English names for girls

'exalted, sublime'

elegant, sweet · Around the 2000s

'noble'

elegant, vintage · Around the 2010s

'noble'

elegant, vintage · Around the 1900s

'noble' (a form of Alice)

elegant, modern · Around the 1980s

a short form of Adelina or Alina; often read as 'bright'

elegant, modern · Around the 2010s

'work, effort'

elegant, classic · Around the 2010s

from 'man, brave'; used for girls in English

elegant, professional · Around the 1980s

'most holy' (related to Ariadne)

elegant, modern · Around the 2000s

'noble strength'

elegant, classic · Around the 1930s

'dawn'

elegant, artsy · Around the 2010s

possibly 'bird' or 'life'

elegant, modern · Around the 2010s

'white'

elegant, modern · Around the 1990s

'young attendant at a ceremony'

elegant, warm · Around the 2010s

feminine of Charles: 'free man'

elegant, classic · Timeless

from the Roman family name Caecilius

elegant, artsy · Around the 1910s

from Celia; often linked to 'heavenly'

elegant, artsy · Around the 1990s

feminine of Charles: 'free man'

elegant, noble · Around the 2010s

'follower of Christ' (feminine)

elegant, professional · Around the 1980s

'clear, bright'

elegant, classic · Around the 2000s

'clear, bright, famous'

elegant, vintage · Around the 1900s

from the Roman family name Claudius

elegant, artsy · Around the 1980s

of uncertain origin; popularly linked to 'light'

elegant, noble · Around the 2010s

a form of Helen: 'torch, bright light'

elegant, artsy · Timeless

'my God has answered'

elegant, sweet · Around the 2010s

a short form of Elisabeth: 'pledged to God'

elegant, artsy · Around the 1990s

a short form of Elisabeth: 'pledged to God'

elegant, cool · Around the 2010s

from the Roman family name Aemilius: 'rival, eager'

elegant, artsy · Around the 2010s

'whole, universal'

elegant, classic · Around the 2010s

a form of Eve: 'life'

elegant, vintage · Around the 1910s

from an old surname; popularly linked to Eve 'life'

elegant, vintage · Around the 2010s

'white, fair'

elegant, artsy · Around the 1990s

feminine of Gabriel: 'God is my strength'

elegant, sweet · Around the 2000s

'gem, precious stone'

elegant, artsy · Around the 2000s

possibly 'woman of the people' (Celtic roots)

elegant, artsy · Around the 2010s

Italian feminine of John: 'God is gracious'

elegant, modern · Around the 2010s

a form of Helen: 'bright light'

elegant, classic · Around the 1910s

a Russian form of Irene: 'peace'

elegant, artsy · Timeless

a form of Elizabeth: 'pledged to God'

elegant, classic · Around the 2000s

a form of Elizabeth: 'pledged to God'

elegant, noble · Around the 2000s

French form of Isabella: 'pledged to God'

elegant, artsy · Around the 2000s

feminine of John: 'God is gracious'

elegant, professional · Around the 1980s

from a Germanic tribe name, the Gauts

elegant, sweet · Around the 2000s

from the Roman family name Julius; often read as 'youthful'

elegant, classic · Timeless

'laurel', the symbol of victory

elegant, professional · Around the 1980s

from Laurentius: 'from Laurentum', linked to laurel

elegant, professional · Around the 1990s

a short form of Helena or Magdalena

elegant, gentle · Around the 1910s

'lily'

elegant, sweet · Around the 2010s

probably from 'lily', a symbol of purity

elegant, vintage · Around the 1910s

'light'

elegant, artsy · Around the 2010s

'woman from Lydia' (an ancient kingdom)

elegant, classic · Around the 1910s

from Magdalene: 'woman from Magdala'

elegant, classic · Around the 2000s

'worthy of admiration'

elegant, artsy · Around the 1990s

'noble' (Irish); also Italian 'my lady'

elegant, artsy · Around the 1920s

of uncertain origin; often linked to 'advisor' or 'alone'

elegant, professional · Around the 1980s

'hope'

elegant, gentle · Timeless

'born on Christmas Day'

elegant, noble · Timeless

'born on Christmas Day'

elegant, professional · Around the 2000s

a Russian pet form of Natalia: 'born on Christmas'

