Girl names page 7 of 20
3,874 names given to girls, unisex names included, from 72 naming traditions, each with its meaning, origin and pronunciation.
- FrañsezaGirlThe Breton feminine adaptation of Franciscus, linked to the name Francis.
- FrantziscaGirlThe feminine form of Francis: from a Germanic source meaning "free".
- FredaGirlInformal version of longer English names with 'fred' or 'freda' components.
- FreddieUnisexA diminutive of Frederick or Freda, meaning peaceful ruler or peaceful.
- FrédériqueGirlThe French feminine form of Frederick, from Germanic roots meaning "peaceful ruler" or "rich in peace".
- FronaGirlA diminutive of Sophronia, from Greek roots meaning prudent or wise.
- FumnanyaUnisexFrom Igbo hụ (heard as fụ in some speech), "see", m, "me", and anya, "eye": read together as a request, "love me".
- FungaiUnisexFrom a Shona verb meaning to think or to judge.
- GabbyGirlA diminutive of Gabrielle, from Hebrew meaning God is my strength.
- GabrielėGirlLithuanian feminine form of Gabriel, meaning "God is my strong man."
- GabyUnisexA shortened form of Gabriel or Gabrielle, from the Hebrew meaning "God is my strength" or "God is my might".
- GadiseGirlThe Oromo feminine counterpart of Gadisa, sharing its root gaaddisa, "shade".
- GaëlleGirlThe feminine form of Gael, derived from the ethnolinguistic term for speakers of Gaelic languages, with roots in Celtic…
- GaétaneGirlFrench feminine form of Caietanus, an ancient Roman name possibly referring to the city of Gaeta in Italy.
- GailGirlA short form of Abigail, from Hebrew meaning my father's joy.
- GailaGirlAn elaborated form of Gail, derived from Hebrew meaning my father's joy.
- GailaweraGirlA hypothetical Gothic name proposed as the root of Elvira, perhaps joining gails, "joyful", with an element close to…
- GajaGirlPossibly derives from Gaia, the Greek goddess of the earth, or may be connected to the Latin masculine name Gaius in…
- GaleUnisexJovial; also coincides with the English word for a strong wind or storm.
- GalileaGirlThe feminine version of Galileo, derived from the region of Galilee in Hebrew, meaning "district" or "rolling terrain".
- Gal·laGirlThe Catalan feminine form of Gallus, a Latin name meaning "rooster" or "from Gaul".
- GalswinthaGirlFrom Gothic roots usually split as swinþs, "strong", and an element read either as "spear" or as "joyful".
- GamilaGirlFrom Arabic جميلة (jamilah): "beautiful" (feminine form).
- GaranceGirlFrom the French word for madder, a flowering plant of the Rubia genus used historically to produce red dye.
- GardeniaGirlA name taken from the tropical flowering plant.
- GarnetUnisexA surname-derived name, possibly referring to a person who made hinges or deriving from the Norman name Guarin.
- GayGirlHappy or carefree, from an English word.
- GaylaGirlAn elaboration of Gail, ultimately derived from Abigail.
- GaynorGirlAn older English form of Guinevere.
- GeloyraGirlMeaning uncertain: an early Latin spelling of a Visigothic name that developed into the modern Elvira.
- GelsominaGirlThe Italian word for the jasmine flower, which comes from Persian roots and means "gift from God".
- GemmaGirlFrom the Italian and Latin word for a jewel or precious stone, symbolising brightness and value.
- GénesisGirlSpanish form of Genesis, from Greek 'genesis' meaning 'birth' or 'origin'.
- GenevaGirlPossibly a shortened form of Genevieve, or inspired by the Swiss city of Geneva.
- GenevieveGirlFrom medieval roots possibly meaning "kin" or "family", derived from Germanic or Gaulish elements related to kinship.
- GenieGirlA short form of Eugenia, meaning "well-born" from Greek roots.
- GenistaGirlThe Latin botanical name for the broom plant, a shrub with bright yellow flowers.
- GeorgettaGirlThe feminine form of George, derived from Greek elements meaning "earth" and "work", so "farmer" or "earthworker".
- GeorgetteGirlFrench feminine form of George, derived from Greek meaning "farmer" or "earthworker".
