965 English Girl Names with Meanings

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English girl names starting with A

AbbyAbby is a given name, most often a shortened form of Abigail or Albert.
AbigailאביגילAbigail is a feminine given name. The name comes from the Biblical Hebrew: אֲבִיגַיִל / אֲבִיגָיִל ʾĂḇīḡayīl, meaning "my father's joy" (alternatively "my father is exulted" or "my father is joyful", among others).
AdaAda is a mostly feminine given name with the exception of the Turkish name being unisex (approximately 38.3% of individuals named Ada in Turkey are male).
AddieAddie is a unisex given name, nickname, and surname. Notable people and characters with the name or nickname include:
AddisonAddison is a unisex given name derived from the surname Addison. It has increased in use in the Anglosphere in recent years, perhaps due to its similarity to the fashionable name Madison.
AdelaideAdelaide is a feminine given name from the English form of a Germanic given name, from the Old High German Adalheidis, meaning "noble natured".
AdeleAdele (also spelled Adèle) is a feminine given name meaning 'nobility'. It derives from German Adel meaning 'nobility' or adal, 'noble'.
AdoraAdora is a feminine given name.
AdrianaAdriana, also spelled Adrianna, is a Latin name and feminine form of Adrian. It originates from Italy and Spain.
AgnesἉγνήAgnes is a feminine given name derived from the Greek Ἁγνή Hagnḗ, meaning 'pure' or 'holy'.
AileenAileen is an Irish feminine given name, a variant of Eileen. Notable people with this name include: Aileen Adams (born 1923), British consultant anaesthetist Aileen Allen (1888–1950), American diver Aileen Armitage (born 1930), British writer and author…
AishaعائشةAisha (Arabic: عائشة, romanized: ʿĀʾishah, lit. 'living' or 'alive'; also spelled A'aisha, A'isha, Aischa, Aische, Aishah, Aishat, Aishath, Aicha, Aïcha, Aisya, Aisyah, Aiša, Ajša, Aixa, Ayesha, Aysha, Ayşe, Ayisha, or Iesha) is an Arabic female given name.
AlainaAlaina is a feminine given name, the feminine variant of Alain or an alternative version of Alanna.
AlanahAlanah is a feminine given name, a variant form of Alanna. Notable people with the name include: Alanah Bloor (born 1999), English actress Alanah Pearce (born 1993), Australian video game writer and journalist Alanah Woody (1956–2007), American archeologist…
AlannaAlana, Alanna, or other variants, is a female given name. It is latinized feminine form of Alan and its usage is relatively modern.
AlannahAlannah is a feminine given name, a variant form of Alanna. Notable people with the name include: Alannah Beirne (born 1993), Irish fashion model and reality TV personality Alannah Currie (born 1957), New Zealand musician from the Thompson Twins Alannah Halay…
AlbertaAlberta is a feminine given name. It is derived from the Germanic words adal "noble" and beraht "right".
AlbertinaAlbertina is a feminine form of the given name Albert in multiple languages.
AlbinaAlbina (ahl-BEE-nah) is a feminine given name from the Roman cognate Albinus, derived from the Latin albus, meaning "white" or "bright". There are masculine variants including Albin in Albania, Kosovo, Poland, Scandinavia, and Slovenia; and Aubin in France.
AleanaAleana is a feminine given name, similar to Alanna and Alena.
AlexἀλέξεινAlex is a unisex name, employed either as a hypocoristic or a standalone given name, derived from the Greek element ἀλέξειν (aléxein), meaning "to defend" or "to protect." Universally recognized as a diminutive for Alexander and Alexandra, Alex has, in…
AlexaAlexa is a female form of Alex. It is variously a given name in its own right or a short form of Alexandra, both of which come from the Greek name Alexandros.
AlexandraἈλεξάνδραAlexandra (Ancient Greek: Ἀλεξάνδρα) is a female given name of Greek origin. It is the first attested form of its variants, including Alexander (Ancient Greek: Ἀλέξανδρος, Aléxandros).
AlexandriaAlexandria is a feminine given name, derived from Alexander the Great and the towns he named, most notably the city of Alexandria, Egypt. Alexandria was the 352nd most popular name for girls born in the United States in 2021.
AlexisἀλέξεινAlexis is a given name of Greek origin. Like the name Alexander, Alexis derives from the Greek verb: ἀλέξειν, romanized: aléxein, lit.
AliceAlice is a feminine first name with roots in the French and German languages.
AliciaAlicia is a feminine given name. It is a variant of Alice, which comes from the Germanic name Adalheidis (Adelaide), meaning "noble natured" (noble of kind).
Alishaعلیشا أليشاAlisha (Arabic: ,علیشا أليشا Alīshā) also refer as protected from God is a cognate of the Spanish-language feminine given name Alicia, a variant of the French/German-language name Alice, which comes from Old English Æthelhādas or Æðelhādas, meaning noble or…
AlisonAlison is a female given name in English-speaking countries. It was originally a medieval French nickname for Alis / Alys, an old form of Alice derived with the suffix -on or -son sometimes used in the former French nicknames.
AllysonAllyson is a given name and surname, a variant form of Alison.
AlmaAlma ( AHL-mə) or (according to Jones 1997) /'ælmə/) is an English feminine given name, but has historically been used in the masculine form as well, sometimes in the form Almo.
AltaAlta is a feminine given name and a nickname. It may refer to:
AltheaΑλθαιαAlthea (Old English: Alþea) is an English female given name. It is a variation of the Greek name Althaea (Αλθαια), which may be related to Greek ἀλθος althos ("healing").
AlvinaAlvina is an English female given name with the meaning "elf friend", "amicable", "friendly".
AlyceAlyce is a feminine given name. Alyce or Allyce may refer to: Allyce Beasley (born 1954), American actress and comedienne Alyce Clarke (born 1939), American politician Alyce Cleese (born 1944), American psychotherapist, author and talk radio host, former wife…
AlysonAlyson is a given name, a variant form of Alison. Notable people with the name include:
AmabelAmabel is a female given name from Latin amabilis 'lovable'. Notable people with this name include: Amabel Anderson Arnold (1883–1936), American lawyer Amabel Hume-Campbell, 1st Countess de Grey (1751–1833), British diarist and political writer Lady Amabel…
AmandaAmanda is a Latin feminine gerundive (i.e. verbal adjective) name meaning "she who must (or is fit to) be loved".
AmberAmber is a feminine given name taken from amber, the fossilized tree resin that is often used in the making of jewelry. The word can also refer to a yellowish-orange color.
AmberleyAmberley is a feminine given name. As a given name, it is considered a variant of the name Amber, with a sound pattern influenced by the popular name Kimberly.
AmeliaAmelia is a feminine given name. Its English form was likely influenced by the names Amalia, derived from the Germanic root amal, with meanings "vigorous, active, work", and Emilia, derived from the name of the Roman Aemilia gens.
AmethystAmethyst is a given name derived from a semi-precious violet variety of quartz that is also used to make jewelry. Ancient Greeks believed the stone prevented intoxication.
AmityAmity is a feminine given name of English origin that means “friendship”. It comes from the Latin word amicus, which means "friend".
AmyAmy is an English female given name. It is the English version of the French name Aimée, which means beloved.
AnaАнаAna (Cyrillic: Ана) is a version of the female given name Anna meaning "favour" or "grace". In Croatia, the name Ana was the second most common feminine given name, or among the top ten most common, in almost all decades for which there is census data.
AnastasiaἈναστασίαAnastasia (from Greek: Ἀναστασία, romanized: Anastasía) is a feminine given name of Greek origin, it derives from the Greek word anástasis (ἀνάστασις), meaning "resurrection". It is a popular name in Eastern Europe.
AndreaAndrea is a given name which is common worldwide, typically female but also used for males in some cultures.
AndréeAndree or Andrée is a feminine given name.
AndyAndy, also spelled Andye, Andee, or Andi, is predominantly a diminutive version of the male given name Andrew, and variants of it such as Andreas, Andrés, and Andrei. The form of the variation is based on the Scottish "-ie" diminutive ending.
AngelἄγγελοςAngel is a given name meaning "angel". In the English-speaking world Angel is used for both boys and girls.
AngelaἄγγελοςAngela is a female given name. It is derived from the Greek word ángelos (ἄγγελος), meaning angel from Greek belief systems.
AngelicaAngelica is an English language surname and female given name and a variant of Angelika or vice versa.
AngelinaἄγγελοςAngelina is a diminutive form of the name Angela, a name derived from the Greek angelos (Greek ἄγγελος) meaning messenger and archangel. Notable people and fictional characters with this name include:
AngellaAngella is a given name. Notable people with this name include: Angella Dravid (born 1985/1986), New Zealand comedian Angella Emurwon, Ugandan playwright Angella D.
AngieAngie is the diminutive form of five different names in English. It can be the pet form of the feminine Angela or Angelina, the masculine Angus or Angelo or the unisex Angel.
AnikaAnika is a female given name of Arabic, African, Dutch, German, Hebrew, Māori, and Swedish origin and is also an alternative spelling of the name Annika or Anikha.
AnnaחנהAnna is a feminine given name, the Latin form of the Hebrew name Hannah (Hebrew: חַנָּה, romanized: Ḥannāh), meaning "favour" or "grace". It is the name of Samuel's mother in the Hebrew Bible, rendered Ἄννα in Greek, Hannah in English, and Anna in Latin.
AnnabelleAnnabelle is a feminine given name of French origin, a combination of the Latin name Anna, which comes from the Hebrew word for grace, and the French word belle, meaning beauty.
AnnabethAnnabeth is a female English given name created from a combination of the names Anna and Beth.
AnneAnne, alternatively spelled Ann, is a form of the Latin female name Anna. This in turn is a representation of the Hebrew Hannah, which means 'favour' or 'grace'.
AnnetteAnnette or Anette is a given name that is a diminutive of Anna or Anne, and has been used as a name of its own since the Industrial Age. In Greek, the variant Anneta is used.
AnniAnni is a feminine given name. It is a pet form of Anne and Ann.
AnnieAnnie is a feminine given name. It is often short for other names, such as Anna, Annette, Anita, Andrea, Angela, Anastasia, or Anniken.
AntoniaAntonia, Antónia, Antônia, or Antonía is a feminine given name and a surname. It is of Roman origin, used as the name of women of the Antonius family.
AprilApril is a feminine given name taken from the month of the same name. It was the most popular month name given to girls in the United States between 1960 and 2000.
ArabellaArabella is a female given name, possibly of Greek, Latin, or Celtic origin.
ArdaArda is a given name of various origins. In Turkey, it is used as a masculine name.
ArethaAretha Franklin (1942–2018) was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. Aretha may also refer to:
ArianaAriana is a Latin feminine given name. Arianna and Ariane are the two most common variations.
ArielאריאלAriel is a given name from Biblical Hebrew אריאל Ariel that literally means "lion of God". The female form is אריאלה (transliterated as Ariela, Ariella, or the alternative English and French spelling Arielle).
ArleenArleen or Arlene is an Irish feminine given name and variant of Carlene or Charlene and in the French derived from feminine diminutive of Charles (meaning free man).
AryaआरयArya, also spelled Aarya, Aariya or Ariya (Sanskrit: आर्य/आर्या ārya/āryā; Old Persian: 𐎠𐎼𐎡𐎹 Persian: آریا ariya) is a name of Indo-Iranian origin. It traces back to the ethnonym and endonym Arya, used by the Indo-Iranians to identify themselves.
AshAsh is both a given name and a surname. It may be a shortened version of Ashton, Ashley, Asher, and Ashlyn.
AshleighAshleigh is a form of the English surname Ashley, from the Old English æsc (ash trees) and lēah (wood, clearing, meadow, enclosure) meaning "dweller near the ash tree forest". As a first name it is the most common spelling for women in England and Wales.
AshleyAshley is a given name which was originally an Old English surname. It is derived from the Old English (Anglo-Saxon) words æsċ (ash) and lēah (clearing, meadow) and translates to "Dweller near the ash tree meadow".
AspenAspen is a given name and a surname. Notable people with the given name include:
AubreyAubrey () is a unisex English name. It was common for men and women in the Middle Ages, but had lost favour for a time before experiencing a resurgence of popularity for men in the 19th century.
AudraAudra is an English feminine given name, a modern variant of the name Audrey, which evolved from the Anglo-Saxon name Æðelþryð, which was derived from æðel, meaning noble, and þryð, meaning strength.
AudreyAudrey is a feminine given name. It is rarely a masculine given name.
AuroraAurora is a feminine given name, originating from the name of the ancient Roman goddess of dawn, Aurora. Her tears were said to turn into the morning dew.
AutumnAutumn is a feminine given name derived from the Latin word autumnus, meaning "fall" or "autumn". The name has been in use in the United States since at least the 1870s, according to census records.
AvaAva (English pronunciation: /ˈeɪ.və/) is an English feminine given name.
AverilAveril is a feminine given name. Notable people with the name include: Everilda or Averil, Anglo-Saxon saint of the 7th century Averil Beaumont or Margaret Raine Hunt, author Averil Cameron (1940–2026), British historian, professor of Late Antique and…
AvisAvis is both a given name (mostly feminine but also masculine) and a surname.
AyaあやAya is a unisex name with multiple meanings in many different languages. In Old German, Aya means "sword".
AzaleaAzalea is an English name taken from the flower name, which is derived from the Greek word azaleos, meaning dry.

English girl names starting with B

BabetteBabette is a feminine given name, a pet form of Barbara. Notable people with the name include: Babette Babich (born 1956), American philosopher Babette Cole (1950–2017), English children's writer and illustrator Babette Cochois (1725–1780), French ballerina…
BailieBailie and Bailee are English feminine given names, and variant spellings of Bailey. Notable people with these names include: Bailie Key (born 1999), American artistic gymnast Bailee Madison (born 1999), American actress
BarbBarb is a feminine given name, often a short form (hypocorism) of Barbara. It is also sometimes a surname.
BarbaraβάρβαροςBarbara and Barbra are given names. They are the feminine form of the Greek word barbaros (Koine Greek: βάρβαρος) meaning "stranger" or "foreign".
BathshebaBathsheba, in the Hebrew Bible, was the wife of Uriah the Hittite and later of David. Bathsheba may also refer to:
BayleyBayley may refer to: Bayley (wrestler) (born 1989), American professional wrestler Bayley Cooke (born 1963), English heavy metal singer Bayley Currey (born 1996), American professional stock car racing driver Bayley Feist (born 1997), American professional…
BeatriceBeatrice ( BEE-(ə-)triss, Italian: [beaˈtriːtʃe]) is a female given name. The English variant is derived from the French Béatrice, which came from the Latin Beatrix, which means "blessed one".
BeatrixBeatrix is a Latin feminine given name, most likely derived from Viatrix, a feminine form of the Late Latin name Viator which meant "voyager, traveller" and later influenced in spelling by association with the Latin word beatus or "blessed".
BeauBeau ( BOH) is a given name, nickname and surname. Notable people with the name include:
BeccaBecca is a feminine given name, often a short form of Rebecca. Notable people with the name include:
BeckiBecki is a feminine given name. It is a pet form of Rebecca.
BeckyBecky is a feminine given name, often a short form (hypocorism) of Rebecca. It may refer to:
BelindaBelinda is a feminine given name of unknown origin, apparently coined from Italian bella, meaning "beautiful". Alternatively it may be derived from the Old High German name Betlinde, which possibly meant "bright serpent" or "bright linden tree".
BellaBella is a feminine given name. It is a diminutive or nickname form of names ending in -bella, including Izabella and Isabella.
BelleBelle is a feminine given name meaning "beautiful". It may also be a short form (hypocorism) of Isabella, Isabel or variations thereof.
BereniceΒερενίκηBerenice (Ancient Greek: Βερενίκη, Bereníkē) is the Ancient Macedonian form of the Attic Greek name Φερενίκη Pherenikē, which means "bearer of victory" from Ancient Greek φέρω (pherō) 'to bear' and νίκη (nikē) 'victory'.
BerthaBertha is a female Germanic name, from Old High German berhta meaning "bright one". It was usually a short form of Anglo Saxon names Beorhtgifu meaning "bright gift" or Beorhtwynn meaning "bright joy".
BessBess is both a surname and a feminine given name. It is often short for Elizabeth.
BessieBessie is a feminine given name, often a diminutive form (hypocorism) of Elizabeth, Beatrice and other names since the 16th century. It is sometimes a name in its own right.
BetsyBetsy is an English feminine given name, often a nickname for Elizabeth.
BettanyBettany is a surname of English origin. Notable people surnamed Bettany or Bettaney include: Amora Bettany, Brazilian video game artist Colin Bettany (born 1932), English professional footballer Fred Bettany (1860–1924), English footballer George Thomas…
BetteBette is a given name, sometimes short for Elizabeth and Bettina, and may refer to:
BettinaBettina, also spelt Betina, is a female name used mainly in the German, Danish, Italian, and Hungarian languages. In German and Danish, it is a diminutive of Elisabeth; in Italian, of Elisabetta and Benedetta; and in Hungarian, of Erzsébet.
BettyBetty or Bettie is a feminine given name. It is commonly a diminutive for the names Bethany and Elizabeth.
BettyeBettye is an English feminine given name. Notable people with the name include: Bettye Ackerman (1924–2006), American actress Bettye Caldwell (1924–2016), American educator and academic Bettye Anne Case, American mathematician Bettye Collier-Thomas (born…
BeverlyBeverly or Beverley is a name and surname. It is derived from an English surname, which was in turn taken from the place name Beverley.
BiancaBianca is a feminine given name. It means "white" and is an Italian cognate of Blanche.
BlairBlair is a Scots-English-language name of Scottish Gaelic origin. The surname is derived from any of the numerous places in Scotland called Blair, derived from the Scottish Gaelic blàr, meaning "plain", "meadow" or "field", frequently a battlefield.
BlakeBlake is a unisex given name, which originated from Old English. Its derivation is uncertain; it could come from "blac", a nickname for someone who had dark hair or skin, or from "blaac", a nickname for someone with pale hair or skin.
BlancheBlanche is a feminine given name. It means "white" in French, derived from the Late Latin word "blancus".
BlossomBlossom is an English feminine given name derived from the Old English word blōstm, meaning "flower". It is an English term of endearment for a young girl.
BobbiBobbi is a given name and nickname, almost exclusively feminine and usually a diminutive form (hypocorism) of Roberta or Barbara. It may refer to:
BobbyBobby or Bobbie is both a masculine and a feminine hypocorism, given name and occasional nickname. It is usually a variant of Robert (male) or Roberta (female).
BonnieBonnie is a Scottish feminine given name. It comes from the Scots language word "bonnie" (handsome, pretty, attractive), or the French bonne (good).
BonnyBonny may refer to:
BradenBraden is a given name that is popular in the United States and Canada. Its origin is confined to the British Isles and has two ancient sources.
BrandiBrandi is both a surname and a given name.
BrandyBrandy is a given name sometimes given in reference to the alcoholic beverage or used as a feminine form of Brandon. Related surnames with the same meaning are the Italian Brandi and Brando.
BreannaBrianna, Breanna, Briana, and Bryanna are feminine given names. Brianna is a feminine English language form of the masculine Irish language name Brian as "Briana" is the original spelling.
BreanneBreanne is a feminine given name. It may refer to: Breanne Davis, American politician elected in 2018 Breanne Dürenberger (born 1987), stage name Breanne Düren, American keyboard player and singer Breanne Hill (born 1990), American actress Breanne Knapp (born…
BrendaBrenda is a feminine given name in the English language.
BrettBrett is an Irish and English surname of Norman origin. It derives from an Old French ethnic name denoting to a Breton person.
BriannaBrianna, Breanna, Briana, and Bryanna are feminine given names. Brianna is a feminine English language form of the masculine Irish language name Brian as "Briana" is the original spelling.
BrianneBrianne is a given name variant of Brianna. Notable people with the name include: Brianne Berkson (born 1985), American actress Brianne Davis (born 1982), American actress Brianne Desa (born 2000), Canadian-Guyanese footballer Brianne Howey (born 1989),…
BridgetBridget is an Irish female name derived from the Gaelic noun brígh, meaning "power, strength, vigor, virtue". An alternative meaning of the name is "exalted one".
BrielleBrielle is a modern English feminine given name, a short form of the French name Gabrielle.
BrillianaBrilliana is a feminine given name. This name was first used by Brilliana Conway (or as known as Brilliana Harley).
BrinaBrianna, Breanna, Briana, and Bryanna are feminine given names. Brianna is a feminine English language form of the masculine Irish language name Brian as "Briana" is the original spelling.
BrittanyBrittany is a feminine given name of Celtic origin. The name comes from the historical country of Brittany, which is now a part of France.
BronwynBronwyn is a variant of the Welsh feminine name Bronwen/Branwen, literally meaning "White Raven (or Crow)" or, abstractly, "White Breast" (from bran, raven, and bron ("breast") and [g]wen ("white, fair, blessed)".
BrooklynBrooklyn is a unisex first name. It has occasionally been used as a name in honor of Brooklyn, the New York City borough, but is usually regarded as simply a combination of the names Brook or Brooke, a name derived from an English surname meaning "one who…
BrooksBrooks is a masculine given name, though it is occasionally used as a feminine name. More commonly, it is also a surname.
BrynleeBrynlee is a modern English feminine given name, which could be derived either from a modern combination of the names Bryn and Lee or from a respelling of the English surname and place name Brinley, meaning “burned clearing.” The name's sound pattern and…
BryonyBryony or Briony is a feminine given name derived from the name of the plant. It may refer to: Bryony Afferson (born 1983), British actress and musician Briony Akle (born c.

