Obnoxious Names For Girls

Too sugary sweet and inconsequential for a modern girl.

Part of the trend for formerly canine royal names; this is one a little girl might love—up till the age of eight.

Kaylee meets Hailey.

Stylish, sweet, and bubbly, Livvy is a familiar short form of the popular Olivia, though it could easily work as a nickname to Olive, Lavinia, or Liv as well. In recent years, however, Livvy has been gaining attention as a standalone option, with 110 baby girls called "just" Livvy in the US in the latest stats.

Makes hot name Finley kind of Phyllis-like -- which is not a good thing.

Yes, though it seems so extreme, girls were actually sometimes given this name a century ago; now it is so uncommon it would make a strong springtime statement. Biggest obstacle: the nickname Daffy.

Fluttery and flighty. But there are a couple of names that mean butterfly you might consider, such as Yara and Farasha.

You can call your daughter Sugar, but it's probably best to keep it as a term of endearment. For sweet names, you try Dulcie, Honey, Mitsu, Amai, Sherine, Melita, Eulalia, or Melina, but Sugar does work as a generic nickname.

Another entry in the fruit name category, this one borne by writer Strawberry Saroyan, granddaughter of William, so named by her hippie parents. While fruit names may become more familiar, they'll never pass without comment -- but maybe that's what you're looking for.

A surprisingly popular spiritual name that entered the US Top 500 in 2003. As of 2023, it is still a Top 500 choice, where it fits in with similar bold word names like Chosen, Blessing, and Dream. Miracle is a familiar name in Nigeria too, where it is used as a unisex option.

A contemporary, feminized variation of Carson.

The singer known as Pink (born Alecia) brought this hue onto the name-possibility palette, especially as a middle choice. Could Pink be the next Blue?

Divine seems more proper a name with the rise of Heaven and its turned-around twin Nevaeh. Though superlative names like Divine -- Unique, say, or Precious -- sometimes seems as if they're trying to hard and protesting too much.

Mariposa is a rare, romantic choice with an intriguing meaning.

Starr today is more fashionably the plain-spoken Star or the more obscured Stella, Esther, or Estella.

Elaboration of Rachel sometimes seen in France, but more rarely here.

Victoriana is an elaborate feminine name derived from Victoria, which originated from the Latin word 'victoria' meaning 'victory.' This extended form adds a romantic, vintage quality to the classic name, evoking images of the Victorian era and its ornate aesthetics. While Victoria has been consistently popular throughout history—particularly associated with Queen Victoria of England—Victoriana remains quite rare, appealing to parents seeking something distinctive with historical resonance. The name carries connotations of triumph, dignity, and classic femininity, enhanced by its elaborate suffix. Victoriana might be chosen for its grandeur and vintage charm, offering a more elaborate alternative to the timeless Victoria while maintaining its strong etymological roots of achievement and conquest.

With Journey becoming increasingly popular, it's no surprise that this alternative spelling is not far behind. However, you may be surprised to learn that in recent years, the Journee spelling has actually passed the original spelling in popularity — Journee is currently in the Top 200. This word name may be appealing to parents attracted to the idea of a spiritual -- or even an actual -- voyage.

Ellamae was given to over 60 baby girls in the US last year, although the data doesn't record punctuation, so we don't know how many of those will actually go by Ella Mae or Ella-Mae. The fourth most popular compound name for girls in the US, It's a modern smoosh name with a sweet, old-timey feel.

It may sound sweet smelling, but remember, it was the name of the little skunk in Bambi. Better to pick a single bloom from the bouquet, like Violet or Lily or Daisy.