Cute and Playfull Names for Girls

  1. Cody
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "helpful, pillow"
    • Description:

      Cody is a once-trendy boys' name occasionally used for girls. The Cody trend has now given way to other nickname-y names such as Rory and Ruby.
  2. Rya
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "dream"
    • Description:

      While many English sources say this name is a feminization of Ryan and give the pronunciation as Ryan without the final n, Rya is a genuine Arabic name for girls that rhymes with Mia and Leah. It is used widely throughout the Middle East and India and more than 50 girls were named Rya last year in the US, where it's quietly but steadily increasing in popularity.
  3. Journey
    • Origin:

      English word name
    • Meaning:

      "passage from one place to another"
    • Description:

      One of the new word names, appealing to parents attracted to the idea of a spiritual -- or even an actual -- voyage. The Journee spelling is also being used. Unisex alert: Jenna Jameson used Journey for one of her twin boys, as did the Black Eyed Peas rock musician known as Taboo.
  4. Sky
    • Origin:

      Nature name
    • Description:

      Sky may be a bit hippie-ish, but it's bright and sunny nonetheless. Sky rejoined the Top 1000 in 2013 after spending many years off the list. Sky was the choice of magician David Copperfield for his daughter, born in 2010.
  5. Earhart
    • Origin:

      German surname
    • Meaning:

      "honor, bravery"
    • Description:

      Conceivable middle name choice for admirers of flyer Amelia.
  6. Lakelyn
    • Origin:

      American invented name or variation of Lachlan
    • Meaning:

      "pretty lake; lake; lake land"
    • Description:

      If you can add Lyn to it, someone will. This particular -lyn name is a rising star of the 2020s, having entered the US Top 1000 in 2022, alongside sister spelling Lakelynn. Meaning "lake lake" or "pretty lake", depending on which Lynn meaning you choose to apply, it could also be viewed as a feminine form of Lachlan ("lake land").
  7. Payson
    • Origin:

      English, meaning unknown
    • Description:

      Surname-sounding unisex cousin of Peyton is gaining in popularity, especially for girls.
  8. Becca
    • Origin:

      English diminutive of Rebecca
    • Meaning:

      "servant of God"
    • Description:

      The currently preferred replacement for Becky, sometimes used on its own.
  9. Gale
    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Gail
    • Description:

      When Gail was popular, half a century ago, Gale was a plausible choice. Gale does put a slightly more masculine spin on the name, but it's dated in any version.
  10. Stormy
    • Origin:

      Word name; variation of Storm
    • Description:

      Stormy is on the rise following the birth of Kylie Jenner's daughter Stormi, although the starbaby's spelling has taken over the lead.
  11. Copeland
    • Origin:

      English surname
    • Meaning:

      "bought land"
    • Description:

      Ballet dancer Misty Copeland may draw more parents to consider her surname for a baby girl — which at last count was 29% female.
  12. Spirit
    • Origin:

      English word name
    • Meaning:

      " a supernatural being or essence"
    • Description:

      Spiritual word names are becoming more and more popular – think Peace, Bodhi, Zen and Psalm – and Spirit is among the rarer options, given to a couple dozen baby girls each year in the US. It's the name of the horse in the kids' TV show Spirit.
  13. Lexa
    • Description:

      Lexa is a feminine name with multiple origin possibilities. Most commonly, it's considered a shortened form of Alexandra, which derives from Greek elements meaning 'defender of mankind.' It also functions as an independent diminutive of Alexis or Alexa. In Slavic languages, particularly Czech and Slovak, Lexa can be a nickname for names containing the Alex- element. The name gained modest recognition following the introduction of the character Commander Lexa in the television series 'The 100' (2014-2016). With its crisp, modern sound combining the popular 'Lex' sound with a feminine ending, Lexa appeals to parents seeking short, strong feminine names that balance contemporary style with classical roots.

  14. Dior
    • Origin:

      French surname
    • Meaning:

      "golden"
    • Description:

      Dior has joined Chanel and Armani on the fashionista hit parade of names, appealing due to its designer quality, its succinct sound, and contemporary air. Nearly 400 baby girls were named Dior in the US last year.
  15. Wilde
    • Origin:

      English surname, variation of Wild, English word name
    • Meaning:

      "untamed, undomesticated, uncultivated"
    • Description:

      A wild world name with literary connections and a surname-style, Wilde is best associated with Irish author, poet, and playwright, Oscar Wilde. Similar in sound to the more popular Wilder and Wiley, Willow and Wyatt, in could make a bold option for girls, especially in the middle spot.
  16. Rhylee
    • Description:

      Rhylee is a contemporary feminine name with a melodic quality, typically considered a modern variant of Riley. This spelling variation, with the distinctive 'h' and double 'e' ending, emerged as parents sought to create more feminine and unique versions of the originally masculine Irish surname. The name has gained popularity primarily in English-speaking countries since the early 2000s, riding the wave of surname-to-first-name transitions. Rhylee blends the trendy sound of Riley with a distinctively feminine spelling. The name conveys a sense of spiritedness and individuality. While not among the top-ranked names, Rhylee appeals to parents seeking a name that sounds familiar yet stands out, offering a balance between uniqueness and accessibility.

  17. Cady
    • Origin:

      English, diminutive and surname
    • Description:

      Cady is one of those names that sounds popular but is actually rare in this form, given to only a few dozen baby girls in the US last year.
  18. Seabrooke
    • Origin:

      Variation of Seabrook, English surname
    • Meaning:

      "trickling stream"
    • Description:

      A way to feminize Seabrook, if you want a name that is gender-neutral in sound but not appearance.

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