English girl names starting with C

CadenCaden is a given name in English-speaking countries that is most commonly used for males. It rose in popularity in the early 2000s due to the popularity of similar-sounding names, such as Aidan, Braden, Hayden, and Jadon.
CadenceCadence or Kaydence is a feminine given name derived from the English word cadence, from the Latin for "a falling". The meaning of this name is considered to be "rhythm" from the borrowed use from musical terminology to describe rhythm in the spoken word.
CaleyCaley is a unisex given name of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic name Caoilainn. The name means "slim" and "fair".
CallaCalla is a Greek feminine given name and surname given name that is a short Calista Kalla. Calla is also an English feminine given name, but its derived from the Greek root name Kalós.
CallieCallie (also spelled Kallie), is a given name, nickname and surname. It is an English feminine given name that is often used as a form of Carrie and sometimes as a diminutive of Caroline.
CallyCally is an English feminine given name of Greek origins as a diminutive form of "Callandra". It is also an English feminine given name that is a form of Carrie and a diminutive form of Caroline.
CamrynCamryn is a given name of Scottish origin. Notable people with the name include:
CandaceCandace is a royal title from the Bible, ultimately deriving from the term kandake, a title for a queen or queen mother in the ancient African Kingdom of Kush; also meaning "pure and innocent".
CandiceCandice is a given name and a variant spelling of the name Candace.
CandyCandy is a surname, given name, nickname or stage name. It is often used as a hypocorism for the feminine given name Candace.
CaraCara is a feminine given name with multiple origins in different languages. It is often considered a spelling variant of the name Kara.
CariCari is an English, Welsh and Spanish feminine given name and surname. As an English given name, Cari is diminutive form of Caroline and an alternate form of Carrie both derived from Karl.
CarinaCarina is a female given name. Notable persons with that name include: Carina Adolfsson Elgestam (born 1959), Swedish politician Carina Afable (born 1944), Filipino actress and singer Carina Aulenbrock (born 1994), German volleyball player Carina Axelsson…
CarissaΚαρισσαCarissa (Greek: Καρισσα, also transliterated as Charissa or Karissa) is a feminine given name of Greek origin derived from Greek χαρις (charis) meaning "grace." It can also be translated as "beloved." Coined by English poet Edmund Spenser in his epic poem…
CarlenaCarlena is a feminine given name. Notable people with this name include the following: Carlena Williams (1942 – 2013), American vocalist Olivia Carlena Cole, known as Olivia Cole (1942 – 2018), American actress
CarleneCarlene is a girl's given name, a variant of Charlene, that reached a peak of popularity in America in the 1950s. US birth records show over 12,000 birth names as Carlene from 1916 to 1972 with a peak of 371 birth names in 1955.
CarlieCarlie is an English feminine given name and nickname that is a feminine form of Carl and an alternate form of Carla. Notable people referred to by this name include the following:
CarlyCarly is a given name, a feminine form of Carl. It is also a pet form of given names such as Carla, Caroline, Charlotte and Carlotta .
CarlynCarlyn is an English feminine given name and surname. As a given name it is form of Caroline derived from Karl.
CarmelitaCarmelita is a feminine given name in Spanish, Filipino and English. Notable people with this name include: Carmelita Abalos (born 1962), Filipino politician Carmelita Abdurahman, Filipino academic in the field of linguistics Carmelita Correa (born 1988),…
CarolCarol is a unisex given name in English, although in contemporary usage it is more commonly used for women. It is a variant of the English Charles, Germanic Carl, and Latin Carolus.
Carol AnnCarol Ann or Carol-Ann is a blended name combining Carol and Ann that is an English feminine given name derived from the names Karl and Hannah. Notable people referred to by this name include the following:
Carol AnneCarol Anne or Carol-Anne is a blended name combining Carol and Anne that is a Danish, English, Norwegian and Swedish feminine given name derived from the names Karl and Hannah. Notable people referred to by this name include the following:
CaroleCarole is a feminine given name (see Carl for more information) and occasionally a surname. Carole may refer to:
CarolinaCarolina is a feminine given name in Italian, English, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan, Swedish, derived from the masculine name Carolus which is Latin for Charles, generally meaning 'free man' or 'freeholder'.
CarolineCaroline is a feminine given name, originally a French feminine form of the masculine name Charles. It has been in common use in the Anglosphere since the 1600s.
CarolynCarolyn is a female given name, a variant of Caroline. Other spellings include Carolin, Karolyn, Carolyne, Carolynn or Carolynne.
Carrie AnnCarrie Ann or Carrie-Ann is a blended name combining Carrie and Ann that is an English feminine given name derived from the names Karl and Hannah. Notable people referred to by this name include the following:
Carrie AnneCarrie Anne or Carrie-Anne is a blended name combining Carrie and Anne that is an English feminine given name derived from the names Karl and Hannah. Notable people referred to by this name include the following:
CarrollCarroll is an Irish unisex given name and a surname (Carroll). As an English given name, it is a form of Charles and Caroline.
CarryCarry is an English and German feminine given name, nickname and surname, which serves as an alternate form of Carrie and a diminutive form of several names including Carola, Carol, Carlotta, Carolin, Carolina and Caroline.
CarsonCarson is a unisex given name, originating from a Scottish and Irish surname of unknown meaning.
CaryCary is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Cary Angeline (born 1997), American football player Cary Brothers (born 1974), American singer-songwriter Cary Elwes (born 1962), English actor and writer Cary Joji Fukunaga (born 1977), American…
CaseyCasey is a given name, originally derived from the Irish Gaelic cathasaigh, meaning "vigilant" or "watchful". It can be used as a nickname for the name Cassandra or the initials K.C.
CassandraΚασσάνδραCassandra, also spelled Kassandra, is a feminine given name of Greek origin. Cassander is the masculine form of Cassandra.
CassidyCassidy is a gender-neutral given name derived from the Irish surname Ó Caiside and ultimately from the Gaelic given name Caiside, meaning "curly-haired." The name Caiside comes from the Irish word element cas, meaning "twisted, curly".
CathleenCathleen is a feminine given name in the English language. It is a variant form of Kathleen.
CathyCathy is a feminine given name. It is a pet form of Catherine or Cathleen.
CatrionaCatriona is a feminine given name in the English language. It is an Anglicisation of the Irish Caitríona or Scottish Gaelic Catrìona, which are forms of the English Katherine.
CeciliaCecilia is a personal name originating in the name of Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of music.
CecilyCecily is a feminine given name. It is an English form of the Latin name Cecilia, which is derived from the Roman Caecili family.
CelestiaCelestia is a female given name, which is a variant of Celeste, and which means "heavenly" or "of the sky" in Latin.
CeliaCelia is a feminine given name of Latin origin, as well as a nickname for Cecilia, Cecelia, Celeste, or Celestina. The name is often derived from the Roman family name Caelius, thought to originate in the Latin caelum ("heaven").
CelindaCelinda is a female given name related to Linda. It may refer to: Celinda Arregui (1864–1941), feminist politician, writer, teacher, suffrage activist Celinda Lake, an American pollster and political strategist for the Democratic Party Celinda Ortega, Miss…
ChantaeChantae or Chantay is a feminine given name which may refer to: Chantae McMillan (born 1988), American heptathlete Chantae Vetrice, American rapper and singer Chantay Savage (born 1971), American R&B/dance singer Chantay Black, a character in the television…
ChantelleChantelle can refer to:
CharaΧαράChara or Chará is a feminine given name and a surname. Chara mostly is used as the greek "Χαρά" with English lettering but Chara can also be an English name.
CharisΧάριςCharis (Ancient Greek: Χάρις) is a given name derived from a Greek word meaning "grace, kindness, and life." It is a unisex name, overwhelmingly used for men in Greece and overwhelmingly used for women elsewhere in the world.
CharisseCharisse is a feminine given name. Notable people with the name include: Charisse, Pop Dance singer who was signed to Sutra Records in 1989 Charisse Arrington, R&B singer who was signed to MCA Records in the 1990s Charisse Anne Hernandez-Alcantara, Filipino…
CharityCharity is an English feminine given name derived from the English word charity. It was used by the Puritans as a virtue name.
CharlaCharla is an English feminine given name that is a feminine form of Charles. Notable people with the name include:
CharleCharle is a Finnish, French and Swedish masculine given name and nickname that is an alternate form of Charles as well as an English feminine given name and nickname that is a diminutive form of Scarlet and Scarlett.
CharleeCharlee is an English unisex given name and nickname that is a feminine form of Charlie and a diminutive form of Charles. Notable people referred to by this name include the following:
CharleneCharlene, also spelled Charleen and Charlyne, is a feminine given name, a feminine form of Charles coined in the United States in the nineteenth century; from French Charles, from Old French Charles & Carles, from the Latin Carolus, from and also reinfluenced…
CharleyCharley is an English unisex given name and a surname. As an English given name, it is a diminutive form of Charles and a feminine form of Charlie.
CharliCharli is a Spanish masculine given name and nickname that is a diminutive form of Carlos as well as an English unisex given name and nickname that is a feminine form of Charlie and a diminutive form of Charles and Charline. It may also derive from Charlotte.
CharlieCharlie is a traditionally masculine given name in English-speaking countries, often a nickname for Charles, but is now used as a unisex name. It is also used as a surname.
CharlotteCharlotte is a feminine given name. It is a female form of the male name Charles.
CharlyCharly is an English unisex given name and nickname that is a diminutive form of Charles.
CharlyneCharlene, also spelled Charleen and Charlyne, is a feminine given name, a feminine form of Charles coined in the United States in the nineteenth century; from French Charles, from Old French Charles & Carles, from the Latin Carolus, from and also reinfluenced…
CharmaineCharmaine may refer to: Charmaine, a character in What Price Glory? "Charmaine" (song), the theme song for the 1926 adaptation of What Price Glory "Charmaine" (rap song), a 2006 song by Plan B Charmaine (musician), a Christian pop singer
ChasChas is an English unisex given name and nickname, often a short form (hypocorism) of Charles. Notable people referred to by this name include the following:
ChelseaChelsea is an English given name derived from the Old English place name ċealc hȳð, or the modern Celcyth, meaning chalk landing place.
CherryCherry is a given name with multiple origins. In some instances, the given name is a transferred use of the surname Cherry.
CherylCheryl is a feminine given name with multiple origins. The name might have originated as a combination of the name Beryl with the prefix Cher- from the French chérie, meaning darling (from the past participle of the verb chérir, to cherish).
ChrisChris is a short form of various names including Christopher, Christian, Christina, and Christine. Chris is also used as a name in its own right, but it is not as common.
ChrissieChrissie is a feminine given name. Notable people with the name include: Chrissie Chau (born 1985), Hong Kong actress and model Chrissie Hynde (born 1951), American rock musician Chrissie Maher (born 1938), founder of the Plain English Campaign Chrissie Swan…
ChrissyChrissy is a given name or nickname for males and females, short for Christina, Chris, Christian, Christopher, Christine, Christen, Christmas, Christos, etc. that may refer to:
ChristabelChristabel may refer to: Christabel (poem), a lengthy poem by Samuel Taylor Coleridge Christabel (film), a 2001 experimental feature by James Fotopoulos based on the poem Christabel, a 1998 lesbian Gothic romance novel by Karin Kallmaker inspired by the…
ChristiChristi is a feminine given name. Notable people with the name include: Christi Belcourt (born 1966), Métis painter, craftsperson, and writer Christi Brereton (born 1992), English kickboxer and muay Thai fighter Christi Lake (born 1965), American pornographic…
ChristianeChristiane or Christianne is a given name, derived from the Latin Christiana, the feminine form of Christianus (see Christian). It can also be a Latinized version of Middle English Christin 'Christian' (Old English christen, from Latin).
ChristinaChristina or Cristina is a feminine given name. It is a simplified form of the Latin Christiana, and a feminine form of Christianus or a Latinized form of the Middle English Christin 'Christian' (Old English christen, from Latin).
ChristineChristine is feminine given name of Greek origin. It is a name in regular usage in French, English, German, Scandinavian, Dutch, Irish, and Scottish cultures, and it is often associated with the meaning "Follower of Christ." Variants include: Christina,…
ChristyChristie or Christy (with various alternative spellings) is a given name, used in English for females.
CindyCindy is a feminine given name. Originally diminutive (or hypocorism) of Cynthia, Lucinda or Cinderella, it is also commonly used as a name on its own right.
ClaireClaire or Clair is a given name of French origin. The word means clear in French in its feminine form.
ClaraClara or Klara is a given name. It is the feminine form of the Late Latin name Clarus which meant "clear, bright, famous".
ClareClare is a given name, the medieval English form of Clara. 'French form of Clarus (see Clara).
ClaribelClaribel may refer to:
ClariceClarice is a female given name, an anglicization of the French Clarisse, derived from the Latin and Italian name Clarissa, which ultimately derives from clara ("clear" and "bright"). It can also be a female form of the male name Clarence.
ClarissaClarissa is a female given name borrowed from Latin, Italian, and Portuguese. It is a combination of St.
ClaudiaClaudia is a female given name equivalent to Claudius or Claudio. In Portuguese, it is accented Cláudia.
ClemenceClemence, or Clémence, is a name. It may refer to: Louise Michel (1830–1905), a French anarchist who used Clémence as a pseudonym
ClementineClémentine or Clementine is a French feminine form of Clement. The name has been in use in English-speaking countries since the 19th century.
CloverClover is a modern given name derived from the common name for the plant, which was ultimately derived from the Old English word clāfre.
CodyCody is a name in the English language, ultimately of Irish origin. Spellings include Codi, Codie, Coedee, Kodi, Kodie, and Kody.
ColetteColette is a French feminine given name. Notable people with the name include: Colette of Corbie (1381–1447), Roman Catholic Saint Colette Alliot-Lugaz (born 1947), French soprano Colette Audry (1906–1990), French novelist, screenwriter and critic Colette…
ConstanceConstance is a primarily feminine given name in use since the Middle Ages that is derived either from Constantia, a Late Latin name, or from the term meaning steadfast. In medieval England, diminutives of the name included Cust or Cussot.
CoraΚόρηCora is a given name with multiple origins. It was used by James Fenimore Cooper for a character in his 1826 novel The Last of the Mohicans.
CoralCoral is a feminine given name derived from the precious coral used to make jewelry. The name is ultimately derived from the Greek word korallion and the Latin coralium.
CoralineCoraline is a feminine given name, usually considered a French diminutive of the name Coral, which is derived from the name for the precious coral used to make jewelry.
CordeliaCordelia is a feminine given name. It was borne by the tragic heroine of Shakespeare's King Lear (1606), a character based on the legendary queen Cordelia.
CorinCorin is a given name in English deriving from the Latin Quirinus, a Roman god. The meaning is unclear but is probably associated with "spear".
CorrynCorryn is both a surname and a feminine given name. The given name is a variation of the name Corina or Corinne, which mean 'girl, maiden'.
CorynCoryn is both a surname and a primarily feminine given name. The given name is a variation of the name Corina or Corinne, which mean 'girl, maiden'.
CourtneyCourtney is a unisex given name that is a transferred use of the Norman French surname and place name Courtenay, meaning "domain of Curtius". Courtenay was used as a given name for men beginning in the 17th century (e.g.
CrystalCrystal () is a common English language female given name. Variant forms of the name include Kristal, Krystal, Cristal, Kristel, Krystle, and Kristol.
CynthiaΚυνθίαCynthia is a feminine given name. It is often thought to be of Greek origin (Ancient Greek: Κυνθία, romanized: Kynthía, lit.
CélineCéline, sometimes spelled Celine, is a French female first name version of Latin origin, coming from Caelīna, the feminine form of the Roman cognomen Caelīnus, meaning "heavenly". Its equivalent in Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese is Celina.

