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3,874 names given to girls, unisex names included, from 72 naming traditions, each with its meaning, origin and pronunciation.
- AynGirlA brief name adopted from Finnish; its original meaning in Finnish is uncertain.
- AyraGirlMeaning is uncertain; it is probably an invented modern name, possibly inspired by Arya.
- AyuGirlSignifies "beautiful", "attractive" or "good" in Javanese.
- AzaharGirlMeans "orange blossom" in Spanish, derived from Arabic meaning "flower".
- AzalaïsGirlFrom the Germanic elements: "noble" + "kind".
- AzaleaGirlFrom the flowering shrub, ultimately from Greek meaning "dry".
- AzarUnisexFrom Persian meaning "fire", symbolising energy and warmth.
- AzélieGirlUncertain, possibly related to Azalaïs or other Old French/Occitan forms.
- AzenethGirlPossibly a Spanish variant of Asenath, a biblical name possibly meaning "belongs to her father" or "made by the sun…
- AzuraGirlElaboration of Azure, ultimately from Persian lapis lazuli.
- AzureUnisexFrom the English word for sky blue, ultimately from Persian lapis lazuli.
- BaakoUnisexThe Twi word for "one", used as a birth-order name for a family's first child.
- BabeUnisexFrom a nickname meaning "baby", also used as slang for an attractive person.
- BabetteGirlGod is my oath, from Hebrew roots meaning 'oath' and 'God'.
- BabiryeGirlLuganda for the first-born of twin girls, following the Baganda custom of naming twins by birth order.
- BabsGirlDiminutive of Barbara, meaning "the foreign woman" from Greek.
- BaharGirlFrom Persian meaning "spring", representing renewal, growth and seasonal freshness.
- BaileyUnisexFrom an English surname meaning "bailiff", originally denoting one who served as a bailiff.
- BalwinderUnisexMerges Sanskrit bala, signifying strength or might, with Indra, the name of a principal Hindu god.
- BambiGirlFrom Italian "bambina" meaning "young girl".
- BandileUnisexDenotes multiplication or augmentation, from a root expressing the growth of numbers or amount.
- BaneleUnisexExpresses the concept of sufficiency or completion, signifying that something is adequate.
- BaptistineGirlBaptist, from Greek meaning 'to dip' or 'to immerse'.
- BaranUnisexFrom Persian meaning "rain", evoking water, fertility and life-giving moisture.
- BarbGirlShort form of Barbara, meaning "the foreign woman" from Greek.
- BarbaraGirlFrom Greek barbaros, "foreign, non-Greek", by way of the Latin adjective barbarus.
- BarbeGirlForeign or strange, from Greek roots meaning 'foreign'.
- BarbieGirlDiminutive of Barbara, meaning "the foreign woman" from Greek.
- BarboraGirlFrom the Greek barbaros: "foreign, strange", a word that came to mean "traveller" or "outsider".
- BasheGirlA Yiddish diminutive or pet form of the name Batyah.
- BathildeGirlDerived from Old German elements meaning 'battle' and 'battle', emphasizing martial virtue.
- BattsetsegGirlJoins Mongolian бат (bat), "firm, strong", with цэцэг (tsetseg), "flower", giving "strong flower".
- BayaGirlFrom an Arabic and Turkic blend: a feminine title meaning "lady" derived from the Turkic root meaning "chieftain" or…
- BaylorUnisexPossibly from an occupational or place-related origin.
- BeaGirlShort form of Beatrix, meaning "bringer of joy", or from Beáta, meaning "blessed".
- BeauUnisexFrom French beau: "beautiful" or "handsome".
- BebeGirlShort form or pet name derived from names beginning with B, particularly Beatrice.
- BeccaGirlShort form of Rebecca.
- BecciGirlModern diminutive of Rebecca.
- BeckUnisexFrom a surname rooted in words denoting a small stream or brook, originating from English, German and Scandinavian…
- BeckahGirlShort form of Rebecca.
- BeckyGirlDiminutive of Rebecca.
- BeeGirlShort form of Beatrix or other names beginning with B, or the word for the insect.
- BekkiGirlDiminutive of Rebecca.
- BelindaGirlPossibly from Italian bella (beautiful) and Old German lind (soft, flexible).
- BellGirlEither a variant of Belle (beautiful) or from an English surname.
- BellaGirlShort form of Isabella, meaning "devoted to God", or associated with Italian bella meaning "beautiful".
- BelladonnaGirlAn Italian term combining "bella" (beautiful) and "donna" (lady), applied to the poisonous nightshade plant.
- BellamyUnisexFrom Old French meaning "beautiful friend".
