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Cute and Playfull Names for Girls

  1. Becca

    • Origin:

      English diminutive of Rebecca

    • Meaning:

      "servant of God"

    • Description:

      The currently preferred replacement for Becky, sometimes used on its own.
  2. Lake

    • Origin:

      Nature name

    • Description:

      This body of water runs deep; the best of a group of new possibilities that includes Bay, Ocean, River, and the more established Brook. It has received attention via the actress Lake Bell. Lake would make a particularly cool and refreshing middle name, as Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady did for daughter Vivian.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Ozzie

    • Origin:

      English, German

    • Meaning:

      "divine; deer"

    • Description:

      This zippy diminutive name has been rising up the charts in recent years as a cool unisex choice. The Ozzy spelling is currently more popular all round, however for girls the Ozzie spelling isn't too far behind. It was given to around 50 American girls in 2023, while Ozzy was chosen for 70.
  7. 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").
  8. 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.
  9. Corey

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "from the hollow"

    • Description:

      Cool a few decades ago, along with Lori and Tori. Currently out of fashion but may make a retro tomboy choice as an offbeat spin on Charlie.
  10. Earhart

    • Origin:

      German surname

    • Meaning:

      "honor, bravery"

    • Description:

      Conceivable middle name choice for admirers of flyer Amelia.
  11. 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.
  12. Colbie

    • Origin:

      Variation of Colby, English

    • Meaning:

      "from a coal town"

    • Description:

      Strongly feminine variation of Colby with two prime associations: singer Colbie Caillat and actress Colbie Smulders (born Jacoba).
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.

  16. Payson

    • Origin:

      English, meaning unknown

    • Description:

      Surname-sounding unisex cousin of Peyton is gaining in popularity, especially for girls.
  17. 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.
  18. 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.