English girl names starting with D

DaenerysDaenerys is a feminine given name usually used in reference to the A Song of Ice and Fire and Game of Thrones character Daenerys Targaryen, created by American author George R. R.
DaisyDaisy is a feminine given name. The flower name comes from the Old English word dægeseage, meaning "day's eye".
DalilahدليلةDalilah or Dalila (Arabic: دليلة) is a feminine given name, a variant of the Hebrew name Delilah. It may refer to:
DanaDana is a unisex given name. It was among the 100 most popular names given to girls born in the United States between 1960 and 1990.
DaniDani may refer to:
DanielleDanielle is a modern French female variant of the male name Daniel. Daniëlle is a Dutch version of the name.
DannaDanna is both a given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include:
DaphneΔάφνηDaphne (or Dafne) is a feminine given name of Greek origin meaning laurel. It originates from Greek mythology, where Daphne (Greek: Δάφνη) was a naiad – a variety of female nymph associated with fountains, springs, streams, and other bodies of freshwater –…
DarbyDarby is an English locational surname and has since become a given name. Its prefix derives from the Old Norse djúr ("deer"), and the suffix -býr ("farm"/"settlement").
DarlaDarla is a female given name of English origin which is a variant of Darlene. Darla means “Darling” Darla may refer to:
DarleneDarlene, also spelled Darleen or Darline, is an English feminine given name coined in the late 19th century.
DavinaDavina may refer to:
DawnἨώςDawn is a feminine given name. It is of Old English origin, and its meaning is the first appearance of light, daybreak.
DeAndreaDeAndrea is a surname and a primarily feminine given name. The surname is of Italian origin, and is a patronymic meaning 'son of Andrea', which is a cognate of Andrew, while the given name is unrelated and is a combination of the elements de and the name…
DeannaDeanna or DeAnna is a feminine given name. It is a variant of the name Diana apparently created in 1936 as a stage name for actress and singer Deanna Durbin, whose given name was originally Edna Mae.
DeanneDeanne dee-AN, sometimes styled "DeAnne", is a feminine given name. Notable people with the name include: Deanne Bell (born c.
DebDeb is a given name, usually feminine and often a shortened version (hypocorism) of Deborah or Debra. People named Deb include:
DebbieDebbie (or Debby) is a feminine given name. It is often short for Debra or Deborah, which means “bee”.
DeborahדבורהDeborah (Hebrew: דְבוֹרָה) is a feminine given name derived from דבורה D'vorah, a Hebrew word meaning "bee". Deborah was a prophetess in the Old Testament Book of Judges.
DedeDeDe, De De, Dedé or Dédé may refer to:
DejaDeja or Déja or Dejah is a feminine given name sometimes given in reference to the French word déjà, meaning before. Spelling variants such as Daja and Dajah and elaborations such as Dejanae and Dejanelle, also with multiple spelling variants, are also in use.
DelaneyDelaney is a unisex given name, a transferred use of a surname with Norman French or Irish origins. It was in use for both boys and girls in the Southern United States by the 1850s and has since been in regular use as a given name in the Anglosphere.
DeliaDelia (Della as a diminutive) is a feminine given name either taken from an epithet of the Greek moon goddess Artemis, or else representing a short form of Adelia, Bedelia, Cordelia or Odelia.
DelilahDelilah is a feminine given name of uncertain meaning. The best known Delilah is the Biblical character.
DemetriaDemetria is a given name, the feminine form of the Greek name Demetrius, which means "follower of Demeter".
DemiDemi is a feminine given name with Greek and Latin roots, and it is a surname with Albanian origins.
DeniseDenise, with several spelling variations, is a unisex given name derived from Dionysus the Greek god of wine.
DestinyDestiny is a primarily feminine given name meaning "destiny", "fate", which is ultimately derived from the Late Latin word destinata. Commonly used spelling variants include Destinee, Destiney, and Destinie.
DevonThe given name Devon is of uncertain origin. It may be derived from either the English county Devon, or from the surname Devon.
DiamondDiamond is a given name derived from the name of the diamond gemstone. The word is derived from the Greek adamas.
DianaDiana is a feminine given name of Latin and Greek origins, referring to the Roman goddess Diana, goddess of the hunt and the moon.
DianeAlternative spellings include Daiane, Dianne, Dian, Diahann, Dyan, Dyanne, and Dyane. See also Di, Dianna, Deanna, Deeann, and Diana Diane is a feminine given name.
DimityDimity is a rare English feminine given name likely derived from the name for the fabric, which comes from the Greek prefix di, meaning two, and the Greek word mitos, meaning thread.
DinaדינהDina Hebrew: דִּינָה Dinah [diˈna]; (Arabic: دينا Dīnā [ˈdiːnæ(ː)] is a female given name which is sometimes an alternative spelling of the names Dinah, Dena and Deena, which holds meanings such as justified, judged, and vindicated.
DoloresDolores is a feminine given name of Spanish origin.
DonnaDonna is an English-language feminine first name meaning 'woman' in modern Italian, and 'lady' or 'mistress' in classical Italian.
DoraΔώραDora (Greek: Δώρα) is a female name of Greek origin, being a shortened form or derived from Dorothea (Dorothy) and Theodora (masculine Theodore), meaning "gift" or in its full form "god's gift", from δῶρον, doron, "gift" + θεός, theos, "god".
DoreenDoreen (UK: DOR-een, US: dor-EEN), also occasionally spelt Dorean or Dorine, is a feminine given name, usually found in English-speaking countries.
DorisDoris is a predominantly feminine given name of Greek origin meaning Dorian woman. The name of the ethnic group is said to be derived from the name of the mythical founder Dorus, taken from Greek dōron, meaning gift.
DorothyΔωροθέαDorothy is a feminine given name. It is the English vernacular form of the Greek Δωροθέα (Dōrothéa) meaning 'God's gift', from δῶρον (dōron) 'gift' + θεός (theós) 'god'.
DottieDottie or Dotty is a feminine given name or nickname (most often a short form of Dorothy) which may refer to:
DoveDove is a given name in the English language. The name is derived from the English vocabulary word "dove".
DrewDrew () is both a surname and a given name. A son of Charlemagne had that name, and it became popular in France as Dreus and Drues.
DulcieDulcie is an English feminine given name derived from the Latin dulcis, meaning sweet. It has been in use in the Anglosphere since the 1800s.

English girl names starting with E

EadgifuThe name Eadgifu, sometimes Latinized as Ediva or Edgiva, may refer to: Eadgifu of Kent (died c.
EarleneEarlene is a given name, the feminine equivalent of the name Earl. Both names derive from Old English term eorl, meaning "nobleman" or "chieftain".
EbonyEbony is an English feminine given name often given in reference to the color black or to the type of wood. It has been particularly well used by Black people in the United States.
EdburgaThe name Edburga (Old English: Ēadburh or Ēadburg) may refer to: Saint Edburga of Bicester, an English saint from the 7th century Saint Edburga of Minster-in-Thanet (died 751), royal princess, the only daughter of King Centwine and Queen Engyth of Wessex in…
EdenעדןEden (Hebrew: עֵדֶן), as a given name is most often given in reference to the Biblical Garden of Eden, meaning delight; it is given to boys and girls. The first recorded use is from ancient Israel in the book of Genesis.
EdithEdith is a feminine given name derived from the Old English word ēad, meaning wealth or prosperity, in combination with the Old English gȳð, meaning strife, and is in common usage in this form in English, German, many Scandinavian languages and Dutch.
EdnaעדנהEdna (Hebrew: עֶדְנָה) is a feminine given name originating from several languages. In Hebrew, it means "pleasure, delight".
EdrisEdris may refer to:
EdwinaThe name Edwina is a feminine form of the male name Edwin, which derives from Old English and means "rich friend." Edwin was a popular name until the time of the Norman Conquest, then fell out of favour until Victorian times.
EffieΕυθυμίαEffie is a feminine given name, sometimes a short form (hypocorism) of Efthymia (Greek: Ευθυμία), Eftychia (Greek: Ευτυχία), or Euphemia (Greek: Ευφημία). Notable people with the name include:
EileenEileen ( eye-LEEN or EYE-leen) is an Irish feminine given name anglicised from Eibhlín, an Irish form of the Norman French name Aveline, which is derived from the Germanic Avi, possibly meaning desire in combination with the diminutive suffix el and -in.
ElaineElaine is a feminine given name, an Old French form of the name Helen. The name Elaine was popularized in the Anglosphere by its use by Alfred, Lord Tennyson for a character in his 1859 Arthurian romance Idylls of the King.
EleanorEleanor () is a feminine given name, originally from an Old French adaptation of the Old Provençal name Aliénor. It was the name of a number of women of royalty and nobility in western Europe during the High Middle Ages.
ElektraἨλέκτραElektra, also spelled Electra, is a female given name. Its Greek origin (Ἠλέκτρα, Ēlektra) means "amber", and thus "shining", "incandescent".
ElishaElisha is a given name of Hebrew origin. Elisha is a prophet in the Hebrew Bible, the Quran, and Baha'i writings.
ElizaEliza is a female given name in English, meaning "pledged to God" or "joyful."
ElizabethאלישבעElizabeth is a feminine given name, a variation of the Hebrew name Elisheva (אֱלִישֶׁבַע), meaning "My God is an oath" or "My God is abundance", as rendered in the Septuagint.
ElizebethElizebeth is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Elizebeth Smith Friedman (1892–1980), American cryptanalyst and author Elizebeth Thomas Werlein (1883–1946), American preservationist
EllaἝλλαElla is a personal name most often used as a feminine given name, but also as a surname, especially in Australia. In Greek mythology, Ella (Ancient Greek: Ἕλλα) was the daughter of Athamas and Nephele.
ElleElle is a female given name. Notable people and characters with the name include:
EllenEllen is a feminine given name. It was the 609th most popular name in the U.S.
EllieEllie or Elly is a given name. It is often short for Elizabeth, Eleanor, Elvira, Elaine, Elena, Eliora / Eliorah, Michelle, Elnaz, Amelia, Elham, Elaheh, Eliana, Eloise, Emelia, Elisa, Ellisha, Elisha, Elesha, Shelly, Eleni, Petronella, Eleazer, Elliot,…
EllisEllis is a given name of Welsh and English origin. Notable people with the given name include:
EllyseEllyse is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Ellyse Gamble (born 1997), Australian rules footballer Ellyse Perry (born 1990), Australian cricketer
EloraElora is a feminine given name of uncertain origin. It has become better known as the name of a child character in the 1988 fantasy film Willow.
ElsieElsie is a feminine given name, a diminutive form of Elspeth, a Scottish version of Elizabeth. It has been in use in the Anglosphere as an independent name since the 1800s.
EmberEmber is a modern English name taken from the vocabulary word meaning “lump of hot coal.”
EmerEmer is a female given name derived from Emer, who in the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology was the wife of the hero Cú Chulainn.
EmeraldEmerald is a modern, primarily feminine given name of English origin given in reference to the gemstone.
EmilyEmily is a feminine given name derived from the Roman family name "Aemilius", and is the feminine form of the name Emil.
EmmaEmma is a feminine given name. It is derived from the Germanic word ermen, meaning "whole" or "universal".
EnidEnid ( EE-nid; Welsh pronunciation: [ˈɛnɨ̞d]) is a feminine given name. Its origin is Middle Welsh eneit, meaning 'spirit; life; purity' (from Proto-Celtic *ana-ti̯o-, compare Gaulish anatia 'souls (?)' attested on the Larzac tablet, ultimately from the…
ErikaThe given name Erika is a female name with multiple meanings of Classical Latin, Old Norse, and Japanese origin.
ErinErin is a personal name taken from the Hiberno-English word for Ireland, originating from the Irish word "Éirinn".
EstelleEstelle is a female name of Occitan origin, and means star. Saint Estelle was a martyr who purportedly lived in Aquitania in the third century AD, although the earliest references to her date from the Middle Ages.
EstherاسترEsther (اِستِر) is a female Persian given name meaning star. According to the Hebrew Bible, queen Esther was born with the name הֲדַסָּה Hadassah ("Myrtle").
EstyEsty may refer to:
EthelEthel (also æthel) is an Old English word meaning "noble", today often used as a feminine given name.
EtheldredaEtheldreda is an English feminine given name of Old English origin, Æðelþryð, signified ''noble, strength''. Notable people named Ethelreda, Etheldreda or Etheldritha include: Æthelthryth (c.
EttyEtty, Ettie or Etti is a feminine given name, often a short version of Esther. It is also a surname.
EudoraΕὐδώρηEudora is a feminine given name derived from the Greek word elements eu, meaning "good" and dōron, meaning "gift". It is written in Ancient Greek as Εὐδώρη.
EvaΕὕαEva is a female given name derived from the Greek Εὕα (Heúa), and ultimately from the Hebrew חַוָּה (Ḥawwāh), the name of the first woman in the Book of Genesis. The name spread widely in Europe through the Latin Bible and remains common in many languages.
EvanEvan is a Welsh and English masculine given name, derived from Iefan, a Welsh form of the name John. Evan can also occasionally be found as a shortened version of Greek names like Evangelos, Evander, or Evandro.
EvangelinaΕυαγγέλιοEvangelina and Evangeline are feminine given names, diminutives of Latin "evangelium" ("gospel", itself from Greek Ευαγγέλιο "gospel", meaning "good news"). People with these names include:
EveחוהEve is a feminine English given name, derived from the Latin name Eva, in turn originating with the Hebrew חַוָּה (Chavah/Havah – chavah, to breathe, and chayah, to live, or to give life).
EvelynEvelyn is a matronymic English surname derived from the medieval girl's name Aveline (which is of Norman origin and represents a diminutive form of Ava). Since the 17th century, it has also been used as a given name.

English girl names starting with F

FabienneFabienne is a feminine French and English given name. Notable people with the name include: Fabienne André (born 1996), British athlete Fabienne Bangerter, Swiss association football player Fabienne Brugère (born in 1964), French philosopher, academic…
FaithFaith is an English feminine given name derived from the word faith. It became popularized when the Puritans began using it as a virtue name during the 17th century.
FancyFancy is a given name in occasional use in the Anglosphere. It is derived from the English vocabulary word fancy, a shortened version of the word fantasy.
FayeFaye is a given name in various cultures. In the West, the given name is usually feminine.
FelicityFelicity is a feminine given name of English origin meaning "happiness". It is derived from the Latin word felicitas meaning "luck, good fortune".
FernFern is an English topographic name from the Old English fearn. It refers to someone who lives among ferns.
FinnFinn is a masculine given name. The name has several origins.
FionaFiona is a feminine given name of Gaelic origins. It means white or fair, while the Irish name Fíona means 'of wine', being the genitive of fíon 'wine'.
FleurFleur is a feminine given name originated in France, eventually used in English speaking countries and other languages. It means "flower" in French.
FlorenceFlorence is usually a feminine given name. It is derived from the French version of (Saint) Florentia, a Roman martyr under Diocletian.
FrancesFrances is an English given name or last name of Latin origin. In Latin the meaning of the name Frances is 'from France' or 'the French.' The male version of the name in English is Francis.
FrancieFrancie is a given name, often a shortened form of Francis (male) or Frances (female). The name may refer to:
FrancineThis is a disambiguation page for the common name Francine. Francine is a female given name.
FrankieFrankie or Franky may refer to:
FredericaFrederica is a feminine given name meaning "peaceful ruler". It is closely related to the masculine name Frederick, of Germanic origin.
FridaFrida (with variants Freda, Freida, Frieda, Frinta) is a feminine given name. In central and eastern Europe, Frida is a short form of compound names containing the Germanic element fried meaning "peace".

