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3,874 names given to girls, unisex names included, from 72 naming traditions, each with its meaning, origin and pronunciation.

EgyptUnisexHouse of the soul of Ptah, the ancient Egyptian origin of the modern nation's name.
EjiroUnisexUrhobo for "praise", also worn down from longer names built on the same word.
EjirogheneUnisexFrom Urhobo ejiro, "praise", and Oghene, "God": "praise God".
EkeneUnisexFrom Igbo ekene, "greeting, thanks, gratitude".
EkenedilichukwuUnisexFrom Igbo ekene, "thanks, gratitude", di, "belongs to, is with", and Chukwu, "God": "thanks belongs to God".
EkoUnisexA Javanese name representing a variant form of Eka.
ElaineGirlBright, derived from Helen, ultimately from a Greek root meaning sun or bright.
EleaGirlBright one, a short form of Eleanor.
EleanorGirlBright one; the Occitan Alienòr passed through Old French to medieval England.
EleneGirlFrom Greek Helene, possibly meaning "bright" or "shining", though etymology is disputed.
ÉléonoreGirlBright light or shining torch, from Old Provençal origins.
ElfledaGirlA Middle English spelling standing for two Old English names built on "noble" or "elf" joined to an uncertain second…
ElfredaGirlOld English for "elf strength", from elements meaning elf and strength.
ÉlianeGirlOf the sun or sunlike, from the Roman family name Aelius.
ElianysGirlA modern elaboration of Eliana, creating a more distinctive form with added phonetic flourish.
ÉlidaGirlDerived from the Greek name Elide, meaning "the forsaken" or "abandoned woman".
ElidiGirlPossibly derived from Ilida, the ancient name of Elis, a region and city in western Greece.
ÉlietteGirlLittle Elijah or diminutive form of God has ascended.
ElikapekaGirlHawaiian adaptation of Elizabeth, from Hebrew roots meaning "God's oath" or "pledged to God".
ElisabedGirlFrom Hebrew Elisheba: "God is my oath".
ElizaGirlGod's oath, derived from the Hebrew name Elizabeth.
ElizabethGirl"My God is an oath" or "God is my oath", from a Hebrew name built on the words for God and oath.
Elke (Frisian)GirlFrom Old German Adalheidis: "noble" + "kind, type".
Elke (Hebrew & Biblical)GirlFrom Hebrew Elkanah: "God has created" or "God's possession".
EllaGirlBright one; short form of Eleanor, Ellen, and names starting with El-.
ElleGirlShe (French) or bright one (as a diminutive of Eleanor).
EllenGirlBright one, a short form of Eleanor and Eleonora.
ElleryUnisexPossibly derived from an ancient name, given modern currency as an English surname and adopted for given names.
EllieGirlA cheerful diminutive meaning 'bright, shining' or expressing devotion and nobility.
EllingtonUnisexA name suggestive of place and tradition.
ElliotUnisexDerived from the medieval name Elias, meaning 'my God is Yahweh'.
ElliottUnisexDerived from the medieval name Elias, meaning 'my God is Yahweh'.
EllisUnisexDerived from Elis, a medieval vernacular form of Elias, or an Anglicized form of Welsh Elisedd.
EllyGirlA cheerful diminutive expressing devotion and nobility, derived from Eleanor, Ellen, Elizabeth and similar names.
ElmaGirlPossibly a blend of Elisabeth and Mary, or a shortened form of longer Germanic or Latin names.
ElnoraGirlA contracted form expressing devotion and nobility, derived from Eleanora.
ElodieGirlDerived from Alodia, of uncertain ultimate origin, suggesting nobility or foreign heritage.
EloiseGirlDerived from Germanic roots meaning 'healthy' and 'wide', or possibly associated with Greek 'sun'.
ElsGirlFrom Hebrew: "God's oath", via the longer form Elisabeth.
