| Aeries -
A flower in the summer breeze. Suitable for naming girls born under the sign of aeries. Contemporary |
| Agnes -
Chaste, pure; derived from the Greek Hagne, which is from hagnos (chaste, pure). Pet Form: Aggie. (AG-NES) |
| Aileen -
Bright one, shining one; Variations: Eileen, Alina, Aline Pet Name: Ailie, (A-LEEN) |
| Akala -
Wolf Origin: Hebrew |
| Alida -
Beautifully dressed (Aleda, Alidia, Alyda, Leda, Lida) Origin: Greek |
| Amanda -
Worthy of love; loveable; thoughtful and wise |
| Amelia -
Industrious, striving; (AH-MEEL-YAH) |
| Amellia -
The name of wisdom and knowledge (A name from heaven to be a gift to humans). |
| Angela -
Guiding spirit, messenger of God. Pet Name: Angle. (AN-JEH-LAH) |
| Angelica -
Like an angel; heavenly. Pet Name: Angle. (AN-JEH-LEE-KAH) |
| Angelina -
Little Angel |
| Angie -
Short form of Angela and Angelica. It is also used as an independent given name. (AN-JEE) |
| Anna -
Gracious, full of grace |
| Annabel -
Loveable |
| Annalice -
Uncertain meaning (combination of Anna and Alice ?) |
| Anne -
Gracious; from the Hebrew Hannah (chaanach, hannah). Variations: Anna, Annag, Annot. (AN-NAH) |
| Arabella -
Name of uncertain etymology. Believed to be derived from a Norman name derived from the element arn (eagle) or arin (a hearth). Some believe it a variant of Annabel. Variations: Arabel, Arabell, Orabel.( AIR-RAH-BEL-LAH ) |
| Asia -
Name of a continent Contemporary |
| Astrea -
Of the stars |
| Audabella -
Combination of Audi & Bella Contemporary |
| Audi -
Noble Strength |
| Audra -
Strong, Noble |
| Audrey -
Noble strength. Variations: Audra. Pet Name: Audie. (AUD-REE) |
| Audrie -
Strong, Noble |
| Audry -
Strong, Noble |
| Autumn -
Autumn (Autum) Origin: Latin Contemporary |
| Bailee -
Public servant |
| Bailey -
Public servant |
| Baylee -
Public servant |
| Bayley -
Public servant |
| Baylie -
Public servant |
| Beatrice -
Blessed, Beautiful, Cheerful; other forms are Beatrix,Trixy, Origin: Latin |
| Beryl -
From the semi precious stone, Intuitive, Amiable, Seductive. |
| Bessie -
Beth, Betsy, Bettina, Betty. |
| Blaise -
Flame |
| Blaze -
Flame |
| Blossom -
Flower like |
| Bree -
Broth |
| Brenelsa -
It is a combination of two names. The contributor of this name writes: 52 years ago my parents dropped the DA on Brenda and added Elsa. It's Brenelsa and for 52 years now I've been the only one with that name |
| Britney -
From Britain |
| Brittney -
Angel of kindness |
| Brook -
Stream |
| Brooke -
Stream |
| Cady -
Happiness of a shepherdess (Cade, Cadee, Cadey) |
| Cammi -
An attendant at religious services (Cami, Cammie) |
| Carly -
Female strength (Carlee, Carli, Carleen, Carlina, Calita) |
| Carlyann -
Carly derives from the name Carlotta and Ann is from the name Anna. Our contributor says: My parents combined the two names as Carly alone did not go with my surname. Contemporary |
| Carlynn -
From Carolyn; "little and womanly" |
| Carol -
Strong, womanly. A feminine of Carl, Charles. |
| Casey -
Brave |
| Catriona -
Pure; an Anglicized form of Gaelic Caitriona. Variations: Catrina. (KAT-REE-O-NAH) |
| Cecily -
Blind, dim-sighted; a feminine form of Cecil. (SEH-SIL-LEE) |
| Charlotte -
Feminine diminutive form of Charles. (SHAR-LOT) |
| Chelsea -
Flower |
| Chelsey -
Popular,intelligent,resorceful,caring.(chauncey) |
| Chrisann -
Golden flower (Chrisanne, Chrysann, Crisann) |
| Christina -
A Christian, a follower of Christ. Variations: Christine; Cairistine, Cairistiona (Gaelic). Short: Ina. Pet Names: Chirsty, Chrissie, Kirstie. (KRIS-TEE-NAH) |
| Christy -
A follower of Christ; a pet form of Christina and Christine. Christy is also used as an independent given name. (KRIS-TEE) |
| Clara -
Bright, clear. Variations: Clare. Pet Name: Clarrie. (KLAR-AH) |
