English girl names List

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Updated: April 10th, 2024
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Gracie

Favour, Grace of God, Graceful, Blessing

Monroe

From the Red Swamp, From the Mouth of the Roe

Foster

Of the Woods, Guest, Stranger

Shannon

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

Cannon

Official of the Church, Canon, Occupational Name, Priest

Spencer

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

Kitty

Pure, Form of Catherine, Little Cat

Blair

Plain, Field, Child of the Fields, Flat Area

Scarlett

Bright Red, Army, The Scarlet, Free Man

Joanne

Yahweh is Gracious, Variant of Joan

Marissa

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

Ariel

Lion of God

Jana

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

Caitlin

The Pure, Girls

Aura

The Aura, Wind, Or, Breeze

Haley

Hay Meadow, Scientific, Usually a Surname, Heroic

Beulah

Ba´Al, Bride, Married

Sydney

French in origin and meaning “Saint Denis,” it’s long linked to both place and character names in pop culture.

Beverly

Name of a Place, From the Beaver Meadow

Misty

Foggy, Sweet, Surgery, Misty

Lettie

Joy, Allesse

Essie

Star, Myrtle Leaf

Evie

Live, Living, The Enlivening, Alive

Dottie

Gift of God, Form of Dorothy

Cheryl

Vigorous, Strong, Charity, Cherie

Carolina

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

Carol

Man, Husband, Strong, Womanly

Jillian

Down-bearded Youth, Girl, Youthful, Jove's Child

Ty

Ty

Yolanda

Violet, Violette, Violets Bloom

Maureen

Dark, Sea of Bitterness, Moorish, Great

Tatiana

From the House of Tatius, King of the Sabines

Francine

Free, Little Frenchman, Franke

Turner

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

Mallory

Unfortunate, Army Counsellor, My Glory, Unhappy

Connie

Constant, High, Brave Counsel, Steadfastness

Joni

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

Rena

Council, Melody, Born Again, Of the Sea

Augusta

Worthy of Respect, Magnificent, Sublime, Venerated

Esperanza

Sperare, Hoping, Hope

Wynn

White, Fair, Light Blonde, Friend

Ward

Surname, Watchman, Guardian, Bard

Chelsea

Cealc Which Means Chalk Limestone, Landing Place, Port, Harbor

Percy

Pierces, Pierce the Vale

Kristina

Follower of Christ, Christian Woman, Anointed

Magnolia

Magnolia, Ornamental Tree with White Flowers, Fragrant

Selma

Perfectly Healthy, Helmet of God, Sacrifice, Safe

Sierra

Mountain Range, Sierra

Norma

Female Version of Norman, From the North, Rule, Carpenter's Square

Ana

God's Favour, Resurrection, Gracious, Clever

Justine

Fair Just, Righteous, Reasonable, True

Gabriella

God's Able-bodied One

Eulalia

Sweetly-Spoken Well-Spoken, Good, Well, To Talk, Eloquent

Darwin

Dear Friend

Sheila

Irish Form of Cecilia Blind, Slang Term for Woman

Seymour

Originally from a Norman surname, it means “marshy land near the sea” and peaked with vintage appeal.

Claudette

The Limping, Disabled, Preserving, Lame

Leigh

End of the Meadow Tribe, Weary, Fair-haired Courageous One, Pasture

Elliot

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

Shelby

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

Valencia

The Word Valentia Which Means Power, Valentia

Marnie

Sailor of the Sea

Larissa

The Lovely, Root of Larissa End, Seagull

Sunny

An English nickname that means “happy” or “sunshine,” it’s lighthearted.

Fay

Confidence, Fee, Faith, Belief

Charlie

Darling, Handsome, Strong, Husband

Aisha

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

Suzanne

Lily, Form of Susan

Mamie

Abbreviation of Mary, Pearl, Bitter, Beloved

Portia

A Gift, Roman Clan Name, Hog, Pig

Tillie

Possession

Monte

Abbreviation of Montague and Montgomery, Mountain

Kristen

Christian Woman, Follower of Christ, Anointed

Emile

Imitating, Rival, Rivaling

Lulu

Renowned in Battle, Pearl, Light, Famous Warrior

Dara

Give, Son, Oak, Lord

Carrie

Female Version of Charles, Husband, Man, Melody

Bessie

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

Madelyn

Of Magdala

Neva

The Word Nivis Which is of the Meaning Snow, Snow

Libby

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

Lucretia

Rich, Profit, Wealthy, Succeed

Hadley

Heath, Clearing, Heather Meadow, Wood

Marla

From the High Tower, Lena, Magdalena, Variant of Marlene

Whitney

In the White Island, Inspired By a Place and Family Names

Vada

Lord Ganesh, Ruler Governor

Philomena

Loved One, Powerful, Strongly Beloved, Friend of Strength

Dinah

Decoration, Valley, Judgement, Avenged or Judged and Vindicated

Twila

Thread, Twilight, Form of Twyla

Reina

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

Winona

First-Born, Firstborn Daughter

Charity

Charity, Act of Kindness, Affection, Brotherly Love

Collin

Dove, Victory of the People, Young Pup, Victor

Jolene

Lene, God will Increase, Jo

Tammy

Thomasina and Other Names Beginning with Tam, Date Palm, Perfect One, Short Form of Tamara

