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Baby Girl Names by Style, Origin, and Letter

Use this guide to find baby girl names by style, origin, popularity, and first letter, with short lists and links to more name ideas.

Updated August 27, 2026

by Nina Spears

The Baby Chick® | Author, Birth & Postpartum Doula, Childbirth Educator, Baby Planner
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Choosing a baby girl name can be one of the most exciting and overwhelming parts of pregnancy. With so many options, it is easy to get stuck in decision mode. I have been there myself, and I have helped many clients through it, too. If you are expecting a baby girl (congratulations!), this guide gathers some of our favorites to make your search a little easier.

From soft and sweet choices to bold, unexpected picks, you will find baby girl names organized by style, popularity, origin, and first letter. Use this hub as a starting point, then follow the links to explore each style, origin, or letter in more depth.

Baby Girl Names by Style

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These short lists offer a sample of each style. Use the related link at the end of a section to see the complete guide.

Cute Girl Names

Lucy

Lily

Daisy

Olive

Ella

Emily

Emma

Mira

Rose

Molly

Paige

Coco

Emmy

Ellie

Ruby

Gemma

Gigi

Hart

Milly

Belle

Related: Cute Girl Names for Your Baby

Beautiful Girl Names

Abigail

Bella

Chloe

Danielle

Evelyn

Flora

Georgia

Hazel

Isabella

Juliet

Kendall

Luna

Madison

Naomi

Odette

Penelope

Quinn

Reese

Scarlett

Tyra

Related: Beautiful Girl Names for Your Baby

Modern Girl Names

Aria

Nova

Isla

Luna

Everly

Remi

Harlow

Quinn

Zara

Ember

Wren

Briar

Oakley

Sloan

Tatum

Kaia

Indie

Lyra

Rowan

Blakely

Related: Modern Girl Names

Unique Girl Names

Ainsley

Billie

Blake

Cora

Aspen

Birdie

Ember

Meadow

Peach

Sunny

Adelaide

Annika

Calliope

Cosette

Delilah

Dove

Harlow

Indigo

Buffy

Electra

Related: Unique Girl Names and Their Meanings

Rare Girl Names

Florence

Elowen

Haisley

Nyala

Oceane

Oliviane

Peony

Tierra

Vienna

Aegle

Anaisa

Brea

Flora

Marcia

Sabrina

Cindy

Edna

Fiona

Jacqueline

Sari

Related: Rare Girl Names

One-Syllable Girl Names

Ash

Bea

Bette

Bree

Cher

Dove

Elle

Faye

Flo

Gem

Hope

Jade

Jenn

Jules

Kim

Liv

Mel

Pearl

Rae

Ruth

Related: One-Syllable Girl Names

Flower Names for Girls

Amaryllis

Azalea

Calla

Columbine

Daffodil

Dahlia

Daisy

Gardenia

Geranium

Giacinta

Jasmine

Lily

Magnolia

Orchid

Pansy

Peony

Petunia

Snapdragon

Tulip

Zinnia

Related: Flower Names for Girls

Disney Princess Names

Anna

Ariel

Aurora

Belle

Cinderella

Elena

Elsa

Giselle

Jasmine

Kiara

Leia

Melody

Merida

Mia

Moana

Mulan

Pocahontas

Rapunzel

Raya

Tiana

Related: Disney Princess Names for Your Baby Girl

Cool Girl Names

Addison

Alba

Biana

Brenna

Cassia

Celeste

Della

Dixie

Eden

Elsie

Francesca

Florence

Gracie

Guinevere

Harley

Hazel

Indigo

Iris

Jade

Joplin

Related: Cool Girl Names for Your Baby

Cute Nicknames for Girls

Ana (Anastasia)

Henny (Henrietta)

Minnie (Minerva)

Gussie (Augusta)

Sammy or Sam (Samantha)

Lottie, Char, or Charlie (Charlotte)

Ellie (Eleanor)

Josie, Jo, or Fifi (Josephine)

Tori, Toria, or Vicki (Victoria)

Liv, Via, or Livie (Olivia)

CeCe (Cecilia/Celia)

Dora, Dorie, or Thea (Theodora)

Lulu (Lucille/Louise)

