English girl names List

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Updated: April 10th, 2024
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Royal

Royal, Regal, Red, Rye Hill

Jones

Thanks to God

Cecelia

Blind

Deborah

To Speak Kind Words, Bee, Hebrew

Althea

Healing, Sincere, The Word Althein Which is of the Meaning to Heal

Wanda

Vandals, Wend, Open Area, Look Healthy

Henrietta

Home Ruler, Mistress of the Household, House Owner, Homeland

Preston

Priest's Town

Zane

The Lord is Gracious, God's Grace, Sea-friend, Beloved

Jenna

Pure, Fair Phantom, Well Born, Yahweh is Gracious

Dorothea

Gift, Form of Dorothy

Julie

Descended from Jupiter (Jove), Youth, Soft Bearded, Jove's Child

Kennedy

Originally Irish and meaning “misshapen head,” this is a surname-turned-first name.

Sybil

Oracle, Prophetess, Sibyl, Priestess of Apollo

Marcella

Dedicated to Mars, Warlike, Female Version of Marcellus, Warring

Parker

Keeper of the Forest

Goldie

Golden, Precious Metal, Blond Hair, Gilded

Josie

God Would Multiply, He (God) Will Add, Feminine of Joseph

Phoebe

Radiance, Moon, Pure, Bright and Shining

Angela

Messenger of God Angel

Joy

Jubilation, Joyful, Name of a Deity, Jewel

Colette

Variant of Nicolette, Nike Which Means Victory, Victorious, Necklace

Rosalind

Fame, Lime, Linden, Lime-Wood Shield

Nola

White Shoulder, The Word Nuall with the Meaning Famous Champion Chariot-Fighter

Maude

Strong in War, Fight, Powerful Warrior, Might

Fern

Feather, Darling, The Fern

Anastasia

Surrender, Resurrection, Risen One

Callie

Most Beautiful, Variant of Cayley Lovely, Fortress, Lark

Cara

Dear, The Element Cara Meaning Friend, Expensive, Beloved

Emery

Ruler of Work, House and Powerful King

Janet

God is Merciful, Female Version of John

Loretta

Crowned with Laurels, Too: Laurel Wreath, From Laurentum Stem End, Sweet Bay Tree

Morgan

Bright Sea, Sea-Born

Meredith

Maredudd, Sea Lord, Wealth and Work

Annette

Mercy, Gracious, Graceful, Favour

Margot

The Pearl, Variant of Margaret

Lilia

Form of Lilac, Night, Bluish, Lily Flower Name

Edna

Eithne, Joy, Rejuvenation, Pleasure, Bliss

Juliet

Soft Bearded, Youthful, Variant of Julia, Illustrious Roman Family

Adelaide

Of Noble Figure

Louisa

Famous, Struggle, Feminine of Louis, Fight

Greta

A Pearl, Form of Margaret

Diane

Goddess of Woods and Hunting, Celestial Hunter, The Element Deiwo with the Meaning Light Deity, Daylight

Mavis

Mavis, A Small Bird, Song Thrush, Songbird

Penny

Eye, Weaver, Penelops, Flower

Greer

The Watchful, Vigilant Watchman, Alert

Dolores

Pain, Pain, Sorrows

Alana

Darling Child, Rock, An Offering, Light and Buoy-any

Brooke

A Small Fresh Water Stream, Breaking Forth, Bach, Modeled on An English Place Names

Alyssa

Noble, German, Joy, Sweet Angel

Autumn

Autumn, The Fall Season

Eve

Living, To Live, Life, Good News

Lenora

Like a Lion, The Other, Sun Ray, Light

Isabella

God is Perfection, God's Promise, Variant of Elizabeth

Paige

Sweet, Server, The Page, Young Servant

Kathryn

The Pure, Virginal, Form of Catherine

Laurel

Bay Plant, Crowned with Laurel

Bernadette

Bear, Hardy, Brave

Tessa

The Hunteress, Fourth Child, Harvester, Essence

Rhea

To Flow, Singer, Earth, The Elements Res

Leslie

God is Fullness, Garden of Hollies, Small Meadow, Holly

Myrtle

An Aromatic, Symbol of Victory, Botanical Name, The Myrtle is a Dark Green Shrub with Pink or White Blossoms

Frankie

Free Condition, Frankie is Occasionally Used for Girls, Of the Franks, French Man

