Classic Girl Names
1137 classic girl names with meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.
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There is a particular kind of relief in saying a name out loud and realizing it has already survived a hundred years of school rosters, wedding invitations and hospital bracelets. That is the quiet promise of Classic girl names: nothing here will date your daughter to a single decade. The plainspoken English core still does the heaviest lifting — Jane, unadorned and unbothered; Catherine with its long, dignified paper trail and its dozen affectionate nicknames; Frances, which spent years feeling like a grandmother and now feels like the coolest girl in the room; and Rachel, warm and familiar without ever tipping into trendy. These are names a toddler can grow out of and a surgeon can grow into, which is really the whole test.
Then there is the softer, more continental half of the category, where the vowels open up and the whole name seems to lean toward you. Camille and Elise carry that unhurried French polish; Celine is all smooth consonants and one clean landing. If you want something older and a little more mischievous, Mabel has come roaring back off the vintage shelf, while Evie and Lena give you brevity without giving up warmth. And classic has never meant only Anglo — Amina and Gabriela are centuries-deep staples in their own traditions, familiar on nearly every continent, and every bit as timeless.
Every name below opens to its full page — a sourced meaning, its U.S. popularity, and a clear audio pronunciation so you can hear it before you fall for it.
Classic Girl Names
Mabel#201 in the U.S.Lovable, dear▶Celine#207 in the U.S.Heavenly; of the sky or moon▶Jane#221 in the U.S.God is gracious▶Elise#223 in the U.S.My God is an oath; pledged to God▶Camille#240 in the U.S.Attendant at religious ceremonies; helper of the priest▶Rachel#250 in the U.S.Ewe; female sheep▶Lilly#252 in the U.S.Lily flower; symbol of purity and innocence▶Elaina#267 in the U.S.Bright, shining light▶Evie#270 in the U.S.Life; living; breath of life▶Lena#279 in the U.S.Bright, shining light; short form of Helena or Magdalena▶Joanna#306 in the U.S.God is gracious; Yahweh is gracious▶Tessa#311 in the U.S.Harvester; to reap — as a diminutive of Theresa▶Catherine#314 in the U.S.From the Greek name Aikaterine, later associated with the Greek word 'katharos', meaning pure o▶Amina#315 in the U.S.From the Arabic root 'a-m-n', meaning to be safe, trustworthy, or faithful. Amina conveys a sen▶Gabriela#317 in the U.S.Feminine form of Gabriel, from the Hebrew Gavri'el, composed of 'gever' (strong man, hero) and ▶Frances#318 in the U.S.Feminine form of Francis, from the Latin Franciscus, meaning 'Frenchman' or 'free one', ultimat▶Sabrina#321 in the U.S.Latinized form of the Celtic name of the River Severn in Britain. The precise Celtic meaning is▶Nina#324 in the U.S.In Spanish, Nina means 'little girl' or 'granddaughter'. As a Slavic diminutive of names like A▶Serena#325 in the U.S.From the Latin 'serenus', meaning calm, clear, or serene — used of weather (a clear sky) and by▶Alessia#326 in the U.S.Italian feminine form of Alessio (Alexis), from the Greek alexein (to defend, to help) — meanin▶Fatima#330 in the U.S.From the Arabic root 'f-t-m', meaning to wean (a child) or to abstain. The name also carries th▶Aisha#337 in the U.S.From the Arabic root 'a-y-sh', meaning to live. Aisha means 'living', 'she who lives', or 'full▶Angelina#347 in the U.S.Diminutive of Angela, from the Latin angelus and Greek angelos (messenger, angel), meaning 'lit▶Rebecca#350 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Rivkah, possibly from 'ribqah' (to bind or tie) or related to a root meaning 'c▶Adriana#366 in the U.S.Feminine form of Adrian, from the Latin Hadrianus, meaning 'from Hadria' — an ancient city in n▶Vanessa#377 in the U.S.Invented by Jonathan Swift as a pet name for Esther