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

HerlindeGirlA Germanic compound name meaning "army" and "soft" or "tender", combining strength and gentleness.
HermineGirlThe German feminine form of Herman, derived from Germanic elements meaning "army" and "man".
HerminiaGirlFeminine form of the old Roman family name Herminius, whose original sense is not firmly known.
HerthaGirlA Germanic name derived from Nerthus, an ancient deity, with the initial letter altered in medieval written sources.
HerutGirlMeans "freedom" or "liberty" in Hebrew, embodying concepts of independence and autonomy.
HesterGirlThe Latin-derived form of Esther, a Hebrew Bible name often linked to the Persian word for “star.”
HettieGirlHome ruler or star; an affectionate form.
HibaGirlFrom the Arabic verb meaning to bestow or grant: the name denotes a gift or blessing, something cherished and freely…
HikmatUnisexFrom an Arabic root meaning sound judgment and discernment: the name denotes wisdom and wise understanding.
HilaGirlMeans "halo" or "aura", derived from a Hebrew root associated with praise and radiance. The name evokes an image of…
HilariaGirlFrom the Latin hilaris, "cheerful", as the feminine form of Hilarius.
HilaryUnisexCheerful or merry.
HildaGirlA short form of Germanic names built on hild, "battle".
HildiwaraGirlFrom the reconstructed Gothic elements hildi- "battle" and wars "aware, watchful".
HildredUnisexPossibly from an Old English name combining hild, "battle", and ræd, "counsel".
HiliGirlConveys the phrase "she is mine", constructed from Hebrew words meaning "she" and "for me". The name expresses familial…
HillaGirlA diminutive derived from names starting with Hil; also means "cloudberry", the orange berry of the Arctic regions.
HillaryGirlCheerful or merry.
HilmaGirlPossibly derived from names beginning with Hil, or a feminine form of the masculine name Hilmar.
HiltrudGirlFrom Old High German hilt, "battle," and drud, "strength," together read as "strength in battle."
Hina (Japanese)GirlDepends on the kanji chosen; usual spellings pair a character read "hi", for the sun, with 菜, "greens", though the name…
Hina (Pacific Islands (Fijian, Tongan, Samoan, Tahitian))GirlFrom an old Polynesian word for a pale, silvery grey; also the name of a widely known moon goddess.
Hina (Sanskrit & North Indian)GirlFrom Arabic ḥinnāʾ, the name of the henna plant and the reddish dye made from its leaves.
HīnanoUnisexNames the fragrant male flower of the pandanus tree, used across French Polynesia to scent oil and to mark celebrations.
HineGirlA direct Māori word for a young woman or female child.
HipólitaGirlSpanish and Portuguese form of Hippolyte, derived from Greek meaning "released by horses" or "horse lover".
HiwotGirlFrom Amharic ህይወት (hiwot), "life."
HlaUnisexFrom the Burmese word for beautiful or pleasing, used as a name element for either gender.
HlaingUnisexFrom the Burmese word for plentiful or abundant, used as a given-name element for either gender.
HlengiweGirlFrom Zulu, Xhosa, Ndebele and Swazi: "helped", "rescued" or "redeemed".
HnubGirlFrom Hmong hnub, "sun" (also "day").
HodanGirlSomali for "rich" or "lush", wishing the child a prosperous, abundant life.
HōkūlaniGirlA Hawaiian compound name meaning "heavenly star", from hōkū (star) and lani (heaven, sky, majesty).
HollandUnisexA low-lying land.
HollisUnisexHolly trees.
HollyGirlThe holly tree, an evergreen plant with spiny leaves and bright berries.
HoneyGirlFrom the sweet substance made by bees.
HongUnisexDepends on the character: most often 红/紅 (hóng), "red", though 虹 "rainbow", 弘 "great, expansive" and 鸿/鴻 "wild swan…
HongmeiGirlFrom 红梅/紅梅 (hóngméi), literally "red plum blossom": 红 "red" plus 梅 "plum blossom".
HonorineGirlHonoured or esteemed, the feminine form derived from Latin honorus meaning worthy of honour.
HonourUnisexFrom the English word honour, derived from Latin honorabilis.
