Cool girl names
- Alpha
Origin:
Greek, first letter of the alphabetDescription:
The first letter of the Greek alphabet ande the brightest star in every constellation, this would make an interesting choice for a first daughter, though it does give off some spectral sci-fi reverberations--and references to the term "alpha male.".
- Arlise
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"pledge"Description:
This feminine form of Arliss, is familiar via the recent HBO series. But why not just use Arliss?
- Albany
Origin:
Scottish place nameDescription:
Not yet on the place-name map, this name has Shakespearean ties via the Duke Of Albany character in King Lear.
- Praise
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
Generally used in conjunction with another name to form a religious phrase -- for instance the daughter of rapper DMX is called Praise Mary Ella.
- Amorie
Origin:
Spelling variation of AmoryMeaning:
"industrious"Description:
While Amorie might be strictly a feminizing way to spell the unisex Amory, it also relates to the word Amore and the name Amoris, which mean love,
- Carbry
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"charioteer"Description:
Male name from Irish mythology makes stylish-sounding choice for girls.
- Thandie
Origin:
South African, XhosaMeaning:
"beloved"Description:
A captivating and sprightly name brought into the limelight by actress Thandiwe Newton.
- Amita
Origin:
SanskritMeaning:
"infinite"Description:
Feminine form of Amit that's simple and lyrical and close in spirit to a familiar term for friendship.
- Clarity
Origin:
English virtue name from LatinMeaning:
"the quality of being clear"Description:
Clarity is one of the lightest of the newly rediscovered virtue names, with a bit of three-syllable sparkle, old-fashioned charm and a clear vision for the future. Clarity is a very desirable quality in this confusing world and it also, unlike some other newly coined word names, has real meaning and history as a name.
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