Vanhomrigh, later adopted as a butterfly ge▶Laura#379 in the U.S.From Latin laurus, the laurel tree, a symbol of victory, honor, and poetry in classical antiqui▶Nicole#383 in the U.S.French feminine form of Nicholas, from Greek Nikolaos meaning victory of the people, combining ▶Carmen#389 in the U.S.From Latin carmen meaning song or poem; also influenced by Spanish place name Carmel from Hebre▶Jocelyn#393 in the U.S.From a Germanic tribal name, the Gauts, via Old French Joscelin; later associated with joy thro▶Danna#394 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Dana, from Daniel (God is my judge) or from the Old English ethnic name mea▶Regina#395 in the U.S.Directly from Latin regina meaning queen; the feminine form of rex (king)▶Julianna#398 in the U.S.Extended form of Juliana, feminine of Julian, from Latin Julianus meaning belonging to the Juli▶Melany#399 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Melanie, from Greek melania meaning black or dark, derived from melas (blac▶Lauren#401 in the U.S.Feminine form of Laurent, from Latin Laurentius meaning man from Laurentum or laurel-crowned; a▶Taylor#403 in the U.S.Occupational surname from Old French tailleur meaning one who cuts cloth; from tailler to cut, ▶Angela#408 in the U.S.Feminine form of Angelus, from Latin angelus and Greek angelos meaning messenger; in Christian ▶Holly#416 in the U.S.From Old English holegn meaning the holly tree, an evergreen shrub associated with Christmas an▶Joy#419 in the U.S.From Old French joie and Latin gaudia meaning joy, happiness, or delight; used as a word name e▶Melissa#420 in the U.S.From Greek melissa meaning bee or honeybee; in Greek mythology, Melissa was a nymph who discove▶Dorothy#421 in the U.S.From Greek Dorothea, a reversal of Theodora: combining doron (gift) and theos (God), meaning gi▶Sarai#425 in the U.S.From Hebrew Saray meaning my princess or my lady; the original name of the biblical Sarah, wife▶Veronica#427 in the U.S.From Latin Veronica, possibly a Latinization of Greek Berenice meaning she who brings victory; ▶Alessandra#443 in the U.S.Italian feminine form of Alessandro (Alexander), from Greek 'Alexandros' composed of 'alexein' ▶Alyssa#453 in the U.S.Variant of Alicia/Alice, from Old High German 'adal' (noble) and 'heit' (kind, type); also conn▶Madeleine#455 in the U.S.French form of Magdalene, from the place name Magdala on the Sea of Galilee, meaning 'tower' in▶Elisa#458 in the U.S.Short form of Elisabeth/Elizabeth, from Hebrew 'Elisheba' composed of 'el' (God) and 'shava' (o▶Alicia#460 in the U.S.Latinized form of Alice, from the Old High German name Adalheidis composed of 'adal' (noble) an▶Helen#462 in the U.S.From Greek 'Helene,' possibly derived from 'helios' (sun) or from the root 'hele' (torch, brigh▶Michelle#465 in the U.S.French feminine form of Michel (Michael), from Hebrew 'Mikha'el' meaning 'who is like God?' — a▶Alison#476 in the U.S.Medieval French diminutive of Alice (Aliz), from Old High German Adalheidis, composed of 'adal'▶Amanda#493 in the U.S.From Latin 'amanda,' the gerundive of 'amare' (to love), meaning 'she who must be loved,' 'wort▶Bianca#500 in the U.S.Italian form of Blanche, from Old French 'blanc' and ultimately Latin/Germanic root meaning whi▶Emely#503 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Emily, from the Latin family name Aemilius, derived from the root aemulus m▶Mariam#505 in the U.S.Variant of Miriam, the Aramaic/Hebrew form of Mary; from Hebrew Miryam, with debated roots poss▶Beatrice#508 in the U.S.From the Latin Beatrix, derived from beatus (blessed, happy) + the agentive suffix -trix, meani▶Alisson#511 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Alison/Allison, a medieval diminutive of the Old French name Alice, itself ▶Hanna#512 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Hannah, from Hebrew Channah meaning 'grace' or 'favor' — literally 'God has▶Louise#516 in the U.S.French feminine form of Louis, from