English girl names starting with G

GageGage may refer to:
GailGail is a masculine and feminine given name. As a feminine name, it can be a short form of the name Abigail.
GaleGale is a given name. It has seen masculine and feminine use consecutively in the United States.
GemmaGemma is an Italian female name, of Latin origin, meaning "bud" or "precious stone". The name has been amongst the most popular in England and Scotland during the 1980s.
GeneGene is a unisex given name. It is often a short form (hypocorism) of Eugene or Genevieve.
GenevieveGenevieve (French: Geneviève) is a female name of "Celtic or Germanic origin, possibly from the Germanic name Kenowefa [Latinized as Genoveva], meaning kin, 'race' or 'tribe', and wefa, 'woman'". Genevieve can also mean "woman of the family".
GeorgeneGeorgene is an English given name and a feminine form of George. It is a variant of the French Georgine.
GeorgetteΓεωργίαGeorgette is a feminine given name, the French form of Γεωργία (Geōrgia), the feminine form of George. Georgette may refer to:
GeorgiaΓεωργίαGeorgia is a feminine given name originating from the Greek word Γεωργία (Georgía), meaning "agriculture". It shares this origin with the masculine version of the name, George.
GeorgianaΓεώργιοςGeorgiana is a Catalan, English, Greek, and Romanian name. It is a variation of the female names Georgina and Georgia.
GeorginaγεωργόςGeorgina is a given name and the feminine form of George, along with Georgia and Georgiana. It comes from the Greek word γεωργός (georgós; γέω, géo, "earth" + έργο, érgo, "work"), meaning "farmer".
GeraldineGeraldine is a feminine form of the first name Gerald. Notable people with the name include: Geraldine Aves (1898–1986), British civil servant Geraldine Brannigan (born 1956), Irish singer Geraldine Chaplin (born 1944), American actress Geraldine Connor…
GertieGertie may refer to:
GertrudeGertrude (also spelled Gertrud) is a feminine given name which is derived from Germanic roots that meant "spear" and "strength". "Trudy", originally a diminutive of "Gertrude", has developed into a name in its own right.
GiaGia is an English female given name, used as short for the Italian name Gianna (English Jane), Giada (English Jade) or Georgia.
GillianGillian may refer to:
GinaGina (occasional variants Geena, Gena, Jena, Jeana, Jeanna) is a feminine given name, in origin a hypocoristic form of names ending in -gina (by metanalysis of the latinate feminine suffix -ina), such as Luigina, Regina or Georgina, also of Virginia or…
GinnyGinny or Ginnie is an English feminine given name or diminutive, frequently of the name Virginia. It may also serve be the diminutive form of Jennifer, Genevieve, Ginevra, or Geneva.
GiselleGiselle is a female given name of French origin. It is derived from the Germanic word geisil, "pledge".
GithaGitha, a given name, may refer to: Githa Hariharan, Indian author and editor Githa Sowerby, English playwright, children's writer, and member of the Fabian Society Gytha Thorkelsdóttir, also known as Githa, Danish noble
GladysGladys (or, alternately, Gladis) is a female given name from the Welsh name Gwladus or Gwladys, which is of uncertain meaning. It was the name of Gwladys, a Welsh queen who lived in the late 5th century and early 6th century and became a Christian saint.
GlendaGlenda (from Welsh glân 'pure, clean, holy' and da 'good') is a feminine given name.
GlennaGlenna is a feminine given name. Notable people with the name include: Glenna Avila, American artist Glenna Cabello (born 1959), Venezuelan political scientist Glenna Collett-Vare (1903–1989), American amateur golfer Glenna Gallo, American educator Glenna…
GloriaGloria is the anglicized form of the Latin feminine given name gloriae (Latin pronunciation: ['gloːria]), meaning immortal glory; glory, fame, renown, praise, honor.
GlynisGlynis or Glynnis is a female and rarely male given name of Welsh origin. It may refer to: Glynis Barber (born 1955), South African actress Glynis Breakwell, (born 1952), Vice-Chancellor of the University of Bath Glynnis Breytenbach, South African politician…
GoldieGoldie is a nickname or given name used in reference to an informal English diminutive word for gold or an English version of the Yiddish name Golda or Golde, also meaning gold. It was often used as a pet name for a girl with blonde hair.
GraceGrace is a female name from the Latin gratia. It is often given in reference to the Christian concept of divine grace and used as a virtue name.
GussieGussie is occasionally a given name in its own right, but is much more frequently a shortened version (hypocorism) of Chreigusta, Augustus, Augusta, Gustave, Gustavo, August, Augustine, Augusten, Augustina, Angus, Fergus, Argus, Gusten, Gus, and others.
GwenGwen is a Welsh feminine given name meaning "white, holy". It can also be a shortened form of Gwenhwyfar (Guinevere) or other names beginning with the same element, such as: Gwenhael, Gwenael, Gwenvael, Gwenaelle Gwenda (explained as a compound of gwen…
GwendaGwenda is a feminine given name of Welsh origin. It was apparently derived in the 19th century using the Welsh adjectives gwen "white, fair, blessed" and da "good", and may be a variant of Gwendolen (otherwise Gwendaline), or a feminine form of Gwyndaf, a…
GwendolenGwendolen (from Welsh gwen 'white, fair, blessed' and dolen 'loop, link of a chain, ring, bow') is a feminine given name, in general use only since the 19th century.
GwendolineGwendoline is a feminine given name, a variant of Gwendolen.
GwendolynGwendolyn is a feminine given name, a variant spelling of Gwendolen (perhaps influenced by names such as Carolyn, Evelyn and Marilyn). This has been the most popular spelling in the United States.
GwynethGwyneth (sometimes Gweneth, Gwynyth or Gwenyth) is a Welsh feminine given name which derives from the kingdom of Gwynedd. It gained popularity, first in Wales and then across the English speaking world, in the 19th century.

English girl names starting with H

HaisleyHaisley is a modern created given name of English origin or a spelling variant and transferred use of the surname or place name Hazley or Hazeleigh or Hazeley, a name which has various origins, among them a place name meaning “enclosure on the hill” or “wet…
HaleyHaley (pronounced ) is an English given name, which may be either male or female. It is derived from the English surname Haley, which in turn was based on an Old English toponym, a compound of heg "hay" and leah "clearing or meadow".
HannahחנהHannah, also spelled Hanna, Hana, Hanah, or Chana, is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin (Hebrew: חַנָּה, romanized: Ḥannāh). It is derived from the root ḥ-n-n, meaning "favour" or "grace".
HarmonyHarmony is a modern English name taken from the vocabulary word and from the musical term harmony which is derived from the Greek word harmonia. Harmonia was the Greek goddess of harmony and concord.
HarrietHarriet is a female given name. The name is an English version of the French Henriette, a female form of Henri.
HavanaHavana is a feminine given name. Notable people with the name include: Havana Brown (born 1985), Australian DJ, singer, songwriter, record producer and dancer Havana Harris (born 2006), Australian rules footballer for the Gold Coast Suns Havana Hopman (born…
HaydenHayden is a given name in the English language. Its use as a first name comes from transferred use of the surname Hayden.
HayleyHayley (pronounced ) is an English given name. It is derived from the English surname Haley, which in turn was based on an Old English toponym, a compound of heg "hay" and leah "clearing or meadow".
HazelHazel is a primarily female given name meaning "hazel", from the name of the tree or the color. It is derived from the Old English hæsel.
HeatherHeather is an English primarily feminine given name. The botanical name refers to a variety of small shrubs with pink or white flowers which commonly grow in rocky areas.
HeidiHeidi is a Germanic feminine given name. It became an internationally popular first name as a direct result of the Swiss children's book, Heidi.
HelenἙλένηHelen is a feminine given name derived from the Ancient Greek name Ἑλένη, Helenē (dialectal variants: Ἑλένα, Helena, Ἐλένα, Elena, Ϝελένα, Welena), which descends from Proto-Hellenic *Ηwelénā, from a pre-Hellenic or late Proto-Indo-European *Swelénā (a solar…
HelenaHelena is a given name. It is the Latin form of Helen.
HeleneἙλένηHelene (French: Hélène) is a female given name, a French variant of Helen. Helen is ultimately from Greek Ἑλένη.
HenriettaHenrietta is a feminine given name, derived from the male name Henry. The name is an English version of the French Henriette, a female form of Henri.
HeroἩρώHero is a given name of Ancient Greek origin meaning "hero". When occurring in English discussions of classical literature, it is sometimes transliterated as Hērō (Ancient Greek: Ἡρώ).
HesterHester is both a female given name and a surname. As a given name Hester is a variant of Esther.
HettyHetty or Hettie is a female first name, often a diminutive form (hypocorism) of Henrietta. Another, less common spelling is Hetti.
HilaryἱλαρόςHilary, Hilarie or Hillary is a given name and surname, derived from the Latin hilarius meaning "cheerful", from hilaris, "cheerful, merry", which comes from the Greek ἱλαρός (hilaros), "cheerful, merry", which in turn comes from ἵλαος (hilaos), "propitious,…
HildaHilda is one of several feminine given names derived from the name Hild, formed from Old Norse hildr, meaning 'battle'. Hild, a Nordic-German Bellona, was a Valkyrie who conveyed fallen warriors to Valhalla.
HodiernaHodierna is an English and French feminine given name derived from Latin, meaning daily. The name has been conjectured to come from the phrase 'Deus cuius hodierna die', in the collects for the Innocents and Epiphany.
HollyHolly is an English-language surname and given name. Holly is known as an English or Irish surname (variant Holley) it is either locational, ultimately derived from the Old English hol lēah "[dwelling by] the clearing by the hollow", or descriptive, from…
HonorHonor is a primarily feminine given name derived from the word "honour", taken from a Latin root word honos, honoris. It was a virtue name in use by the Puritans.
HopeHope is a given name derived from the Middle English hope, ultimately from the Old English word hopian referring to a positive expectation or to the theological virtue of hope. It was used as a virtue name by the Puritans.
HunterHunter is an English unisex given name. Notable people with the name include:

English girl names starting with I

IantheἸάνθηIanthe (Ἰάνθη; English translation: "purple or azul flower") may refer to:
IdaIda is a feminine given name found in Europe and North America. It is popular in Scandinavian countries, where it is pronounced Ee-da.
IlaIla is a feminine and masculine given name, with multiple origins.
ImeldaImelda is a feminine Spanish/Italian given name derived from the German form of Irmhild.
ImogenImogen (), or Imogene (), is a feminine given name; see Innogen § Name for its origins.
IngridIngrid is a feminine given name. It continues the Old Norse name Ingiríðr, which was a short form of Ingfríðr, composed of the theonym Ing and the element fríðr "beloved; beautiful" common in Germanic feminine given names.
IonaIona is a given name that is taken from the Scottish island of Iona, which has a particular significance in the history of Christianity. The derivation of this island name itself is uncertain.
IreneΕιρήνηIrene (Ancient Greek: Ειρήνη, romanized: Eirḗnē), sometimes written Irini, is derived from εἰρήνη, the Greek word for "peace". Eirene was the Greek goddess of peace and of the spring season.
IrisἾριςIris (from Greek Ἶρις Ancient Greek: [îːris], the messenger of the gods among themselves and the personification of ἶρις, the "rainbow") is a feminine name.
IrmaIrma is a female given name. It is also used in combination with other names in the abbreviated form "Irm-," for example, Irmine, Irmela, Irmgard, Irmgardis, and Irmentraud.
IsaعيسىIsa (Arabic: عِيسَى, romanized: ʿĪsā) is a Classical Arabic name which is the name of Jesus in the Quran.
IsabelIsabel is a female name of Spanish origin. It originates as the medieval Spanish form of Elisabeth.
IsabellaIsabella or Isabela is a feminine given name, the Latinate and Italian form of Isabel, the Spanish form Isabelle, the French form, and Isobel, the Scottish form of the name Elizabeth. All are ultimately derived from the Hebrew Elisheba.
IslaIsla ( EYE-lə) is a feminine given name traditionally of primarily Scottish usage, derived from "Islay", which is the name of an island off the west coast of Scotland. It is also the name of two Scottish rivers.
IvyIvy is a given name or surname taken from the name of the plant. It became popular as a given name in the late 1800s, along with other plant and flower names for girls.

English girl names starting with J

JacintaJacinta is a feminine given name of Spanish and Greek origin meaning hyacinth. It is the feminine form of Jacinto (Spanish and Portuguese), Jácint (Hungarian) and Jacenty (Polish).
JackJack is a given name of English origin. In modern usage, Jack is often a given name on its own, although it can be used as a diminutive of other given names.
JackieJackie or Jacky is a given name or nickname for both males and females, often a pet form of Jack or other names.
JacquelinJacquelin is a name. Originally male, it is now mostly female, similar to Jacqueline.
JacquelineJacqueline is a given name, the French feminine form of Jacques, also commonly used in the English-speaking world. Older forms and variant spellings were sometimes given to men.
JacquiJacqui is a given name, usually a diminutive form of Jacqueline or Jacquelyn. Notable people with the name include: Jacqui Abbott (born 1973), female lead singer with the band The Beautiful South Jacqui Ainsley (born 1981), English model from Southend in…
JadeJade is a given name derived from the ornamental stone jade, which is used in artwork and in jewellery-making. The name is derived from the Spanish piedra de la ijada, which means "stone of the bowels".
JadenJaden is a unisex given name with roots in Hebrew, meaning "God has heard." It is also found as a surname.
JaimeJaime is a common Spanish and Portuguese male given name most commonly used as a nickname for James. It can also be a nickname for Jacobus.
JamieJamie is a unisex name. Traditionally a masculine name, it can be diminutive form of James or, more rarely, other names and is of Scots language origin.
JanJan is a form of John that is used in various languages. (See the "Other names" section in this page's infobox for more variants.) The name is used in Afrikaans, Belarusian, Circassian, Catalan, Cornish, Croatian, Czech, English (especially in Devon dialect),…
JanaJana is the spelling of several unrelated given names. In Albanian, short for Jehona which means "echo", other short names include Jona, Ana, Hona In Arabic Jana, is a noun which means "to Earn" or "to Reap" (Essentially making the name the Arabic equivalent…
JaneἸωάννηςJane is a feminine given name. It is the English form of Jehanne, the Old French feminine form of Iohannes, a Latin form of the Greek name Ἰωάννης (Iōannēs), which is ultimately derived from the Hebrew name יוֹחָנָן (Yochanan), a short form of the name…
JaneeJanee is a feminine given name. Notable people with the name include: Janée Bennett, English musician Janee Michelle (born 1947), American actor Janee Munroe (1923–2006), American violinist
JanelleἸωάννηςJanelle, and variations such as Janegel, are feminine given names, variant of Jane which derives from the Greek name Ἰωάννης (Iōannēs), derived from the Hebrew name יוֹחָנָן (Yochanan), meaning "God is merciful".
JanetЖанетJanet is a feminine given name meaning "God is gracious" or "gift from God". It is the feminine form of John.
JaneyJaney is a diminutive form of the feminine given name Jane.
JanieJanie is a feminine given name, often a diminutive form of Jane, and a nickname. It may refer to:
JanuaryJanuary is a given name. It is derived from the name of the month January, which comes from Janus, a Roman god who stood for beginnings and transitions.
JasmineJasmine is a feminine given name.
JayJay (or Jai) is a predominantly male given name. 'Jaya' is a female variation or female given name with same meaning and origin from Sanskrit.
JaydaJayda is a feminine given name, a derivative of Jade via Jada or a feminine form of Jayden. Notable people named Jayda include: Jayda Avanzado, a Filipina singer-songwriter and actress.
JaydenJayden, Jadin, Jadyn, Jaiden, and Jaden (among other variations) are unisex given names.
JayneJayne is a given name and a surname.
JaynieJaynie is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Jaynie Krick (1929–2014), American baseball pitcher and utility infielder Jaynie Parkhouse (born 1956), New Zealand freestyle swimmer Jaynie Seal (born 1973), Australian television presenter
JeanJean is a common female given name in English-speaking countries. It is the Scottish form of Jane (and is sometimes pronounced that way).
JeanetteJeanette (or Jeannette, Jeannetta or Jeanetta) is a female name, a diminutive form of the name Jeanne. Other variations are Janette and Janet.
JeanieJeanie is a feminine given name in the English language.
JeannieיוחנןJeannie is a feminine name and a petform of Jeanne, a variant form of Jechonan (יוחנן). It is ultimately originated from the Hebrew masculine name (יְהוֹחָנָן) Jehohanan or (יוֹחָנָן) Yohanan meaning 'God is gracious'.
JemimaימימהJemima or Jemimah ( jə-MY-mə) is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin (Hebrew: יְמִימָה, romanized: Yəmīmā or Yemimah) meaning 'dove'. It may refer to:
JemmaJemma is a female given name and variant spelling of Gemma, meaning gem. It may refer to the following people : Jemma Ananyan (1931–2018), Armenian politician Jemma Dallender (born 1988), English film actress Jemma Dolan, member of the Northern Ireland…
JenJen is a feminine given name, frequently a shortened form (hypocorism) of Jennifer, and occasionally a surname. It may refer to:
JennJenn is a feminine given name, frequently a shortened form (hypocorism) of Jennifer. It may refer to:
JennaJenna is a female given name. In the English-speaking world it is a variation of Jenny, which is itself a diminutive of Jane, Janet, Jennifer and is often used as a name in its own right.
JenniferJennifer, also spelled Jenifer or Jenefer, is a feminine given name, the Cornish form of Guinevere, that became popular in the English-speaking world in the 20th century.
JennyJenny is a female given name. The name was originally the diminutive form of Jane, which means "God is gracious", but it is now associated with Jennifer, which means "the fair one".
JensenJensen is a unisex given name. Notable people with the given name include:
JerriJerri is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Jerri Allyn (born 1954), American artist Jerri Bergström (born 1963), Swedish fencer Jerri Manthey (born 1970), American actress Jerri Mumford (1909–2002), Canadian military servicewoman during…
JerryJerry is a given name, usually used for males. It is of Old English origin, and sometimes can be spelled Gerry, Gerrie, Geri, Jery, Jere, Jerrie, or Jeri.
JessJess is a unisex given name, often a short form (hypocorism) of Jessica, Jesse, Jessie, Jessy, Jesswin and a surname. It may refer to:
JessicaJessica (originally Iessica, also Jesica, Jesika, Jessicah, Jessika, or Jessikah) is a female given name of English origin.
JessieJessie is a given name in its own right, but may also be a nickname for the given name Jessica. It is generally considered the feminine form of Jesse.
JillJill is an English feminine given name, often a short form of the name Gillian or Jillian, which in turn originated as a Middle English variant of Juliana.
JillianJillian is both a feminine given name and a surname. A spelling variant of Gillian, it originates as a feminine form of the given name Julian, Julio, Julius, and Julien.
JoanJoan (female English name: ; male Catalan name: [(d)ʒuˈan]) is both a feminine form of the personal name John given to girls in the Anglosphere as well as the native masculine form of John in the Catalan-Valencian and Occitan languages.
JoaniJoani is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Joani Blank (1937–2016), American sex educator Joani Reid, Scottish politician Joani Tremblay (born 1984), Canadian painter
JoannaἸωάνναJoanna is a feminine given name deriving from Koine Greek: Ἰωάννα, romanized: Iōanna from Hebrew: יוֹחָנָה, romanized: Yôḥānāh, lit. 'God is gracious'.
JoanneἸωάνναJoanne (alternate spellings Joann, Johann, Johanne) is a female name derived from the Greek name Joanna (Koine Greek: Ἰωάννα, romanized: Iōanna) via the French Johanne.
JodiJodi is a feminine given name which may refer to:
JodieJodie is a unisex given name. It is related to names Cody, Jodi, Jody, Codey, and Jodey.
JodyJody is a unisex given name. For men, it is sometimes a short form (hypocorism) for Joseph and other names.
JoelleJoelle is a feminine given name, and may refer to:
JoeyJoey is a unisex given name or nickname, more commonly used for males. It can be a diminutive of names that begin with J, most commonly Joseph, Joshua, Joe, Josephine and Johanna.
JohnnieJohnny is an English language personal name. It is often a nickname, but from the 16th century it has sometimes been a given name in its own right for males and, less commonly, females.
JohnnyJohnny is an English language personal name. It is often a nickname, but from the 16th century it has sometimes been a given name in its own right for males and, less commonly, females.
JolieJolie ( zhoh-LEE or joh-LEE) is a female given name of French origin, and its meaning is 'pretty'. The name derives from the French word joli, from Old French jolif, which in turn derives from the Latin gaudēre meaning 'to enjoy'.
JordanירדןJordan is a given name. The form found in Western names originates from Hebrew: ירדן, romanized: Yarden, relating to the Jordan River in West Asia.
JosephineיוסףJosephine is a female name. It is the English version of the French name Joséphine, itself a female variant of the name Joseph , which is ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yosef (Hebrew: יוֹסֵף), meaning "he shall add/grow".
JosieJosie ( or ) is a given name that is often a diminutive of the female given name Josephine.
JoyJoy is a common unisex given name meaning joy, happiness, joyful. A common variant of the name is the other female given name Joyce (name).
JoyceJoyce is an Irish and French given name and surname. It is derived from the Old French masculine name Josse, which derived from the Latin name Iudocus, the Latinized form of the Breton name Judoc meaning "lord".
JudithיהודיתJudith is a feminine given name derived from the Hebrew name Yəhūdīt (יְהוּדִית), meaning "praised" and also more literally "Woman of Judea". It is the feminine form of Judah.
JudyJudy is a short form of the name Judith. Judy may refer to:
JuliaJulia is a feminine given name. It is a Latinate feminine form of the name Julio and Julius.
JulianneJulianne is an English language given name ultimately derived from the Latin Iuliana, the feminine form of Iulianus (Julian), probably via the French Julienne. The name is often thought to be made up from Julia + Anne.
JulieἴουλοςJulie is a Latin first name which originally comes from the Latin Julia, itself derived from the Latin Julius, which is believed to either stem from Ancient Greek: ἴουλος, romanized: íoulos, lit. 'downy-haired' or Latin: Iovilius, lit.
JulietJuliet is a feminine given name, an English form of the Italian Giulietta, which is a diminutive form of Italian Giulia. It is also an English form of the French Juliette, which is a diminutive form of the French Julie.
JuneJune is a gender-neutral given name. It is a common feminine name and a less common masculine name in English-speaking countries.
JuniperJuniper is a given name used either in reference to the English common name for the juniper tree or berry, or in reference to a derivation of the Welsh name Guinevere. Juniper has historically been used as both a boys' name and a girls' name.
JunoJuno commonly refers to: Juno (mythology), the Roman goddess of marriage and queen of the gods Juno (film), the 2007 film Juno may also refer to:
JustineJustine is a given name. It is the feminine form of Justin, derived from Justus, a Latin name meaning just or fair.