- BellatrixGirlFrom Latin bellatrix, "female warrior", built on bellum, "war".
- BelleGirlFrom French meaning "beautiful", or short form of Isabella.
- BenjamineGirlFrench feminine form of Benjamin, meaning 'son of the right hand' in Hebrew.
- BenoîteGirlFrench feminine form of Benedict, meaning 'blessed'.
- BerendinaGirlFrom Germanic roots: "bear" and "hardy, bold".
- BérengèreGirlFrench form of Berengaria, a medieval name of Germanic origin meaning 'bear spear'.
- BereniceGirlFrom a Macedonian Greek name usually read as "bringing victory."
- BerfînGirlKurdish name for the snowdrop flower (Galanthus).
- BerhaneUnisexAmharic for "my light," from birhan, "light," with a first-person possessive ending.
- BerlinUnisexTaken from the German capital city, whose etymological origin is uncertain.
- BernadetteGirlFrench feminine form of Bernard, meaning 'strong as a bear' in Germanic.
- BernadineGirlStrong as a bear.
- BernardineGirlFrench feminine form of Bernardino, meaning 'strong as a bear'.
- BernettaGirlShe who brings victory.
- BerniceGirlA shortened English form of Berenice, keeping the same "bringing victory" meaning.
- BernieUnisexStrong as a bear; she who brings victory.
- BertieUnisexBright; shining.
- BertilleGirlFrench form of Berthild, a Germanic name meaning 'bright battle'.
- BertinaGirlBright; shining.
- BerylGirlA precious stone; clear or pale green gemstone.
- BessGirlGod's oath; God is my abundance.
- BessieGirlA diminutive of Elizabeth, ultimately meaning God is my oath.
- BetGirlFrom Elisabeth: a biblical name meaning "God's oath".
- BetaniaGirlSpanish and Portuguese form of Bethany, a biblical place name meaning 'house of figs'.
- BethGirlShort form of Elizabeth meaning God is my oath, or a shortened form of Bethany.
- BethaniaGirlA variant form of Bethany, the biblical place name meaning 'house of figs'.
- BethanyGirlHouse of affliction or house of figs, from the biblical town.
- BethariGirlThe Javanese version of Batari, an ancient feminine given name.
- BethelGirlHouse of God, from the Hebrew place name in the Bible.
- BetonyGirlFrom the name of a minty medicinal herb, also known as wood betony.
- BetsyGirlA diminutive of Elizabeth, meaning God is my oath.
- BetteGirlA diminutive of Elizabeth, meaning God is my oath.
- BettieGirlA diminutive of Elizabeth, meaning God is my oath.
- BettyGirlA diminutive of Elizabeth, meaning God is my oath.
- BevGirlShort form of Beverly, derived from Old English words for beaver and stream.
- BeverlyUnisexFrom a Yorkshire city name, derived from Old English words meaning beaver and stream.
- BeyleGirlDerived from a Slavic-language word meaning 'white'.
- BeylkeGirlA Yiddish diminutive or pet form of the name Beyle.
- BharatiGirlSanskrit भारती (bhāratī), "descendant of Bharata", used as an epithet of the goddess Saraswati.
- BijouUnisexDirectly from the French word meaning "jewel" or "gem".
- BillieUnisexDiminutive of Bill or William, meaning resolute protector.
- BindyGirlA diminutive of Belinda, potentially meaning beautiful serpent or beautiful serpent-like.
- BirdieGirlDiminutive of Bertha or Bernice, or directly from the English word bird.
- BituinGirlFrom Tagalog, bituin means a celestial body that shines in the night sky.
- BlakeUnisexDark-complexioned, from Old English words for black or pale.
- BlakelyGirlDark woodland clearing, combining Old English words for black and forest.
- BlancheGirlFrom a medieval French word meaning 'white' or 'fair-coloured', derived from Germanic roots.
- BlandineGirlFrench form of Blandina, derived from the Roman name meaning 'soft' or 'gentle'.
- BlessingUnisexDerived from the English word meaning approval, favour or divine grace.
- BlondieGirlA nickname for someone with blonde hair.
- BlossomGirlThe flower or flowering of a plant.
- BlueUnisexThe colour between green and violet in the spectrum.
- BlytheUnisexHappy or cheerful.
- Bo (Chinese)UnisexFrom Chinese 波 (bō): "wave". Other characters with similar sounds may also be used.
- BobbiGirlA diminutive form of Roberta or Barbara, related to the masculine Robert.
- BobbieUnisexA variant of Bobby, relating to Robert or as a feminine form of Roberta or Barbara.
- BoipeloUnisexSetswana for "joy" or "gladness", formed from the reflexive verb ipela, "to rejoice", with the abstract noun prefix bo-.