| Clarissa -
Bright, clear, famous; an elaboration of Clara. Also used to Anglicize Gaelic Caitir. Variations: Clarisa. (KLAH-RIH-SAH) |
| Corby -
Place |
| Daisy -
Name of a flower, (Daisi, Dazi, Daizi) |
| Dale -
Small valley (Dalena, Dael, Daly, Daelyn) |
| Dawn -
The dawn, the sunrise |
| Dee -
Strong, Noble |
| Devon -
Name of a place (Devan, Devyn, Devana) |
| Diana -
Divine; derived from the Latin Diviana, which is from divus (divine). Short Form: Di. (Dl-AN-NAH) |
| Dorcas -
A gazelle, a doe; derived from the Greek dorkas. The name is also used to Anglicize Gaelic Deoiridh (pilgrim). (DOR-KAHS) |
| Dorothy -
Gift of God; derived from the Greek Dorothea, a compound name composed of doron (gift) and theos (God): |
| Effie -
Spoken well of; from Euphemia.(EH-FEE) |
| Elise -
A girl's name of French origin. Means: consecrated; God's oath. |
| Elizabeth -
God is my oath; Short Forms: Beth, Elisa, Eliza, Lisa, Lisabeth, Lisbet, Liz, Liza, Lizabet. Pet Names: Bess, Bessie Bessy, Elsie, Libbie, Liby, Lizzy. (EE-LIZ-AH-BETH) |
| Emini -
Derived from the star sign "Gemini" meaning twin. Contemporary |
| Emma -
Full of energy (Em, Ema, Ems) |
| Erica -
Eternal ruler; a feminine form of Eric. |
| Faith -
Faith and devotion, from cardinal virtue,chaste, unimaginative, studious. |
| Farrah -
Beautiful (Fara, Farah, Farra) |
| Fern -
From the fern plant (Feme) |
| Finella -
White shoulders; an Anglicized form of the Gaelic Fionnaghuala. Variations: Fenella, Finola, Fionola. (FIN-NEL-LAH) |
| Flora -
Flower; derived from the Latin floris. |
| Frances -
A feminine form of Franceis. (FRAN-SES) |
| fuchia -
flower-Fuschia |
| Gail -
Happy (Gael, Gale, Gayle, Gaelle) |
| Gaye -
Light-hearted and merry (Gay) |
| Georgina -
A feminine form of George (farmer, earth worker). Short Form: Ina. (JOR-JEE-NAH) |
| Glorian -
Short for Gloria |
| Grace -
Elegance, kindness, mercy. Pet Name: Gracie. (GRACE) |
| Gretel -
Great (in Old English) |
| Hadley -
Field of heather |
| Halli -
Hallowed, from the hall (Hallie, Halley) |
| Harriet -
Home ruler, ruler of an estate; derived from the French Henriette, a feminine diminutive of Henri. Variations: Harriette. Pet: Hattie. (HAR-REE-El) |
| Heather -
The name derived from the name of the plant. (HEH-THER) |
| Helen -
Bright one, shining one; a cognate of the Greek Helene, which is derived from the root elf (light). |
| Henrietta -
Ruler of an enclosure, home ruler; derived from the English Henrietta which is again derived from the French Henriette, a feminine diminutive form of Henri. Pet: Hattie, Hettie. (HEN-REE-EH-TAH) |
| Hope -
From the cardinal virtue, Sensitive, Forgiving, Lively. |
| Hughina -
Heart, mind, spirit; a Feminine form of Hugh. (HYOO-EE-NAH) |
| India -
Name of a country (Inda, Indee, indiana) |
| Isabel -
God is oath; derived from the Spanish Isabella, a version of Elizabeth. Variations: Isbel, Isobel; Iseabail, Ishbel (Gaelic). (IS-AH-BEL) |
| Ivy -
Ivy tree |
| Jade -
Jewel, Green Gemstone (Jada) |
| Jalielle -
The contributor of this name says: I don't know how it came about, my niece just made up the name I believe, and they call her Jalie for short Contemporary |
| Jami -
Feminine for James (Jamie, Jaimie, Javme, Javmee) |
| Jamison -
Son of James (?) The contributor of this name says: I found this name on a soap opera, and it went with the middle name Ward. Hence, Jamison Ward Contemporary |
| Jan -
God is gracious. A feminine form of John. Alternatively, this name is used as a short form of any of the various names beginning with the element Jan-. |
| Jane -
God is gracious. Jane is a cognate of the French Jehanne and Jeanne, which are feminine forms of Jean, a cognate of John. |
| Janine -
Form of Jane meaning God is gracious Origin: Hebrew |
| Jean -
