American girl names

Easy to Love, Bella, Graceful or Beatiful, Beautiful

Cyneburga's Field, Ruler

Flower, Spice, Date Tree

My God is Yahweh, Eliane, Kind, Peaceful Ruler

A Crusader a Pilgrim Bearing Palms, Palm-bearer

Of Magdala, Villager of Galilee

Messenger of God, Angel

Soft-haired, Youthful, Downy, Downy-bearded

Feeble, Peaceful, Weak Poor, Tendon

Green Shoot

From the Village Near a Bridge, Diminutive of Brigham

Son of Benedict

Little Frenchman, Free Condition

Midwife, Work, Wet Nurse, Durga

Feminine of Louis, Renowned in Battle, Famous Warrior

Little Bird, Unusual Nature, Bright

Hill, The Word Brígh with the Meaning Strength Power Force

Precious Green Stone, Jade

Soul Life, Purity, Spirit, Quiet Woman

Traditionally masculine and meaning “Scot,” it’s now surprisingly more common for girls in the U.S.

The White, The Element Albus Meaning White

Epiphany, God and Luminous, Appear

To Protect, The Defender, Helper, Repel

The Dane, From Denmark, Mother of the Gods in Myths, Judge

Wise Protection, Ewe, Grace, Female Sheep

Warlike, Proud, The Pure

Noble and Fight, Son of the Highborn, Alice

Though common as a surname, this English name meaning “blacksmith” feels unexpectedly bold as a first.

Southern Us, American South, Tenth, Dick's Son

My God is Perfect, Form of Elizabeth, House, God's Promise

Rejoicing, Lord, Cheerful, Deity

Helper and Defender of Mankind, He Who Wards Off (Other) Men

Fisherman

Protect, Desire, Will, Helmet

Highborn, My Ornament, Awe-inspiring, Of a Noble Kind

Fame, Friend, Girlfriend

God's Promise, My God is Perfect, Form of Elizabeth

The Pearl

Star of the Sea, Sea-bright, Myrrh

Light, Daylight Babies, Born at Daybreak, Shining

Leafy Foliage, Green Leaves, Leaf, Phyllon

An English occupational name meaning “woodcutter,” now a trendy unisex option with literary flair.

Protect and Man, Man's Defender, Protector, Form of Alexander

From the Alder Grove

Honorable, Lovely, Bright Beautiful, Silk of Heaven

Desire, Helmet, Resolute Protector, Protection

Healthy Strong

Free-born, Religious, He Who is with the Illustrious, Acolyte

Violet Flower, Island, Amethyst, God is Merciful

Form of Cynthia, Little Ash-girl, From, Way

Good

Army, Husband, Vigorous, Strong

Light

Rich, Powerful, Peaceful Ruler, Hardy

Of a Thousand Saints, Work Strength, English Cognate of Melisande, Industrious

White, Pure, Clarity, Sincere, Title for queen mother in African kingdom

Intelligent, Famous, Shining, Glorious

Gladiolus Flower, Disabled, Lame, Note to the Gender of Claudius

Merciful, Servant, Inventor of the Corn Mill, Soldier

Exalted, Summer, August, Revered

The Longed-For, Much Desired, Longed for, Longing

Female Version of Paul, The Small, Humble, Weak

Industrious Ruler, Brave, House and King, Mighty

Gift and God, Kind

Similar to the Latin Clara, Brilliant, Clear, Most Illustrious

Innocent, Image, Likeness, Maiden

From the Red Swamp, From the Mouth of the Roe

Of the Woods, Guest, Stranger

This Irish place-name implies wisdom and nature, drawn from the legendary River Shannon.

Official of the Church, Canon, Occupational Name, Priest

French in origin, this surname-turned-first-name means “keeper of provisions” and retains a polished tone.