HopeGirlFrom the English word for the feeling of expectation and desire for the future.
HortensiaGirlThe feminine counterpart of the ancient Roman family name Hortensius, probably rooted in the Latin word for "garden."
HouaGirlSaid to relate to the Hmong word for "clouds".
HozanUnisexKurdish word for a bard or minstrel-poet.
HtayUnisexFrom a Burmese word linked to wealth or a good price, used as a given-name element for either gender.
HtetUnisexFrom a Burmese word meaning sharp-witted or surpassing, used as a given-name element for either gender.
HuguetteGirlMind or spirit, the feminine diminutive form derived from Germanic roots suggesting one who thinks or reasons.
HuhanaGirlThe Māori version of Susan, adjusted to suit Māori language phonetics.
HuiaUnisexNamed after an extinct New Zealand bird, the huia, once valued by Māori for its striking feathers.
HunterUnisexFrom the English occupational surname for someone who hunts.
HusnaGirlFrom Arabic حسنى (husna): "the most beautiful, the fairest".
HusniyaGirlFrom Arabic حسنية (husniya): the feminine form of the name Husni, derived from حسن (husn) meaning "beauty, excellence".
HyacintheUnisexThe hyacinth flower, a spring-blooming bulb known for its vibrant colours and fragrance, derived from Greek mythology.
HydraGirlFrom Greek Ὕδρα, "water serpent", sharing a root with hydor, "water".
ʻAilaniUnisexA Hawaiian compound name expressing chiefly authority and power, from ʻai (to rule, to own, to possess) and lani (sky…
IantheGirlFrom Greek ἴον (ion), "violet", and ἄνθος (anthos), "flower": together, "violet flower".
IaraGirlCombines Tupi y, "water", with îara, "lady, mistress", giving "lady of the water".
IbbieGirlDiminutive of Isabel.
IbtihajGirlFrom Arabic ابتهاج (ibtihaj): "joy, gladness, festive spirit".
IbtisamGirlFrom Arabic ابتسام (ibtisam): "a smile, smiling".
IdaGirlFrom the Germanic element meaning 'work, labour'.
IdellaGirlAn elaboration of Ida, from the Germanic element meaning 'work, labour'.
IdelleGirlIdelle is an elaboration of Ida, traditionally meaning 'hard-working' or 'industrious'.
IdoneaGirlA medieval English name, likely a Latinized form of the Norse Iðunn, reshaped to resemble Latin idonea, "suitable".
IdonyGirlThe everyday medieval English form of Idonea, itself likely linked to the Norse goddess Iðunn.
IekikaGirlHawaiian adaptation of Jessica, from Hebrew Yiskah: "to behold".
IemanjáGirlPortuguese form of the Yoruba Yemọja, said to mean "mother whose children are like fish".
IfeomaGirlFrom Igbo ife, "thing", and ọma, "good, beautiful": "a good thing".
IfiokUnisexThe Ibibio word for wisdom or knowledge.
IfunanyaGirlFrom Igbo hụ (heard as fụ in some speech), "see", and anya, "eye": the ordinary Igbo word for love, given directly as a…
IgnatiaGirlFeminine form of Ignatius, ultimately from the Roman family name Egnatius, of unknown Etruscan origin.
Iina (Finnish & Estonian)GirlA diminutive structure formed by compounding Finnish names or name elements that end with the suffix -iina.
Iina (Native American (Lakota, Navajo, Ojibwe and others))GirlFrom Navajo iiná: "life".
IinesGirlThe Finnish adaptation of Agnes, derived from the Greek name meaning "pure" or "chaste".
IisaGirlA Finnish diminutive applied to names containing the element "is", such as Isabella or Aliisa.
IjeomaGirlFrom Igbo ije, "journey, walk", and ọma, "good": "a good journey".
IkramUnisexFrom Arabic إكرام (ikram): "honour, respect, dignity, generosity".
IlhamUnisexFrom Arabic: "inspiration, sudden insight".
IlluminataGirlFrom Latin illuminata, "lit up, filled with light".
IlyanaGirlMeaning uncertain; the feminine form of Ilyan, possibly adapted from Iliyan or a modern French creation influenced by…
ImanUnisexFrom Arabic: "faith, belief, conviction".