- GeorgiaGirlThe Latinate feminine form of George, meaning "farmer" or "earthworker" from Greek roots referring to earth and work.
- GeorgianaGirlA feminine derivative of George, created by applying an elaborate Latinate suffix, meaning "farmer" or "earthworker"…
- GeorgieUnisexA friendly shortened form of either Georgia or George, from Greek roots meaning "farmer" or "earthworker".
- GeorginaGirlThe feminine form of George; from Greek roots meaning 'farmer' or 'worker of the earth'.
- GeorgineGirlFrench feminine form of George, derived from Greek meaning "farmer" or "earthworker".
- GeraldineGirlThe female form of Gerald; derived from Old Germanic elements meaning 'spear' and 'power'.
- GerelGirlThe ordinary Mongolian word for light.
- GereltUnisex"Full of light" or "radiant", formed by adding a possessive ending to gerel, "light".
- GeriGirlA shortened form of Geraldine, derived from Germanic roots meaning 'spear' and 'power'.
- GermaineGirlThe feminine form of Germanus, derived from Latin meaning German or belonging to the same race.
- GerriGirlA shortened form of Geraldine, derived from Germanic roots meaning 'spear' and 'power'.
- GerryUnisexA shortened form derived from Gerald, Gerard or Geraldine; ultimately from Germanic roots meaning 'spear' and 'power'…
- GertieGirlA shortened form of Gertrude, derived from Germanic elements meaning 'spear' and 'strength'.
- GertrudeGirlComposed of Germanic elements meaning 'spear' and 'strength'.
- GervaiseGirlThe French feminine form of Gervasius, a Latin name of uncertain origin possibly relating to servant or guardian.
- GethsemaneGirlFrom an Aramaic phrase meaning "oil vat" or "oil press", referring to the garden on the Mount of Olives where Jesus…
- GhislaineGirlThe feminine form of Ghislain, derived from a Germanic element meaning hostage or pledge.
- GhjuliaGirlThe Corsican form of Julia, derived from Latin roots meaning "youthful" or from the Roman family name Iulius.
- GhjuvannaGirlThe Corsican form of Joanna, the feminine version of John, derived from Hebrew roots meaning "God is gracious".
- GianninaGirlFrom Giovanna (John's feminine form): diminutive expressing affection or familiarity.
- GiftUnisexDerived from the English word meaning a present or something given, ultimately from Old Norse origin.
- GiftyGirlAn affectionate diminutive or pet form of Gift, derived from the English word for a present or treasure.
- GigiUnisexAn affectionate nickname used across various languages as a diminutive of names including the 'gi' syllable, such as…
- GiiwedinokweGirlFrom Ojibwe giiwedin, "north", and ikwe, "woman": "woman of the north".
- GilbertaGirlFeminine form of Gilberto, from Germanic 'gisil' (pledge) and 'beraht' (bright).
- GilberteGirlThe French feminine form of Gilbert, derived from Germanic elements meaning bright and noble.
- GildaGirlFrom Old German: 'gelt' (payment, tribute, compensation), originally a shortened form of longer Germanic names.
- GillGirlShort form of Gillian, ultimately deriving from Julian.
- GilletteGirlThe French feminine form of Gilles, derived from the Greek name Aegidius meaning protector or shield-bearer.
- GillianGirlFeminine form of Julian, ultimately from the Latin Julius.
- GilmaGirlEtymology uncertain; several possible sources have been proposed but none are definitively established.
- GinaGirlA short form serving many names: Georgina, Regina, Luigina, Virginia or Eugenia, all ending in the suffix -gina.
- GinetteGirlA French diminutive form of Geneviève, derived from Germanic roots meaning tribe and woman.
- GinevraGirlThe Italian form of Guinevere, the legendary queen of Arthurian legend; possibly connected to the Italian word ginepro…
- GingerGirlTaken from the warm spice plant or the russet hue it produces.
- GinnieGirlDiminutive of Virginia.
- GinnyGirlDiminutive of Virginia.
- GisèleGirlFrom a Germanic root meaning hostage or pledge, with historical significance as a term for children used as securities…
- GiselleGirlTakes its root from Old German words for hostage or pledge, with historical significance as a term for children used as…
- GislaineGirlA French variant of Ghislaine, derived from Germanic elements meaning hostage or pledge.
