Girl Names I Love
- Baize
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"dark brown"Description:
This fabric word name would be a one-of-a-kind.
- Brighid
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"strength or exalted one"Description:
Brighid is the original Gaelic form of the name of the mythological goddess of fire, poetry, and wisdom. More commonly found these days in any number of different guises: Bridget, Brigid, Brigitte et al. Whatever form it takes, Brighid is one of the most classic and enduring Irish names for girls.
- Anoush
Origin:
ArmenianMeaning:
"sweet"Description:
A dramatic and adorable name with a lot of sweep and swoosh. Also spelled Anush.
- Aline
Origin:
Variation of Adeline or AileenDescription:
Aline may have originated as a short form of Adeline in the Middle Ages, but it may also be a variation of the Irish Aileen or Scottish Eileen. Aline dropped off the Top 1000 in the 1950s. Fewer than 40 baby girls were named Aline in the US last year.
- Beline
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"goddess"Description:
This French name meaning goddess is a possible Gallic import in the Celine mode.
- Millay
Origin:
English literary nameDescription:
Pretty and distinctive choice for poetry lovers.
- Snejana
Origin:
BulgarianMeaning:
"snowy"Description:
This name of a supermodel from Ukraine is not one of those Eastern European choices that translate easily or attractively.
- Cherish
Origin:
English word nameDescription:
So sweet it makes our teeth hurt. It has appeared in the US Top 1000 every year since 2006, though it dropped a significant 136 places from 2014 to 2015, and kept dropping to Number 974 in 2016.
- November
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"month name"Description:
November is one of a growing list of month names that can work for a baby boy, and is also one of the ideal names for November babies.
- Bayou
Origin:
Native American nature nameDescription:
A slow and sultry southern choice that's definitely cool for babies of either gender. While the word feels French and has its roots in 18th century French Louisiana, it derives from the Choctaw word bayuk, which means "small stream."
- Erela
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"angel"Description:
This feminine form of the Hebrew unisex name Erel, possibly a form of Ariel, is used in modern Israel. Also found as Erella and Erelah.
- Blodwen
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"white flower"Description:
An unusual floral -wen name which was the name of an 1878 opera by Welsh composer Joseph Parry.
- Memphis
Origin:
Greek and Coptic place-nameMeaning:
"Enduring and beautiful"Description:
Tied to the bluesy southern city and to the world heritage cite in Egypt after which it was named, Memphis is a modern choice with ancient history. Currently significantly more popular for boys in the US, as a place name with sounds reminiscent of Paris, Meredith and Emma, it has plenty of potential as a unisex choice.
- Armel
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"bear prince"Description:
The name of a sixth century Welsh saint who founded abbeys in Brittany, reconstituted for a modern girl.
- Zelina
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"zealous"Description:
A rarely heard name that might appeal to parents looking for an unusual name starting with "Z".
- Antha
Description:
Antha is a rare feminine name with Greek origins, possibly derived from 'anthos' meaning 'flower.' It may also be considered a variant of the name Anthea, which refers to the Greek goddess of flowers and gardens. Antha carries a delicate, vintage quality that appeals to parents seeking something uncommon yet accessible. While never achieving widespread popularity in the United States or other English-speaking countries, it has maintained a quiet presence throughout the decades. The name conveys a sense of natural beauty and grace, with its soft sounds and floral associations making it an elegant choice for a daughter.
- Abilene
Origin:
English from HebrewMeaning:
"grass"Description:
New Testament, Texas, and Kansas place-name more fitting for a girl.
- Domenica
Origin:
Italian feminine form of DominicMeaning:
"belonging to the Lord"Description:
Much fresher and more energetic than Dominique.
- Avicenna
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