elegant, cool · Around the 1980s

French feminine of Nicholas: 'victory of the people'

elegant, professional · Around the 1980s

'little girl' in Spanish; also a short form of Anna-names

elegant, playful · Around the 1960s

'olive tree', a symbol of peace

elegant, classic · Around the 2010s

possibly 'weaver' (the faithful wife in the Odyssey)

elegant, artsy · Around the 2010s

'rose'

elegant, warm · Timeless

the rose flower

elegant, classic · Timeless

from the Latin name of the River Severn

elegant, cool · Around the 1990s

'scarlet', the bright red cloth

elegant, cool · Around the 2010s

possibly from Selene: 'moon'

elegant, artsy · Around the 1990s

'calm, serene'

elegant, gentle · Around the 1990s

from the Italian city Siena; also a reddish-brown color

elegant, modern · Around the 2010s

'wisdom'

elegant, modern · Around the 2010s

a Russian pet form of Sophia: 'wisdom'

elegant, artsy · Around the 1970s

'wisdom'

elegant, classic · Around the 2010s

'star'

elegant, artsy · Around the 2010s

'of the forest'

elegant, artsy · Around the 1930s

'strong, healthy'

elegant, noble · Around the 2010s

a name invented by writer Jonathan Swift in the 1700s

elegant, modern · Around the 1990s

'alive, lively'

elegant, vintage · Around the 1920s

French form of Vivian: 'alive'

elegant, artsy · Around the 2010s

feminine of Yves: 'yew tree'

elegant, vintage · Around the 1950s

'my father's joy'

sweet, classic · Around the 2000s

'son of Adam' (now mostly a girl's name)

sweet, modern · Around the 2000s

from the alyssum flower; also a form of Alice

sweet, modern · Around the 1990s

the gem amber, golden fossil resin

sweet, natural · Around the 1980s

'beloved'

sweet, warm · Around the 1970s

a pet form of Angela: 'angel'

sweet, elegant · Around the 2000s

a blend of Anna and Belle: 'grace' + 'beautiful'

sweet, elegant · Around the 2010s

'ash tree meadow'

sweet, modern · Around the 1990s

'elf ruler'

sweet, modern · Around the 2010s

'oak tree' (Hebrew); 'halo of moonlight' in Turkish

sweet, natural · Around the 2010s

'beautiful'

sweet, elegant · Around the 2010s

feminine of Brian: 'noble, high'

sweet, modern · Around the 2000s

'dear, beloved'

sweet, elegant · Around the 1980s

'green shoot'

sweet, modern · Around the 2000s

the daisy flower, 'day's eye'

sweet, natural · Around the 2010s

'all, completely'; also a short form of Eleanor and others

sweet, elegant · Around the 2010s

a pet form of Eleanor or Ellen

sweet, warm · Around the 2010s

from Aemilia: 'eager, striving'

sweet, classic · Around the 2000s

usually read as 'wild boar meadow'

sweet, vintage · Around the 2010s

a pet form of Eve or Evelyn: 'life'

sweet, warm · Around the 2010s

'hay clearing, meadow'

sweet, modern · Around the 2000s

'grace, favor'

sweet, classic · Around the 2000s

the jasmine flower

sweet, artsy · Around the 1990s

a form of Jennifer or Jane

sweet, modern · Around the 1980s

from Iscah in the Bible; often read as 'to behold'

sweet, professional · Around the 1980s

'joy'

sweet, warm · Around the 1950s

a modern name, possibly from Kay or Michaela

sweet, modern · Around the 2000s

a modern name from Kayleigh

sweet, playful · Around the 2000s

'night'

sweet, modern · Around the 2010s

'heavenly flowers'

sweet, natural · Around the 2010s

'play' (Sanskrit); also linked to the lilac

sweet, artsy · Around the 2010s

the lily flower, a symbol of purity

sweet, natural · Around the 2010s

'light'

sweet, warm · Around the 2010s

'night' (a form of Leila)

sweet, elegant · Around the 2010s

from Magdalene, 'woman from Magdala'

sweet, elegant · Around the 2000s

Welsh pet form of Margaret: 'pearl'

sweet, warm · Around the 1990s

'melody, song'

sweet, artsy · Around the 1950s

'mine' in Italian; also a short form of Maria

sweet, modern · Around the 2010s

'gracious, dear'