ElsieGirlA cheerful diminutive of Elizabeth, meaning 'God's oath' or 'devoted to God'.
ElsjeGirlFrom Hebrew: "God's oath", via Elisabeth with a diminutive Dutch ending.
ElskeGirlFrom Elisabeth: a biblical name meaning "God's oath".
ElyseGirlA diminutive of Elizabeth, meaning 'God's oath' or 'devoted to God', with a modern spelling twist.
ElysiaGirlDerived from Elysium, the mythological realm of the blessed dead in Greek and Roman tradition.
EmGirlA short form of Emily or Emma, capturing the friendly quality of either name.
EmberGirlDerived directly from the English word for a glowing coal or spark remaining from a fire.
EmberlyGirlA modern elaboration of Ember, influenced by the popular -ly suffix found in names like Kimberly.
EmberlynnGirlA modern elaboration combining Ember with the fashionable -lynn suffix.
EmemUnisexThe Ibibio word for peace.
EmeraldGirlThe green precious stone, traditionally the birthstone of May. According to tradition, the emerald imparts love to the…
EmersonUnisexA name derived from an English surname, originally conveying descent from the name Emery.
EmersynGirlA feminine variant of Emerson, formed by changing the final vowel to a more distinctly feminine ending.
EmeryUnisexNorman French form of Emmerich, an Old Germanic name, and also associated with emery, the hard black substance used for…
EmigdiaGirlThe feminine form of Emygdius, a name with possible roots in ancient tradition.
ÉmilienneGirlRival or emulous, from the Roman family Aemilii.
EmmaGirlOriginally a short form of Old Germanic names beginning with irmin, meaning "whole" or "great".
EmmalynGirlA modern name combining Emma with the fashionable -lyn suffix, or serving as a variant of Emmeline.
EmmanuelleGirlGod is with us, from Hebrew roots expressing divine presence.
EmmelineGirlDerived from the Old French diminutive Emeline of names with the Germanic element amal, signifying "unceasing"…
EmmieGirlA diminutive of Emma or Emily, used as an independent given name.
EmmyGirlA diminutive of Emma or Emily, used as an independent given name across English and other languages.
EmmylouGirlA combination of Emmy and Lou, merging two established names into one.
EmyGirlWhole or universal, or rival, from the roots of Emma or Emilia.
Ena (Irish & Scottish Gaelic)GirlAn anglicized adaptation of the Irish name Eithne, related to words denoting grains or cereals in Old Irish.
Ena (Serbo-Croatian (South Slavic))GirlA shortened form of Irena, derived from Greek meaning "peaceful".
EndzelaGirlDerived from Georgian: "snowdrop", referring to the flower Galanthus which blooms early in spring.
EnidGirlLikely stemming from the Welsh word enaid, which means "soul", "spirit" or "life".
EniseGirlThe feminine form of Anis, derived from the Arabic root meaning 'close friend' or 'friendly'.
EnkhUnisexFrom Mongolian энх (enkh), "peace, calm".
EnkhjargalGirlFrom Mongolian энх (enkh), "peace", and жаргал (jargal), "happiness": read together as a wish for a peaceful, happy…
EnkhtuyaGirlFrom Mongolian энх (enkh), "peace", and туяа (tuyaa), "ray of light": together, a beam of light standing for peace.
EnolaGirlThe meaning is unknown; possibly a name created for literary purposes.
EnoraGirlFrom Breton enor, meaning "honour", a word borrowed from Latin.
EnuUnisexThe Twi numeral "five", used as a birth-order name for a family's fifth child.
EnyonamGirlAn Ewe name of gratitude, read roughly as "it is good for me", marking a welcome birth.
EnzokuhleUnisexFrom Zulu and Xhosa: combining "enza" (to do) and "hle" (beautiful, good), meaning "to do good" or "doing good".