the Old High German Hludwig composed of hlud (famous, renow▶Eve#519 in the U.S.From Hebrew Chavah (Havva), derived from the root chava meaning 'to breathe' or 'to live'; the ▶Amber#520 in the U.S.From the English word 'amber,' denoting the golden-yellow fossilized resin; the word traces thr▶Kate#522 in the U.S.Short form of Katherine, from the Greek Aikaterine; the meaning is uncertain but was popularly ▶Madelynn#524 in the U.S.Modern spelling variant of Madeline/Madeleine, from the place-name Magdala (a town on the Sea o▶Virginia#526 in the U.S.From the Roman family name Verginius or Virginius, likely derived from Latin virgo meaning 'mai▶Lenora#539 in the U.S.Short form of Eleonora or Leonora, ultimately from Greek Helene ('torch, bright light') via the▶April#542 in the U.S.From Latin Aprilis, the name of the fourth month, possibly derived from aperire ('to open,' ref▶Priscilla#544 in the U.S.Diminutive of the Roman family name Prisca, derived from Latin priscus meaning 'ancient,' 'old-▶Angel#546 in the U.S.Messenger; from Greek angelos, 'one who brings a message,' applied in Christian tradition to di▶Danielle#549 in the U.S.French feminine form of Daniel, from Hebrew Daniyyel meaning 'God is my judge,' a compound of d▶Alexis#554 in the U.S.From Greek Alexis, derived from the verb alexein meaning 'to defend' or 'to help'; originally a▶Stephanie#557 in the U.S.French feminine form of Stephen, from Greek Stephanos meaning 'crown' or 'wreath,' derived from▶Jacqueline#558 in the U.S.French feminine form of Jacques (French form of James), from Hebrew Yaakov meaning 'supplanter'▶Nadia#565 in the U.S.Hope; a Slavic short form of Nadezhda meaning hope, also independently used in Arabic meaning '▶Amalia#566 in the U.S.Work; industrious — from the Germanic element amal, associated with labor and the Amal dynasty ▶Ivanna#567 in the U.S.God is gracious; the Slavic feminine form of Ivan, which itself derives from the Hebrew Yochana▶Allie#569 in the U.S.Noble; of noble kind — a short form of names beginning with the Germanic element adal (noble), ▶Jimena#578 in the U.S.Spanish feminine form of Ximeno or Jimeno, ultimately derived from Hebrew Shim'on (Simon) meani▶Noemi#583 in the U.S.Italian, Spanish, and French form of Naomi, from Hebrew Na'omi meaning 'pleasantness' or 'my de▶Jordan#584 in the U.S.To flow down or descend; from Hebrew yarden, the name of the Jordan River▶Jennifer#586 in the U.S.Cornish form of Guinevere, from Old Welsh Gwenhwyfar, composed of gwen ('white,' 'fair,' 'bless▶Alia#587 in the U.S.Feminine form of Ali, from Arabic ʿAlī meaning 'exalted,' 'sublime,' or 'high,' derived from th▶Reyna#594 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Reina, from Spanish reyna (archaic form) meaning 'queen,' derived from Lati▶Tiana#598 in the U.S.Short form of Tatiana (from the Roman family Tatius, origin uncertain) or of Christiana (from L▶Emelia#601 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Emilia, from Latin Aemilia, the feminine form of the Roman family name Aemi▶Marina#602 in the U.S.Feminine form of the Latin Marinus, derived from mare meaning 'sea,' giving the name the meanin▶Alejandra#604 in the U.S.Spanish feminine form of Alexander, from Greek Alexandros, composed of alexein ('to defend,' 't▶Marie#618 in the U.S.French form of Mary, from the Hebrew Miryam, whose meaning is debated: possibly from Egyptian m▶Anne#619 in the U.S.French form of Anna, from Hebrew Channah meaning 'grace,' 'favor,' or 'God has favored me'; the▶Gabrielle#633 in the U.S.French feminine form of Gabriel, from the Hebrew Gavri'el (גַּבְרִיאֵל), meaning 'God is my str▶Katie#646 in the U.S.Diminutive of Katherine, from Greek Aikaterine, possibly from katharos meaning pure or clear; t▶Rosa#653 in the U.S.From Latin rosa meaning the rose flower; used across Romance languages as the feminine given na▶Miranda#656 in the U.S.From Latin mirandus, gerundive of mirari meaning to wonder at or to admire; literally