- Gita (Czech & Slovak)GirlA shortened form of Margita or Brigita.
- Gita (Sanskrit & North Indian)GirlFrom Sanskrit: "song, music".
- GiuannaGirlThe feminine form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan: "God is gracious".
- GivenUnisexDerived from the English past participle given, meaning bestowed, granted or presented.
- GladysGirlDerived from the Old Welsh 'gwlad' meaning country; alternatively, possibly an adaptation of the Latin Claudia.
- GlendaGirlLikely a feminine version of Glenn, created with the productive suffix -da found in Linda and Wanda.
- GlennaGirlFeminine form of Glenn, meaning valley.
- GloriaGirlGlory, rooted in Iberian Marian titles: Portugal's Maria da Glória and Spain's María de Gloria.
- GlorianaGirlElaborated form of Latin gloria meaning glory.
- GlorindaGirlCombines the Latin concept of glory with Esperanto feminine naming patterns to suggest one who deserves honour and…
- GloryGirlGlory, from the English word ultimately derived from Latin gloria.
- GodelieveGirlPossibly from Germanic roots meaning "good" with a feminine suffix.
- GofaoneUnisexBuilt on the Setswana verb -fa, "to give", so the name reads roughly as "given" or "he or she has been given".
- GoitseoneUnisexBuilt on the Setswana verb itse, "to know", so the name reads roughly as "known" or "he or she is known".
- GorettiGirlAn Italian surname derived from the masculine name Gregorio, meaning "watchful" or "vigilant" from the Latin Gregorius.
- GraceGirlElegance, charm, or divine favour, from Latin gratia.
- GracelynGirlGrace with the feminine suffix -lyn, combining elegance with the popular -lyn ending.
- GracelynnGirlGrace with the feminine suffix -lynn, combining elegance with the popular feminine ending.
- GracieGirlShort form of Grace, meaning elegance, charm, or divine favour.
- GrayUnisexGrey, from the English colour word, originally used for someone with grey hair or clothing.
- GreciaGirlFrom the Spanish word for Greece, derived from Latin 'Graecia'.
- GreerUnisexFrom the Scottish surname derived from Gregor, meaning watchful or alert.
- GrierUnisexA surname-derived name from the Scottish given name Gregor.
- GriseldaGirlPossibly derived from Old German elements meaning "grey" and "battle".
- GuanyinGirlFrom Chinese 观 (guān), "to observe", and 音 (yīn), "sound": one who perceives the sounds of the world, understood as the…
- GuenièvreGirlThe French form of Guinevere, derived from Celtic elements meaning fair or white and smooth or soft.
- GugulethuGirlXhosa, Zulu and Ndebele for "our pride", from igugu, "treasure, pride", and lethu, "ours".
- GuillaumetteGirlA girl's form of Guillaume, from the Germanic elements meaning "determined" and "helmet".
- GuillemetteGirlA feminine diminutive of Guillaume, from Germanic words for "will" and "helmet".
- GulistanGirlFrom Persian for "rose" and "place": a rose garden.
- GurdeepUnisexCombines Sanskrit guru, signifying a teacher or spiritual master, with dīpa, the word for lamp or light.
- GurmeetUnisexJoins Sanskrit guru, meaning a spiritual teacher, with mitra, signifying a friend or companion.
- GurpreetUnisexCombines Sanskrit guru, meaning a teacher or spiritual master, with prīti, signifying love, joy or affection.
- GussieGirlA diminutive of the name Augusta.
- GuusjeGirlA diminutive of Guus, itself a familiar form of Gustaaf: "noble guest".
- GwenaëlleGirlThe feminine form of Gwenaël, built from Breton words for "blessed" and "generous".
- GwendaGirlDerived from Welsh elements meaning "white, blessed" and "good".
- GwendolineGirlAn alternative spelling of Gwendolen, from Welsh gwen "fair, white" and dolen "ring, loop".
- GwendolynGirlDerived from Welsh elements meaning "white, blessed" and possibly "bow" or "fair".
- GwennGirlFrom Breton gwenn: "white" or "blessed". A single-element name honouring a foundational word in Breton.
- GwladusGirlProbably from Welsh gwlad, "country, land"; later sometimes linked, probably wrongly, to the Latin name Claudia.