Campbell

Cam Meaning Crooked, Crooked Mouth

Holland

Lowl, Valley

Adriana

Adriatic Sea, Square Room, Dark and Rich, Woman from Hadria

Ambrose

Undying, The Element Ambrosios Which Means Immortal Divine, Ever-living

Amalia

Efficient, Emulus, Brave, Aspirations

Geneva

River Mouth, Race and Woman, People, Jennifer

Gertrude

Throws and Faithful, Spear Hunter, Power, Force

Marguerite

The Pearl

Annabelle

Easy to Love, Bella, Graceful or Beatiful, Beautiful

Kimberly

Cyneburga's Field, Ruler

Tamara

Flower, Spice, Date Tree

Ellis

My God is Yahweh, Eliane, Kind, Peaceful Ruler

Delphine

From Delphi, Flower, Place Name, A Thirteenth-century French Saint

Teddy

Form of Theodore, Courageous People, Wealthy Protector, Wealth and Keep

Magdalena

Of Magdala, Villager of Galilee

Angelina

Messenger of God, Angel

Juliette

Soft-haired, Youthful, Downy, Downy-bearded

Geraldine

Rule

Delilah

Feeble, Peaceful, Weak Poor, Tendon

Chloe

Green Shoot

Estella

Star

Benson

Son of Benedict

Athena

Greek Goddess of Wisdom, Unknown

Esmeralda

The Prized Green Gem Stone, Emerald Gemstone, Smaragd

Francesca

Little Frenchman, Free Condition

Zelda

Blessed, Life

Margo

One with Big Eyes

Erica

Ei Which Means Ever Always, Sole Ruler, Forever, Honor and Powerful King

Lou

Renowned Warrior, Fame and War, Fight, Light

Luella

Feminine of Louis, Renowned in Battle, Famous Warrior

Birdie

Little Bird, Unusual Nature, Bright

Oren

Ash Tree

Roxanne

Queen, Bright, Dawn, Star

Brianna

Hill, The Word Brígh with the Meaning Strength Power Force

Jade

Precious Green Stone, Jade

Enid

Soul Life, Purity, Spirit, Quiet Woman

Harris

Army, Man, Son of Harry, Tamil Music Director Harris

Scottie

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

Madeleine

Village In Galilee Where Lived Mary Magdalene, Woman from Magdala, Tower

Sharon

Princess, It Refers to Flat Land at the Foot of Mount Carmel, Place in Israel, Honey

Elvira

Lively, Troop, "Spear" and "Guardian", White

Crystal

Crystal, Unblemished, Precious Stone, Brilliant Glass

Alba

The White, The Element Albus Meaning White

Belinda

Gentle, Fragility, Beautiful Serpent, Pretty

Tiffany

Epiphany, God and Luminous, Appear

Alexis

To Protect, The Defender, Helper, Repel

Cornelia

Horn, Raven

Dana

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

Jocelyn

Supplanter, Son of God, Cheerful, Happy

Rae

Wise Protection, Ewe, Grace, Female Sheep

Catalina

Warlike, Proud, The Pure

Donna

Lady, Mistress of the House, Woman

Eunice

Good Victory, Victorious

Dalton

The Settlement in the Valley, Place Name

Blanche

The White, Blanc Meaning White Bright Beautiful

Allison

Noble and Fight, Son of the Highborn, Alice

Smith

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

Dixie

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

Beth

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

Joyce

Rejoicing, Lord, Cheerful, Deity

Cordelia

Jewel of the Sea, Little Hearts, Heart, Cordus

Alexandria

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

Fisher

Fisherman

Taylor

One who Cuts Cloth, To Cut, Tailor, Schneider

Wilhelmina

Protect, Desire, Will, Helmet

Addie

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

Rowena

Fame, Friend, Girlfriend

Octavia

Born In the Eighth Month, Modeled on a Roman Sex

Betsy

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

Clementine

The Merciful, Gentleness, Mercy, Gentle

Gretchen

The Pearl

Muriel

Star of the Sea, Sea-bright, Myrrh

Lucinda

Light, Daylight Babies, Born at Daybreak, Shining

Noah

Wanderer, Motion, Comfort, Peaceful

Phyllis

Leafy Foliage, Green Leaves, Leaf, Phyllon

Sawyer

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

Sandra

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

Delaney

From the Alder Grove

Brittany

From Little Britain, England

Alina

Honorable, Lovely, Bright Beautiful, Silk of Heaven

Wilma

Desire, Helmet, Resolute Protector, Protection

Aubrey

Natural Spirit, Rules with Elf-wisdom, Bearlike, Illustrious and King (Power)

Zoe

Life

Valeria

Healthy Strong

Camilla

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

Jill

Epistle, Sweet Heart, Jove's Child, A Young Woman

Mercedes

Grace, Favor, Price, Mercy

Thelma

Helmet of War

Ione

Violet Flower, Island, Amethyst, God is Merciful

Cindy

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

Agatha

Good

Ebony

Ebony Wood, Dark Beauty

Carla

Army, Husband, Vigorous, Strong

Courtney

Snub Nosed, Court-dweller, Court Meaning Short, Courtly

Bernice

Bringer of Victory

Luz

Light

Dick

Rich, Powerful, Peaceful Ruler, Hardy

Millicent

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

Candace

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

Astrid

Divinity and Fidelity, Ase, Divinely Beautiful, Deity

Bertha

Intelligent, Famous, Shining, Glorious

Gladys

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

Myles

Merciful, Servant, Inventor of the Corn Mill, Soldier

August

Exalted, Summer, August, Revered

Desiree

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

Shirley

Country Meadow, Bright Grassland

Araceli

Gate of Heaven, Ara Meaning Altar

Pauline

Female Version of Paul, The Small, Humble, Weak

Emerson

Industrious Ruler, Brave, House and King, Mighty

Dora

Gift and God, Kind

Clarissa

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

Dolly

Divine Gift, Cute Baby, Pain, Like Doll

Lynn

Gentle, Lake, A Cascade, Dwells by the Torrent

Bella

God Protects My House, Beautiful

Imogene

Innocent, Image, Likeness, Maiden