Eclectic Collection of Girl Names

Elisse

Elisse is a feminine name that serves as a French variant of Elizabeth, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning 'God is my oath' or 'God is abundance.' This elegant, streamlined…

Emeline

French form of German Amelina

"work"

An old name, with a history separate from Emily and Emma and a different kind of vintage feel, that's a possible alternative to top-of-the-pops names. More common spelling is Emmeline.

Evanna

Feminine variation of Evan, Welsh

"God is gracious"

Evanna is the name of a Harry Potter actress who pronounces it ee-vah-na. This might be considered another international feminine form of the many variations of John; Ivana, Giovanna, and even Joan…

Severine

French, feminine variation of Severus; Latin

"stern"

This long-popular name in France sounds fresh, elegant and unusual here. Severine is the name of the most recent gorgeous James Bond Girl in the film Skyfall . Students of film history will associate…

Ardesia

Italian

"slate, slate gray"

An attractive Italian color and rock word name that doesn't sound anything like its meaning.

Misha

Russian, diminutive of Mikhail

Misha was a boys' name with a soft feminine sound and vowel ending until actress Mischa Barton turned it to the girls' side. Now Misha, like Sasha, works as well in either spelling for girls and…

Alaïa

Arabic

"sublime"

Fashion designer surname that could make a dynamic first.

Ariadne

Greek

"most holy"

This name of the Cretan goddess of fertility is most popular now as the more melodic Ariana, but Ariadne has possibilities of its own. It first entered the US Top 1000 in 2014. The renewed interest…

Saskia

Dutch

"Saxon"

From the first time we saw the name Saskia attached to a portrait of Rembrandt's wife (her full name was Saakje van Uylenburgh, but she was always called Saskia), we have found it utterly charming…

Seneca

Latin surname and Native American

"people of the standing rock"

Seneca was both a Roman philosopher-statesman and is a Native American Iroquois tribe. Occasionally used for both girls and boys, Seneca is now a Hunger Games character.

Story

English word name

"an account of incidents or events"

An imaginative choice with an uptempo Cory/Rory/Tori sound, perfect for the child of a writer — or anyone with a good story to tell. Story has been finding some appreciation among celebs like…

Laiken

Laiken is a contemporary feminine name with American origins, though it's occasionally used for boys as well. This modern creation likely emerged in the late 20th century as part of the trend toward…