English girl names starting with K

KaceyKacey is a unisex given name and nickname which may refer to: Kacey Ainsworth (born 1968), English actress Kacey Bellamy (born 1987), American ice hockey defenseman Kacey Carrig (born 1992), American model Kacey Clarke (born 1988), English actress Kacey…
KacieKacie is a feminine given name which is borne by: Kacie Boguskie, a contestant on The Bachelor (American season 16) Kacie Cryer (fl.
KaileyKailey () is a modern English feminine first name. It is a spelling variant of Kaylee that became popular in the US following the release of the British rock group Marillion's song "Kayleigh" in 1985.
KallaKalla, Kállá or Källa is a given name and surname. It is a Danish, Finnish, Icelandic and Swedish feminine given name that is a feminine form of Kalle, short form of Karolina and an alternate form of Karla.
KaraKara is both a given name and a surname with various, unrelated origins in various cultures. As an English name, it is usually considered a modern spelling variant of the Italian endearment cara, meaning beloved, or the Irish word cara, meaning friend.
KaranKaran is an Indian origin masculine given name. The name originates from the sanskrit language.
KarenKaren ( KARR-ən) is a given name and occasional surname. In English, it is a feminine given name derived from the name Katherine.
KarinKarin or Carin is a common feminine given name in various Germanic languages (geographically including Austria, Germany, Netherlands, Scandinavia, and Switzerland), and Estonia and Slovenia, and in some French-speaking areas, as well as Japanese.
KarinaKarina (/kəˈriːnə/) is a female given name. In modern times, the country where it is most used (in absolute terms) is Russia, whereas Belarus is where it is the most popular (relating to its population).
KarleeKarlee is an English feminine given name that is a feminine form of Carl and an alternate form of Carla. Notable people known by this name include the following:
KarleneKarlene is an English feminine given name that is a feminine form of Carl and an alternate form of Carla. Notable people referred to by this name include the following:
KarliKarli is an English feminine given name that is an alternate form of Karlie and Carly as well as Danish and Swedish feminine given name that is a diminutive form of Karla and an alternate form of Karly.
KarlieKarlie is an English and Swedish feminine given name that is a feminine form of Karl, a diminutive form of Karla and an alternate form of Karly. Notable people known by this name include the following:
KarlyKarly is an English feminine given name that is a feminine form of Carl and an alternate form of Carla. Notable people referred to by this name include the following:
KarolynKarolyn is an English, and Swedish feminine given name that is a diminutive form of Carolina and Caroline as well as an alternate form of Karolin. Notable people referred to by this name include the following:
KarrieKarrie is an English and Swedish feminine given name that is an alternate form of Carrie and a diminutive form of Caroline and Carol. Notable people referred to by this name include the following:
KarynKaryn is an English-language given name and may refer to:
KaryneKaryne is a feminine given name of English and French origin, derived from the given name Karen. It used in England, Australia, United States, Canada and other English-speaking countries.
KaseyKasey is a unisex given name, nickname and ring name which may refer to:
KateKate is a feminine given name. It is often a short form of Katherine, Caitlin, and other names.
KateyKatey is a given name, a variant spelling of Katie and Katy. Notable people with the name include: Katey Martin (born 1985), New Zealand cricketer Katey Sagal (born 1954), American actress Katey Stone (born 1966), American college ice hockey coach Katey…
KathKath is both a given name (often a short form of Katherine, Kathleen, etc.) and a surname. Notable people with the name include:
KatherineKatherine (), also spelled Catherine and other variations, is a feminine given name. The name and its variants are popular in countries where large Christian populations exist, because of its associations with the early Christian saint Catherine of Alexandria.
KathleenKathleen is a female given name, used in English- and Irish-language communities. Sometimes spelled Cathleen, it is an Anglicized form of Caitlín, the Irish form of Cateline, which was the Old French form of Catherine.
KathrynKathryn is a feminine given name and comes from the Greek meaning for 'pure'. It is a variant of Katherine.
KathyKathy is a feminine given name. It is often short for other names.
KatieKatie is an English feminine name. It is a form of Katherine, Kate, Caitlin, Kathleen, Katey and their related forms.
KatinaKatina is a Greek feminine name, a variant of the name Katherine. It was among the top 1,000 names for newborn girls in the United States between 1972 and 1982.
KatrinaKatrina or Katrine is a feminine given name. It is a derivative of Katherine.
KatyKaty is a feminine given name. It is a variant spelling of Katie and Katey.
KayThe name Kay is both a surname and a given name. In English-speaking countries, it is usually a feminine name, often a short form of Katherine or one of its variants; but it is also used as a first name in its own right, and also as a masculine name (for…
KaylaKayla is a recently created English feminine given name combining the name elements Kay and -la. Its use has been influenced by similar-sounding names such as Kaylee.
KayleeKaylee (and its various spellings) is a feminine given name. The name is a modern English combination of the name elements Kay and Lee.
KellyKelly is a unisex given name derived from an Anglicized version of the Irish masculine name Ceallach or a transferred use of the Irish surname O'Ceallaigh.
KelseyKelsey is a given name of English origin. The name most probably derives from an Old English given name Cēolsiġe, which meant "ship's victory", or it could be a place name meaning "Cenel's island".
KendraKendra is a female name of disputed origins. Kendra is a moderately popular female first name, ranking 403 out of 4275 for females of all ages in the 1990 U.S.
KierraKierra (kee-er-rah) is a female given name. The name may be a variant of the Irish name Kiara meaning "dark" or a variant of the Greek name Kira meaning "lord".
KierstenKiersten is a feminine given name. Notable people with the name include: Kiersten Dallstream (born 1988), American former soccer player Kiersten Modglin, American author Kiersten Todt, Chief of Staff of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency…
KimKim is a unisex given name. It is also used as a diminutive or nickname for names such as Kimber, Kimberly, Kimberley, Kimball and Kimiko.
KimberleyKimberley (also Kimberly or Kimberlee) is a unisex given name of Old English origin. John Wodehouse, 1st Earl of Kimberley, a place in Norfolk, England, popularised the name by giving it to a town in South Africa and a region in Australia.
KiraKira is a mostly feminine name of multiple origins and meanings; in Japan, Kira is a unisex given name.
KirsteenKirsteen is a feminine given name. Notable people with the name include: Kirsteen Kim (born 1959), British theologian Kirsteen MacDonald (born 1982), Scottish broadcaster Kirsteen Mackay, 21st century British architect Kirsteen McEwan (born 1975), Scottish…
KirstinKirstin is a feminine given name. Notable people with the name include: Kirstin Cole, currently the consumer reporter for WCBS-TV (CBS 2) in New York City Kirstin Freye (born 1975), German tennis player Kirstin Gove (born 1973), former Scottish broadcast…
KirstyKirsty or Kirstie is a feminine given name and nickname. It is a Scottish diminutive of Christine in English-speaking countries and is also linked to Kirsten — the Scandinavian version of Christine.
KittyKitty or Kittie is a feminine given name, an English diminutive of Katherine or Irish diminutive of Caitlin and an extension of Kit.
KristaKrista is a female given name, a mostly North European (Finland, Estonia and Sweden) variant of the male name Christian.
KristenKristen is a first name, also the Breton, Danish, Swedish and Norwegian form of Christian. As a result, Kristen is a male name in Norway, Sweden and Denmark, with the female equivalent spelt as Kristin, a Scandinavian form and a variation of Christine.
KristiKristi is a female name of Latin origin, meaning "follower of Christ". Other spellings include Christie, Christy, Kristy, Kristie, Christi, and Kryste.
KristinKristin () is a female given name. It is a variation of Christine.
KristyKristy is a female given name of Latin origin, which means "follower of Christ". Notable people with the name include: Kristy Cates (born 1977), American actress Kristy Lee Cook (born 1984), American singer Kristy Curry (born 1966), American basketball coach…
KristynKristyn is a feminine given name. Notable people with the name include: Kristyn Dunnion (born 1969), Canadian author, performance artist, and bassist Kristyn E.
KrystinaKrystina is a feminine given name. Notable people with the name include: Krystina Alabado (born 1989), American actress and singer Krystina Alogbo (born 1986), Canadian water polo player Krystina Arielle (born 1986), American actress, host, and cosplayer…
KylieKylie is an English feminine given name with multiple origins. It might be a variant of the name Kyle.
KyraKyra is a feminine given name that may derive from the Greek word kurá (meaning lady) or from Cyra, the feminine form of Cyrus.

English girl names starting with L

LaceyLacey may refer to:
LaDonnaLaDonna is an English-language feminine given name, a combination of the element la and the Italian name Donna, meaning "lady". It is often found among African Americans.
LainieLainie is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Lainie Kazan (born 1940), American actor Lainie Strouse (Jordan) American & European actor, producer, singer, model Lainie Frasier, American film, television and video-game actor Lainie Marsh,…
LanaLana is a female given name and short name of multiple origins. It is found most frequently in the English-speaking countries, and as a short form of several names, including the Russian name Svetlana, the Gaelic name Alana, and other names ending with…
LannaLanna is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Lanna Commins (born 1983), Thai singer Lanna Saunders (1941–2007), American actress
LaraLara is a feminine given name or a surname in several languages. It can be used as a short form of the name Larissa.
LarissaΛάρισαLarissa (Ancient Greek: Λάρισα) is a female given name of Greek origin that is common in Eastern European nations of Orthodox church heritage.
LatashaLatasha, LaTasha or La Tasha is a feminine given name, an English-language variant of Slavic Natasha, meaning 'Christmas Day'. It is often found among African Americans.
LatishaLatisha is a feminine given name. It is similar to Larissa, Tisha or Letitia.
LauraLaura is a traditionally feminine given name in Europe and the Americas, of Latin origin, whose meaning ("bay laurel") is a metonym for a victor, and an early hypocorism from Laurel and Lauren.
LaurelLaurel is a unisex given name. The name is of English origin from the Latin Lauras, referring to the laurel tree.
LaurenLauren is mostly a feminine given name. The name's meaning may be "laurel tree", "sweet of honor", or "wisdom".
LaurenceLaurence is in modern use as an English masculine and a French feminine given name. The modern English masculine name is a variant of Lawrence and originates from a French form of the Latin Laurentius, a name meaning "man from Laurentum".
LaurettaLauretta is a feminine given name, which is probably derived from the name Laura. Notable people with the name include:
LaurieLaurie is a unisex given name. Among males, it can be a short form (hypocorism) of Lawrence, Laurence or Laurens.
LaurynLauryn is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Lauryn Canny, Irish former child actress Lauryn Chandler, American author of contemporary romance novels Lauryn Hill (born 1975), American recording artist, musician, producer and actress Lauryn…
LavenderLavender is a given name often given in reference to the flowering plant or to the light purple color. It is derived from the Old French word lavendre from the Latin lavendula.
LeahלאהLeah is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin. Its meaning is often deciphered as "delicate" or "weary".
LeanneLeanne, LeAnne, Leann, LeAnn, Lee-Anne, Lee Anne, Lee-Ann, Lee Ann, Li-Anne, etc. are female given names and may refer to one of the following people:
LeeLee is a unisex given name from the English word 'lee'. It is also used as a surname, often confused with the Old English surname and given name leah ("clearing; meadow"), which evolved to 'leigh' in Middle English, and present-day 'lea' with the same meaning.
LeilaليلىLeila (Arabic: لَيْلَى, Hebrew: לילה, Syriac: ܠܹܠܝܵܐ), also spelt Layla, is a feminine given name of Arabic origin.
LeishaLeisha is a feminine given name of Old Germanic origin, a variant of Alice via Alicia. It may also be linked with the name of the male prophet Elisha in the Old Testament.
LenaἙλένηLena is a feminine given name, a short form of Helena (Ἑλένη), meaning 'torch' or 'shining light'. It may be a given name by itself or a diminutive of Helena and variants, such as Elena.
LennaLenna is a female given name. It is the English and Estonian female form of the Old High German male name Leonhard containing the prefix levon ("lion") and the suffix hardu ("brave" or "hardy").
LenoreLenore is a feminine, rarely masculine, given name which may refer to: Lenore Aubert (1913–1993), American actress Lenore E.
LeonaLeona is a female given name derived from the Latin word leo for "lion". People and fictional characters named Leona include:
LeonoraLeonora is a feminine given name which is a variation of Eleanor. It was relatively common in the 19th century in Western countries, ranking as the 314th most popular female given name in the United States in 1880.
LeontineLeontine or Léontine is an English and French given name, a feminine form of Leontius.
LeontyneLeontyne is an alternative spelling of the English female given name Leontine. Notable people with the name include: Leontyne Butler King (1905–1976), American businesswoman and clubwoman Leontyne Price (born 1927), American soprano
LeslieLeslie is a surname and given name, derived from the name of Clan Leslie. The name may also be spelled Lesley.
LetticeLettice is both a given name and a surname. It is medieval vernacular form of Letitia, meaning "joy, gladness".
LexiLexi and Lexie are given names, as well as nicknames of people with names starting with "Alex" or another variation of the name "Lex" (such as Alexis, Alexandra, Alexandria, Alexander, Alexandre, Alexa, Alexia, Alexi, Lexus, Lexine etc.).
LibbyLibby as a feminine given name is typically a diminutive form of Elizabeth, which is less commonly spelled 'Libbie' or 'Libi'. In recent years, it has been used as a shortened version of the name Liberty.
LidiaLidia is a feminine name. It is the Greek, Italian, Polish, Romanian, and Spanish transcription of the name Lydia.
LilaLila is a feminine given name.
LilianaLiliana is a form of Lillian used in various countries. Notable people and fictional characters with the name include:
LilibethLilibeth is a feminine given name. It often a nickname for the given name Elizabeth.
LillaLilla is a female given name, derived from Elizabeth.
LillianLillian, also spelled Lilian, Lilliann, or Lilliane, is a female given name. Its origin is the Latin word Lilium (lily).
LillieLillie is both a surname and a given name. Notable people with the name include:
LillyLilly is a feminine given name which is borne by:
LilyLily is a feminine given name usually derived from lily, the flower. The name became particularly popular along with other flower names for girls during the 1800s and early 1900s.
LinaLina ( LEE-nə) is a feminine given name with many origins in different nations. It's largely the short form of a variety of names ending in -lina including Adelina, Angelina, Carmelina, Carolina, Catalina, Emelina, Evangelina, Evelina, Karolina, Italina,…
LindaLinda is a feminine given name. It has been widespread in the English-speaking world since the end of the nineteenth century.
LindsayLindsay () is both an English and Scottish surname and a given name. The given name comes from the Scottish surname and clan name, which comes from the toponym Lindsey, which in turn comes from the Old English toponym Lindesege ("Island of Lind") for the city…
LindyLindy is a unisex given name and a nickname. As a female given name, it is a variant of names like Linda, Belinda, and Melinda, and the meaning of Lindy is "beautiful; pretty; sweet." As a male name, it is a variant of names such as Lindsay and Lyndon, and…
LisaLisa is a feminine given name. In the United Kingdom, the name Lisa began to gain popularity during the 1960s, by 1974 it was the fifth most popular female name there, and a decade later it was the 14th most popular female name there.
LisabethLisabeth or Lizabeth is a given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include: Given name Lisabeth Hughes Abramson (born 1955), American justice of the Kentucky Supreme Court Lisabeth H.
LizaLiza is primarily a feminine given name. It is sometimes used as a nickname for Elizabeth, Eliza and Luiza.
LizetteLizette is a female given name that may refer to: Lizette Alvarez (born 1964), American journalist Lizette Cabrera (born 1997), Australian tennis player Lizette Carrión (born 1972), American actress Lizette Etsebeth (born 1963), South African discus thrower…
LizzieLizzie or Lizzy is a diminutive form of Elizabeth, sometimes given as an independent name in the United States, especially in the late 19th century. Lizzie can also be the shortened version of Lizeth, Lissette or Lizette.
LoisLois is a common English name from the New Testament. Paul the Apostle mentions Lois, the pious grandmother of Saint Timothy in the Second Epistle to Timothy (commending her for her faith in 2 Timothy 1:5).
LoraineLoraine is a feminine given name that is a modern form of the Germanic Chlothar (which is a blended form of Hlūdaz and Harjaz). It is a name that originates from the French region of Lorraine.
LoreleiLorelei (sometimes spelled Lorelai, Loreley, or Lorilee) is a feminine given name originating from the name of the rock headland on the Rhine River. Legends say that a maiden named Lorelei lived on the rock and lured fishermen to their deaths with her song.
LorenaLorena is a German, English, Croatian, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish feminine given name with different origins. It can be used as a version of Lorraine or, alternately, as a Latin version of Lauren.
LorettaLoretta is a female given name, the masculine version being Lauro. The name is a diminutive form of Lora, itself a form of Laura, which refers to the laurel tree, a symbol of victory.
LoriLori is a female given name, a variant of Laura and Lorraine.
LorindaLorinda and Laurinda are female first names. Notable people with the names include:
LornaLorna is a feminine given name. The name is said to have been coined by R.
LorraineLorraine is a feminine given name derived from the region of Lorraine in France. It has been used in the English-speaking world (especially the United States and Canada) since the Franco-Prussian War, during which events brought the region to the North…
LottieLottie is an English feminine given name that is a diminutive form of Charlotte, Lieselotte, or Ottilie. It is an alternate form of Lotte, and that is also related to Lisa, Elisa and Elisabeth.
LottyLotty is an English feminine given name that is a diminutive form of Charlotte or Lieselotte, an alternate form of Lotte, and that is also related to Lisa, Elisa and Elisabeth. Notable people with the name include the following:
LouellaLouella is a feminine given name which may refer to: Louella Ballerino (1900–1978), American fashion designer Louella E. Cable (1900–1986), American ichthyologist Louella Daetweiler (1918–2004), American baseball catcher Louella D.
LouisaLouisa may refer to:
LouiseLouise and Luise are, respectively, French and German feminine forms of the given name Louis. Louise has been regularly used as a female name in English-speaking countries since the middle of the 19th century.
LuciLuci is an English feminine given name variant of Lucy and an Italian surname derived from the Latin personal name Lucius (from Latin Lux, genitive Lucis, meaning "light").
LuciaΛουκίαLucia is both a feminine given name and a surname. It comes from the Latin word Lux meaning 'light'.
LucindaLucinda is a female given name of Latin origin, meaning light. It can be abbreviated as Lucy or Cindy.
LucretiaLucretia is a legendary figure in the history of the Roman Republic. Lucretia may also refer to:
LucyLucy is an English feminine given name derived from the Latin masculine given name Lucius with the meaning as of light (born at dawn or daylight, maybe also shiny, or of light complexion). Alternative spellings are Luci and Lucie.
LurleenLurleen may refer to: Lurleen Wallace (1926–1968), Governor of Alabama and wife of George Wallace Lurleen Lumpkin, a recurring character on The Simpsons television series Lake Lurleen, Alabama
LurlineLurline may refer to:
LydiaΛυδίαLydia is a feminine first name. It derives from the Greek Λυδία, Ludía, from λυδία (ludía; "beautiful one", "noble one", "from Lydia"), a feminine form of the ancient given name Λυδός (Lydus).
LyndsayLyndsay is a first name in many English-speaking countries, particularly Scotland. It can be either a feminine or a masculine name.
LynnetteLynnette, also spelled Lynette, is a feminine given name.
LysetteLysette is an English feminine given name, a variant of Lisette. The meaning of the name is "Consecrated to God" or "God is My Oath".

