Cool girl names

  1. 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.
  2. Flannery
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "descendant of Flannghal"
    • Description:

      Long before the vogue of using Irish surnames for girls, writer Flannery O'Connor gave this one some visibility. It has a warm (flannelly) feel and the currently popular three-syllable ee-ending sound.
  3. Thandie
    • Origin:

      South African, Xhosa
    • Meaning:

      "beloved"
    • Description:

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

      Spelling variation of Zabel, form of Isabel which is a form of Elizabeth, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "pledged to God"
    • Description:

      Zabelle and Zabel are fresh (to us) and ancient forms of Isabel, making zippy variations for modern lovers of that ancient name who feel the original is overexposed.
  5. Alpha
    • Origin:

      Greek, first letter of the alphabet
    • Description:

      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.".
  6. Arlise
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "pledge"
    • Description:

      This feminine form of Arliss, is familiar via the recent HBO series. But why not just use Arliss?
  7. 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.
  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. Carbry
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "charioteer"
    • Description:

      Male name from Irish mythology makes stylish-sounding choice for girls.