral name. With its forward-moving, true-landing imagery, Arrow is one of the new inspirational names.
  9. Artemis

    • Origin:

      Greek mythology name

    • Meaning:

      "safe or butcher"

    • Description:

      Artemis, one of the key figures of the female Greek pantheon, is the ancient virgin goddess of the hunt, wilderness, animals, childbirth, and a protector of young girls, later associated with the moon. Artemis is the equivalent to the Roman Diana, but a fresher and more distinctive, if offbeat, choice.
  10. Athens

    • Origin:

      Greek place name

    • Description:

      Athens the city takes its name from Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom and courage. If you prefer place names to mythological names and like gender neutral names better than those that are gender distinct, Athens may be a good alternative to Athena.
  11. Atlee

    • Description:

      Atlee is a feminine name of English origin, derived from an Old English surname meaning 'at the clearing' or 'at the meadow.' It was traditionally used as a place name and surname before transitioning to a given name. With its connection to nature and pleasant meadow imagery, Atlee evokes a sense of openness and tranquility. The name has experienced periodic usage throughout the 20th century but remains relatively uncommon, giving it distinctive appeal. It gained some recognition through association with British Prime Minister Clement Attlee (though with a different spelling). As a first name, Atlee fits well with contemporary trends toward short, nature-inspired names with historical roots. Its simplicity and gentle sound make it accessible, while its rarity offers individuality for those seeking a name that stands apart from popular choices.

  12. Auburn

    • Origin:

      Color name

    • Meaning:

      "deep reddish-brown"

    • Description:

      With its rich aural relation to names like Aubrey and Audrey, this color name could be the next Amber, or Scarlett.
  13. 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.
  14. Baker

    • Origin:

      English occupational surname

    • Description:

      The term for a female baker was Baxter, which ironically feels less appropriate for a baby girl than Baker itself. Josephine Baker was an American-born French entertainer, French Resistance agent, and civil rights activist.
  15. Banks

    • Origin:

      English surname

    • Meaning:

      "one who lives on the hillside or riverbank"

    • Description:

      Banks as a girls' name was brought into the lexicon by actress Hilary Duff and musician Matthew Koma, who chose it for their daughter, Banks Violet. As both a surname and a word name, Banks refers to financial establishments as well as river banks.
  16. Bardot

    • Origin:

      French surname

    • Description:

      Bardot joined the first and last names of other glamour girl icons such as (Jean) Harlow when David Boreanaz chose the surname of '50s French sex symbol Brigitte Bardot for his daughter. Bardot debuted in the US charts in 2022.
  17. Baylor

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "horse trainer"

    • Description:

      Baylor is a possible occupational alternative to the tired Taylor, especially for a horse lover.
  18. Berkeley

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "where birches grow"

    • Description:

      Despite the strong association with the University of California, Berkeley, the more common version of this name omits the second E, Berkley.
  19. Berlin

    • Origin:

      German

    • Meaning:

      "borderline"

    • Description:

      Edgy German capital with definite possibilities as a baby name.
  20. Bexley

    • Origin:

      English place-name

    • Description:

      The name of an affluent suburb of Columbus, Ohio and a section of Greater London, Bexley is increasingly being coopted by parents looking for a novel name in the Kinsley/AInsley/Paisley family. Bexley debuted on the US Top 1000 in 2016 and is definitely one of the trendiest girl names starting with B. Think of it as a 21st century Becky.