Ime (Frisian)UnisexA Frisian short form clipped from Germanic names built on the element irmin, roughly "whole" or "great".
Ime (West African (Ewe, Ga, Fula and others))UnisexThe Ibibio word for patience.
IminathiGirlFrom Zulu: "he stands with us" or "he is with us".
ImmaculateGirlFrom Latin immaculatus: "spotless, stainless".
ImogenGirlPossibly derived from Gaelic inghean "maiden" or a Shakespearean invention.
InamUnisexFrom Arabic: "giving, bestowal, generosity, bounty".
InariUnisexUsually explained from Japanese 稲 (ina), "rice", and 荷 (ri), "to carry": carrying rice.
InasGirlFrom Arabic: "friendliness, sociability, warmth".
InayaGirlFrom Arabic: "care, concern, attention".
InderpalUnisexThe name combines Indra, a significant deity in Hindu traditions, with a Sanskrit word meaning guardian or protector.
IndianaUnisexIndiana means 'land of the Indians', derived from geographic and anthropological terminology of European colonization.
IndieGirlIndie is a modern name, either a diminutive of India or possibly inspired by the word 'indie', short for independent…
IndigoUnisexIndigo is derived from the English word for a purplish-blue dye or colour, ultimately traced to Greek meaning 'from…
IndiraGirlSanskrit for "beauty" or "splendour", an epithet of the goddess Lakshmi.
IndraniGirlFrom Sanskrit इन्द्राणी (Indrāṇī), formed from the god Indra's name with a feminine ending: "Indra's wife".
IniobongUnisexA compound of Ibibio ini, "time", and obong, "lord", read as "the Lord's time".
InkaGirlA Frisian and Finnish pet form of Inge, from Ing, an old Germanic god.
InyeneUnisexThe Ibibio word for wealth or possessions.
IolaGirlIola is probably a variant of Iole, an ancient Greek name whose meaning is unclear.
IolanaGirlFrom Hawaiian io, a type of hawk: "hawk soaring" or "to soar".
IolantheGirlPossibly a variant of Yolanda, blended with Greek roots: iole meaning "violet" and anthos meaning "flower", suggesting…
Iona (English)GirlThe name of a small Hebridean island in Scotland, home to the early monastery Saint Columba founded, taken up directly…
IqalukUnisexInuktitut for "fish".
Ira (Russian, Ukrainian & Belarusian)GirlA Russian short form of Irina, itself from Greek Eirene, meaning "peace".
IracemaGirlJoins Tupi eíra, "honey", and tembé, "lip", to give something close to "honey lips".
IraciGirlPairs Tupi eíra, "honey", with çy, "mother".
IrelandGirlIreland is derived from the Irish name for the island nation, which may mean 'abundant land' in Old Irish.
IreneGirlFrom Greek Eirene, meaning "peace".
IrénéeUnisexFrom Greek Eirene: "peace".
IridiánGirlRelated to Iris or rainbows, ultimately from the Greek word for the iris of the eye and the rainbow.
IsabelleGirlFrom Old Provençal Elisabeth, ultimately from Hebrew: "God is my oath".
IsadoraGirlIsadora is a variant of Isidora, derived from the Greek name Isidoros meaning 'gift of Isis'.
IshaUnisexFrom Sanskrit for "lord, ruler"; also an epithet of Shiva and the title of one of the Upanishads.
IsidoraGirlFrom the Greek Ἰσίδωρος (Isidoros): "gift of Isis".
IsmatUnisexFrom Arabic: "protection, safeguarding" or "virtuousness, chastity"; derived from the root meaning to protect.
IsraGirlFrom Arabic: "nocturnal journey"; refers to the Isra, the night journey in Islamic tradition.
IssyUnisexIssy is a diminutive or nickname derived from multiple names beginning with 'Is', such as Isidore, Isabella, and names…
ItaGirlFrom Irish Íde: likely deriving from Old Irish ide, meaning "thirst" or "want".
ItaiUnisexFrom the Shona verb root -ita, "to do, to act, to perform", in its polite or plural imperative form.
