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My Name of the Day (Girls)

  1. Jade

    • Origin:

      Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "stone of the side"

    • Description:

      As a precious stone, Jade is known for its cool green hues, its importance in Chinese art, and its ability to transmit wisdom, confidence, and clarity. As a name however, Jade is a 90’s throwback in the UK, a Number 1 choice in France, and a returning gem in the US right now.
  2. Jennifer

    • Origin:

      Cornish variation of Welsh Guinevere

    • Meaning:

      "white shadow, white wave"

    • Description:

      Jennifer is the Cornish variation of Guinevere, which ultimately derived from the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar. It has been in use in the English-speaking world since the 18th century but came to prominence in the 20th. Playwright George Bernard Shaw chose Jennifer for the name of his leading lady in his play The Doctor’s Dilemma, which drew more attention to the name.
  3. Jocelyn

    • Origin:

      German

    • Meaning:

      "member of the Gauts tribe"

    • Description:

      Jocelyn has gotten new life and popularity as a result of the current passion for lyn endings. Though it was a male name in medieval times, now Jocelyn couldn't sound more softly feminine.
  4. Karoliina

    • Description:

      Karoliina is a feminine name primarily used in Finnish and Estonian cultures. It's a variation of Caroline or Carolina, which ultimately derive from the masculine name Charles (Karl, Carl), meaning 'free man' or 'strong.' The elongated form with double 'i' is characteristic of Finnish naming conventions, giving it a melodic, flowing quality. While common in Finland, Karoliina remains relatively unusual in other parts of the world. The name carries a blend of traditional European roots with distinctive Nordic flair. Its musical quality with five syllables creates a rhythmic, elegant impression. For families with Finnish heritage or those drawn to Scandinavian names, Karoliina offers cultural authenticity with classic origins.

  5. Lavender

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "purple flower"

    • Description:

      Lavender lags far behind sweet-smelling purple-hued sister names Violet and Lila, but is starting to get some enthusiastic attention from cutting-edge namers along with other adventurous nature names like Clementine and Marigold.
  6. Lexi

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Alexandra, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "defending men"

    • Description:

      Lexi and Lexie, pixieish offshoots of the prolific Alex family, have come into their own. While it's on a gentle downslope, Lexi still ranks in the US Top 500.
  7. Lilith

    • Origin:

      Assyrian, Sumerian

    • Meaning:

      "ghost, night monster"

    • Description:

      Lilith is derived from the Akkadian word lilitu meaning "of the night." In Jewish folklore she is portrayed as Adam's rejected first wife, who was turned into a night demon for refusing to obey him. Lilith is unrelated to most other Lil- names, with the exception of Lilita, which is the Latvian variation.
  8. Mabel

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Amabel, Latin

    • Meaning:

      "lovable"

    • Description:

      Mabel is cuddly Victorian favorite rising in popularity in the US, after a 50-year nap If you love offbeat old-fashioned names like Violet or Josephine, only sassier and bubblier, Mabel is one for you to consider. It is currently in the US Top 200 and the UK Top 50.
  9. Marigold

    • Origin:

      Flower name, from English

    • Meaning:

      "golden flower"

    • Description:

      Marigold, once found almost exclusively in English novels and aristocratic nurseries, is beginning to be talked about and considered here. It has a sweet, sunny, quirky feel. The marigold was the symbol of the Virgin Mary.
  10. Matilda

    • Origin:

      German

    • Meaning:

      "battle-mighty"

    • Description:

      Matilda is a sweet vintage name that has been gently climbing the popularity list for the past 15 years, after a half-century slumber. The spunky children's book heroine Matilda is one factor in its rise, along with others of its class like Eloise and Caspian.
  11. Mazie

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Maisie

    • Meaning:

      "pearl or bitter"

    • Description:

      In a wave of vintage nickname revivals, cutesy Maisie — traditionally a nickname for Margaret or Mary — has been rising fast in recent years. And along for the ride are spelling variations Maisy and Mazie.
  12. Mildred

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "gentle strength"

    • Description:

      When scientists do research on the effects of an unpopular name, we're afraid that Mildred is one of the examples they cite, often in tandem with Bertha and Gertrude. But with cute nickname Millie on the rise, anything's possible.
  13. Maybelline
    • Natalie

      • Origin:

        French variation of Russian Natalia

      • Meaning:

        "birthday of the Lord"

      • Description:

        Natalie—a Franco-Russian name—became Americanized years ago and is one of those surprising names that's always ranked among the girls' Top 1000 names in the US.
    • Nina

      • Origin:

        Short form of names that end in -nina

      • Description:

        Nina is as multiethnic as you can get: Nina is a common nickname name in Spain and Russia, a Babylonian goddess of the oceans, and an Incan goddess of fire. Here and now, it's a stylish possibility that's been underused. "Weird Al" Yankovic chose this decidedly nonweird name for his daughter.
    • Nora

      • Origin:

        Diminutive of Honora or Eleonora, Latin

      • Meaning:

        "honor or meaning unknown"

      • Description:

        Nora is a lovely, refined name that conjures up images of Belle Epoch ladies in fur-trimmed coats skating in Central Park. Long seen as a quintessentially Irish name though its roots are not in Ireland, Nora is a quietly stylish favorite that's tiptoed to the top of the popularity ladder.
    • Neyla
      • Olivia

        • Origin:

          Latin

        • Meaning:

          "olive tree"

        • Description:

          Olivia, a lovely Shakespearean name with an admirable balance of strength and femininity, is the Number 1 name for baby girls in the US and one of the top girls' names around the world.
      • Ophelia

        • Origin:

          Greek

        • Meaning:

          "help"

        • Description:

          Floral, elegant, and bold, Ophelia re-entered the US Top 1000 in 2015 after more than 50 years off the charts. It has risen more than 700 spots since then and shows no signs of slowing down. Now in the US Top 300, could Ophelia one day become the next Olivia or Amelia?
      • Ottilie

        • Origin:

          German, French

        • Meaning:

          "prosperous in battle"

        • Description:

          Ottilie is trending in the UK, where the pronounced T helps the name sound pretty and delicate, rather like Amelie and Elodie. Ottilie is less popular in the US, where many Americans pronounce it as a near-homonym for "oddly".