EpiphanyGirlFrom the Christian festival on January 6 commemorating the visit of the three wise men to the newborn Jesus. In…
EppieGirlA pet form of Euphemia, itself from Greek words meaning "well-spoken" or "of good repute"; occasionally used instead as…
ErciliaGirlThe Spanish form of Hersilia, derived from ancient Latin and Roman tradition.
Erdem (Turkish & Turkic)UnisexFrom Mongolian meaning 'knowledge' and 'wisdom', representing intellectual growth and understanding.
ErdeneUnisexFrom Mongolian эрдэнэ (erdene), "jewel, treasure".
ErdenechimegGirlFrom Mongolian эрдэнэ (erdene), "jewel", and чимэг (chimeg), "ornament": a jewel used to describe a decorated, adorned…
EricaGirlFeminine form of Eric, or a reference to the heather plant.
ErinGirlThe anglicized form of Éireann, the Irish name for Ireland.
ErmaGirlA variant of Irma, possibly from the Old High German word for whole or universal.
ErmintrudeGirlFrom Germanic elements meaning "whole, universal" and "strength": the English spelling of the Continental name…
ErnestineGirlSerious and earnest, from Germanic roots meaning vigor and sternness.
EseUnisexUrhobo for "gift", given as a name in its own right.
EseogheneUnisexFrom Urhobo ese, "gift", and Oghene, "God": "God's gift".
EshaGirlFrom Sanskrit: "desire, longing, wish".
EsiGirlA day name meaning "born on Sunday", given to Fante girls under the Akan weekday-naming custom.
EsméUnisexFrom Old French, meaning esteemed or loved.
EsméeGirlThe feminine form of Esmé.
EspéranceGirlHope, a virtue name expressing optimism and faith in the future.
EsperantaGirlConveys the sense of hoping or wishing in Esperanto.
EssenceGirlFrom the English word essence, meaning scent or fundamental quality.
EssieGirlA diminutive of Estelle or Esther.
EstaGirlA diminutive of Esther.
EstelGirlMeans "star", from the Latin word stella.
EstellaGirlA Latinate form of Estelle, from the Latin stella meaning star.
EstelleGirlFrom Old French, meaning star.
EstherGirlUsually explained as coming from a Persian word for "star," though some scholars connect it instead to Ishtar, the…
EteneshGirlFrom Amharic, literally "you are my sister."
EthelGirlFrom Old English meaning noble.
EthelindaGirlFrom Germanic elements meaning "noble" and "soft, tender": the English spelling of the name Adallinda.
EthelynGirlA diminutive of Ethel.
ÉtiennetteGirlLittle crowned one or wreathed diminutive.
EtnaGirlNamed after Mount Etna, Europe's highest active volcano, located on the island of Sicily.
EttaGirlA short form of Henrietta or other names ending in -etta.
EttieGirlA diminutive of Henrietta or other names ending in -etta or -ette.
EulaGirlShort form of Eulalia, ultimately from the Greek meaning "sweetly speaking" or "eloquent".
EuphemiaGirlGreek for "well-spoken" or "of good reputation," from eu "good" and phemi "to speak."
EuphrasieGirlGood cheer or gladness, from Greek roots expressing joy.
EustaciaGirlFeminine form of Eustace, likely from Greek origins meaning "fruitful" or "productive".
EvaGirlFrom Hebrew Chawwah, usually read as "life" or "living".
EvangelineGirlFrom Greek elements meaning "good news", composed of eu (good) and angelma (news, message).
EveGirlHebrew for "to breathe" or "to live," from the root of ḥawa and ḥaya.
EveleenGirlEither a diminutive of Eve meaning "life", or a variant of Evelyn derived from a surname based on the given name…
EvelienGirlPossibly from Latin "avellana" (hazelnut), or derived from Eva meaning "life".
EvelinaGirlLatinate elaboration of Aveline, ultimately meaning "desired" or "wished for".
EvelynUnisexFrom an English surname derived from the given name Aveline, ultimately meaning "desired" or "wished for".