English girl names starting with M

MabelMabel is an English female name derived from the Latin amabilis, "lovable, dear".
MableMable is a feminine given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include:
MacyMacy is a female given name based on the surname Macy, which is itself derived from a French place name meaning "Maccius' estate". Other spelling variations of the name include Macie, Macey, and Maci.
MaddyMaddy or Maddie is a shortened form of the feminine given names Madeleine, Madeline, Madelyn, Madison, etc.
MadelaineMadelaine is a feminine given name. It is a variation of the name Madeleine.
MadeleineמגדלאMadeleine or Madeline has biblical origins. The name Magdalena is derived from the Aramaic term "Magdala" (מגדלא), meaning "tower" or "elevated, great." It refers to the town of Magdala on the Sea of Galilee, traditionally identified as the hometown of Mary…
MadelynMadelyn or Madalyn is a feminine first name, a variant of Madeline or Madeleine. Notable people with these names include:
MadgeMadge is a female given name, a short form of Margaret, Marjorie, and Maggie. Madge may refer to: Actresses: Madge Bellamy (1899–1990), American movie actress born Margaret Derden Philpott Madge Blake (1899–1969), American character actress most famous for…
MadisonMadison is a surname of English origin that has become a popular given name in the United States, and to a lesser extent in Canada. Madison, also spelled Maddison, is a variant of Mathieson, meaning son of Matthew.
MadonnaMadonna () is a medieval name, originally used as a respectful form of address to an Italian woman. It comes from the Old Italian phrase ma donna which means "my lady".
MaeMae is a feminine given name primarily used in English-speaking countries. Often regarded as a variant of May, it is associated with the Roman goddess Maia, symbolizing spring, growth, and fertility.
MaggieMaggie or Maggy is a feminine given name. It can be a short form of Magdalena, Magnolia, Margaret, or Marigold.
MagnoliaMagnolia is an English name taken from the flower name.
MalloryMallory is an English surname. Spelling variants include Mallary, Mallery, Malorie, Mallorie, Mallerie and Mallorey.
MalvinaMalvina is a feminine given name derived from the Scottish Gaelic Mala-mhìn, meaning "smooth brow". It was invented by the 18th century Scottish poet James Macpherson.
MandyMandy can be used as a given name, a diminutive, or a nickname for both female and male genders. It is often used as a diminutive (i.e., short form, see hypocorism) of the female names Amanda and Miranda, as well as being a given name in its own right.
MaraMara can be either a surname or a (usually female) first name. Mara is Irish for ocean.
MarciaMarcia () is a female given name of Italian origin, derived from Latin meaning "dedicated to Mars". It is a female form of Marcius.
MarcieMarcy or Marcie may refer to:
MareeMaree is a given name and surname. It may be used as a variant of Marie.
MargaretMargaret is a feminine given name, which means "pearl". It is of Latin origin, via Ancient Greek and ultimately from Old Iranian.
MargarettaμαργαριτάριMargaretta is a feminine given name. It derives from Latin, where it came from the Greek word margaritari (μαργαριτάρι), meaning pearl, which was borrowed from the Persians.
MargeMarge is a feminine given name, often a shortened form of Marjorie, Margot, or Margaret. Notable people with the name include:
MargieMargie is a feminine given name, usually a short form (hypocorism) of the related names Margaret, Marjorie, or Margarita, all of which mean "pearl". Margie may refer to:
MargoMargo or Margó is a female given name, a form of Margaret. In Estonia, it is mainly a male given name.
MariaMaria is a feminine given name. It is given in many languages influenced by Christianity.
MariahMariah is a variation of the feminine name Maria. Its use in an English-language context suggests the pronunciation mə-RY-ə, i.e.
MarianMarian is a unisex given name. As a feminine given name, it is a variant spelling of Marion, a French diminutive form of Marie that has been used by English–speakers since the Middle Ages.
MarianneמריםMarianne is a female name. It is the French version of the Greek Mariamne, which is a variant of Mary, ultimately from the Hebrew Miriam (מִרְיָם Miryám), Mirjam (Aramaic: Mariam).
Marie真理絵Marie is a variation of the feminine given name Maria. It is also the standard form of the name in Czech, and is also used in Danish, English, German, Norwegian, and Swedish.
MarigoldMarigold is an English name taken from the common name used for flowers from different genera such as Calendula or Tagetes, among others. The flower name is derived from Mary's gold and was used in reference to the Virgin Mary.
MarilynMarilyn is a feminine given name.
MarinaMarina is a feminine given name. It is the female version of the Roman family name Marinus, which is a form of the Latin name Marius.
MarissaMarissa is a feminine given name typically used in Western culture. It is a variation of Maris, which is Latin for 'of the sea'.
MarjMarj is a city in Libya. Marj may also refer to:
MarjorieMarjorie is a female given name derived from Margaret, which means pearl. It can also be spelled as Margery, Marjory or Margaery.
MarjoryMarjory is a female given name, a variant spelling of Margery or Marjorie. It is sometimes shortened to Marj.
MarleneMarlene is a German feminine given name. It is derived from Maria combined with Magdalene.
MarshaMarsha is a variant spelling of Marcia. Notable people with the name include: Marsha Ambrosius (born 1977), former member of the English band duo Floetry Marsha Arzberger (born 1937), Democratic politician Marsha Barbour, first lady of the U.S.
MartaܡܪܬܐMarta is a female given name derived from the Aramaic name ܡܳܪܬܳܐ (Mârtâ, in Syriac script, מָרְתָא in Hebrew script), which translates as "the lady" in English. It had the male form "Martinus" in Roman culture.
MarthaΜάρθαMartha is a feminine given name (Latin from Ancient Greek Μάρθα (Mártha), from Aramaic מרתא (Mārtā) "the mistress" or "the lady", from מרה "mistress", feminine of מרי "master").
MartinaMartina is a female given name, the female form of Martin and Martino.
MaryΜαρίαMary (, MAIR-ee) is a feminine given name, the English form of the name Maria, which was in turn a Latin form of the Greek name Μαρία, María or Μαριάμ, Mariam, found in the Septuagint and New Testament.
Mary BelleMary Belle, or variants, is a given name.
MaryanneMaryanne is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Maryanne Amacher (1938–2009), American composer and installation artist Maryanne Connelly (born 1945), Democratic politician in New Jersey and the former mayor of Fanwood Maryanne Demasi,…
MatildaMatilda, also spelled Mathilda and Martilda, is the English and Latin form of the Germanic female name Mahthildis, which derives from the Old High German "maht" (meaning "might and strength") and "hild" (meaning "battle").
MaudMaud or Maude (approximately pronounced /mɔːd/ in English) derived from the Old French name Mahaut for Matilda. It originated in Old High German and consisted of the two words 'maht' (= power, powerful) and 'hiltja' (= battle).
MaudeMaude is a surname, and also a feminine given name, and may refer to:
MauraMaura is a female given name primarily used in English, Spanish, Italian, Greek, Scots Gaelic, and Irish. In Romance languages it appears as the feminine form of the Roman given name Maurus.
MaureenMaureen is a female name. In Gaelic, it is Máirín, a pet form of Máire (the Irish cognate of Mary), which is derived from the Hebrew Miriam.
MavisMavis is a feminine given name, derived from a name for the common Old World song thrush.
MaxineMaxine is an English feminine given name created as a feminine version of the name Max. It has been in regular use since the 1880s.
MayميMay is an English feminine given name. It is derived from the name of the month, which comes from Maia, the name of a Roman fertility goddess.
MayaMaya is a feminine name in various languages with various meanings. In the ancient Indian language Sanskrit, Māyā means "the illusory nature of reality or the illusion of creation", and is an alternate name of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi.
MaybelleMaybelle is a feminine given name that may refer to Maybelle Blair (born 1927), American baseball player Maybelle Carter (1909–1978), American country musician Maybelle Gilliland (1906–1971), American track athlete Maybelle Goodlander (1882–1959), American…
MayolaThe name Mayola, a variant of the name 'May', is a female name which means 'born in the month of May'. The name 'May' derives from Maia, the name of a Roman goddess.
McKennaMcKenna is an Irish surname. It derives from the Gaelic name Cináed (Anglicized as Kenneth), meaning "born of fire".
MearaMeara is a feminine given name and a surname, similar to Ó Meadhra.
MedeaΜήδειαMedea or Medéa is a female given name. From the Greek Μήδεια Mēdeia, possibly meaning someone who is pondering or cunning.
MeganμαργαρίτηςMegan is a Welsh feminine given name, originally a diminutive form of Margaret. Margaret is from the Greek μαργαρίτης (margarítēs), Latin margarīta, "pearl".
MehitableMehitable is a feminine given name, a variant of the Old Testament name Mehetabel (meaning "God benefits").
MelMel is a given name. It is often short for Melech, Melike, Melvyn, Melvin, Amelia, Melfyn, Melanie, Melania, Melika, Melhem, Melina, Melinda, Melody, Melissa, Melita, Melitta, Melantha, Melanthe, Melvina, Melchior, Melindro, or Melville.
MelanieμελανίαMelanie is a feminine given name derived from the Greek μελανία (melania), "blackness", and that from μέλας (melas), meaning "dark".
MelinaMelina is a feminine given name of Greek origin, derived from the word "méli", which means "honey".
MelindaMelinda is a feminine given name.
MelissaμέλισσαMelissa is a feminine given name. The name comes from the Greek word μέλισσα (mélissa), "bee", which in turn comes from μέλι (meli), "honey".
MelodyA melody is a series or progression of musical notes over time. Melody or Melodies may also refer to:
MelvaMelva is a feminine given name which may refer to: Melva Bucksbaum (1933–2015), American art collector, curator, and patron of the arts Melva Clemaire, stage name of American opera singer Mellie Wilde (1874–1937) Melva Lowe de Goodin (born 1945),…
MercedesMercedes is a Spanish female name, popularized in the form of María de las Mercedes ("Our Lady of Mercy" or "Mary of Mercies"), which is one of the Roman Catholic titles of the Virgin Mary.
MeredithMeredith is a Welsh given name, and a surname common in parts of Wales. As a personal name, it was historically usually given to boys, but it has more recently been given mainly to girls, especially outside Wales.
MerilynMerilyn is a feminine given name.
MerleMerle is a given name used by both men and women, from the English word merle or the French surname Merle, which both meaning blackbird (from the Latin merula). Related names are Merrill or Muriel.
MerrilynMerrilyn is a feminine given name. It is similar to Merilyn and Marilyn.
MiaMia is a feminine given name in popular use worldwide. It originated as a diminutive of Maria and other names such as Amelia and Emilia, and was rarely used as an independent given name prior to the 20th century.
MicahמיכהMicah (; Hebrew: מִיכָה, Modern: Mikha, Tiberian: Mîḵā) is a given name. Micah is the name of several people in the Tanakh, and means "Who is like God?”.
MicheleMichele (pronounced [miˈkɛːle]) is an Italian male given name, akin to the English male name Michael. Michele (usually pronounced mish-EL), is also an English female given name that is derived from the French Michèle.
MichelleMichelle is a given name, originally a variant of Michèle, the French feminine form of Michel, derived from the Hebrew name Michael meaning "Who is like God?".
MilaМилаMila (Cyrillic: Мила, Polish: Miła) is a feminine Slavic name originating from Central or Eastern Europe. It is a diminutive of Slavic names beginning or ending with Mila which derived from the element Mil (Мил) meaning "gracious" or "dear".
MildredMildred is a feminine given name. It is an Anglo-Saxon name of Old English origin, composed of "mild" ("mild") + "þryð" ("power, strength", also present in the last syllable of the name Audrey), meaning "gentle strength".
MileyMiley is a unisex English given name. It first entered the top 1,000 names used for newborn girls in the United States in 2007 and has continued to be well used.
MillicentMillicent or Milicent is a feminine given name that has been in use since the Middle Ages. The English form Millicent derives from the Old French Melisende, stemming from the Germanic name Amalasuintha (from amal meaning 'work' and swinth meaning 'strength').
MillieMillie is a feminine given name. It is often short for Emily, Millicent, Mildred, Camille, Camilla, Camila, Emilia, Maximillian, Malishka, or Amelia.
MinaMina is a given name with a variety of origins.
MindiMindi is a suburb in Andhra Pradesh, India. Mindi may also refer to: Mindi Abair (born 1969), American jazz saxophonist Mindi Jackson (born 1978?), lead singer of the Australian pop band Rogue Traders Mindi or Mirndi languages, spoken in Australia
MindyMindy is a feminine given name. No notable studies have been done documenting records or history of the name, and professionals are unsure of its exact origins.
MinervaMinerva is a feminine given name usually given in reference to the Ancient Roman goddess of wisdom. The name Minerva stems from Proto-Italic *meneswo ("intelligent, understanding"), and ultimately from Proto-Indo-European (PIE) *menos ("thought").
MinnieMinnie is a feminine given name. It can be a diminutive (hypocorism) of Minerva, Winifred, Wilhelmina, Willemina, Winona, Margaret, Hermione, Jasmine, Mary, Miriam, Maria, Marie, Naomi, Miranda, Clementine, Dominique, Dominic, or Amelia.
MiraMira is a feminine given name with varying meanings. In the Romance languages, it is related to the Latin word ''mirus'' for 'wonder' and 'wonderful'.
MirandaMiranda is a feminine given name of Latin origin, meaning "worthy of admiration", deriving the feminine name from the Latin word mirandus. Although it existed as a surname prior, held by, for example, Giovanni Miranda (fl.
MiriamמריםMiriam (Hebrew: מִרְיָם, Modern: Mīryam, Tiberian: Mīryām) is a feminine given name recorded in Biblical Hebrew in the Book of Exodus as the name of the sister of Moses, the prophetess Miriam.
MistyMisty is a feminine given name of English origin. It is based on the English word mist.
MittieMittie may refer to: Mittie Maude Lena Gordon (1889–1961), American black nationalist Mittie Lawrence (born 1941), American actress and model Mittie Point (1850–1937), pen name Mrs. Alex.
MoiraΜοίραThe name Moira, sometimes spelled Moyra, is an Anglicisation of the Irish name Máire, the Irish equivalent of Mary. Transliterated with Greek letters Μοίρα is the Greek word for Destiny, i.e.
MollyMolly (also spelled Molli or Mollie) is a diminutive of the feminine name Mary that, like other English hypocorisms in use since the Middle Ages, substituted l for r. Molly evolved from the English diminutive Mally.
MorganMorgan is a name of Welsh and Breton origin. Traditionally, it is a masculine name in Wales and Brittany, but has been become unisex in modern times.
MornaMorna may refer to:
MurielMuriel MURE-ee-əl is a feminine given name in the English language.
MyraThe name Myra was created by the 17th-century poet Fulke Greville 1st Barone Brooke (1554–1628).
MyrnaMyrna is the anglicized form of the Irish name Muirne and may refer to: Myrna Anselma (1936–2008), Dutch Antillean fencer Myrna Blyth (born 1939), American editor and writer Myrna Brown (1959–2007), African-American singer and songwriter best known as…
MyrtleMyrtle is a feminine given name or nickname derived from the plant name Myrtus; it was popular during the Victorian era, along with other plant and flower names. Myrtle, a symbol of a happy marriage, is often included in a bridal bouquet.

