Names, considered.
Lists, meanings and inspiration for naming your daughter — from the year's most-loved names to rare treasures from around the world.
Top 100 Girl Names for 2026
The 100 most-loved girl names of 2026 — classics, vintage revivals and rising favourites, each with its meaning and origin.
Modern Girl Names Trending in 2026
The modern girl names on the rise in 2026 — soft, stylish picks like Emberly, Oaklyn, Kinsley, Raelynn and Everleigh, each with its meaning.
Vintage Girl Names Making a Comeback
Old-fashioned girl names are back in style — Eleanor, Hazel, Cora, Josephine, Pearl and more antique charmers returning to the charts.
Girl Names Inspired by Mythology
Girl names from the myths and legends of the world — goddesses, nymphs and heroines from Greek, Norse, Egyptian, Japanese, Yoruba and more, each with its meaning.
Ancient and Royal Girl Names
Ancient and royal girl names — queens, goddesses and noblewomen of Egypt, Mesopotamia, Persia and beyond, from Nefertari to Balqees, each with its meaning.
Celestial Girl Names: Stars, Skies and Constellations
Celestial girl names from the stars, constellations and dawn — Capella, Carina, Adhara, Aurora and star names from across the world, each with its meaning.
Gemstone and Birthstone Girl Names
Gemstone girl names and birthstones — Ruby, Pearl, Amethyst, Sapphire, Jade and jewel names from around the world, each with its meaning.
Nature Names for Girls: Trees, Rivers and the Wild
Nature girl names inspired by trees, rivers, meadows and the wild — Willow, Hazel, Ivy, Laurel, Fern and nature names from around the world, each with its meaning.
Girl Names with the Sweetest Nicknames
Girl names with adorable built-in nicknames — Sadie, Ellie, Millie, Josie, Effie and more sweet, playful names, each with its meaning.
Short and Sweet: Beautiful Short Girl Names
Short girl names that pack a punch — Wren, Eve, Mae, Zoe, Ava, Nell and one-syllable names from around the world, each with its meaning.
Beautiful Arabic Girl Names and Their Meanings
Beautiful Arabic girl names and their meanings — from names of light and peace to flowers and the moon. Aisha, Layla, Noor, Amira and hundreds more.
Beautiful Persian Girl Names and Their Meanings
Beautiful Persian girl names and their meanings — Yasmin, Roya, Setareh, Darya and more, from the poetry and gardens of Iran.
Beautiful Hebrew Girl Names and Their Meanings
Beautiful Hebrew girl names and their meanings — Noa, Talia, Maya, Shira and more, timeless names from scripture and language.
Beautiful Japanese Girl Names and Their Meanings
Beautiful Japanese girl names and their meanings — Sakura, Hina, Yui, Aoi, Mei and more, drawn from nature, the seasons and light.
Beautiful Korean Girl Names and Their Meanings
Beautiful Korean girl names and their meanings — Seoyeon, Hana, Yuna, Eunseo and more, soft and modern.
Beautiful Sanskrit Girl Names and Their Meanings
Beautiful Sanskrit and Indian girl names and their meanings — Aadhya, Anaya, Kavya, Diya and more, from the sacred language of India.
Beautiful French Girl Names and Their Meanings
Beautiful French girl names and their meanings — Amélie, Margaux, Juliette, Colette and more, chic and timeless.
Beautiful Italian Girl Names and Their Meanings
Beautiful Italian girl names and their meanings — Aurora, Bianca, Francesca, Chiara and more, warm and melodic.
Beautiful Greek Girl Names and Their Meanings
Beautiful Greek girl names and their meanings — Sophia, Athena, Chloe, Zoe and more, from myth and the classical world.
Beautiful Irish Girl Names and Their Meanings
Beautiful Irish girl names and their meanings — Saoirse, Aoife, Niamh, Siobhán and more, from Gaelic legend and land.
Girl Names That Mean Star
Celestial girl names meaning star and starlight from around the world — Estelle, Tara, Sitara, Danica, Csilla and more.
Girl Names That Mean Moon
Beautiful girl names meaning moon and moonlight from cultures around the world — Luna, Quilla, Meztli, Mahtab, Aynur and more.
Girl Names That Mean Sun
Warm, radiant girl names meaning sun and sunlight from around the world — Mzia, Tafukt, Solana and more.
Girl Names That Mean Light
Girl names that mean light, bright and radiant from around the world — Nur, Lucia, Aurora, Clara and more.
Girl Names That Mean Flower, From Around the World
A worldwide bouquet of girl names meaning flower and blossom — from Lily and Violet to Cempaka, Ubax, Jaba and Kenanga.
Girl Names That Mean Nature
Nature names for girls from around the world — names of the earth, trees, meadows and mountains.
Girl Names That Mean Ocean, Sea and Water
Girl names meaning ocean, sea, wave and water from around the world — Hrönn, Alda, Poe, Marina and more.
Girl Names That Mean Night
Soft, mysterious girl names meaning night, dusk and evening from around the world — Ratree, Layla, Nisha and more.
Girl Names That Mean Gold
Girl names meaning gold, jewel and treasure from around the world — Altynai, Zahava, Aurelia and more precious names.
Girl Names That Mean Beauty
Girl names that mean beauty and lovely from around the world — Bella, Jamila, Mei, Linda and more.
Girl Names That Mean Bird
Girl names that mean bird from around the world — Ava, Paloma, Tsipporah, Doyel and more.
Girl Names That Mean Strength
Powerful girl names meaning strength, courage and bravery — Matilda, Audrey, Gabriella, Andrea and warrior names from around the world.
Girl Names That Mean Wisdom
Girl names that mean wisdom and wise from around the world — Sophia, Hikma, Prajna, Minerva and more.
Girl Names That Mean Peace
Girl names that mean peace and calm from around the world — Salma, Irene, Shanti, Paloma and more.
Girl Names That Mean Joy
Girl names that mean joy and happiness from around the world — Alaia, Sanyu, Farah, Gioia and more.
Girl Names That Mean Love
Girl names meaning love, beloved and dear from around the world — Amara, Mila, Esme, Carys, Prema, Evin and more tender favourites.
Girl Names That Mean Faith
Girl names that mean faith, blessing and gift of God from around the world — Grace, Neema, Dorothea and more.
Girl Names That Mean Hope
Girl names that mean hope from around the world — Nadia, Esperanza, Umeko, Amal and more.
Rare and Beautiful Girl Names You Haven't Heard Yet
Uncommon, beautiful girl names from around the world — Sardaana, Vjosa, Ubax, Xochiquetzal and more, each with meaning and origin.