God is gracious; a cognate of the French Jeanne, a feminine form of Jean, which is a cognate of John. Pet Forms: Jeanie, Jeannie, Jessie. (JEEN) |
| Jeanie -
God is gracious; a pet form of Jean, Jeanie is also used as an independent given name. Variations: Jeannie. (JEE-NEE) |
| Jeanna -
God has been gracious |
| Jennifer -
Fair lady; derived from the Welsh Gwenhwyfar, a compound name composed from the elements given, gwyn (white, fair, blessed) and hwyfar (smooth, soft). Pet Forms: Jenna, Jenny. (JEN-NIH-FER) |
| Jenny -
Fair lady; a pet form of Jennifer. Variatins: Jenna. (JEN-NEE) |
| Jerrolyn -
The contributor says: It doesn't really have a meaning... it was a combination of my name Jennifer and her father's name Errol Unusual |
| Jessica -
He beholds or wealthy or gift; the meaning of this name is uncertain. The name is believed to be derived from Jessie ( a pet form of Jean and Janet) and also thought as a feminine form of Jesse (gift). Pet Name: Jessie. (JES-SIH-KAH) |
| Jessie -
Scottish form of Jean, a short form of Jessica, and a feminine form of Jesse, which is derived from the Hebrew yishai (gift). Short Form: Jess. (JES-SEE) |
| Joan -
God is gracious; A feminine form of John. |
| Jodie-Lee -
Combination of Jodie and Lee Contemporary |
| Joellen -
Jo and Ellen put together to form one name |
| Judith -
The praised one; derived from Hebrew Jehudith and Yehudit. Pet Forms: Judi, Judie, Judy. (JOO-DITH) |
| Kady -
Variation of Katy |
| Kate -
Pure, unsullied; a short form of Catherine. Kate is also used as an independent given name. Pet Name: Katie. |
| Katherine -
Pure, unsullied; derived from Greek Aikaterine, which is derived from katharos (pure, unsullied). Variations: Catharine, Catherine, Cathryn, Katharine, Kathryn. Short Forms: Cath, Kate, Kath. Pet Names: Cathy, Kathy, Katie. (KATH-EH-RIN) |
| Kathleen -
Pure one |
| Keisha -
Talented |
| Kellyn -
Derived from Kelly; warrior woman, adventurous Origin: Irish Gaelic |
| Kelton -
Keel town; town where ships are built (Keldon, Kelson) |
| Kendra -
Wise (Kendre, Kenna) |
| Kenna -
Born of fire or "comely, handsome"; a feminine form of Kenneth, which is the Anglicized form of the Gaelic Cinaed, Cionaed (born of fire), and Caioneach, Coinneach (comely, handsome). Variations: Kenina. (KEN-NAH) |
| Kerleeanna -
(Ker Lee Anna) Grace; Beauty; Elegance; Style; origin uncertain Unusual |
| Kimberly -
By the royal fortress meadow (Kim, Kimberlee, Kimberley, Kimmi, Kimmie, Kym) |
| Kirstie -
A Christian; a pet form of Kirstin. Kirstie is also used as an independent given name. Variations: Chirsty, Kirsty. (KEER-STEE) |
| Kortnee -
Form of Courtney meaning "from the court". Unusual |
| Krista -
Christ Bearer |
| Kristen -
Christ bearer |
| Lane -
Narrow road (Lanie, Lanni, Lannie, Layne) |
| Laura -
Laurel; derived from the Latin lawus (laurel, an evergreen shrub or tree whose leaves were woven into wreaths by the ancient Greeks to crown victors in various contests). Pet Name: Laurie. (LOR-RAH) |
| Lily -
Flower |
| Lindi -
Invented by our visitor! (Beautiful love) Contemporary |
| Lindsay -
Camp by the brook (Linsay, Linsey, Lindsey) |
| Linzi -
Island of Lincoln |
| Louisa -
Famous in war; a feminine form of Louis. |
| Love -
Tender affection (Lovey, Lovie) |
| Lucy -
Light; a variation of Lucia, which is derived from the Latin lux (light). |
| Maddie -
Variation of Madeline (Madi, Madie) |
| Maggie -
A peral; A pet form of Margaret. Maggie is also used as an independent given name. (MAG-EE) |
| Malcolmina -
A servant of St. Columba; a feminine form of Malcolm. Variation: Malina. (MAL-KO-MEE-NAH) |
| Mandy -
Worthy of love; familiar form of Amanda (Manda, Melinda) |
| Margaret -
A pearl; derived from the Greek margantes, which is derived from margaron (a pearl). (MAR-GAH-RET) |