sweet, modern · Around the 2010s

a pet form of Mary

sweet, warm · Around the 1990s

a modern blend of Rae and Lynn

sweet, modern · Around the 2010s

the red gemstone ruby

sweet, vintage · Around the 2010s

a spelling of Riley, usually read as 'courageous'

sweet, lively · Around the 2010s

a pet form of Sarah: 'princess'

sweet, vintage · Around the 2010s

French form of Sophia: 'wisdom'

sweet, elegant · Around the 2000s

a spelling of Zoe: 'life'

sweet, modern · Around the 2010s

a pet form of Alice: 'noble'

gentle, professional · Around the 1980s

'angel, messenger'

gentle, warm · Around the 1970s

'Ireland' (a poetic name for it)

gentle, warm · Around the 1980s

'faith, trust'

gentle, warm · Around the 2000s

'grace, charm, kindness'

gentle, elegant · Around the 2000s

'hope'

gentle, natural · Around the 2000s

possibly 'weary' or 'delicate'

gentle, warm · Around the 2000s

'dark'

gentle, professional · Around the 1980s

'pleasant, delightful'

gentle, elegant · Around the 2010s

a form of Sarah: 'princess'

gentle, elegant · Around the 1990s

'calm, peaceful'

gentle, natural · Around the 2000s

French form of Amelia: 'work, effort'

artsy, elegant · Around the 2010s

'air, melody' (a solo song in opera)

artsy, modern · Around the 2010s

'lion of God'

artsy, sweet · Around the 1990s

'laurel' (a nymph in Greek myth)

artsy, elegant · Around the 1950s

'white, fair, blessed'

artsy, gentle · Around the 1950s

'rainbow' (also the iris flower)

artsy, natural · Around the 1910s

a form of Julia; famous from Romeo and Juliet

artsy, elegant · Around the 2010s

'moon'

artsy, natural · Around the 2010s

'illusion' in Sanskrit; also linked to Maia, Greek 'mother'

artsy, gentle · Around the 2000s

'grace, favor'

classic, elegant · Timeless

'grace, favor' (a form of Hannah)

classic, elegant · Around the 1950s

often linked to 'pure'

classic, elegant · Timeless

'star' (Persian)

classic, gentle · Around the 1910s

feminine form of John: 'God is gracious'

classic, gentle · Timeless

a short form of Katherine

classic, professional · Timeless

often linked to 'pure'

classic, elegant · Timeless

a form of Mary; meaning uncertain, often 'beloved' or 'bitter sea'

classic, warm · Timeless

French form of Mary

classic, elegant · Around the 1920s

meaning uncertain; often 'beloved' or 'bitter sea'

classic, gentle · Around the 1920s

possibly 'friend, companion'

classic, gentle · Around the 1910s

'princess'

classic, gentle · Around the 1980s

from Alice, 'noble'

professional, warm · Around the 1990s

'worthy of love'

professional, warm · Around the 1980s

'helmeted chief'

professional, modern · Around the 2000s

'meadow, clearing'

professional, classic · Timeless

'sea-born' or 'sea circle'

professional, modern · Around the 1990s

possibly 'to tie, bind'

professional, classic · Around the 1980s

possibly a feminine of Samuel: 'God has heard'

professional, warm · Around the 1990s

short for Alexander/Alexandra: 'defender of people'

modern, lively · Timeless

from an Old French form of Alfred: 'elf counsel'

modern, elegant · Around the 2010s

the New York borough

modern, cool · Around the 2010s

'work power' (linked to Amalric)

modern, elegant · Around the 2010s

'origin, beginning'

modern, artsy · Around the 2000s

'harp player' (an occupational surname)

modern, artsy · Around the 2010s

'to flow down' (the Jordan River)

modern, lively · Around the 1990s

'valley of the River Kent' (a place name)

modern, elegant · Around the 2000s

'king's meadow'

modern, sweet · Around the 2010s

'son of Maud' or 'son of Matthew' (a surname)

modern, professional · Around the 2000s

'new' (also a bright new star)

modern, artsy · Around the 2010s

'young servant, page'

modern, artsy · Around the 2000s

'park keeper' (an occupational surname)

modern, professional · Around the 2010s

'wise, counsel' (an Irish surname)

modern, cool · Around the 2010s

'ardor, enthusiasm'