ItidalGirlFrom Arabic: "temperance, moderation" or "equilibrium"; suggests balance and reasonableness.
ItimadGirlFrom Arabic: "reliance, confidence" or "trust"; evokes dependability and steadfastness.
ItoroUnisexThe Ibibio word for praise or glory.
ItumelengUnisexSetswana for "rejoice" or "be happy", built on the verb itumela, to feel joy.
ItzayanaGirlPossibly an elaboration of Itzel, related to Nahuatl origins connecting to the moon and water.
IúileGirlThe Irish form of Julia, ultimately from the Latin Julianus, itself derived from Julius, the Roman family name.
IvaanaGirlThe feminine form of the Greenlandic name Ivaaq.
IvahGirlIvah may be derived from the biblical city of Ivah, mentioned in the Old Testament.
IvaluGirlGreenlandic for "sinew, tendon, thread".
IvelisseGirlSpanish form of Yvelise, of uncertain origin possibly related to Germanic or French traditions.
IvyGirlIvy comes from the name of a vine used widely in garden landscaping, with roots in Old English.
Ivy-RoseGirlIvy-Rose is a compound name combining Ivy, derived from the plant, with Rose, another flower name.
IzanamiGirlLikely built on Japanese 誘う (izanau), "to invite, to draw in", with a female ending: roughly the female one who invites.
IzaskunGirlPossibly derived from Basque elements meaning "broom" and "valley", though the exact etymology is unclear.
IzdiharGirlFrom Arabic: "blossoming, flourishing" or "to shine"; derived from the root meaning to bloom.
IzzyUnisexIzzy is a diminutive or informal nickname derived from names beginning with 'Iz', such as Isidore, Isabel, Israel and…
JaanikaGirlFrom the Hebrew Yochanan via Greek Ioannes: "God is gracious".
JabulileGirlFrom Zulu: "we have rejoiced" or "we are happy".
JaceyUnisexAn invented name combining the initial sound J with the popular -cy ending found in names like Casey and Macy.
Jaci (English)GirlA short form of Jacqueline, the French feminine form of Jacques.
Jaci (Indigenous Latin American (Nahuatl, Quechua, Tupi and others))UnisexThe Tupi word îaçy, "moon".
JaciaraGirlJoins Tupi îasy, "moon", with îara, "lady" or "lord", giving "moon lady".
JacinthGirlThe orange or reddish precious stone, a variety of zircon or garnet.
JacintheGirlFrom Greek hyakinthos: possibly "precious stone", or from Hyacinthus in mythology.
JaciraGirlA Tupi compound of îaçy, "moon", and eíra, "honey", often rendered together as "honey moon".
JackiGirlA diminutive of Jacqueline, ultimately from French/Hebrew: 'supplanter' or 'one who supplants.'
JackieUnisexA diminutive of Jack or Jacqueline, ultimately from Hebrew: 'God is gracious' or 'supplanter.'
JaclynGirlA contracted variant of Jacqueline, ultimately from French/Hebrew: 'supplanter' or 'one who supplants.'
JacquelineGirlThe feminine form of Jacques, from Hebrew Yaakov: "supplanter".
JacquettaGirlA feminine diminutive form of Jacques, the French version of James.
JacquetteGirlA diminutive feminine form of Jacques, from Hebrew Yaakov: "supplanter".
JacquiGirlFrom Jacqueline, a French feminine form of Jacques: "supplanter".
Jada (English)GirlOf uncertain origin; often read as a modern elaboration of the gemstone name Jade, though this is not firmly…
JadeUnisexFrom the precious stone jade, valued in carvings and jewelry. The name derives from Spanish ideas about the stone's…
JadenUnisexAn invented name combining the popular 'den' suffix with various initial sounds, similar to names like Braden, Hayden…
JaeUnisexDepends on the characters chosen; commonly 재 (jae) meaning "talent, ability" or 才 (jae) meaning "wealth, riches", and…
JagjitUnisexCombining Sanskrit terms meaning the world or universe with another denoting triumph or mastery.
JakiGirlA diminutive of Jacqueline, ultimately from French/Hebrew: 'supplanter' or 'one who supplants.'
