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Character Collections - Girls

  1. Aaliyah

    • Origin:

      Variation of Aliya, Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "heavens, highborn, exalted"

    • Description:

      Both powerful and pretty, with a melodic sound, Aaliyah joins Layla, Lila, Dana, and Farrah as a name of Arabic origin that is also popular in the English-speaking world.
  2. Adalaide

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Adelaide, German

    • Meaning:

      "noble, nobility"

    • Description:

      Many girls' names beginning with Ad- are enjoying newfound popularity, mainly Adelaide, Adeline, and Ada. Adalaide is a spelling that bridges the gap between Ada and Adelaide, which in German come from the same root.
  3. Alandra

    • Description:

      Alandra is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a feminine form of Alexander, meaning 'defender of mankind,' a variation of the Greek name Leandra, meaning 'lion woman,' or a modified form of Alanna or Alanda. The name has a romantic, flowing quality with its melodic three-syllable structure. Alandra carries a slightly exotic flair while remaining accessible in pronunciation and spelling. Though not among the most common names, it has maintained steady if modest usage across Spanish-speaking countries and in the United States since the mid-20th century. The name blends traditional elements with a contemporary feel, appealing to parents seeking something distinctive yet familiar-sounding. Its musical quality and positive potential meanings contribute to its enduring appeal despite its relative rarity.

  4. Alexia

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Alexandria, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "defending men"

    • Description:

      This diminutive, similar to Alex or Alexis, has been yo-yoing in popularity since the turn of the 21st century.
  5. Alexis

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "defender"

    • Description:

      Alexis, a one-time exclusively-boys’ name, was more popular than its sister Alexandra for quite a while, but in recent years Alexandra has overtaken it once again. Alexis was a Top 20 girls’ name from 1994-2010 but has experienced a decline in popularity in recent years, though now it's one of the top unisex names.
  6. Aria

    • Origin:

      Italian and Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "air; song or melody; lion"

    • Description:

      Aria is a multi-cultural name with two extremely popular versions: this more word-like one along with Arya, the spelling used for the feisty young heroine of Game of Thrones. There were about 6400 baby girls named Aria in the US last year alog with 2400 named Arya, which counted together places the name in the Top 10.
  7. Athena

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "from Athens"

    • Description:

      Magical and distinctive but grounded and familiar too, it's no surprise that Athena has become one of the most widely used ancient goddess names in the contemporary Western world. Derived from the city name Athens, it is current a Top 100 choice in the US.
  8. Bailee

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Bailey

    • Description:

      Like other "ee" names, Bailee is starting to lose its shine, slowly slipping down the charts.
  9. Brooke

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "small stream"

    • Description:

      Brooke has long projected an aura of sleek sophistication, and can also be seen as a stylish water name.
  10. Brooklyn

    • Origin:

      Place-name from Dutch

    • Meaning:

      "marshland"

    • Description:

      Extreme makeover: Brooklyn has gone from jokey Borough Boy name in the 1990s to a leading girls' name starting with B. The status of New York's Brooklyn as hipster heaven is ironic as few bona fide Brooklyn hipsters would choose this name.
  11. Cassie

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Cassandra

    • Meaning:

      "prophetess"

    • Description:

      Though not much in use, still retains a cozy Little House on the Prairie-type pioneer feel.
  12. Cinnamon

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "spice name"

    • Description:

      A sweet and rare spice name, which made its first and only appearance on the US baby name charts in 1969 – the year Neil Young's song "Cinnamon Girl" was released.
  13. Cora

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "maiden"

    • Description:

      Cora is a lovely, old-fashioned girls' that has been recently rejuvenated by its contemporary-feeling simplicity. In fact, Cora seemed headed straight for the top of the popularity list when the coronavirus pandemic somewhat weakened its appeal.
  14. Dayanah

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Dayana
  15. Diana

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "divine"

    • Description:

      Diana, the tragic British princess, inspired many fashions, but strangely, not one for her name. For us, Diana is a gorgeous and still-underused choice.
  16. Donna

    • Origin:

      Italian

    • Meaning:

      "lady"

    • Description:

      Literally meaning "lady" in Italian, Donna was the perfect ladylike housewife mom name on The Donna Reed Show in the fifties and sixties. And there were plenty of namesakes: Donna was in the Top 10 in 1964. These days we'd be more likely to associate it with the emanciatpated clothes of Donna Karen than as a baby name.
  17. Eliza

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "pledged to God"

    • Description:

      Eliza is a name with a wonderful combination of streamlined zest and Eliza Doolittle charm and spunk. It's a classic that's popular right now -- but not too popular.
  18. FIERA
    • Freya

