English Female Names

English Female Names

To some, Eloise will forever be the imperious little girl making mischief at the Plaza Hotel, while the original version Heloise recalls the beautiful and learned wife of the French philosopher Peter Abelard, admired for her fidelity and piety.

While some think Eleanor is a variation of Helen via Ellen, it actually derives from the Provencal name Aliénor, of highly-debated meaning. It may come from the Germanic name Adenorde, meaning "ancient north" or "noble north". Another theory is that it derives from the Latin phrase alia Aenor , meaning "other Aenor," used to distinguish some original Eleanor, who was named after her mother Aenor. Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine brought it from France to England in the twelfth century. Other spellings include Elinor and Eleanore.

Ivy is derived from the name of the ivy plant, which got its name from the Old English word ifig . Ancient Greeks presented an ivy wreath to newlyweds as a symbol of fidelity. In the language of flowers, Ivy signifies faithfulness.

Hazel is a name applied from the English word hazel, referring to the hazelnut tree. The word was derived from the Old English hæsel of the same meaning. Historically, a wand of hazel symbolized protection and authority.

Evelyn derives from the French feminine given name Aveline, which is from an obscure Germanic root which may mean "desired, wished for" or "water, island". The name Aveline was brought over to England by the Normans, but it first became popular as a masculine name – a transferred use of the surname Evelyn, which comes from the same source. Variations include Evaline, Evalyn, Evelin, and Eveline.

Lucy is the English form of the Roman Lucia, which derives from the Latin word "lux" meaning "light." Lucy and Lucia were at one time given to girls born at dawn. Lucy can alternatively be spelled Luci or Lucie.

Wren, a lilting songbird name, could be the next Robin. It makes a particularly pleasing middle name choice, as does her newly discovered cousin Lark. Wren entered the Top 1000 for the first time in 2012 and is among the new wave of popular English names for girls .

Lily came into use as a given name as a direct influence of the flower. The floral name was derived from the Latin lilium , itself derived from the Greek leirion . Lily later became an adjective to describe whiteness and purity.

Daisy, fresh, wholesome, and energetic, is one of the flower names that burst back into bloom after a century's hibernation. Daisy is now second only to Delilah among most popular girl names starting with D . Originally a nickname for Margaret (the French Marguerite is the word for the flower), Daisy comes from the phrase "day's eye," because it opens its petals at daybreak.

Mae is derived from May, the month name that was chosen for its connection to Maia, the Roman goddess of growth and motherhood. Mae can be used as a nickname for the names Mary and Margaret — actress Mae West was born Mary. Alternate spellings include May, Mei, and Maye. The May spelling makes it more of a month name, while Mae makes it an antique nickname name. Both can stand on their own, as seen by Hilary Duff's choice of Mae as her daughter's first name.

Willow came into use as a given name after the willow tree, whose name was derived from the Old English word welig , meaning "willow." Willow trees are associated with grace and elegance, which gave way to the adjective "willowy." Other names with meanings related to willows include Arava, Willoughby, Dozier, Wellesley, Selby, and Salton.

Ella has parallel derivations, first as the Norman variation of the Germanic Alia—itself a nickname for names containing the element ali . It’s also a Hebrew name, referring to a tree in the pistachio family or in modern Hebrew, "goddess." In English speaking countries and Scandinavia, Ella developed as a diminutive for names beginning with El-, such as Eleanor and Elizabeth.

Scarlett originated as an occupation surname, designating a person who sold scarlet, a luxury wool cloth produced in Medieval Europe. The word is thought to derive from the Arabic siklāt , referring to silks dyed with kermes. The fanciest, favorited color was scarlet red.

Though greatly overshadowed by the trendy Olivia, Olive has a quiet, subtle appeal of its own -- and is now enjoying a remarkable comeback. Olive is one of only four girl names starting with O on the US Top 1000. Cool couple Isla Fisher and Sacha Baron Cohen chose it for their daughter, reviving the name to stylishness, and now Drew Barrymore has a little Olive too, as has country singer Jake Owen.
Audrey is derived from the Anglo-Saxon Aethelthryth, the name that later evolved into Etheldred or Etheldreda. St. Audrey was a seventh century saint who was particularly revered in the Middle Ages. Her name led to the term tawdry , as cheap lace necklaces were sold at the St. Audrey fair. Shakespeare bestowed her name on a character in As You Like It .

No, we don't consider Jane too plain. In fact, for a venerable and short one-syllable name, we think it packs a surprising amount of punch, as compared to the related Jean and Joan.

Edith was a hugely popular name a hundred years ago that's being revived among stylish parents in Stockholm and London. It's currently beginning to gain traction in the US among those with a taste for old-fashioned names with a soft but strong image.

Harper is a red hot name for girls, having jumped from obscurity to near the top of the popularity list in less than a decade; it entered the Top 10 for the first time in 2015, and has stayed near there since. Harper is a prime example of the trend of surnames that turn into boys' names and then become girls' names. Harper was rarely heard for either sex before the mid-2000s, entering the girls' list in 2004. (For boys, it was in use until 1906 when it dropped off the scope and didn't reappear until a full century later.)

Ellie derived as a nickname for names beginning with El-, such as Eleanor, Ellen, and Elizabeth. It is increasingly being used as a standalone name, particularly in the UK. Ellie is the standard spelling, but Elly and Elli are occasionally seen as variations.

One of the most romantic names, the lovely and stylish Juliet seems finally to have shaken off her limiting link to Romeo. In Shakespeare's play, it was Juliet who said "What's in a name?"