meaning s▶Briana#661 in the U.S.Feminine form of Brian, from Celtic brig or brigh meaning high, noble, or strength; Brian was t▶Isabela#664 in the U.S.Spanish and Portuguese form of Isabel, itself a variant of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba mean▶Jessica#665 in the U.S.Likely coined or popularized by Shakespeare in The Merchant of Venice (c. 1596) from Hebrew Yis▶Jenna#679 in the U.S.Diminutive form of Jennifer or an independent form from the Cornish and Welsh Guinevere or Gwen▶Georgina#689 in the U.S.Farmer; earth-worker; feminine form of George, from Greek georgos (farmer)▶Lara#693 in the U.S.Protection; from the Roman Lares (protective household gods), or as a Russian diminutive of Lar▶Louisa#697 in the U.S.Renowned warrior; Latinate feminine form of Louis, from Old High German Hlutwig combining hlut ▶Robin#704 in the U.S.Medieval diminutive of Robert, from Old French Robin, itself from Old High German Hrodebert mea▶Angelica#708 in the U.S.From the Latin angelicus meaning 'angelic,' derived from Greek angelos (ἄγγελος) meaning 'messe▶Leslie#712 in the U.S.From a Scottish place name, possibly from Gaelic lios (garden, enclosure) and cuilinn (holly), ▶Martha#713 in the U.S.From Aramaic marta (מַרְתָּא), the feminine form of mar meaning 'lord' or 'master,' hence 'lady▶Bridget#724 in the U.S.Anglicized form of the Irish Gaelic Bríd or Brighid, from the Old Irish Brigit, possibly meanin▶Theodora#726 in the U.S.From Greek Theodora (Θεοδώρα), the feminine form of Theodore, from theos (god) + doron (gift), ▶Kathryn#729 in the U.S.English spelling variant of Katherine, from the Greek Aikaterine (Αἰκατερίνη), possibly from th▶Abby#731 in the U.S.Short form of Abigail, from the Hebrew Avigayil (אֲבִיגַיִל), meaning 'my father is joyful' or ▶Monica#737 in the U.S.Of uncertain origin; possibly from the Latin moneo (to advise, to warn) or from a North African▶Lacey#738 in the U.S.From the Norman French surname de Laci, from a place called Lassy or Laci in Normandy; brought ▶Adele#751 in the U.S.Noble; from the Old High German element adal meaning noble or of noble birth▶Elina#764 in the U.S.Bright, shining one or torch of light; a Finnish and Scandinavian form of Helena, from the Gree▶Christina#770 in the U.S.Follower of Christ or Christian woman; the Latin feminine form of Christianus, meaning anointed▶Celia#774 in the U.S.Heaven or sky; a feminine form derived from the Roman family name Caelius, from the Latin caelu▶Paulina#784 in the U.S.Small or humble; the Latinate feminine form of Paul, from Latin Paulus meaning small or humble,▶Judith#790 in the U.S.Woman of Judea or she will be praised; from the Hebrew Yehudit, the feminine form of Yehudah me▶Aileen#799 in the U.S.Bright or shining light; the Irish and Scottish Gaelic form of Helen or Eileen, from the Greek ▶Karla#803 in the U.S.Free woman or free person; a feminine form of Karl or Carlos, from Old High German Karl meaning▶Kayleigh#804 in the U.S.Graceful and beautiful; from the Irish Gaelic Cadhla meaning beautiful or graceful, with the -l▶Alexa#806 in the U.S.Defender of men; feminine form of Alexander, from Greek alexein (to defend) + aner/andros (man)▶Julietta#819 in the U.S.Italian and Spanish elaboration of Juliet, itself a diminutive of Julia, from the Roman family ▶Marjorie#822 in the U.S.Pearl; medieval English form of Margaret, from Greek margarites (pearl)▶Cynthia#826 in the U.S.From Mount Cynthus on the island of Delos; a poetic epithet of the goddess Artemis (Diana), who▶Amelie#828 in the U.S.French form of Amelia, derived from the Old High German Amal or Amali, the name of a noble Germ▶Kyra#830 in the U.S.Feminine form of Cyrus, from Old Persian Kourosh meaning 'throne' or 'sun', borne by Cyrus the ▶Erin#833 in the U.S.From the Irish Gaelic Eirinn, the dative form of Eire (Ireland), used as a poetic name for the ▶Luz#839 in the U.S.Spanish name from the Latin lux (light), used as a Marian name in honor of