ÉvelyneGirlLife or living one, from Latin origins.
EverUnisexSimply from the English word "ever", meaning at any time or always, ultimately derived from Old English æfre.
EverestUnisexNamed after Mount Everest, the planet's tallest peak, which honors British surveyor George Everest (1790-1866).
EverlyGirlFrom the English surname Everly, itself derived from a place name composed of Old English elements meaning "boar" and…
EvicaGirlA pet form of Eva, meaning "life" in Hebrew.
EvieGirlDiminutive of Eve meaning "life", or of Evelyn derived from the surname based on Aveline.
EvînGirlThe Kurdish word for love, used directly as a first name.
EvvieGirlA variant diminutive of Eve meaning "life", or of Evelyn derived from the surname based on Aveline.
ExaltaciónUnisexSpanish word meaning 'exaltation' or 'praise', referring to the elevation and ascension of Jesus Christ.
FabienneGirlCraftsperson or maker, from Latin meaning craftsman.
FableGirlDerived from the English word for a story that teaches a lesson, with roots in Latin fabula.
FadumoGirlThe everyday Somali form of Fatima, the name of the Prophet Muhammad's youngest daughter.
FadzaiGirlFrom a Shona verb meaning to please or to make happy.
FaithGirlFrom the English word "faith", meaning belief or trust, ultimately from Latin fido meaning "to trust".
FajraGirlDescribes something as fiery or incandescent in Esperanto, derived from the root fajro (fire).
FallonGirlFrom the Irish surname meaning "leader", derived from the Irish Gaelic Ó Fallamháin based on the given name Fallamhán.
FamkeGirlFrom Old German Fredwin: "peace" + "friend", or the Frisian word meaning "girl, maiden".
FancyGirlInclined to like or love something, or resembling an ornamental or decorative object.
FannyGirlA diminutive of Frances, Françoise, or Stéphanie.
FaraiUnisexShona for rejoice or be happy.
FarhanaGirlFrom Arabic فرحانة, the feminine form of Farhan, derived from فرح meaning "happy" or "joyful".
FaridaGirlThe feminine form of Farid, derived from the Arabic root meaning to be singular or distinctive: "unique, precious".
FarihaGirlFrom the Arabic root meaning to be joyful or gladden: "happy, delighted".
FathimaGirlFrom Arabic Fatima: "one who abstains", from a root meaning to wean or refrain.
FathiyyaGirlThe feminine form of Fathi, derived from the Arabic root meaning to open or conquer: "victor, conqueror".
FatihaGirlFrom the Arabic فاتحة (fātiḥah): "opening, start, beginning". The term originates in the verb فتح (fataḥa), which…
FatimaGirlFrom the Arabic root meaning to abstain or wean: "one who abstains".
Fatima az-ZahraGirlA compound name combining Fatima and Zahra ("the radiant, the luminous"): a formal honorific title for Fatima, daughter…
Fatin (Arabic)GirlFrom Arabic فاتن meaning "charming", "seductive" or "fascinating".
FatmaGirlFrom Arabic فاطمة, traditionally understood to mean "one who abstains" or "the one who refrains".
FatsaniUnisexFrom Chewa: "to be meek" or "to show gentleness".
FaustineGirlFrom the Latin Faustina, the feminine form of Faustinus: "fortunate" or "favoured".
FavourUnisexDerived from the English word meaning approval, preferential treatment or goodwill, ultimately from Latin faveo.
FawnGirlA young deer.
FawziaGirlFrom Arabic فوزيّة, the feminine form of Fawzi, derived from فاز meaning "to triumph" or "to win".
FayUnisexA fairy; one who is magical or enchanted.
FayruzGirlFrom Arabic فيروز meaning "turquoise", the precious gemstone. The word ultimately derives from Persian origins.
FeliciaGirlLatin for "happy" or "fortunate," the feminine form of Felix.