Millie (Amelia/Millicent/Camille)

Goldie or Mari (Marigold)

Dot or Dottie (Dorothy)

Vi (Violet)

Cora (Coraline/Cordelia)

Maggie (Margaret)

Frannie (Francesca/Francine)

Related: Cute Nicknames for Girls

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Top 10 Girl Names in the United States for 2025

According to the Social Security Administration, these were the 10 most popular girl names in the United States in 2025.1

1. Olivia

2. Charlotte

3. Emma

4. Amelia

5. Sophia

6. Mia

7. Isabella

8. Evelyn

9. Sofia

10. Eliana

Baby Girl Names by Letter

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Choose a letter below to explore baby girl names from A to Z.

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D
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F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
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Baby Girl Names by Origin

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Some families want a name connected to their heritage, language, or family history. These short Italian, Irish, French, and German lists offer a starting point, with links to each complete guide.

Italian Girl Names

Adele

Alessandra

Barbara

Benedetta

Camilla

Carla

Elena

Elisa

Federica

Francesca

Gabriella

Giulia

Isabella

Ines

Livia

Lucia

Mia

Martina

Chiara

Roma

Related: Italian Names for Girls and Boys

Irish Girl Names

Aileen

Ashlyn

Brenda

Bridget

Cailey

Carlin

Cassidy

Darci

Delaney

Eileen

Erin

Finlee, Finley, or Finnley

Fallon

Kathleen

Kelsey

Mackenzie

Molly

Niamh

Róisín

Reagan

Related: Irish Names for Girls and Boys

French Girl Names

Annette

Arielle

Béatrice

Camille

Clarisse

Colette

Daphne

Éloïse

Estelle

Geneviève

Henriette

Jeanne

Joëlle

Julianne

Louise

Madeleine

Mallory

Rochelle

Rosalie

Valérie

Related: French Names for Girls and Boys

German Girl Names

Adelaide

Anneliese

Elsa

Emmeline

Freya

Greta

Heidi

Hilda

Ilse

Klara

Liesel

Marlene

Matilda

Sabine

Selma

Sofie

Trudi

Ursula

Wilhelmina

Zelda

Related: German Baby Names for Boys and Girls

Tips for Choosing Baby Names

A name may sound different once you pair it with your baby’s middle and last name, say it aloud, or compare it with sibling names. These guides can help you narrow your list and work through the decision with your partner:

Congratulations again to you and your family. I hope these lists have helped you narrow your favorites. Take your time, say each name with your baby’s middle and last name, and notice which choices you keep returning to.

For more options, visit our baby names hub or baby boy names guide. Our Hebrew, Hawaiian, and Arabic girl name lists offer additional ideas connected to language, culture, or heritage.

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Baby Names by Letter

Browse A–Z baby names and find the perfect fit for your family.

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250 Baby Girl Names That Start With A
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249 Baby Girl Names That Start With B
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200 Baby Girl Names That Start With C
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198 Baby Girl Names That Start With D
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231 Baby Girl Names That Start With E
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237 Baby Girl Names That Start With F
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237 Baby Girl Names That Start With G
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220 Baby Girl Names That Start With H
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246 Baby Girl Names That Start With I
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300 Baby Girl Names That Start With J
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233 Baby Girl Names That Start With K
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247 Baby Girl Names That Start With L
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292 Baby Girl Names That Start With M
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245 Baby Girl Names That Start With N
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200 Baby Girl Names That Start With O
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349 Baby Girl Names That Start With P
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98 Baby Girl Names That Start With Q
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300 Baby Girl Names That Start With R
A baby with blue eyes lies on a pink blanket, wrapped in a towel with pastel patterns, looking at the camera and sucking on its fingers.

298 Baby Girl Names That Start With S
A baby wrapped in a beige blanket lies on a fluffy white cushion on a wooden floor, looking up, wearing a white headband.

263 Baby Girl Names That Start With T
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124 Baby Girl Names That Start With U
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248 Baby Girl Names That Start With V
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216 Baby Girl Names That Start With W
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200 Baby Girl Names That Start With X
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212 Baby Girl Names That Start With Y
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213 Baby Girl Names That Start With Z
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