- BoipusoUnisexSetswana for "independence" or "self-rule", from the reflexive verb ipusa, "to govern oneself".
- BoitumeloUnisexSetswana for "joy", from the reflexive verb itumela, "to be glad or happy".
- BokamosoUnisexSesotho for "the future", what is still to come.
- BolormaaGirlFrom Mongolian болор, "crystal", joined to -маа, a common ending on girls' names.
- BolortsetsegGirlFrom Mongolian болор, "crystal", and цэцэг, "flower".
- BolortuyaaGirlFrom Mongolian болор, "crystal", and туяа, "a ray of light".
- BonitaGirlPretty or beautiful, from a Spanish word ultimately derived from Latin.
- BonnieGirlPretty or good-looking, from Scottish and French origins.
- BonoloGirlSesotho for gentleness or ease, from a root describing something soft and mild.
- BontleGirlSetswana for "beauty" or "beautiful", from the adjective stem -ntle, "nice, good-looking".
- BontuGirlAn Oromo girl's name built directly on the everyday word for "proud".
- BophaGirlKhmer for "flower", taken from the Pali puppha, itself rooted in the Sanskrit puṣpa.
- BotumUnisexKhmer for "lotus", from the Pali paduma, related to the Sanskrit padma.
- BoudiccaGirlFrom the Brythonic word boud, meaning "victory".
- BounmyUnisexFrom Lao ບຸນ, "religious merit", and ມີ, "to have": a wish that the bearer carries merit through life.
- BowieUnisexYellow, from Scottish Gaelic origins referring to colour.
- BožidarkaGirlThe feminine form of Božidar: 'one who gives divine gifts' or 'divine gift'.
- BraelynGirlA modern English name created in the early 1990s, formed using the popular suffix -lyn.
- BrandaGirlLikely derived as a feminine version of Brand, or perhaps an alternative spelling of Brandy, though its exact source…
- BrandyGirlFrom the English word for the alcoholic drink brandy, ultimately derived from Dutch brandewijn (burnt wine).
- BranislavaGirlThe feminine form of Branislav: 'glorious defender' or 'defender's glory'.
- BrankaGirlThe feminine form of Branko, a masculine name derived from or related to names like Branislav.
- BravaGirlFrom the Esperanto adjective brava, meaning courageous, valiant or bold.
- BreannGirlFeminine form of Brian.
- BreanneGirlFeminine form of Brian, alternate spelling of Breann.
- BreeGirlAnglicized form of Brígh, or a short form of names containing "bri".
- BrendaGirlDerived from an Old Norse masculine name with meanings related to fire or weaponry.
- BrennaGirlPossibly a variant of Brenda or feminine form of Brennan.
- BriaGirlShort form of Brianna, Gabriella and similar names containing 'bri'
- BrianaGirlFeminine form of Brian, meaning strong or high
- BriannaGirlFeminine form of Brian, meaning strong or high
- BrianneGirlFeminine form of Brian, meaning strong or high
- BriarUnisexFrom the thorny plant with clusters of berries
- BrieGirlShort form of Brianna, Gabriella and similar names containing 'bri'
- BriellaGirlShort form of Gabriella
- BrielleGirlShort form of Gabrielle
- BrígidaGirlThe Portuguese and Spanish form of Bridget, from the Irish and Celtic tradition meaning "exalted one" or "strength".
- BrigitteGirlFrench and German form of Bridget, of Irish origin, possibly meaning 'exalted one' or 'strength'.
- BrileyGirlModern name probably based on sounds from names like Bryson and Riley
- BrinleyGirlCombination of Bryn and lee, or from a town meaning burned clearing
- BrisaGirlDirectly from the Spanish word for "breeze", a light wind.
- BristolGirlFrom the city meaning the site of the bridge
- BritanniaGirlThe classical Latin designation of the island of Britain
- BritneyGirlVariant of Brittany, from the region of Brittany in France
- BrittanyGirlFrom the region of Brittany in northwestern France
- BrittonUnisexA Briton or a Breton, referring to a Celt or inhabitant of Brittany
- BronteUnisexPossibly from Irish meaning "generous", and later connected to Greek meaning "thunder".
- BronwynGirlFrom Welsh meaning "dark" or "dark-haired", related to the name Bronwen.
- BrookUnisexFrom an English word meaning a small stream or creek.
- BrookeGirlFrom an English word meaning a small stream or creek.
- BrooklynUnisexFrom the name of the New York City borough, possibly meaning "broken land" or "marsh land" from Dutch.
- BruneGirlFrench feminine form of Bruno, derived from Germanic 'bruon' meaning 'brown'.