Our Lady of Light (N▶Michaela#843 in the U.S.Feminine form of Michael, from the Hebrew Mikha'el meaning 'who is like God?' — a rhetorical qu▶Magdalena#850 in the U.S.Feminine form of Magdalene, from the Greek Magdalene meaning 'woman of Magdala', where Magdala ▶Kelly#852 in the U.S.Anglicized form of the Irish Gaelic surname O'Ceallaigh, from ceallach meaning 'bright-headed',▶Paula#855 in the U.S.Feminine form of the Roman family name Paulus, from the Latin paulus meaning 'small' or 'humble▶Jamie#858 in the U.S.Scottish and English pet form of James (or its feminine counterpart), from the Hebrew Yaakov me▶Eleanora#865 in the U.S.An elaborated form of Eleanor, which derives from the Provencal Alienor, possibly meaning 'the ▶Jemma#866 in the U.S.Variant of Gemma, from the Italian and Latin gemma meaning 'precious stone' or 'gemstone'; also▶Johanna#871 in the U.S.Feminine form of Johannes (Latin form of John), from the Hebrew Yochanan meaning 'God is gracio▶Adrianna#872 in the U.S.Feminine form of Adrian, from the Latin Hadrianus, meaning 'from Hadria' — an ancient city near▶Carly#873 in the U.S.Free woman; diminutive of Carla, feminine of Carl/Charles, from Germanic karl (free man)▶Julie#873 in the U.S.French feminine form of Julius, from the Roman family name Iulius, possibly from the Greek ioul▶Giovanna#878 in the U.S.Italian feminine form of Giovanni, which is the Italian form of John, ultimately from Hebrew Yo▶Emi#882 in the U.S.In Japanese, Emi can be written with characters meaning beautiful blessing (e: blessing, mi: be▶Alexia#883 in the U.S.Defender of men; feminine form of Alexios, from Greek alexein (to defend) + aner/andros (man)▶Rebekah#884 in the U.S.From Hebrew Rivkah, possibly connected to a root meaning to tie, bind, or ensnare; traditionall▶Rosalyn#888 in the U.S.Beautiful rose; English form of Rosalind, influenced by rosa (rose) though the Germanic root is▶Megan#889 in the U.S.Welsh diminutive of Margaret, from Latin Margarita and Greek Margarites meaning pearl; the Wels▶Mariel#893 in the U.S.Dutch and German diminutive of Maria, itself from Hebrew Miryam; the meaning of Mary is debated▶Luisa#903 in the U.S.Spanish and Italian feminine form of Luis (Louis), from Old High German Hludwig, composed of hl▶Nataly#907 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Natalie, from Latin natalis meaning of birth, of the birthday; specifically▶Greta#908 in the U.S.German and Scandinavian short form of Margareta/Margaret, from Greek Margarites meaning pearl; ▶Allyson#909 in the U.S.Noble kind; variant of Allison, from Alice (Germanic Adalheidis: adal noble + heid kind/type)▶Giuliana#915 in the U.S.Italian feminine form of Giuliano (Julian), from Latin Julianus, derived from Julius — the grea▶Elyse#918 in the U.S.French short form of Elisabeth (Elizabeth), from Hebrew Elisheba meaning my God is an oath or p▶Giana#921 in the U.S.Italian short form of Giovanna (the Italian feminine form of John/Giovanni), ultimately from He▶Clare#924 in the U.S.From Latin Clara/Clarus meaning bright, clear, famous, or illustrious; Clare is the medieval En▶Elisabeth#925 in the U.S.From Hebrew Elisheba, composed of El (God) and sheba (oath, promise, or seven, suggesting fulln▶Katelyn#931 in the U.S.Pure; American spelling variant of Caitlin, the Irish form of Catherine, from Greek Aikaterine▶Natasha#933 in the U.S.Born on Christmas Day; Russian diminutive of Natalia, from Latin natalis (relating to birth, sp▶Mariella#943 in the U.S.Italian diminutive of Maria, itself from Hebrew Miriam, meaning beloved, wished-for child, or p▶Jianna#973 in the U.S.Variant of Gianna, the Italian feminine form of Giovanni (John), from Hebrew Yochanan meaning Y▶Kara#988 in the U.S.Dear, beloved; from Italian cara (dear, beloved)▶Lisa#991 in the U.S.Short form of Elisabeth or Elisa, from Hebrew Elisheba meaning my God is an oath, or my God is ▶Melani#1006 in the U.S.Dark or black; a spelling variant of Melanie, from Greek