Cool girl names

  1. Praise
    • Origin:

      Word name
    • Description:

      Generally used in conjunction with another name to form a religious phrase -- for instance the daughter of rapper DMX is called Praise Mary Ella.
  2. Gelsey
    • Origin:

      Persian
    • Meaning:

      "flower"
    • Description:

      This name was given a lithe and graceful image by ballerina Gelsey Kirkland, but was later far surpassed by Kelsey and Chelsea.
  3. Adelice
    • Description:

      Adelice is a delicate feminine name with French and Germanic roots. It likely derives from the Germanic elements 'adal' meaning 'noble' and 'ice' serving as a feminine suffix. It can be viewed as a variant of Adelaide or Adelais, with a softer, more flowing quality. The name has a vintage charm combined with a modern feel in its streamlined form. Though uncommon in usage statistics, Adelice offers an elegant alternative to more popular choices like Alice or Adeline. Its melodic three-syllable pronunciation gives it a graceful rhythm, while its rarity makes it distinctive. The name suggests refinement and gentility while remaining accessible in pronunciation.
  4. Amita
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "infinite"
    • Description:

      Feminine form of Amit that's simple and lyrical and close in spirit to a familiar term for friendship.
  5. Thandie
    • Origin:

      South African, Xhosa
    • Meaning:

      "beloved"
    • Description:

      A captivating and sprightly name brought into the limelight by actress Thandiwe Newton.
  6. Mercer
    • Origin:

      French occupational surname
    • Meaning:

      "a merchant"
    • Description:

      Mercer is one fashionable occupational name that can work as well for girls as boys, perhaps because of the soft c or the conventionally feminine nickname Mercy.
  7. Carbry
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "charioteer"
    • Description:

      Male name from Irish mythology makes stylish-sounding choice for girls.
  8. Albany
    • Origin:

      Scottish place name
    • Description:

      Not yet on the place-name map, this name has Shakespearean ties via the Duke Of Albany character in King Lear.
  9. Clarity
    • Origin:

      English virtue name from Latin
    • Meaning:

      "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.