Pretty Names for Girls

  1. Carleigh
    • Origin:

      Variation of Carly, English
    • Meaning:

      "free man"
    • Description:

      Carleigh, a fancier way of spelling Carly, reflects the trend toward trying to make an ordinary name more special by fiddling with the spelling. Yes, Leigh is a feminine way to spell Lee, so Carleigh is theoretically an acceptable way to spell Carly, but it doesn't really work that way. People will wonder: is it Car-lay? Car-lee-uh? And your child will forever have to spell her name. Stick with Carly....or better, Carla or Carlin, or better yet, Charlotte or Caroline.
  2. Laetitia
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "gladness, happiness"
    • Description:

      Laetitia adds a layer of ancient patina to the more prosaic LETITIA.
  3. Cocoa
    • Origin:

      Color and food name
    • Description:

      Do everyone a favor and spell it Coco, an up-and-coming choice.
  4. Skylar (Skye)