Pure, Form of Catherine, Little Cat

Plain, Field, Child of the Fields, Flat Area

Bright Red, Army, The Scarlet, Free Man

Yahweh is Gracious, Variant of Joan

Rebellion, Wished-for Child, Star of the Sea, Little Mary

The Lord is Gracious, Derived from Jananam - Birth, Man, Born Bravery

The Pure, Girls

The Aura, Wind, Or, Breeze

Hay Meadow, Scientific, Usually a Surname, Heroic

Ba´Al, Bride, Married

Joy, Allesse

Star, Myrtle Leaf

Live, Living, The Enlivening, Alive

Gift of God, Form of Dorothy

Feminine Variant of Charles, Joy, Little and Womanly, Manly

Man, Husband, Strong, Womanly

Ty

Dark, Sea of Bitterness, Moorish, Great

Free, Little Frenchman, Franke

Lathe Worker, Lathe-Worker, Champion in a Tournament, Turner

Unfortunate, Army Counsellor, My Glory, Unhappy

Modern Female Version of John and Jon, The Lord is Gracious

Worthy of Respect, Magnificent, Sublime, Venerated

Surname, Watchman, Guardian, Bard

New

Follower of Christ, Christian Woman, Anointed

Magnolia, Ornamental Tree with White Flowers, Fragrant

Of Noble Descent, Well-Born, Sweet Spoken

Mountain Range, Sierra

Irish Form of Cecilia Blind, Slang Term for Woman

The Limping, Disabled, Preserving, Lame

God is My Salvation, Old Welshman, Form of Elijah, Elliot

Derived from Old Norse, this unisex name means “from the willow estate” and carries a gentle, nature-based tone.

The Word Valentia Which Means Power, Valentia

Sailor of the Sea

Happiness, Living, Wife of Prophet Muhammad, She is Life

Lily, Form of Susan

Abbreviation of Mary, Pearl, Bitter, Beloved

A Gift, Roman Clan Name, Hog, Pig

Possession

Abbreviation of Montague and Montgomery, Mountain

Christian Woman, Follower of Christ, Anointed

Imitating, Rival, Rivaling

Renowned in Battle, Pearl, Light, Famous Warrior

Give, Son, Oak, Lord

Concentrated to God, Form of Elizabeth, God's Promise, House

Of Magdala

The Word Nivis Which is of the Meaning Snow, Snow

Pledged to God, Form of Elizabeth, God's Promise, Funny and Nature Lover

Heath, Clearing, Heather Meadow, Wood

Lord Ganesh, Ruler Governor

Loved One, Powerful, Strongly Beloved, Friend of Strength

Decoration, Valley, Judgement, Avenged or Judged and Vindicated

Thread, Twilight, Form of Twyla

A Queen, Form of Regina, The Element Rein Which Means Pure Clean, Council

First-Born, Firstborn Daughter

Charity, Act of Kindness, Affection, Brotherly Love

Dove, Victory of the People, Young Pup, Victor

Heavenly Flowers, Heavenly Flower

Black Bird Like a Crow, Sunny, Raven

To Sing, Pure, Man, Very Holy Woman

The Descending, One who Descends, Olive Tree, Lead Colored

Beverage Brandy, Name of a Liquor

An Olive, Form of Oliver, Elf, Warrior

Christian Woman, Disciple of Christ

Dedicated to God, God's Promise

Lively, Vibrant, Life, Alive

God's Help

Jewish, Admired, Praise, Form of Judith

Rigantona Meaning Great Queen, Nymph, Goddess

Female Sheep, An Innocent Ewe, Lamb, Form of Rachel

Wealth

An Irish surname turned first name, Sloan means “warrior” and gives off a cool, modern edge.

Lure, Schistous Cliff, Melody,, Ambush

the Other, Variant of Helen, Shining Light, Wealth and Honor

Faith, Vine, The Blond, Hero

Descendant of Cathasaigh, Brave

Defender, English and American Place Name, Bard, From Devon

Sweet Bay Tree, Kingdom of Loather, Crowned with Laurels, Laurel

Form of Robert, Bright, Fame, Glorious Shining

Father's Joy, My Father is Joyful

English in origin and quite literal, this whimsical word name is ideal for writers or dreamers.

Believed to have been Introduced During the Norman Conquest, Bird

Light

Little Black One, Spear, Clear, Bright

Gazelle, Small Deer

Life, Found, Mistress, Few

Exalted, His Highness, Elf, Elfe

Rock, Iron Worker

Praised, Generosity, Who Gives Glory to Yahweh

Forceful Mother of Blacks, Virgin, White Wave, The Queen

Inspired By the Eponymous Roman Goddess of Childbirth, Breast Milk, Ninth

Variant of Georgia, Farmer, Earth Worker, Earthworker

Sorrows, Rubin, Ruby, Pain

From Ida and Lee, Prosperous, Hardworking, Labor

Voyager through Life, Bringer of Joy, Auspicious, Happy

Flourishing

Lime-Wood Shield, Linden, Fame, Lime

Warrior, Constant Movement, Entire, Large

Grey, Gray-haired

Boomerang

Hill, The Word Braon Which is of the Meaning Tear Drop

Crowned with Laurel

Young Soldier, Tara, Innocent, Rocky Hill

Decoration, Protector, Form of Hebrew Dinah, Judgement

Friendly, The Word Eilun with the Meaning Likeness Image Idol, Gentle, Lin

Inspired By a Place Name, Wood, Glade, Poet

Pledge, Arrow, Hostage