- BrunhildGirlCombines two Old High German roots, brunna, meaning armour or protection, and hilt, meaning battle.
- BryanneGirlFeminine form of Brian, with Celtic origins meaning "high" or "noble".
- BrynUnisexFrom Welsh meaning "hill" or "mound".
- BrynnGirlFrom Welsh meaning "hill" or "mound", feminine variant of Bryn.
- BryonyGirlFrom the name of a type of climbing vine native to Eurasia, ultimately from Greek meaning "to swell".
- BuffyGirlA shortened form of Elizabeth emerging from a child's playful rendering of the name's end.
- BuhleUnisexXhosa and Ndebele for "beauty" or "handsomeness", the noun formed from the root -hle, "good, beautiful".
- BulanGirlMeans "moon" or "month" in Indonesian.
- BunnyGirlA diminutive of Berenice, or an affectionate nickname.
- BurgundyGirlThe name of a region in France, a wine type, and a deep red color.
- BusisiweGirlDenotes the state of being blessed or favoured, conveying a sense of divine favour.
- CaashaGirlCaasha is the Somali spelling of Aisha, an Arabic name usually explained as "living" or "she who lives".
- CadenceGirlFrom English: rhythm, flow, or the modulation of sound.
- CaderinaGirlFrom Greek Aikaterine: "pure".
- CaelanUnisexAnglicized form of Irish Caolán, or a variant of Kaylyn.
- CailinGirlA variant of Kaylyn, sharing spelling with the Irish word cailín for girl.
- CalantheGirlA name derived from Greek words meaning "beautiful flower", from kalos (beautiful) and anthos (flower).
- CalanthiaGirlAn elaborated form of Calanthe, derived from Greek words meaning "beautiful flower".
- CalieGirlA modern French name of contemporary invention, possibly inspired by names like Callie.
- CalistaGirlDerived from Greek meaning "most beautiful" or "beautiful one", from kalos (beautiful) with a superlative suffix.
- CalixtaGirlThe Spanish and Portuguese feminine form of Calixtus, from the Latin rooted in "chalice" or derived from the Greek…
- CallaGirlFrom the name of flowering plants, particularly the true calla (Calla palustris) and the calla lily (Zantedeschia), or…
- CambriaGirlThe Latinised form of Cymru, the Welsh word for Wales, ultimately from cymry meaning "the people".
- CamelliaGirlFrom the name of the flowering shrub camellia, which was named after Georg Josef Kamel, a botanist and missionary.
- CameronUnisexFrom the Gaelic elements cam (crooked) and sròn (nose), a Scottish surname that became a popular given name.
- CamilaGirlThe Spanish and Portuguese form of Camilla, from the Latin rooted in "camillus" meaning "attendant" or "noble maiden".
- CamillaGirlFeminine form of the old Roman family name Camillus, which may originally have marked a freeborn child who served as an…
- CamilleUnisexFrench form of Camilla, possibly derived from Latin 'camillus' meaning 'young ceremonial attendant'.
- CammieGirlA diminutive of Camilla, derived from Latin camillus meaning "temple servant" or "attendant".
- CampbellUnisexFrom the Scottish surname meaning "crooked mouth", derived from Gaelic cam (crooked) and beul (mouth).
- CamrynUnisexA variant spelling of Cameron, adapting a Scottish surname meaning "crooked nose" for a more feminine aesthetic.
- CandaceGirlFrom Kandake, a Greek spelling of the hereditary title borne by queens and queen mothers of ancient Kush, named in the…
- CandideUnisexFrom Latin candidus, meaning "white" or "pure"; also means "naive" in French, reflecting the innocence of Voltaire's…
- CandyGirlA diminutive of Candace, influenced by the English word candy meaning "sweet confection".
- CansuGirlFrom Turkish can meaning "soul" or "life", and su meaning "water".
- CapriGirlFrom the name of the Italian island of Capri, possibly derived from Greek kapros meaning "wild boar", though the origin…
- CapriceGirlFrom the English word meaning "impulse" or "sudden change of mind", ultimately from French and Italian capriccio.
- CapriciaGirlAn elaborated form of Caprice, derived from the English word meaning "impulse", ultimately from Italian capriccio.
- CaprinaGirlDerived from the Italian island of Capri, located off the coast of Campania.
- CapucineGirlMeans "nasturtium" in French, the name of a bright flowering plant.
- CaraGirlDerived from linguistic roots in Romance and Celtic languages, meaning "beloved" in Italian and "friend" in Irish.
- CaramiaGirlDerived from the Italian phrase cara mia, composed of cara meaning "dear" and mia meaning "my".