if i had a daughter today

  1. Claduia
    • Eleni
      • Origin:

        Greek variation of Helen
      • Description:

        A common choice in Greece, Eleni is starting to rise in the US thanks to its bouncy rhythm and trendy I ending.
    • Florence
      • Origin:

        Latin
      • Meaning:

        "flourishing, prosperous"
      • Description:

        Florence is back, returning to the US Top 1000 girl names in 2017 after a nearly 40 year absence. Other English-speaking countries have been quicker to welcome Florence back into fashion.
    • Giulia
      • Origin:

        Italian variation of Julia
      • Meaning:

        "youthful"
      • Description:

        An Italian version of an English classic beginning to be adopted by cutting-edge American parents, including Entourage's Debi Mazar.
    • Irsia
      • Jasper
        • Origin:

          Persian
        • Meaning:

          "bringer of treasure"
        • Description:

          The ancient boys' name Jasper is popular internationally in a range of forms, including Casper and Gaspard, and now Jasper is beginning to be used for girls in the US.
      • June
        • Origin:

          Latin
        • Meaning:

          "young"
        • Description:

          June, a sweetly old-fashioned month name derived from the goddess Juno, was long locked in a time capsule with June Allyson (born Ella) and June Cleaver, but is rising again especially as a middle name.
      • Kita
        • Lilija
          • Meike
            • Origin:

              German variation of Mary
            • Meaning:

              "bitter"
            • Description:

              Pronounced MY-keh, this German form of Mary was very popular a few decades ago. Might make a fresh alternative to Mikayla and sisters. The Frisian version is Maike, and the Biblical male Micah sounds the same.
          • Nell
            • Origin:

              English, diminutive of Helen, Eleanor, et al
            • Meaning:

              "bright, shining one"
            • Description:

              Nell, once a nickname for Helen, Ellen, or Eleanor, is a sweet old-fashioned charmer that is fashionably used today in its own right. While Nell is perfectly in tune with contemporary vintage name style, it hasn't taken off the way some of its sisters have and so maintains an air of distinction. Use Nell or Nellie as a short for any name from Eleanor to Penelope or just name her Nell.
          • Noelia
            • Origin:

              Spanish, feminine variation of Noel
            • Description:

              This name of an admired Puerto Rican pop singer has been picked up by hundreds of Hispanic parents.
          • Parisa
            • Origin:

              Iranian/Persian
            • Meaning:

              "like a fairy"
            • Description:

              Funny how one letter can turn a name from ordinary to special. Parisa is so much more distinctive than either Marisa or Paris.
          • Silvie
            • Solana
              • Origin:

                Spanish
              • Meaning:

                "sunshine"
              • Description:

                A bright and warm possibility for a summertime girl, Solana has been heard in a few video games. Solana Rowe is the real name of the singer known as SZA.
            • Saski
              • Tai
                • Origin:

                  Chinese
                • Meaning:

                  "great extreme"
                • Description:

                  Skater Tai Babilonia brought this sleek modern name to the world's attention. Pronounced "tie."
              • Viveca
                • Origin:

                  Swedish, Nordic
                • Meaning:

                  "alive, life; place of refuge"
                • Description:

                  This is one of the most vibrant and feminine of the names meaning life, and it's sure to gain more attention as the whole sisterhood of Viv- names rise.