- GwynethGirlProbably a variant of Gwynedd, a Welsh place name and personal name.
- GypsyGirlFrom the English word gypsy, an exonym for the Romani people.
- GythaGirlA pet form of the Old Norse Guðríðr, combining the elements for “god” and “fair, beautiful.”
- HadewychGirlFrom Germanic elements meaning "battle" and "conflict": "battle-warrior".
- HadiaGirlCan mean both "gift" and the feminine form of Hadi, deriving from the root هدى (hadā) meaning "to guide"; the…
- HadilGirlFrom Arabic هديل (hadīl), meaning the soft murmuring sound made by pigeons, particularly the cooing of doves.
- HadleyUnisexDerived from an Old English place name meaning "heather field".
- HafsaGirlFrom Arabic حفصة (hafsa) or related forms, traditionally understood to mean "gathering" or "assembly" in the language.
- HaileyGirlA variant of Hayley, possibly derived from an Old English place name meaning "hay meadow".
- HaisleyGirlA modern blend name, probably combining Hayley or Hazel with Paisley.
- HajarGirlThe Arabic form of the Biblical name Hagar; the name itself may derive from meanings related to emigration or flight…
- HakimaGirlThe feminine form of Hakim, meaning "wise" or "judicious" in Arabic.
- HalaGirlMeans "halo" or "luminous ring around the moon" in Arabic.
- HalcyonGirlFrom the genus name of kingfisher birds, which derives from the Greek mythological figure Halcyon, daughter of Aeolus.
- HaleyGirlVariant of Hayley, possibly influenced by American author Alex Haley and his popular work Roots.
- HalimaGirlThe feminine form of Halim, meaning "patient," "tolerant," or "gentle" in Arabic.
- HalimatuGirlMeaning "gentle, patient", the Hausa form of the Arabic name Halima.
- HaliméGirlFrom Arabic Halima: "patient, gentle-natured", in a Central African spelling.
- HalleGirlAn English name taken from a Cleveland department store's name, which itself derived from a German family surname.
- HallieGirlDiminutive of Harriet, used as an independent name.
- HaloUnisexFrom the English word halo, meaning a luminous disc or ring, derived from Greek halos.
- Hana (Arabic)GirlConveys contentment and joy, derived from an Arabic root expressing the concept of bringing happiness or enjoyment.
- Hana (Hebrew & Biblical)GirlMeans "grace" or "favour", derived from the Hebrew Hannah, which comes from the root meaning to be gracious.
- Hana (Japanese)GirlSignifies "flower", using kanji that directly represent the bloom. The name can be written with different character…
- Hana (Korean)GirlSignifies the number "one", used as a given name. The name carries aspirational meanings related to unity, singularity…
- HaniaGirlA shortened form of the Polish name Hanna, meaning grace.
- HaniyyaGirlFrom the Arabic verb meaning to gladden or bring joy, suggesting something welcome and beneficial.
- HankeGirlA pet form of Johanna: "God is gracious".
- HannahGirlFrom the Hebrew Ḩannah, meaning “favor” or “grace.”
- HannekeGirlA pet form of Johanna: "God is gracious".
- HannieGirlA pet form of Johanna: "God is gracious".
- HaouaGirlFrom Arabic Hawwa: "living one", the Quranic name for Eve.
- HaoxuanUnisexMost often 皓 or 浩 (both hào, "bright" or "vast, expansive") joined with 轩 (xuān, "lofty, elevated"); other…
- HaoyuUnisexMost often 浩 or 皓 (both hào, "vast, expansive" or "bright") joined with 宇 (yǔ, "universe, the space under heaven").
- HappyUnisexFrom the English word happy, with roots in Middle English hap ('chance' or 'luck') and Old Norse happ.
- HardeepUnisexJoins Hari, a name of the Hindu deity Vishnu, with dīpa, the Sanskrit word for lamp or light.
- HaregewoinGirlFrom Amharic, a compound of ሓረገ (harege), "vine" or "branch," and ወይን (woyn), "grape" or "wine": "vine of grapes."
- HarleyUnisexA geographic surname combining elements that refer to an animal or landscape feature with a clearing in the woods.
- HarlowUnisexAn English geographic surname combining elements referring to a landscape feature or warrior with a hilltop location.