English girl names starting with N

NadiaНадіяNadia is a female name. Variations include Nadja, Nadya, Nadine, Nadiya, and Nadiia.
NadineНадяNadine (with the variant spellings: Nadeen, Nadene) is a female given name. It is a French elaboration (feminine diminutive; cf.
NailaنائلةNaila or Na'ila (ِArabic: نائلة) is a female given name of Arabic origin meaning "gracious".
NancyNancy is a feminine English language given name. The name Nancy was originally a diminutive form of Annis, a medieval English vernacular form of Agnes, which means "pure" or "holy".
NaomiNaomi or Noemi is a given name of separate biblical Hebrew and Japanese origin used in various languages and cultures.
NarcissaNarcissa may refer to:
NatashaNatasha is a name of Russian origin. It is the diminutive form of the Latin name Natalia.
NathalieNathalie is a female given name. It is a variant of the name Natalie/Natalia which is found in many languages, and is especially common in French and English-speaking countries.
NedraNedra is a female given name. Notable people referred to by this name include the following: Nedra Bonds (born 1948), American quilter, activist, and retired teacher Nedra Johnson (born 1966), American rhythm and blues and jazz singer/songwriter and…
NenaNena is a given name, nickname and sometimes a surname. It is an English and Spanish feminine given name that is a diminutive form of Antonina and Giannina and thus an alternate form of Nina used in United States, most of Canada, Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras,…
NettieNettie is a feminine given name that is a diminutive form of Annette, Jeanette, Lynnette and Antonia. Its popularity in the United States has continually declined since its peak in the 1910s and 1920s.
NettyNetty is a given name or nickname that has Hebrew, Latin and English derivations. It is a variant, version or derivative of many names including Anne (Hebrew), Hannah (English), Antoinette (French, Latin), Antonia (Latin), and Nanette (French, Hebrew), and…
NevaehNevaeh is a feminine given name which was coined by spelling heaven backwards. It peaked in popularity in the 2000s and 2010s but remains one of the most popular girls' names as of 2020.
NiaNia is a given name which appears in many cultures. In Bulgaria, it is a short form of the feminine name Evgenia.
NickiNicki is a given name, and may refer to:
NicolaΝικόλαοςNicola or Nichola is a Latinised version of the Greek personal name Nikolaos (Νικόλαος), derived from the nikē meaning "victory", and laos meaning "people", therefore implying the meaning "victory of the people".
NicoleΝικόλαοςNicole is a feminine given name and a surname. The given name Nicole is a French feminine derivative of the masculine given name Nicolas, which is ultimately from the Ancient Greek Νικόλαος (Nikólaos), composed of the elements níkē “victory” and laós “people”…
NicolleNicolle is a feminine given name and a surname.
NinaNina is a feminine given name with various origins and alternate spellings accordingly. Nina may also serve as a short form of names ending in "-nina/-ina", such as Clementina, Christina, or Giannina.
NoelNoel or Noël is a given name, often given to both girls and boys born over the Christmas period. Noel derives from the Old French "Noël", meaning "Christmas".
NoellaNoella is a feminine given name. It is related to the name Noelle.
NoelleNoelle or Noëlle is the feminine form of the unisex name Noel. It derives from the old French Noël, "Christmas," a variant (and later a replacement) of nael, which itself derives from the Latin natalis, "birthday".

English girl names starting with O

OdetteOdette is a French given name; Old German name Oda + diminutive -tte; a female form of Odo, Odet. People named Odette include: Odette de Champdivers (c.
OliveOlive is a feminine given name of English origin meaning olive tree. The name is associated with peace because of the symbolism of the olive branch.
OlivetteOlivette is a feminine given name and feminine form of Oliver. Notable people with the name include: Olivette Bice (born 1968), Vanuatuan sprinter Olivette Miller (1914–2003), American musician Olivette Otele (born 1970), historian at Bristol University…
OliviaOlivia is a feminine given name in the English language. It is derived from Latin oliva, olive.
OonaOona is a feminine given name. It is an anglicisation of the Irish-language name Úna.
OpalउपलOpal is a primarily feminine given name derived from the name of the gemstone opal. The gemstone is the birthstone for October.
OpheliaὠφέλειαOphelia is a feminine given name, probably derived from the Ancient Greek word ὠφέλεια (ōphéleia, "benefit"). The name is best known as a character from William Shakespeare's Hamlet who has a tragic end.
OttilieOttilie is a feminine given name. It is a French derivative of the medieval German masculine name Otto and, like other related Germanic names beginning with the prefixes Ad-, Aut-, Od-, Ot-, Oth-, or Ud-, has the meaning "prosperous in battle", "riches",…
OvetaOveta is an uncommon feminine given name. Bearers include: A.

English girl names starting with P

PaddyPaddy is a unisex given name. It is often short for Patrick, Patricia, or Pádraig.
PaigePaige is an English surname and given name. The surname is a variant of Page, an occupational name derived from page.
PamPam is a feminine given name, often a diminutive form (hypocorism) of Pamela.
PamelaPamela is a feminine given name, often abbreviated to Pam. Pamela is also infrequently used as a surname.
PansyPansy is an English feminine given name taken from the name of the flower, which is derived from the Old French pensée, meaning “thought.” It is one of many botanical names that came into fashion in the Anglosphere during the Victorian era.
ParisParis is a unisex given name. It is of Greek origin and is common among Anglophone countries.
PatiencePatience is an English feminine given name referring to the virtue of patience. It was a name created by the Puritans in the 1600s.
PatricePatrice is an English- and French-language given name of Latin origin, unisex in English but masculine in French. It is derived from the Latin term patricius, meaning "noble", and thus cognate with the more common names Patricia and Patrick.
PatriciaPatricia is a feminine given name of Latin origin. Derived from the Latin word patrician, meaning 'noble', it is the feminine form of the masculine given name Patrick.
PatsyPatsy is a given name often used as a diminutive of the feminine given name Patricia or sometimes the masculine name Patrick, or occasionally other names containing the syllable "Pat" (such as Cleopatra, Patience, or Patrice).
PattyPatty is an English given name that originated as a rhyming diminutive form of names such as Martha via the diminutive Mattie, much in the same way that Peggy was derived as a rhyming variant of Meg or Meggie, an English diminutive of Margaret, and Polly was…
PaulaPaula is a common female given name (from Latin Paula, little/small). It is used in German, English, Estonian, Finnish, Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan, Romanian, Hungarian, Polish, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Latvian, Lithuanian, Croatian and Greek…
PaulinaPaulina is a female given name. It is the feminine form of Paulinus, a variant of Paulus, meaning the little in Latin.
PeachesPeaches is an English given name and hypocorism derived from the name of the fruit.
PearlPearl is a unisex given name derived from the English word pearl, a hard, roundish object produced within the soft tissue of a living, shelled mollusk. Pearls are commonly used in jewelry-making.
PeggyPeggy is a female first name (often curtailed to "Peg") derived from Meggy, a diminutive version of the name Margaret.
PenelopePenelope, often used in reference to Homer's character, is a female first name of Greek origin. Its meaning is uncertain, but may derive from the Greek word penelops, which means duck or refers to another water fowl sacred to the Ancient Greeks.
PennyPenny is a feminine given name and nickname, often a short form (hypocorism) of Penelope.
PepperPepper is a given name, nickname, and surname. Notable people with the name include:
PerryPerry is a unisex given name.
PersisPersis is a feminine given name, meaning "from Persia". Notable people with the name include: Persis Drell (born 1955), American physicist Persis Karim (born 1962), American poet, editor, educator Persis Khambatta (1948–1998), Indian actress and model Persis…
PetraπέτραPetra is a feminine given name. It is a feminine form of Peter, which is derived from the Greek word "πέτρα" (pronounced [ˈpetra]) meaning "stone, rock".
PetrinaPetrina is a feminine given name.
PetulaPetula is an English feminine given name of uncertain origin. The best known bearer of the name is British entertainer Petula Clark, whose given name is Sally and for whom Petula was a childhood pet name invented by her father.
PetuniaPetunia is an English and Scottish feminine given name derived from the name for the flower.
PhilippaPhilippa is a feminine given name meaning "lover of horses" or "horses' friend", from the Greek Philippos, which is derived from philein, meaning to love and hippos, meaning horse.
PhoebeΦοίβηPhoebe or Phœbe ( FEE-bee; Ancient Greek: Φοίβη, romanized: Phoíbē) is a female name, the feminine form of the male name Phoebus (Φοῖβος), an epithet of Apollo meaning "bright", "shining", and “pure”.
PhyllisPhyllis or Phillis is a feminine given name of Greek origin meaning foliage. Phyllis is a minor figure in Greek mythology who killed herself in despair when Demophon of Athens did not return to her and who was transformed into an almond tree by the gods.
PiperPiper is an English given name meaning "piper". It is a transferred use of the surname, which originated as an occupational name in England in the Middle Ages for a pipe player.
PixiePixie is a feminine given name of English origin. Notable people with the name include: Pixie Davies (born 2006), English actress Pixie Fletcher (1930/1931–1961), New Zealand hurdler Pixie Geldof (born 1990), English model and singer Pixie Jenkins (born…
PleasancePleasance may refer to:
PoppyPoppy is a feminine given name derived from the name of the flower poppy, itself derived from the Old English popæg and referring to various species of Papaver.
PosyPosy or Posey or Posie is an English given name derived from the English term for a small flower bouquet. A posy is also a word for a single flower.
PreciousPrecious is a predominantly feminine given name derived from the English word meaning "of great worth." It is also in occasional use for males. It first appeared in the top 1,000 most popular names for girls in the United States in 1978, when it ranked at 989.
PrimrosePrimrose is an English feminine given name given in reference to the flower. The common name for the flower comes from the Latin phrase prima rosa, or first rose.
PriscillaPriscilla is an English female given name adopted from Latin Prisca, derived from priscus. The name first appears in the New Testament either as Priscilla or Prisca, a female leader in early Christianity.
PrunellaPrunella is a feminine given name. The name is derived from the Latin for plum.

English girl names starting with Q

QuendridaQuendrida, a Latinisation of the Anglo-Saxon female names Cynethryth and Cwenthryth, may refer to: Cynethryth (fl. 770–798), wife of King Offa of Mercia Cwenthryth (fl.
QuinnQuinn is a unisex given name, derived from an Irish surname. Notable people with the given name include:

English girl names starting with R

RachelרחלRachel (from Hebrew: רָחֵל, Modern: Raḥel [ʁaˈχel], Tiberian: Rāḥēl [rɔːˈħeːl]; lit. 'ewe') is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, popularized by the biblical figure Rachel, the wife of Israelite patriarch Jacob.
RainRain is a given name. People named Rain include:
RaleighRaleigh is a gender-neutral, British-originated name meaning "deer's meadow". In 2021, it ranked as the 2242nd most popular given name for all genders.
RamonaRamona is usually a feminine given name, the feminine form of Ramon (Spanish) and Raymond (Old German), meaning "wise protector".
RandiRandi is both a given name, and a nickname in the English language, popular in North America and Norway. It is primarily a feminine name, although there is recorded usage of the name by men.
RandyRandy is a primarily masculine given name. It is popular in the United States and Canada.
RavenRaven is a given name in the English language. While it may be given to boys and girls, it is more frequently a feminine name.
RebaReba may refer to: Reba McEntire, an American country musician and actress Reba (TV series), a sitcom featuring her Reba (album), one of her albums Reba: Duets, another one of her albums Reba (Midianite king), in the Hebrew Bible Reba Rambo, a Christian music…
RebeccaרבקהRebecca or Rebekah (Hebrew: רִבְקָה Rīvqa) is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin. It is the name of the biblical figure Rebecca, wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau.
ReginaRegina is a Late Latin feminine name and surname meaning "queen" from the Latin, Italian and Romanian word meaning the same.
RenesmeeRenesmee (French: Renésmée) is a feminine given name created by Twilight author Stephenie Meyer for a character in Breaking Dawn, the 2008 fourth novel in the Twilight series, who also appeared in the films based on the novels.
RethaRetha is a feminine given name which may refer to: Retha Walden Gambaro (1917–2013), American sculptor and gallery owner Retha Swindell (fl.
RheaRhea is a feminine given name. It is generally pronounced (; REE-ə), and was originally the name of Rhea, a Titan in Greek mythology.
RhodaRhoda is a feminine given name, originating in both Greek and Latin. Its primary meaning is "rose", from the Greek "rhodon", but it can also mean "from Rhodes", from the Greek Rhodos, signifying the Greek island originally named for its roses.
RhondaRhonda is a given name derived from Rhondda, which is a Welsh name. Notable people with the name include: Rhonda Adams (born 1971), American model and actress Rhonda Bates (born 1949), American actress Rhonda Belle Martin (1907–1957), American serial killer…
RileyRiley is a transferred use of an English surname derived from Old English ryge 'rye' + lēah 'wood, clearing'. It is also derived from the Irish surname O'Reilly, which originated from the Irish name Raghallach, of unknown meaning.
RisaりさRisa (りさ, リサ) is a female given name, which exists most commonly in Japanese, but may be found elsewhere.
RitaRita is a female name, often a name in its own right, but mostly a shortened version of Margarita. The feast day of Rita is generally celebrated on May 22 in honor of Saint Rita of Cascia.
RobertaRoberta is a feminine version of the given names Robert and Roberto. It is a Germanic name derived from the stems *hrod meaning "famous", "glorious", "godlike" and *berht meaning "bright", "shining", "light".
RobinRobin is a unisex given name and a surname. It was originally a diminutive masculine given name or nickname of Robert, derived from the prefix Ro- (Old Frankish: hrod, meaning 'fame' and berht, meaning 'bright'), and the suffix -in (Old French diminutive).
RomildaRomilda is a feminine given name which may refer to: Romilda of Friuli (died 611), Italian duchess Romilda Baldacchino Zarb, Maltese politician Romilda Pantaleoni (1847–1917), Italian opera singer Romilda Vane, fictional character from Harry Potter
RonnieRonnie is a given name and a surname. It can be a pet form of the masculine name Ronald and the feminine name Veronica.
RosaleenRosaleen is an Irish female first name. It is an Anglicized version of the Irish name Róisín, the diminutive of "rose" in the Irish language; it therefore means "little rose".
RosalieRosalie ( ROH-zə-lee, ROZ-ə-) is a feminine given name, the French, German, and Dutch form of the Roman name Rosalia, which was ultimately derived from the Latin word rosa, meaning rose.
RosalindRosalind is a feminine given name derived from Old German word elements hros, or horse and lind, soft, tender. In the medieval era, it became associated with the Latin phrase rosa linda, or pretty rose.
RosalynRosalyn and the similar names Rosalynn and Roselyn are feminine given names. Notable people and characters with the names include:
RosamundRosamund (, also spelled Rosamond and Rosamunde) is a feminine given name and can also be a family name (surname). Originally it combined the Germanic elements hros, meaning horse, and mund, meaning "protection".
RoseRose is a female given name. It is a late Latin name derived from rosa, meaning "rose".
RosemaryRosemary is a feminine given name, a combination of the names Rose which is a flower that belongs to the Rose family, and from the name Mary which is the name of the Virgin Mary and means Strong, Fertile.
RosettaRosetta is a female given name. Notable people with the name include: Rosetta Baume (1871–1934), American-born New Zealand teacher, feminist and community leader Rosetta Burke (born 1937), the first female Assistant Adjutant General of New York State and of…
RosieRosie is a feminine given name of English origin. It can be a diminutive form of the English language given name Rose, which is of Latin origin.
RubyRuby is a predominantly feminine given name taken from the name of the gemstone ruby. The name of the gemstone comes from the Latin rubinus, meaning red.
RussiRussi is a commune in the Province of Ravenna in the Italian region, Emilia-Romagna. Russi may also refer to: U.S.
RuthרותRuth (Hebrew: רות rut, IPA: [ʁut]) is a common female given name, noted from Ruth, the eponymous heroine of the Book of Ruth.