modern, lively · Around the 2000s

a modern name, from the Dutch surname Schuyler: 'scholar'

modern, lively · Around the 2010s

'tailor' (an occupational surname)

modern, professional · Around the 1990s

possibly 'blooming flower' or 'princess'

modern, elegant · Around the 2010s

'vigilant, watchful'

lively, warm · Around the 1990s

'chalk landing place' (a district of London)

lively, modern · Around the 1990s

'valiant' (an Irish surname)

lively, modern · Around the 2010s

a Russian pet form of Alexander/Alexandra

lively, cool · Around the 1990s

'life'

lively, modern · Around the 2000s

the green gemstone jade

cool, elegant · Around the 2000s

the mythical bird reborn from its ashes

cool, strong · Around the 2010s

'dawn, bright'

cool, elegant · Around the 1960s

origin uncertain; often read as 'strength'

strong, modern · Around the 2010s

'beautiful' (linked to the Norse god Ing)

strong, elegant · Around the 1940s

'lioness'

strong, elegant · Around the 1920s

'autumn'

natural, artsy · Around the 2000s

'small stream'

natural, elegant · Around the 1990s

from the Dakota people: 'friend, ally'

natural, cool · Around the 2000s

'delight' (the Garden of Eden)

natural, gentle · Around the 2010s

'flower' (the Roman goddess of flowers)

natural, vintage · Around the 1900s

'lady' (the Norse goddess of love)

natural, elegant · Around the 2010s

from the Scottish island and river Islay

natural, elegant · Around the 2010s

the ivy plant, a symbol of faithfulness

natural, artsy · Around the 2010s

'river'

natural, artsy · Around the 2010s

a pet form of Robert; also the robin bird

natural, gentle · Around the 1960s

'little red one'; also the rowan tree

natural, artsy · Around the 2010s

'treeless plain' (a grassland)

natural, elegant · Around the 2000s

'sky'

natural, modern · Around the 2010s

'summer'

natural, lively · Around the 2000s

the willow tree

natural, artsy · Around the 2010s

'defender of people' (feminine of Alexander)

noble, elegant · Around the 1990s

'resurrection'

noble, elegant · Timeless

the Greek goddess of wisdom

noble, strong · Around the 2010s

'divine' (the Roman goddess of the moon and hunt)

noble, elegant · Around the 1960s

'pledged to God'

noble, classic · Timeless

'she who intoxicates' (also a legendary Irish queen)

noble, artsy · Around the 2020s

'victory'

noble, elegant · Around the 1990s

feminine of George: 'farmer'

warm, elegant · Around the 2010s

a pet form of James

warm, lively · Around the 1980s

'ewe, female sheep'

warm, professional · Around the 1980s

a Scottish town, and the swirling paisley pattern

playful, sweet · Around the 2010s

'bright, shining'

playful, artsy · Around the 2010s

'pipe player' (an occupational surname)

playful, modern · Around the 2010s

'noble'

vintage, elegant · Around the 1890s

'she who brings happiness'

vintage, elegant · Around the 1910s

'maiden'

vintage, elegant · Around the 2010s

'from Delos' (an island linked to Artemis)

vintage, elegant · Around the 1910s

a short form of Elizabeth: 'pledged to God'

vintage, elegant · Around the 2010s

possibly 'healthy' or 'wide'

vintage, elegant · Around the 2010s

'flourishing, blossoming'

vintage, elegant · Around the 1910s

'heather meadow'

vintage, artsy · Around the 2010s

feminine of Harry: 'ruler of the home'

vintage, strong · Around the 1890s

the hazel tree

vintage, natural · Around the 2010s

feminine of Joseph: 'he will add'

vintage, elegant · Around the 1910s

the month of June, named after the goddess Juno

vintage, gentle · Around the 1920s

an elaboration of Lucia: 'light'

vintage, elegant · Around the 1950s

'lovable'

vintage, sweet · Around the 1900s

a short form of Honora: 'honor'

vintage, elegant · Around the 2010s

'pearl'

vintage, elegant · Around the 1900s

'faith' in Russian; also Latin 'true'

vintage, elegant · Around the 1910s

the violet flower

vintage, artsy · Around the 2010s

a short form of Griselda: 'grey battle'

vintage, artsy · Around the 1890s