- HarmonyGirlFrom the English word harmony, referring to a pleasing combination of elements, derived from Greek harmonia.
- HarperUnisexA musician who played the harp, from Old English hearpe.
- HarpreetUnisexCombines Hari, a name for the Hindu deity Vishnu, with prīti, the Sanskrit word for love, joy or affection.
- HarrietGirlFeminine form of Harry, related to Henry, meaning 'home ruler'.
- HartleyUnisexFrom a place name meaning 'hart wood' or 'hart clearing', combining Old English words for male deer and woodland.
- HasnaGirlDerived from the Arabic word expressing beauty and goodness, describing something or someone lovely and fine.
- HattieGirlDiminutive of Harriet, meaning 'home ruler'.
- HattyGirlDiminutive of Harriet, meaning 'home ruler'.
- HaukeaGirlA Hawaiian compound name meaning "white snow", from hau (snow) and kea (white).
- HaunaniGirlA Hawaiian compound name meaning "beautiful snow", from hau (snow) and nani (beauty, glory).
- Hauwa'uGirlThe Hausa form of Hawwa, the Arabic name for Eve, the first woman in the Quranic and Biblical accounts.
- HavenUnisexA safe place or shelter, from Old English hæfen.
- HawwaGirlThe Arabic form of Eve, the name of the first woman in Islamic and biblical tradition.
- HayaGirlFrom an Arabic verb meaning to move with speed or urgency; evokes a sense of vitality and briskness.
- HayatUnisexThe Arabic word for life itself, derived from a root meaning to live or exist.
- HaydenUnisexFrom a place name meaning 'hay valley' or 'hay hill', combining Old English words for hay and valley or hill.
- HayfaGirlFrom Arabic roots denoting grace and elegance: the name conveys refinement and delicate beauty.
- HayleyGirlFrom a place name meaning 'hay clearing', combining Old English words for hay and clearing.
- HazeUnisexAn alternative spelling or shortening of Hayes or Hazel, with roots in atmospheric imagery.
- HazelGirlFrom the hazel tree, known for its light brown color and edible nuts.
- HeUnisexDepends on the character: 河 (hé) "river, stream", 和 (hé) "harmony, peace", or 荷 (hé) "lotus", the last almost always a…
- HeatherGirlFrom the heather plant, small shrubs with pink or white flowers that grow in rocky areas.
- HeavenGirlParadise or the sky.
- HeavenlyGirlOf or relating to heaven; celestial or divine.
- HedUnisexMeans "echo" in Hebrew, evoking the reflection of sound and voice.
- HédiGirlA diminutive form of the Hungarian name Hedvig, shortening it to create an affectionate everyday version.
- HeintjeUnisexA diminutive of Hendrik: "estate ruler", from Germanic roots meaning home and power.
- HeiraniGirlJoins the Tahitian words for a flower garland and the sky, picturing a wreath reaching up toward the heavens.
- HeitiareGirlCombines the Tahitian words for a flower garland and the tiare, the island gardenia, into a single blossom-crown image.
- HelenGirlFrom the Greek Helenē, perhaps meaning “torch” or linked to the word for “moon.”
- HelenaGirlThe Latin-alphabet spelling of Greek Ἑλένη (Helenē), whose original sense is uncertain, perhaps tied to a root for…
- HelmaGirlA contracted form of Wilhelmina, meaning "resolute protector" or "desired helmet".
- HelmineGirlA feminine form derived from Wilhelmine, rooted in Germanic elements for "will" and "helmet" or "protection".
- Heng (Chinese)UnisexDepends on the character: 恒/恆 (héng) "constant, enduring" or 亨 (hēng, a different tone) "smooth-progressing…
- Heng (Khmer)UnisexFrom Khmer ហេង (heng): "lucky, fortunate".
- HenleyUnisexA place from Old English.
- HenriettaGirlFeminine form of Henry; home ruler.
- HenrietteGirlA French feminine diminutive of Henri, from Germanic words for "home" and "ruler".
- HenrikeGirlThe German feminine form of Heinrich, derived from Germanic roots for "home" and "ruler" or "power".
- HepsieGirlMy delight is in her; a shortened form.
- HerenuiGirlJoins the Tahitian word for cherished with the word for great, so the name says something close to great love.