English names for girls dominate the popularity lists in the US, the UK, and other English-speaking countries, with Evelyn and Avery ranking among the top names in the US, and Poppy, Evie, and Grace charting in the UK.

English girl names range from the down-to-earth and simple, like Lucy and Ann, to positively aristocratic-sounding, like Georgiana or Araminta. Some English girl names are vintage word names, often drawn from nature, such as Hazel and Lilac.

Along with Evelyn and Avery, other English girls’ names in the US top 100 include Addison, Audrey, Eleanor, Harper, Lillian, Lily, Lucy, Piper, and Scarlett.

Baby girl names popular in England include Amelia – a long time number-one name in the United Kingdom — Isla, Charlotte, and Alice.

English girls’ names may be English-language versions of names rooted in classic Greek, Latin, or Hebrew languages and cultures, such as Dorothy, Eleanor, and Evelyn, or classics that transcend fashion like Harriet, Jane, Madeline, and Pamela.

Whether you’re looking for a girls’ name that’s classic or contemporary, popular or rare, you can find an English name that suits your style in our complete list of English girl names. The names on this list are ordered according to their current popularity on Nameberry.

You may also want to check out our complete list of English names for boys .
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ABIJAH :

Anglicized form of Hebrew unisex Abiyah , meaning " Yahweh

is my father." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Samuel , the mother of

Hezekiah , a

member of the tribe of Benjamin , a king of

Judah, and several other characters.

ABILENE :

Modern English name derived from Greek Abilēnē ,

the

biblical name of a region belonging to the city of Abila,

meaning "grassy meadow."

ADDISON : Old English surname

transferred to unisex forename use,

meaning "son of Adam ."

ADDY :

Pet form of English Adelaide ,

meaning "noble sort."

ADELA :

Latin form of German Adala , meaning

"noble." In use by the Danish and Swedish.

ADELAIDE :

English form of French Adélaïde , meaning

"noble sort."

ADELE :

English form of French Adèle , meaning

"noble sort."

ADISON :

Variant spelling of English unisex Addison ,

meaning "son of Adam ."
ADISSON :

Variant spelling of English unisex Addison ,

meaning "son of Adam ."
AERYN :

Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Éirinn ,

meaning "Ireland."

AERYNN :

Variant spelling of English Aeryn ,

meaning "Ireland."

AFFRICA :

Variant spelling of English Africa , meaning "land of the Afri."
AFFRICAH :

Variant spelling of English Africa , meaning "land of the Afri."
AFFRIKA :

Variant spelling of English Africa , meaning "land of the Afri."
AFFRIKAH :

Variant spelling of English Africa , meaning "land of the Afri."
AFFTON :

Variant spelling of English unisex Afton , derived from

the name of the River Afton in Ayrshire, Scotland, made

famous in Burns' poem "Sweet Afton."
AFRICA : English name

mostly used by African-Americans, derived from the continent name, meaning "land of the Afri." The Afri were a tribe,

possibly Berber, who dwelled in North Africa. The origin of the word Afri

(pl.), Afer (sing.), may be connected with the Phoenician word ' afar ,

meaning "dust," which is also found in other Semitic languages,

such as Hebrew Afra .

AFRICAH :

Variant spelling of English Africa , meaning "land of the Afri."
AFRIKA :

Variant spelling of English Africa , meaning "land of the Afri."
AFRIKAH :

Variant spelling of English Africa , meaning "land of the Afri."
AFTON :

Old English surname transferred to unisex forename use,

derived from

the name of the River Afton in Ayrshire, Scotland, made

famous in Burns' poem "Sweet Afton."

AGAS :

Medieval English form of Latin Agatha , meaning "good."

AGATHA :

Latin form of Greek Agathe , meaning "good."

AGGI :

Variant spelling of English Aggie , meaning

"chaste" and "good."
AGGIE :

Pet form of English Agnes , "chaste," and

Latin Agatha ,

"good."
AGGY :

Variant spelling of English Aggie , meaning

"chaste" and "good."
AGGYE :

Variant spelling of English Aggie , meaning

"chaste" and "good."
AGLÆCA : An

Old English dictionary defines áglǽca as follows: "wretch,

miscreant, monster, demon, fierce enemy, fierce combatant, miserable

being." In the Anglo-Saxon epic Beowulf , Grendel ,

Grendel's mother and

Beowulf are all three referred to by this name for each is a "fierce

combatant."
AGNES :

English form of French Agnès , meaning "chaste; holy."

AGNUS :

Variant spelling of English Agnes ,

meaning "chaste; holy."
AIAH :

Anglicized form of Hebrew unisex Ayah , meaning "falcon"

or "vulture."

In the bible, this is the name of the

father of Rizpah ,

and a Horite, the son of Zibeon .
AIDEEN :

Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Étaín , meaning "face."
AIDITH :

Perhaps a form of English Edith ,

meaning "rich battle."
AILA :

Pet form of English Aileen , meaning "little Eve ."
AILEE :

Short form of English Aileen , meaning

"little Eve ."

AILEEN :

Scottish Anglicized form of Gaelic Aibhilín , meaning

"little Eve ."

AILENE :

Variant spelling of English Aileen , meaning

"little Eve ."

AILEY :

Pet form English Aileen , meaning

"little Eve ."

AILIE :

Pet form English Aileen , meaning

"little Eve ."

AILITH :

Either a Middle English form of Anglo-Saxon Æthelgyth , meaning

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