melania (darkness, blackness), from me▶Betty#1008 in the U.S.Pledged to God; English pet form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba (my God is an oath / my God▶Carla#1012 in the U.S.Free woman; Italian/Spanish feminine form of Carlo/Carlos, from Germanic karl (free man)▶Ellen#1028 in the U.S.Bright, shining; an English form of Helen, from Greek helene (possibly related to helios, sun)▶Sandra#1045 in the U.S.Defender of men; short form of Alexandra/Alessandra, from Greek alexein (to defend) + aner (man▶Renee#1048 in the U.S.Reborn; French feminine form of René, from Latin renatus (born again)▶Casey#1053 in the U.S.Vigilant, watchful; from Irish Gaelic Cathasach (watchful, vigilant)▶Hayley#1068 in the U.S.Hay clearing or hay meadow; from Old English haeg (hay) + leah (clearing, meadow)▶Raquel#1071 in the U.S.Ewe (female sheep); Spanish and Portuguese form of Rachel, from Hebrew rakhel (ewe)▶Dana#1077 in the U.S.God is my judge; from Hebrew Dan (judge) as a feminine form; also an English place-name from Ol▶Paola#1081 in the U.S.Small; Italian feminine form of Paolo (Paul), from Latin Paulus (small, humble)▶Ingrid#1092 in the U.S.Beautiful; from Old Norse Ingridr, composed of Ing (Norse fertility god) + fridr (beautiful, be▶Adela#1095 in the U.S.Noble; from Germanic adal (noble), short form of names like Adelaide or Adelheid▶Wendy#1097 in the U.S.Friend; invented or popularized by J. M. Barrie for Peter Pan; possibly a pet form of Gwendolen▶Juana#1102 in the U.S.God is gracious; Spanish feminine form of Juan (John), from Hebrew Yohanan (Yahweh is gracious)▶Kathleen#1109 in the U.S.Pure; Irish anglicization of Caitlín, the Irish form of Katherine, from Greek Aikaterine▶Jillian#1132 in the U.S.Youthful; an English variant of Gillian, which is a feminine form of Julian, from Latin Julianu▶Susan#1136 in the U.S.Lily; from Hebrew Shoshannah (lily, rose), via Greek Sousanna and Latin Susanna▶Brenda#1139 in the U.S.Sword; from Old Norse brand (sword, blade) or possibly the feminine of Brendan (Irish: prince)▶Ann#1141 in the U.S.Grace, favor; English form of Anne/Anna, from Latin Anna, from Hebrew Hannah (grace, favor)▶Ida#1143 in the U.S.Work, labor; from Germanic id (work, labor); also a name from Greek mythology, from Mount Ida i▶Marian#1151 in the U.S.Beloved; a blend of Mary (Hebrew Miriam: beloved, bitter, wished-for) and Ann (Hebrew Hannah: g▶Harriet#1157 in the U.S.Home ruler; an English feminine form of Harry/Henry, from Germanic Heimirich (heim: home + ric:▶Clarissa#1159 in the U.S.Bright, clear, famous; Latinate form of Clara or Clarice, from Latin clarus (clear, bright, fam▶Carolyn#1163 in the U.S.Free woman; English form of Caroline, feminine of Carolus (Charles), from Germanic karl (free m▶Christine#1197 in the U.S.Follower of Christ; from Latin Christianus (Christian), from Greek Christos (the anointed one, ▶Rebeca#1269 in the U.S.To bind, to tie; a snare▶Cassie#1273 in the U.S.Shining upon man; she who entangles men▶Roxanne#1275 in the U.S.Bright, dawn, little star▶Kristen#1278 in the U.S.Follower of Christ, Christian▶Lorena#1279 in the U.S.Crowned with laurel, the laurel tree▶Ines#1282 in the U.S.Pure, chaste, holy▶Lindsey#1285 in the U.S.Lincoln's wetland or island; from an English place name▶Cara#1294 in the U.S.Dear, beloved, friend▶Lucie#1295 in the U.S.Light, illumination▶Patricia#1302 in the U.S.Noble, patrician, of noble birth▶Adalina#1303 in the U.S.Noble, of noble kind▶Annette#1304 in the U.S.Grace, favor, gracious▶Perla#1309 in the U.S.Pearl; precious gem from the sea▶Selina#1311 in the U.S.Moon, the moon goddess▶Ansley#1314 in the U.S.Ann's meadow or clearing▶
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What are the most classic girl names?
The steadiest picks are the ones that have never really left the charts — Jane, Catherine and Rachel among them. A useful rule of thumb: if the name reads naturally on a great-grandmother and on a newborn, it qualifies.