FélicienneGirlFrom the Latin Felicianus, derived from Felix: "happy" or "fortunate".
FelicityGirlHappiness or good fortune.
FemieGirlA short form of Euphemia, meaning speaker of good words.
FernGirlA delicate plant with feathery fronds.
FernandeGirlFrom the Germanic Ferdinand, derived from fern "journey" and nand "bold": "bold traveller".
FideliaGirlFeminine form of Fidel, from Latin 'fidelis' meaning 'faithful' or 'loyal'.
FieraGirlConveys pride or a sense of dignity in Esperanto.
FifiGirlA diminutive nickname, typically derived from Joséphine or other names containing similar sounds.
FinkaGirlA pet form of Jozefina, derived from the Hebrew name Joseph, meaning "may God increase".
FinleyUnisexOne with fair-haired characteristics, or the fair-haired warrior.
FirenzeGirlThe Italian name for the city of Florence, derived from Florentia, an ancient Roman settlement.
FiruzaGirlFrom Persian: "turquoise".
FlanneryGirlDescendant of Flannghal, from the Irish words for red and valour.
FlavieGirlFrom the Latin Flavius, derived from flavus: "golden" or "yellow-haired".
FlavienneGirlFrom the Latin Flavianus, derived from Flavius: "of the Flavian family" or relating to "golden, yellow-haired".
FleurGirlLiterally means "flower" in French.
FleuretteGirlA diminutive form of Fleur, meaning "little flower" in French.
FlickUnisexA quick, light movement or touch; also used as a diminutive of Felicity.
FloGirlA short form of Florence or Flora, both names related to flowers and flourishing.
FloellaGirlAn elaborated form of Flo, a short name for Florence or Flora, both relating to flowers and flourishing.
FloraGirlLatin for "flower," from flos, floris.
FlorenceUnisexProsperous and flourishing, derived from the Latin Florentius or Florentia, names related to flourishing and wealth.
FlorettaGirlA Latinate diminutive of Flora, the name of the Roman goddess of flowers and spring.
FloretteGirlA French diminutive of Flora, meaning "little flower".
FlorianeGirlFrench feminine form of Florian, derived from Latin meaning "flowering" or "flourishing".
FlorineGirlFrench feminine form of Florinus, derived from Latin meaning "flowering" or "flourishing".
FlorrieGirlA diminutive of Florence or Flora, both names relating to flowers and flourishing.
FlorryGirlA variant spelling of Florrie, a diminutive of Florence or Flora, both names relating to flowers and flourishing.
FlossieGirlA diminutive of Florence, meaning prosperous and flourishing, derived from the Latin Florentius.
FlowerGirlDirectly from the English word flower, referring to the blossoming plant and the natural beauty it represents.
FloyGirlA diminutive of Florence or Flora, both names relating to flowers and flourishing.
FortuneUnisexTaken from the vocabulary word denoting luck, chance and fate, representing hopeful destiny.
FranceneGirlAn English variant of Francine, the feminine form of Francis, ultimately derived from Latin meaning "French" or "of the…
FrancesGirlThe feminine form of Francis, derived from the Latin Franciscus meaning "French" or "of the Franks".
FrancetteGirlA feminine diminutive form of François, derived from French meaning "Frankish" or relating to the Franks.
FrancineGirlA diminutive of Françoise, derived from the medieval Latin meaning "Frankish" or relating to the Franks.
FrancisUnisexFrom the Late Latin Franciscus meaning "Frenchman" or "of the Franks", ultimately derived from the Germanic tribe and…
FrançoiseGirlThe feminine form of François, derived from the Latin Franciscus, meaning "of the Franks" or "free woman".
FrankieUnisexA diminutive of Frank or Frances, meaning peaceful or free.
FrannieGirlA diminutive of Frances, meaning free or peaceful.
FrannyUnisexA diminutive of Francis or Frances, meaning free or peaceful.