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.
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Nathali#10106 in the U.S.A spelling of Natalie, from the Latin natalis, 'birthday' — the birth of Christ, 'born at Chris▶Marge#10217 in the U.S.Marge is a brisk short form of Margaret, from the Greek margarites, 'pearl.'▶Zehava#10227 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Zehava, 'golden; gold' (from zahav, 'gold'); a Hebrew name evoking warmth and b▶Zinat#10234 in the U.S.From the Persian/Arabic Zinat (zeenat), 'adornment; beauty; ornament'; a graceful traditional n▶Zissel#10236 in the U.S.From the Yiddish Zissel, 'sweet' (from zis, 'sweet'); a tender traditional Ashkenazi name▶Zoraida#10237 in the U.S.From the Arabic-Spanish Zoraida, variously linked to 'enchanting; captivating' or 'little dawn'▶Zoriana#10238 in the U.S.From the Ukrainian Zoriana, 'dawn; of the dawn-star' (from zoria, 'dawn/star'); a lyrical Slavi▶Aafia#10242 in the U.S.From the Arabic Aafia (afiyah), 'well-being; health; wellness'; a warm traditional name▶Aafiya#10243 in the U.S.From the Arabic Aafiya (afiyah), 'well-being; health; wellness'; a spelling of Aafia▶Abigal#10247 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Abigail, from the Hebrew Avigail, 'my father's joy' (av, 'father', + gil,▶Adaleine#10253 in the U.S.A spelling of Adaline/Adeline, from the Germanic adal, 'noble'; a graceful vintage-revival name▶Adely#10257 in the U.S.A pet/short form of Adela or Adele, from the Germanic adal, 'noble'; used as an independent nam▶Adriela#10260 in the U.S.A feminine form of Adriel, from the Hebrew Adriel, 'flock of God' (eder, 'flock', + el, 'God');▶Ailene#10271 in the U.S.A variant of Aileen/Eileen, an Irish form linked to Helen, 'bright; shining; light' (from the G▶Alanoud#10280 in the U.S.From the Arabic Al-Anoud, understood as 'the tender/delicate ones' or 'the resolute one'; a gra▶Alberta#10281 in the U.S.A feminine form of Albert, from the Germanic Adalbert, 'noble and bright' (adal, 'noble', + ber▶Albina#10282 in the U.S.From the Latin Albina, 'white; fair' (from albus, 'white'); a feminine of Albinus, used across ▶Aleeya#10283 in the U.S.A spelling of Aliyah/Alia, from the Arabic aliyah, 'exalted; high; sublime' (and Hebrew, 'ascen▶Alissandra#10287 in the U.S.A spelling of Alessandra/Alexandra, from the Greek Alexandros, 'defender of mankind' (alexo, 't▶Alyona#10290 in the U.S.A Russian pet form of Elena (Helen), from the Greek helene, 'light; bright; torch'; used as an ▶Ammara#10295 in the U.S.From the Arabic Ammara, 'virtuous; one who builds and prospers' (linked to amara, 'to build/thr▶Ammarah#10296 in the U.S.A spelling of Ammara, from the Arabic Ammara, 'virtuous; one who builds and prospers' (linked t▶Andrew#10307 in the U.S.From the Greek Andreas, 'manly; brave' (from aner/andros, 'man'); a classic name that is overwh▶Angelle#10309 in the U.S.A French elaboration of Angela/Angel, from the Greek angelos, 'messenger; angel'; a graceful na▶Annais#10311 in the U.S.A spelling of Anais, a Catalan/French form of Anna, from the Hebrew Hannah, 'grace; favor'▶Anwen#10318 in the U.S.From the Welsh Anwen, 'very fair; very beautiful; very blessed' (an-, an intensifier, + gwen, '▶Asmira#10331 in the U.S.A feminine of Asmir, linked to the Arabic amir/amira, 'prince/princess; noble commander'; popul▶Astri#10333 in the U.S.A Scandinavian short form of Astrid, from the Old Norse Astridr, 'divinely beautiful; fair godd▶Aviela#10343 in the U.S.A feminine of Aviel, from the Hebrew Aviel, 'God is my father' (avi, 'my father', + el, 'God');▶Axelle#10348 in the U.S.A French feminine of Axel, from the Hebrew Absalom, 