      • Origin:

        Norse

      • Meaning:

        "a noble woman"

      • Description:

        Freya has long been popular in the U.K. but has only taken off in the US in the last decade, along with the entire category of mythological names. Derived from the Old Norse name Freyja, meaning "Lady, noble woman", Freya is the name of the Norse goddess of love, beauty, and fertility.
    • Kaia

      • Origin:

        Latin, Scandinavian, or Hawaiian

      • Meaning:

        "to rejoice or sea"

      • Description:

        The new Maia, the next Kayla, Kaia has been on the charts since the year 2000. You might see it as a female form of the also-rising Kai, which means sea in Hawaiian and is sometimes used for girls as well, or as a Kardashianization of the ancient goddess name Caia.
    • Leah

      • Origin:

        Hebrew

      • Meaning:

        "weary"

      • Description:

        Strong but sweet, Leah is a classic name that doesn’t feel dull or dusty. It’s got plenty of dignity, grace, and pluck, making it a solid choice in the 21st century.
    • Leona

      • Origin:

        Latin

      • Meaning:

        "lioness"

      • Description:

        A Top 100 name from 1896 to 1921, Leona reached as high as Number 72. Since then, Leona had seemed to be one of the most unfashionable of the pride of lion names, but singer Leona Lewis has done a lot to rejuvenate it. Leona returned to the Top 1000 in 2009 after decades of being away.
    • Lily

      • Origin:

        English flower name

      • Meaning:

        "lily"

      • Description:

        Lily is the most popular of the popular delicate century-old flower names now making a return, thanks to its many irresistible attributes: a cool elegance and a lovely sound, a symbol of purity and innocence, and a role in Christian imagery.
    • Livia

      • Origin:

        Diminutive of Olivia or Latin

      • Meaning:

        "blue, envious"

      • Description:

        Though it sounds like a chopped-off variation of Olivia, which means olive, the distinctively attractive Livia has been an independent name since the days of the ancient Romans, when it belonged to Livia Drusilla—the powerful wife of the Emperor Augustus—and is still commonly heard in modern Italy.
    • London

      • Origin:

        English place-name

      • Meaning:

        "Capital city of England"

      • Description:

        The capital of England makes a solid and attractive twenty-first-century choice in the US where it is currently in the Top 1000. Given to nearly 1000 girls and 200 boys each year, it is a unisex option that has been in slow decline since its peak in 2013. Conjuring up images of Big Ben, red phone boxes, and the London Eye for some, but perhaps the rush hour commute and grey skies for others, London is far less popular in the UK and other English-speaking countries.
    • LYANA
      • Mya

        • Origin:

          Variation of Maya, Greek mythology and Central American Indian name

        • Description:

          This distinctive spelling was popularized by the R&B singer Mya (Harrison) and has inspired many baby namers to adopt Mya for themselves.
      • Paige

        • Origin:

          English, occupational name

        • Meaning:

          "page to a lord"

        • Description:

          Paige is more name, and less word than the occupational Page. Paige is also sleek and sophisticated a la Brooke and Blair and reached as high as Number 47 in 2003, when there was a very popular television show, Trading Spaces, hosted by the energetic Paige Davis.
      • Raelyn

        • Origin:

          Spelling variation of Raelynn

        • Description:

          After entering the Top 1000 in 2009, Raelyn has climbed the charts. It's ridden the coattails of Raelynn (which remains more popular), but also may be benefiting from the rise of Brooklyn. The use of -Lyn and -Lynn suffixes has grown in recent years, even as the name Lynn itself languishes.
      • Scarlett

        • Origin:

          English

        • Meaning:

          "scarlet, red"

        • Description:

          Scarlett Johansson is doing more for this sparky southern name than Scarlett O'Hara ever did. Since the turn of the 21st century, Scarlett has gone from an obscure literary name to one of the most popular girls' names starting with S, right after longtime favorites Sophia and Sofia.
      • Shana

        • Origin:

          Diminutive of Shoshana or Shannon, variation of Shaina

        • Description:

          Part of a group of similar midcentury names rarely given to babies today.
      • Summer

        • Origin:

          Word name

        • Description:

          The temperature is definitely rising for this popular seasonal name, which began being used in the seventies, and has been heard consistently ever since.
      • Tina

        • Origin:

          Diminutive of Christina et al

        • Description:

          Tina, despite its petite and tinkly image, is apt these days to be replaced by the more elegant originals, Christina and Martina.It does have some strong namesakes, though, in Tina Turner (born Anna Mae), Tina Brown (born Christina), Tina Fey (born Elizabeth), and photographer Tina Barney (born Tina).