| Margery -
A pearl; a variant form of Margaret. (MAR-JER-REE) |
| Marieke -
Marie-ka is a song about a river in Holland (By Judy Collins) Origin: Dutch |
| Marigold -
From the plant, Easy-going, Selfish, Attractive. |
| Mary -
Sea of bitterness, rebellion, "wished for child", "lady of the sea"; an Anglicized form of Hebrew Maria, which is derived from the Hebrew Miryam.(MARE-EE) |
| Maude -
God's gift (Maud) |
| May -
Flower |
| Melizabeth -
Meaning uncertain (combination of Melissa and Elizabeth?) Unusual |
| Mercy -
From the virtue, Sweet-tempered, Sympathetic, Simple-mannered. |
| Mildred -
Wise (Millie,Milly) |
| Millicent -
The one who brings comfort; (in German: hardworking) (Milli, Millie, Missy, Melissa) |
| Mindy -
Love (Mindi, Mindie) |
| Myra -
Tearful (in French: quite strong) |
| Nicolette -
The people's victory Origin: Greek |
| Norma -
Feminine form of Norman |
| Page -
Waiter, attendant (Paige) |
| Perri -
Traveller; variation of Peregrine |
| Piper -
An organ (playing instrument) player |
| Precious -
Invaluable, beloved (Percia, Preciosa) |
| Prudence -
Cautious (Pru, Prudy, Pnrdie) |
| Queenie -
Queen (Queena, Quinn) |
| Randi -
Feminine of Randall (Randie, Randyl |
| Rawnie -
Lady (in English Gypsy) |
| Robin -
Feminine form of Robert (Robyn, Robbin) |
| Sage -
Wise, Herb |
| Sandy -
Defender, helper of mankind; |
| Scarlet -
Flaming red (Scarlett) |
| Serina -
Calm, serene (Reena, Rena, Sarina, Serene) |
| Sheila -
Divine place (Sheelah, Sheilah, Shelia) |
| Shirley -
Beautiful meadow (Sherill, Sheryl, Shirleen, Shirlene) |
| Stormy -
Adaption of weather term (Stermi, Stormie) |
| Summer -
Summer season |
| Sunni -
Bright disposition (Sunny, Sunnie, Sunita) |
| Susan -
Lily, rose; an Anglicized form of the French Susanne. Variations: Suzan. Short Forms: Sue. Pet Names: Susie, Suzie, Suzy. (SOO-ZAN) |
| Tawny -
Babe, tiny one (in Gypsy English) (Tawnee, Tawni, Tawney, Tawnie) |
| Taylor -
Tailor |
| Tracey -
Brave defender (Tracy) |
| Tyne -
River (in old English) |
| Unique -
Unique Unusual |
| Vicky -
Victorious |
| Victoria -
Victorious woman (Vicki, Vicky, Tory, Tori) |
| Violet -
flower (Vi, Viola, Violetta, Iliolette) |
| Vivian -
Full of life, vibrant Origin: Anglo-Saxon |
| Wallis -
From Eales. Feminine form of Wallace ( Wallie, Wally) Origin: Old English |
| Wanda -
The wanderer (Vanda, Wendy, Wandie, Wandis, Wenda, Wendeline, Wendi, Wendie, Wendye ) Origin: Teutonic, Old German |
| Waverly -
Grove of aspen trees |
| Wendy -
Wanderer; a familiar form of Gwendolyn and Wanda. (Wendeline, Wendi, Wendie, Windy) Origin: Old German |
| Whitney -
From the white island, from fair water. (White) Origin: Old English |
| Wilda -
Willow Origin: Old English |
| Wilhelmina -
Determined guardian; a feminine form of William ( Billi, Billie, Billym Gugliema, Guillema, Guillemette, Min, Mina, Minna, Minni, Minnie, Minny, Valma, Velma, Vilhelmina, Vilma, Wileen Wilhelmine, Willa, Willabella, Willamina, Willetta, Willette, Willi, Willie, Wilma, Wilmette, Wylma ) Origin: Old German |
| Wilhemina -
Practical (Velma, Wilma) |
| Willa -
The desired |
| Willow -
Liberated spirit, willow tree Origin: Middle English |
| Wilma -
Determined guardian; a short form of Wilhelmina. (Valma, Vilma) |
| Wilmarie -
Combination of Willa & Marie. Contemporary |
| Wilona -
Desired ( Wilone ) Origin: Old English |
| Winifred -
Idealistic(Winnie) |
| Winna -
Friend ( Winnah ) Origin: African |
| Winnie -
A short form of Gwyneth; Winona; Wynne. ( Winni, Winny ) |
| Winnifred -
Peaceful friend; a form of Guinevere. ( Freddi, Freddie, Freddy, Fredi, Ona, Oana, Una, Winifred, Winnie, Winne, Winny, Wynn) Origin: Old German |
| Winter -
Winter |
| Wren -
A member of the British Women's Royal Naval Service. Origin: Old English |