'father of peace' (av, 'father', + shalom, ▶Aynoor#10352 in the U.S.From the Arabic ayn, 'eye', + noor, 'light', 'eye of light'; also linked to the Turkish Aynur, ▶Azka#10362 in the U.S.From the Arabic Azka, 'the purest; most righteous; brightest' (a superlative of zaki, 'pure'); ▶Azrah#10365 in the U.S.A spelling of Azra, from the Arabic Azra, 'maiden; a pure young woman' (an epithet also applied▶Batool#10370 in the U.S.From the Arabic Batool, 'pure; a virtuous maiden devoted to God' (an epithet of Fatimah and of ▶Bellina#10371 in the U.S.From the Italian bella, 'beautiful', with the diminutive -ina, 'little beautiful one'; a gracef▶Berta#10373 in the U.S.A short form of names ending in -berta (Alberta, Roberta), from the Germanic beraht, 'bright; f▶Anthony#10385 in the U.S.Anthony comes from Antonius, an old Roman family name whose original meaning is genuinely unkno▶Caleb#10398 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Kalev, 'whole-hearted; faithful' (also linked to 'dog', for loyalty); a classic▶Carola#10406 in the U.S.A feminine of Carl/Charles, from the Germanic karl, 'free man'; understood as 'free woman'; use▶Cecillia#10410 in the U.S.A spelling of Cecilia, from the Latin Caecilia, 'blind' (from caecus, 'blind'); the patron sain▶Charline#10413 in the U.S.A French feminine of Charles/Charlin, from the Germanic karl, 'free man'; understood as 'free w▶Cheri#10414 in the U.S.From the French cherie, 'dear; darling; beloved' (from cher, 'dear'); a tender term-of-endearme▶Chloie#10416 in the U.S.A spelling of Chloe, from the Greek chloe, 'young green shoot; blooming' (an epithet of the god▶Christen#10418 in the U.S.A variant of Christine/Kristen, from the Latin Christiana, 'follower of Christ; a Christian' (C▶Claudette#10424 in the U.S.A French diminutive feminine of Claude, from the Roman family name Claudius, 'lame' (from claud▶Clementina#10425 in the U.S.A feminine of Clement, from the Latin clemens, 'mild; merciful; gentle'; a graceful vintage nam▶Coletta#10427 in the U.S.An Italian diminutive of Nicola/Nicole (via Colette), from the Greek Nikolaos, 'victory of the ▶Bethann#10434 in the U.S.Bethann joins Beth, a pet form of Elizabeth ('God is my oath'), to Ann ('grace, favor'), a clas▶Danette#10440 in the U.S.A French diminutive feminine of Daniel/Daniela, from the Hebrew, 'God is my judge' (dan, 'judge▶Daniel#10441 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Daniyyel, 'God is my judge' (dan, 'judge', + el, 'God'); a classic name that is▶Darleen#10446 in the U.S.A spelling of Darlene, from the English 'darling' (from Old English deorling, 'dear one'), with▶Delores#10452 in the U.S.A spelling of Dolores, from the Spanish title Maria de los Dolores, 'Mary of the Sorrows' (from▶Caralyn#10462 in the U.S.A spelling of Carolyn (Caroline), the feminine of Charles ('free man'; 'strong'). A crisp mid-c▶Carole#10463 in the U.S.The French spelling of Carol, itself a short feminine form of Caroline, from Charles — Germanic▶Dollie#10464 in the U.S.A pet form of Dorothy, from the Greek Dorothea, 'gift of God' (doron, 'gift', + theos, 'God'); ▶Dominica#10465 in the U.S.A feminine of Dominic, from the Latin dominicus, 'of the Lord; belonging to the Lord' (from dom▶Eadie#10468 in the U.S.A pet form of Edith, from the Old English Eadgyth, 'rich/prosperous in war' (ead, 'wealth/prosp▶Elenah#10477 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Elena, the Greek/Spanish/Italian form of Helen, 'bright; shining light; t▶Elenie#10478 in the U.S.A spelling of the Greek Eleni, the modern Greek form of Helen, 'bright; shining light; torch.' ▶Emiliah#10491 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Emilia, the