Leilani

Heavenly Flowers, Heavenly Flower

Raven

Black Bird Like a Crow, Sunny, Raven

Ariana

To Sing, Pure, Man, Very Holy Woman

Eden

Delight, Pleasure, Luxuriant, Paradise, Adornment

Jordan

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

Lorna

Crowned with Laurels, Fame, Honor, Feminine of Lawrence

Brandy

Beverage Brandy, Name of a Liquor

Griselda

Struggle, Fight, Gray, Thank You

Cecily

Blind One, Sixth

Ollie

An Olive, Form of Oliver, Elf, Warrior

Kristin

Christian Woman, Disciple of Christ

Elisa

Dedicated to God, God's Promise

Viviana

Lively, Vibrant, Life, Alive

Ezra

God's Help

Judy

Jewish, Admired, Praise, Form of Judith

Rhiannon

Rigantona Meaning Great Queen, Nymph, Goddess

Vesta

Roman Goddess Hestia, Hearth, Chimney Fire, Similar to the Greek

Raquel

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

Odette

Wealth

Sloan

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

Mitzi

Sister, Star, The Word Mirjam with the Meaning Bitterness, Sea of Sorrow

Lorelei

Lure, Schistous Cliff, Melody,, Ambush

Elinor

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

Kirsten

Stone Church, Christian, Follower of Christ, The Anointed One

Fiona

Faith, Vine, The Blond, Hero

Casey

Descendant of Cathasaigh, Brave

Zora

Beauty, Dawn, Aurora, Whiteness

Arlene

Oath, Pledge, Child, Charlene

Devon

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

Lorena

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

Erika

Heather, Ever-powerful, Alone-Ruler, Sole Ruler

Bob

Form of Robert, Bright, Fame, Glorious Shining

Abby

Father's Joy, My Father is Joyful

Kelsey

Fierce Island, Brave, Ceol Which Means Ship, Shining Upon Man

Mimi

Pet Name for Marilyn or Miriam, I am, Star of the Sea, Helmet

Rosemarie

Name of the Herb, Bitter Rose

Story

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

Avis

Believed to have been Introduced During the Norman Conquest, Bird

Deirdre

Beautiful, King, Raging, Sorrowful

Leora

Light

Kiara

Little Black One, Spear, Clear, Bright

Gillian

Julia, Jove's Descendant, Youthful, Down-bearded Youth

Dorcas

Gazelle, Small Deer

Vida

Life, Found, Mistress, Few

Alva

Exalted, His Highness, Elf, Elfe

Ferris

Rock, Iron Worker

Jude

Praised, Generosity, Who Gives Glory to Yahweh

Alaina

Dear Child, Precious, Rock, Tribe near the Black Sea

Gina

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

Nona

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

Georgiana

Variant of Georgia, Farmer, Earth Worker, Earthworker

Lolita

Sorrows, Rubin, Ruby, Pain

Idalia

From Ida and Lee, Prosperous, Hardworking, Labor

Bea

Voyager through Life, Bringer of Joy, Auspicious, Happy

Flossie

Flourishing

Rosalyn

Lime-Wood Shield, Linden, Fame, Lime

Irma

Warrior, Constant Movement, Entire, Large

Gray

Grey, Gray-haired

Kylie

Boomerang

Brenna

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

Lori

Crowned with Laurel

Taryn

Young Soldier, Tara, Innocent, Rocky Hill

Jasper

The Name of a Gemstone, Jasper-stone, He who Guards the Treasure, Whoever Comes to See

Dina

Decoration, Protector, Form of Hebrew Dinah, Judgement

Lynette

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

Lee

Inspired By a Place Name, Wood, Glade, Poet

Elmo

Noble, Honorable, Well-Known, Famous

Lyla

Seductive, Divine Play, Dark Haired Beauty, From the Island

Wesley

West Clearing, Leaning Against a Family Or Place Names

Giselle

Pledge, Arrow, Hostage

Carina

The Word Carino Which is of the Meaning Pretty Cute, Darling, Pure, Dear

Leonor

Foreign

Liana

Inspired By the Same Vine, Julia, Emulum

Nettie

God is Gracious, Female Version of John

Burke

From the Fortified Hill Or Castle

Leanne

Combination of Lee and Anne, Meadow

Roxana

Queen, Dawn, Bright, Light

Orville

Golden Town

Darlene

Beloved, Presumably Inspired By the English Word "Darling", Little Darling, Dear

Lake

Lake, Pond, Body of Water

Tess

Essence, Hunter, Theresa, Harvester

Avila

Bird Strength Desired

Sabine

The Sabines were Tribe Living in Central Italy, Sabine