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Sassy Girl Names

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By puppy101
Updated Thu May 25 2023
These names are good for divas or girls in pageants, and if you if you want to say back off she might sass.
  1. Felicity

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "good fortune, happy"

    • Description:

      Felicity is as accessible a virtue name as Hope and Faith, but much more feminine -- and dare we say, happier. The hit TV show did a lot to soften and modernize the once buttoned-up image of Felicity, and it got further notice as the red-haired Colonial doll, Felicity Merriman, in the American Girl series. A current bearer is actress Felicity Huffman.
  2. Gemma

    • Origin:

      Italian, Catalonian, Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "precious stone"

    • Description:

      Gemma is a jewel of a name, an Italian classic that was very popular in 1980s England, but has only recently been started to be used here; it entered the list in 2008.
  3. 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.
  4. 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 90s throwback in the UK, a Top 5 choice in France, and a returning gem in the US right now.
  5. Anya

    • Origin:

      Russian diminutive of Anna

    • Meaning:

      "grace"

    • Description:

      Anya is a Russian variation of Anna, which came from the Hebrew name Hannah. Anya is the form found most frequently in Russia, Poland, and other East European countries, while Anja is the spelling usually preferred in Germany Norway, Denmark, Germany, Sweden, and The Netherlands. In the Hungarian language, Anya also means mother.
  6. Xanthe

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "golden, yellow"

    • Description:

      X marks the spot in names these days, usually at the middles or ends of names, but here is one that puts it squarely up front.
  7. Piper

    • Origin:

      English occupational name

    • Meaning:

      "pipe or flute player"

    • Description:

      Piper is a bright, musical name that entered the list in 1999, one year after the debut of the TV series Charmed, which featured a Piper, and it's been a consistent riser since. Piper Kerman is the memoirist whose prison experiences provided the basis for the hit Netflix series Orange is the New Black.
  8. Jessica

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "behold or wealthy"

    • Description:

      When Jennifer finally gave up her Number 1 place on the girls' popularity list, her crown was passed to Jessica, who reigned for not one but two decades. Jessica was the Number 1 name in both the mid-1980s and 1990s, never sounding quite as trendy as its predecessor, maybe because of its classic Shakespearean pedigree.
  9. Jasmine

    • Origin:

      Flower name, from Persian

    • Meaning:

      "gift from God"

    • Description:

      Jasmine was derived from the Persian word yasmin, referring to the jasmine flower. Scented oil was made from the plant, and it was used as a perfume throughout the Persian Empire. Variants include Jazmin, Yasmin, Yasmine, and Jessamine.
  10. Oriana

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "dawn; gold"

    • Description:

      Oriana is a dashing medieval name, with a meaning similar to Aurora. At this point, though, Oriana is much more unusual than Aurora and makes a unique choice if you're searching for names that mean new beginnings or dawn.
  11. Lyla

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Lila, Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "night"

    • Description:

      The Lyla spelling variation has now superseded the original Lila — the former remains on the rise while the latter is consistently falling in popularity.
  12. Pepper

    • Origin:

      English from Latin, Sanskrit, "the pepper plant; berry"

    • Meaning:

      "the pepper plant; berry"

    • Description:

      With its bubbly sounds and stylish feel, Pepper joins a small but distinctive group of names inspired by the spice rack: Saffron, Juniper, Cassia, Sage, Ginger, and Rosemary. Enough like Pippa, Piper and Penelope that it feels usable, Pepper has appeared every year in the US stats since the 60s.
  13. Paisley

    • Origin:

      Scottish

    • Meaning:

      "church, cemetery"

    • Description:

      For a name related to a Scottish town, a patterned Indian fabric, and a country singer named Brad, Paisley has seen remarkable success. After appearing, seemingly out of nowhere, it is now an American favorite.
  14. Cherry

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "cherry"

    • Description:

      With other fruity names like Clementine, Olive and Plum ripe for the picking, sweet Cherry remains remarkably underused: just 27 baby girls received the name in 2017, down from 343 at its peak in 1948. The unsavory slang meaning no doubt goes a long way towards explaining its fall from grace.
  15. Katrina

    • Origin:

      German variation of Katherine

    • Meaning:

      "pure"

    • Description:

      The hurricane blew this one out of the realm of possibility.
  16. Jada

    • Origin:

      Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "jade"

    • Description:

      Long used in Spanish-speaking countries, this strong but feminine name was jump-started here by the rise of actress Jada Pinkett Smith. The Italian Giada is a popular variation. In the Bible, the name Jada was borne by a man and has a different root and meaning: It's Hebrew and means "he knows".
  17. Kat

    • Origin:

      English diminutive of Katherine, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "pure"

    • Description:

      We're hearing Kat more and more being used by Katherines who are tired of Kathy, Kate and Katie. Katti or Kattie is another possibility.
  18. Kinsey

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "king's victory"

    • Description:

      Kinsey enjoyed popularity blip thanks to similarity to Lindsay, and because of Sue Grafton's alphabet mysteries heroine, Kinsey Millhone. Now, Kinsley has become more popular than Kinsey, perhaps because it's more distinct from Mackenzie offshoot, Kenzie.
  19. Corrine

    • Origin:

      Variation of Corinne, French from Greek

    • Meaning:

      "maiden"

    • Description:

      A spelling variant of Corinne, which ranked a little behind its sister spelling until the 1990s when it fell out of favor.
  20. Cherise

    • Description:

      Cherise is a feminine name with French origins, derived from the French word 'cerise' meaning 'cherry.' The name evokes the vibrant red fruit, suggesting sweetness, freshness, and natural beauty. Cherise gained modest popularity in the United States during the 1970s, reaching its peak usage in 1977, reflecting the era's interest in nature-inspired and French-influenced names. Though never among the most common names, Cherise offers a melodic quality with its soft 'ch' sound and gentle conclusion. The name carries a certain romantic flair associated with its French roots while remaining easily pronounceable for English speakers. While its usage has declined since its peak, Cherise maintains appeal for parents seeking a name that sounds both familiar and distinctive. Its fruit association connects it to other botanical names while its French derivation adds sophistication.