JakkiGirlA diminutive of Jacqueline, ultimately from French/Hebrew: 'supplanter' or 'one who supplants.'
JamyangUnisexFrom Tibetan འཇམ་དབྱངས, "gentle voice": 'jam "gentle, soft" + dbyangs "melody, voice".
JanaeGirlAn elaborated form of Jane, ultimately from Hebrew: 'God is gracious.'
JandiraGirlSaid to come from a Tupi word connected with a honey-producing bee, though the exact root has not been settled.
JaneGirlThe English counterpart of Jehanne, derived from the Hebrew Yohanan: 'God is gracious.'
JanekaGirlA diminutive of Jane, ultimately from Hebrew: 'God is gracious.'
JanelleGirlA diminutive of Jane, ultimately from Hebrew: 'God is gracious.'
JanessaGirlAn elaborated form of Jane influenced by Vanessa, ultimately from Hebrew: 'God is gracious.'
JanetGirlA diminutive of Jane, derived from Jeanne: "God is gracious".
JanettaGirlAn elaborated form of Janet, derived from Jane: "God is gracious".
JaneyGirlA diminutive of Jane, derived from Jeanne: "God is gracious".
JaniceGirlAn elaborated form of Jane, derived from Jeanne: "God is gracious".
JanieGirlA diminutive of Jane, derived from Jeanne: "God is gracious".
JanikaGirlFrom the Hebrew Yochanan via Greek Ioannes: "God is gracious".
JanineGirlA variant of Jeannine, from Hebrew Yohanan: "God is gracious".
JankaGirlA short, affectionate form of Jana, the feminine match to Ján and Jan, the Slovak and Czech versions of John.
Janna (Dutch & Flemish)GirlThe feminine counterpart of Jan, derived from Latin Ioannes: "God is gracious".
Janna (Arabic)GirlParadise or garden in Arabic; refers to the Islamic concept of paradise.
JannekeGirlA Dutch feminine diminutive of Jan, derived from Latin Ioannes: "God is gracious".
JannieUnisexAn affectionate diminutive of Jan or Johanna/Johanne, derived from Latin Ioannes: "God is gracious".
JantineGirlA Dutch feminine diminutive of Jan, derived from Latin Ioannes: "God is gracious".
JantjeUnisexA Dutch diminutive of Jan, derived from Latin Ioannes: "God is gracious", used for both boys and girls.
JanuaryGirlConnected to Janus, the Roman deity associated with thresholds and transitions.
JareGirlDerived from Basque elements conveying freedom or release.
JargalUnisexThe everyday Mongolian word for happiness.
JasleneGirlAn invented name combining the phonetic elements jaz and lene.
JasmijnGirlThe Dutch form of Jasmine, the name of a fragrant flowering plant; derived from Persian.
JasminaGirlJasmine, the flower (from Persian yāsaman).
JasmineGirlDrawn from the delicate ornamental plant with sweetly scented blossoms, prized for fragrance production; ultimately…
JasoneGirlDerived from the Basque verb meaning to lift or raise, created as an equivalent to the Spanish name Asunción.
JaswinderUnisexA name joining Sanskrit elements for glory and acclaim with the name Indra, the principal deity in Hindu cosmology.
JawahirUnisexPlural of the Arabic word for precious stones: the name translates to "jewels" and comes from a Persian root signifying…
JawdatUnisexFrom the Arabic root meaning to be outstanding: the name conveys a sense of distinction, superiority and positive…
JayaUnisexFrom Sanskrit जय/जया (jaya/jayā), "victory": the everyday word for triumph used as a given name.
JaydenUnisexA variant of Jaden, derived from Hebrew Yehudah: "praised".
JayeUnisexA variant or feminine form of Jay, derived from the English word for the bird or from names beginning with J.
JaylaGirlA constructed modern name combining phonetic components "jay" and "la".
JaylaniGirlA contemporary invention that recasts Kailani with the trendy "jay" element replacing its opening sound.
JayleeGirlA constructed contemporary name merging the sound elements "jay" and "lee".
JayleneGirlAn invented name combining the popular phonetic elements jay and lene.
JaylynnGirlAn invented name combining the popular phonetic elements jay and lyn.