English girl names starting with S

SabrinaSabrina is a feminine given name derived from Proto-Celtic *Sabrinā.
SadieSadie is a feminine given name which originated as an English diminutive of the Hebrew name Sarah. It has long been used as an independent name.
SallySally or Sallie is an English language feminine given name that originated as a hypocorism for Sarah. Young children often have difficulty in pronouncing the letter r, which resulted in nicknames like Sally that substitute the letter r for l.
SalmaSalma is an Arabic feminine name that means "peace.” It comes from the Arabic word Salam.
SamSam is a unisex given name. It is often short for other names, such as Samuel or Samantha.
SamanthaSamantha is an English feminine given name in use since the 17th century that is of uncertain derivation. It is now in popular use worldwide due to various popular culture influences.
SandiSandi is a unisex given name and occasionally a nickname. It can be a short form of Sandra, Alexander and other names.
SandraἈλέξανδροςSandra is a female name, which is often used as a short form for Alexandra or Cassandra. Alexandra is a feminine form of the male name Alexander, which is a romanization of the Greek name Ἀλέξανδρος, Alexandros.
SandySandy is a popular unisex given name. It is often short for other names.
SapphireSapphire is a blue gemstone in the corundum family. Sapphire (s), SAPPHIRE, or The Sapphires may also refer to:
SarahSarah is a common feminine given name of Hebrew origin. It derives its popularity from the biblical matriarch Sarah, the wife of Abraham and a major figure in the Abrahamic religions.
SarinaSarina is a female name. Notable people with the name include:
SashaСашаSasha is a name which originated among Slavic peoples from Eastern and Southern Europe as the shortened version of Alexander and Alexandra. It is also used as a surname, although very rarely.
SavannahSavannah or Savanna is a feminine given name, taken from either the name of the city of Savannah, Georgia, or savanna, a large, grassy plain ecosystem.
SavonaSavona is an Italian surname derived from the city of Savona, Liguria. It is occasionally used in English as a feminine given name.
ScarlettScarlett is a feminine given name. It gained popularity due to the character Scarlett O'Hara in Margaret Mitchell's best-selling novel Gone with the Wind and the film adaptation.
SelenaSelena () is a feminine given name, a probable variant of Selene, the goddess and personification of the Moon in Greek mythology and religion.
SelinaSelina () is a feminine given name, considered either a variant of Selene, the goddess and personification of the Moon in Greek mythology and religion, or a spelling variation of the name Celina, which is derived from the Roman name Cecilia, referring to a…
SelmaSelma is a feminine name of ambiguous origin. It could be a form of Selima, which in turn is a name first recorded in a poem by Thomas Gray (died 1771).
SerenaSerena is a feminine given name. It is derived from the Latin word serēnus, meaning "clear, tranquil, serene".
SerenitySerenity is a modern English name taken from the word “serenity” meaning “peaceful”. The name has risen in popularity in the United States in recent years.
ShanelleShanelle is a female given name. Notable people with the name include: Shanelle Arjoon (born 1997), Trinidadian footballer Shanelle Jackson (born 1980), American politician Shanelle Nyasiase (born 1997), Ethiopian-born South Sudanese fashion model.
ShaniaShania is a feminine given name, popularized by country and pop singer Shania Twain. It is pronounced with the stress on the i, as in Mariah.
SharlaSharla is an English feminine given name which is a feminine form of Charles. Notable people with the name include: Sharla Boehm (1929–2023), American computer scientist Sharla Cheung (born 1967), Hong Kong actress and film producer Sharla Hinskens (born…
SharleenSharleen is an English feminine given name that is a diminutive of Charles. Notable people with the name include:
SharleneSharlene is an English feminine given name that is a diminutive of Charles. Notable people with the name include:
SharonשרוןSharon (Hebrew: שָׁרוֹן Šārôn 'plain'), also spelled Saron, is a given name as well as a Hebrew name. In English-speaking areas, Sharon is now predominantly a feminine given name, but historically it was also used as a masculine given name.
ShawnaShawna is a feminine given name. It is a variant of Shauna, derived from Shawn, an anglicisation of Seán, an Irish Gaelic name.
ShawneeThe Shawnee are a Native American people. Shawnee may also refer to:
SheenaSheena may refer to:
ShelleyShelley is a given name and surname. In many baby name books, Shelley is listed as meaning 'meadow's edge' or 'clearing on a bank'.
SherrySherry is both a given name and surname derived from different sources. In some instances, the name was inspired by the wine.
SherylSheryl is a female given name. The similar name Sherill may be male or female.
ShirleyShirley is a given name and a surname originating from the English place-name Shirley, which is derived from the Old English elements scire ("shire") or scīr ("bright, clear") and lēah ("wood, clearing, meadow, enclosure").
SibylA Sibyl was an oracular woman believed to possess prophetic powers in ancient Greece, first at Delphi. Cumaean Sibyl Delphic Sibyl Erythraean Sibyl Hellespontine Sibyl Phrygian Sibyl Sybil or Sibyl may also refer to:
SidSid is a nickname deriving from (and hypocorism for) the given name Sidney, Siddhartha, Sidonia, Siddiq or Sidra, though it is also used by people with other given names.
SidneySidney (often shortened to Sid) is an English given name derived from the surname, which itself has two different derivations depending on the origins of the family: in some cases a place name, itself from Old English, meaning "wide water meadow", and in…
SiennaSienna or Siena is a feminine given name of Italian origin and unclear meaning. The original usage of the name is derived from the Italian city and may also refer to the burnt orange color of its clay rooftops.
SimoneSimone and Simona are given names that may be used as a masculine or feminine name, depending on the language.
SiobhanSiobhán is a female name of Irish origin. The most common anglicisations are Siobhan (identical to the Irish spelling but omitting the Síneadh fada acute accent over the 'a'), Shavawn, Shebahn, Shauvan, Shevaun and Shivaun.
SiouxsieSiouxsie is a female given name popularized by singer Siouxsie Sioux in September 1976 when she co-founded Siouxsie and the Banshees. Siouxsie Sioux's first name was Susan; she chose the word Sioux in honor of the Sioux tribe of Native Americans.
SkyThe sky is the area above the Earth as seen from the ground. Sky or SKY may also refer to: The atmosphere, gases surrounding a planet or other material body The heavens, religious cosmological or transcendent supernatural place Outer space, the expanse that…
SkylerSkyler or Skylar () is a unisex given name, an Anglicized spelling of the surname and given name Schuyler. Schuyler was introduced into America as a surname by 17th-century Dutch settlers arriving in New York.
SloaneSloane or Sloan is a given name, a transferred use of the Irish surname Ó Sluaghadháin, meaning "descendant of Sluaghadhán". Sluaghadhán is an Irish diminutive form of the Irish name Sluaghadh, which means expedition or raid.
SophiaΣοφίαSophia, also spelled Sofia, is a feminine given name, from the Greek personification of wisdom (Greek: Σοφία, romanized: Sophía). Other forms include Sophie, Sofiya, Sofija, Sophy, Sophea, and Sofie.
SophieSophie is a feminine given name, from the Greek word for 'wisdom'.
SorrelSorrel, Rumex acetosa, is a perennial herb cultivated as a leaf vegetable. Sorrel may also refer to:
SpringSpring is an occasionally used feminine given name derived from the English word for the season. It was among the one thousand most common names for girls in the United States between 1975 and 1979.
StacyStacy, sometimes spelled Stacey, Staci, Stacie, or Stacii, is a common first name for women and men. It is also sometimes used as a surname.
StellaStella is a female given name. It is derived from the Latin word for star.
StephanieΣτέφανοςStephanie or Stefanie is a feminine name that comes from the Greek name Στέφανος (Stephanos) meaning "wreath, garland, christmas wreath or crown".
StevieStevie is a unisex given name, usually a short form (hypocorism) of Stephen, Steven, Stephanie and other names, and occasionally a nickname.
StormStorm is a unisex given name. Notable people with the given name include:
SueSue is a given name and a common short form of a number of female given names: Susan, Susanna / Susannah / Suzanna, Susanne, Suzanne, Suzette. It is rarely used as a man's name, a notable example being Sue K.
SuellenSuellen or SuEllen, also adapted to Suelen in other languages, is an English female given name, a compound of Sue and Ellen.
SummerSummer is an English feminine given name of recent coinage derived from the word for the season of summer, the warmest season of the year and a time people generally associate with carefree and fun activities.
SusanSusan is a feminine given name, the usual English version of Susanna or Susannah. All are versions of the Hebrew name Shoshana, which is derived from the Hebrew shoshan, meaning lotus flower in Egyptian, original derivation, and several other languages.
SusanaΣουσάνναSusana is a feminine given name. Like its variants, which include the names Susanna and Susan, it is derived from Σουσάννα, Sousanna, the Greek form of the Hebrew שושנה, Shoshannah, which could have been derived from the Aramaic language.
SusannaسوسنSusanna or Suzanna is a feminine first name, of Egyptian and Persian origin. It is the name of women in the Biblical books of Daniel and Luke.
SusanneSusanne is a feminine given name. It is a German and Scandinavian form of Susanna, with Susann and Suzanne as variants.
SussanSussan is an alternative spelling of the English given name Susan and its Persian equivalent Sousan. It also occurs as a surname.
SuttonSutton is a given name of English origin, a transferred use of a surname and place name meaning "from the southern homestead".
SuzanSuzan is a variant spelling of the feminine given name Susan. Notable people with the name include: Peri Suzan Özkum (born 1959), Turkish-American paediatrician and former diver Suzan Najm Aldeen (born 1973), Syrian actress Suzan Anbeh (born 1970), German…
SuzanneשושנהSuzanne is a common female given name that was particularly popular in the United States in the 1950s and 1960s. It remained in the top 200 most popular names in the United States between 1930 and the late 1980s.
SydSyd is a diminutive form (and hypocorism) of Sydney or a nickname. Syd, American singer-songwriter Syd Barrett, British musician and co-founder of the rock band Pink Floyd David "Syd" Lawrence, former English cricketer Syd Levy (1922–2015), South African…
SydneyNotable people and characters named Sydney include:
SylviaSylvia is a feminine given name of Latin origin. The French form is Sylvie.
SylvieSylvie may refer to: Sylvie (novel), an 1853 novel by Gérard de Nerval Sylvie (actress) (1883–1970), French actress Sylvie (band), a Canadian rock band from Regina, active in the 2000s Sylvie (album), a 1962 album by Sylvie Vartan "Sylvie" (song), a 1998 song…

English girl names starting with T

TabithaΤαβιθάTabitha (, Koine Greek Ταβιθά tabitha, Aramaic טביתא tabitha "female gazelle") is an English feminine given name, originating with (or made popular through) Tabitha (Dorcas), mentioned in the New Testament Acts 9:36.
TalithaטליתאTalitha (Aramaic טליתא talitha "young girl") is an uncommon feminine name given in reference to the Biblical story in the Gospel of Mark in which Jesus Christ was said to have resurrected a dead child with the words "Talitha cumi" or "Talitha kum" or "Talitha…
TallulahTallulah, Talulah, Talullah or Tallula may refer to:
TamaraTamara is a variant of the Hebrew feminine given name Tamar, a biblical name. The variant originated in the Russian language and spread into other languages through Russian.
TammyTammy is a feminine given name. It can be a short form of the names Tamsin, Thomasina, Thomasin, Tamar, Tamara, Tamora or other names starting with Tam.
TanithTanith may refer to:
TansyTansy is an English feminine given name derived from the name of the flowering plant.
TanyaTanya or Tania is the Slavic hypocoristic of Tatiana. It is commonly used as an independent given name in the English-speaking world.
TaraTara is a given name with multiple meanings in different cultures. In Ireland, it is derived from the Hill of Tara, an archaeological site located near the River Boyne in County Meath, which according to tradition was the seat of the High King of Ireland.
TarynTaryn is an English feminine given name of various meanings, but mostly popular in the United States, Canada and Australia and a lesser extent in South Africa. Notable people with the name include: Taryn Brumfitt (born c.
TashaTasha is a primarily English-language feminine given name of Slavic origin, a shortening of Natasha, which means 'Christmas Day'.
TaylorTaylor is a unisex given name mainly in use in English-speaking countries and especially in the United States.
TemperanceTemperance is a primarily feminine given name, usually given in reference to the virtue of moderation. Temperance was among the virtue names in regular use by Puritan families in the 1500s and 1600s.
TeresaTeresa (also Theresa, Therese; French: Thérèse) is a feminine given name. It originates in the Iberian Peninsula in late antiquity.
TerisaTerisa is a feminine given name, a variant of Teresa and Theresa. Notable people with the name include: Terisa Greenan (born 1967), American film producer, film director, writer and stage and film actress Terisa Griffin, singer Terisa Ngobi, Samoan-New…
TerryTerry is a unisex diminutive nickname for the given names Teresa or Theresa (feminine) or Terence, Terrance (masculine).
ThelmaThelma is a female given name. It was popularized by Victorian writer Marie Corelli who gave the name to the title character of her 1887 novel Thelma.
ThomasinaThomasina, Thomasine, or Thomasena is the feminine form of the given name Thomas, which means "twin". Thomasina is often shortened to Tamsin.
TiffanyΘεοφάνηςTiffany is a primarily English feminine form of the Greek given name Theophania. It was formerly often given to children born on the feast of Theophania, that is, Epiphany.
TigerlilyTigerlily or Tiger Lily is an English feminine given name used in reference to the flower known as the tiger lily due to its coloration that resembles a tiger. It was the name of a character in J.
TobeyTobey is both a surname and unisex given name of Irish origin. Notable people with the name include:
TonjaTonja is an English and Slovene feminine given name that is considered to be a short form of Antonija.
TonyaTonya is an English female given name. The name originated as a short form of Antonia with influence from the Spanish form Toña.
ToriTori is primarily a given name. It is more common among women, and it is often a hypocorism of Victoria (Latin for "victory").
TracyTracy (; also spelled Tracey, Traci, Tracci, Tracee, Treacy or Tracie, or Trasci), is an English given name and surname.
TrishaतषTrisha is either: a female given name usually derived from the female Latin given name Patricia (derived from the Latin word patrician, meaning 'noble'), a Hindu unisex given name a transliteration of तृषा (Tṛṣā) meaning thirst or ambition.
TylerTyler is a given name that is gender-neutral but predominantly male, as well as a surname. It is an Old English name derived from the Old French tieuleor, tieulier (tiler, tile maker) and the Middle English tyler, tylere.
TyraTyra is a female given name. It may refer to:

English girl names starting with U

UrsulaUrsula is a feminine given name in several languages. The name is derived from a diminutive of the Latin ursa, which means "bear".

English girl names starting with V

ValVal is a variant of the feminine names Valerie, Valeria, Valmai, Valentina, or Valene; as well as the masculine names Valeri, Valentine, Valen, Valentino, or Valens. Val is also a variant of the Old Norse names Vald and Valdr.
ValarieValarie is a given name, similar to Valerie. Valarie Allman (born 1995), American track and field athlete.
ValdaValda may refer to:
ValerieValerie is generally a feminine given name, derived directly from the French Valérie (a traditionally female name).
ValmaiValmai is an English feminine given name derived from the Welsh phrase fel Mai, meaning "like May," that was invented by Welsh bestselling novelist Allen Raine for the heroine of her 1899 romance novel By Berwen Banks.
VanessaVanessa is a feminine given name. It was created by the Anglo-Irish writer Jonathan Swift for Esther Vanhomrigh, whom Swift had met in 1708 and whom he tutored.
VelmaVelma is an English feminine given name of uncertain origin. It might have been created as a rhyming variant of the names Selma and Thelma.
VelvetVelvet is an English primarily feminine given name derived from the name for the fabric. A young Elizabeth Taylor played the horse-crazy 12-year-old Velvet Brown in the 1944 film National Velvet based on the 1935 book by Enid Bagnold.
VenetiaVenetia is a feminine English given name. It may refer to:
VenusVenus is the Roman goddess of love. It may refer to:
VeraВераVera (Cyrillic: Вера: Véra) is a female given name of Slavic origin, the translation of old Christian name with Latin form Fides (Faith, Foy) and Greek Πίστις (Pistis).
VeronaVerona is a feminine given name and a surname which may refer to: Verona Burkhard (1910–2004), American muralist Verona Elder (born 1953), British former sprinter Verona Murphy (born c.
VeronicaВероникаVeronica (variants in other languages: Veronika, Verónica, Verônica, Véronique, Weronika, Вероника) is a female given name, a Latin alteration of the ancient Macedonian name Berenice (Βερενίκη), which in turn is derived from the Macedonian form of the Attic…
VickyVicky, Vick, Vickie or Vicki is a feminine given name. It is often short for Victoria.
VictoriaVictoria is a feminine given name.
VikkiVikki is a feminine given name. It is sometimes a nickname for Victoria.
VilmaVilma is a feminine first name. People named Vilma include: Ana Vilma de Escobar (b.
ViolaViola is a feminine given name derived from the Latin viola, given in reference to the flowering plant species. The name is in common use in Italy.
VioletViolet is a female given name which comes from the eponymous flower. As with other such names, its popularity has varied dramatically over time.
VioletteViolette is a female given name and a surname which may refer to:
VirginiaVirginia is a Germanic and Romance feminine given name thought to be derived from the Ancient Roman family name Verginius or Virginius.
VivianVivian (and variants such as Vivien and Vivienne) is a given name, and less often a surname, derived from a Latin name of the Roman Empire period, masculine Vivianus and feminine Viviana, which survived into modern use because it is the name of two early…

English girl names starting with W

WandaWanda is a female given name of Polish origin. It probably derives from the tribal name of the Wends.
WaverlyWaverly is a given name, a transferred use of a surname and place name that likely meant “meadow filled with quivering aspens”. Modern parents might also associate the name with ocean waves because of the first syllable of the name.
WeertsWeerts may refer to: Eva-Maria Weerts, German film producer Jean-Joseph Weerts (1 May 1846 – 28 September 1927), French painter of Belgian origin
WendyWendy is a Welsh feminine given name. In Britain during the English Civil War in the mid-1600s, a male Captain Wendy Oxford was identified by the Leveller John Lilburne as a spy reporting on his activities.
WhitneyWhitney or Whittney is both a masculine and a feminine given name.
WillaWilla is a feminine given name. Notable people and characters with the name include: Willa or Guilla of Provence (died before 924), early medieval Frankish queen Willa of Tuscany (died 970), queen consort of Berengar II of Italy Willa Brown (1906–1992),…
WillowWillow is a given name used in reference to the willow. It has grown in popularity in English speaking countries along with other names inspired by the natural world.
WilmaWilma is a female given name, a feminine form of William. People with the name include:
WinifredWinifred is a feminine given name, an anglicization of Welsh Gwenffrewi. It may refer to:
WinnieWinnie or Winny ( WIN-ee) is both a male and a female given name of Welsh origin, a short form (hypocorism) of Edwina, Winona, Winifred or Winnifred, Winter, Gwendolyn, Guinevere (Welsh), Gwyneth (Welsh), and Wynne (Welsh).
WinnifredWinnifred is a given name.
WinterWinter is a unisex given name of English origin given in reference to the season. In some instances, the given name is a transferred use of the surname.

English girl names starting with Y

YancyYancy may refer to: Given name: Yancy (musician) (born 1980), American Christian musician Yancy Ayers (1891–1968), American pitcher in Major League Baseball Yancy Butler (born 1970), American television and movie actress Yancy de Ocampo (born 1980), Filipino…
YasminیاسمنYasmin is a feminine given name of Persian origin (یاسمن), sometimes also used as a surname. Notable people with the name include:
YolondaYolonda is an African-American variation of the name Yolanda. People of the name include: Yolonda L.
YvetteYvette (, ) is a feminine given name, the French feminine form of Yves, which means 'yew' or 'archer' in some cases.
YvonneYvonne (, ih-VON) is a feminine given name, the female form of Yvon, which is derived from the French name Yves and Yvette. It is from the French word iv, meaning "yew" (or tree).

English girl names starting with Z

ZeldaזעלדאZelda is a nickname for the feminine name Griselda, from Old High German Grisja Hilda, 'Grey Battle-maid'. It is also (Yiddish: זעלדאַ or זעלדע, Hebrew: זלדה) the feminine form of the Yiddish name Zelig, (זעליג) meaning 'blessed', 'happy'.
ZoeZoe is a feminine first name of Greek origin, meaning "life."

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ÆlfgifuÆlfgifu (also spelled Ælfgyfu; Elfgifa, Elfgiva, Elgiva) is an Anglo-Saxon feminine personal name, from ælf "elf" and gifu "gift".
ÆthelburhÆthelburh may refer to any of the following Anglo-Saxon women: Saint Æthelburh of Barking (died after 686/688), abbess of Barking Saint Æthelburh of Faremoutiers (died 664), princess and abbess Saint Æthelburh of Kent (died 647), queen consort of Northumbria…
ÉliseאלישבעÉlise, Ellise, Elise, Elyse, Elyce or Elize is the shortened feminine French form of Elizabeth, coming originally from the Hebrew name אלישבע (אלי = My God שבע = oath; "Elisheva") and meaning "My God is an oath" or "My God is abundance".

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