feminine of the Roman family name Aemilius, 'rival; eager; in▶Graceann#10522 in the U.S.A combination of Grace ('grace; elegance; favor') and Ann (from Hannah, 'grace; favor'). Doubly▶Elainah#10526 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Elaine, an Old French form of Helen, 'bright; shining light; torch,' with▶Gweneth#10528 in the U.S.A spelling of the Welsh Gwyneth, from gwyn, 'blessed; fair; white; holy.' A classic Welsh name ▶Hermelinda#10543 in the U.S.A Spanish form from the Germanic elements ermen ('whole; universal; great') and linde ('soft; t▶Itzabella#10567 in the U.S.A Latina respelling of Isabella (with -tz-), from Isabel, a form of Elizabeth, 'pledged to God;▶Filippa#10578 in the U.S.The Scandinavian/Italian feminine of Philip, from the Greek Philippos, 'lover of horses' (philo▶Janett#10589 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Janet, a diminutive of Jane (from the French Jeannette), 'little Jane; Go▶Jasmyne#10593 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Jasmine, from the Persian yasmin, the fragrant jasmine flower. The -yne e▶Jhoana#10607 in the U.S.A Latina spelling of Joana/Juana, the Spanish and Portuguese feminine of John, from the Hebrew ▶Jocelyne#10611 in the U.S.A French spelling of Jocelyn, from a medieval given name tied to the Gauts (a Germanic tribe) —▶Helana#10613 in the U.S.A variant of Helena, from the Greek Helene, 'light; shining one; torch; bright.' A soft, lumino▶Josseline#10615 in the U.S.A Latina/French spelling of Jocelyn (Josseline), from a medieval name tied to the Gauts (a Germ▶Kajsa#10626 in the U.S.A Swedish pet form of Katarina/Katherine, from the Greek Aikaterine, traditionally 'pure.' The ▶Katja#10641 in the U.S.A Slavic and German pet form of Katherine/Yekaterina, from the Greek Aikaterine, traditionally ▶Khristina#10667 in the U.S.A Kh- variant spelling of Christina, from the Greek/Latin Christiana, 'a Christian; follower of▶Klair#10672 in the U.S.A K- variant spelling of Claire, from the Latin clarus, 'clear; bright; famous.' The K- gives a▶Kordelia#10675 in the U.S.A K- variant of Cordelia, linked to Latin cor ('heart') and to a Celtic 'daughter of the sea'; ▶Jonna#10676 in the U.S.A Danish and Swedish short form of Johanna, the feminine of Johannes/John, from the Hebrew Yoch▶Leaha#10679 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Leah, the Hebrew name usually read as 'weary,' and by later tradition tie▶Kyria#10683 in the U.S.From the Greek kyria ('lady; mistress'), the feminine of kyrios ('lord'); also read as an exten▶Letizia#10698 in the U.S.The Italian form of Laetitia, from the Latin laetitia ('joy; gladness; happiness'). A warm virt▶Lilliane#10703 in the U.S.A spelling of Lillian/Liliane, from the lily flower (Latin lilium), a symbol of purity and inno▶Lissandra#10708 in the U.S.A form of Alessandra/Lisandra, from the Greek Alexandra ('defender of the people; protector'). ▶Katurah#10721 in the U.S.A form of the Hebrew Keturah, 'incense; fragrance.' In the Book of Genesis, Keturah was the wif▶Maddeline#10727 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Madeline, which comes through French Madeleine from Magdalene, 'of Magda▶Madlyn#10729 in the U.S.A short, contracted respelling of Madeline/Madelyn, which trace through French Madeleine to Mag▶Magdalen#10732 in the U.S.From Magdalene, 'of Magdala,' the name of Mary Magdalene, a follower of Jesus; Magdala was a to▶Alixandria#10744 in the U.S.Alixandria is a respelling of Alexandria, the feminine elaboration of Alexander, from the Greek▶Marcelle#10745 in the U.S.The French feminine of Marcel, from the Latin Marcellus, a diminutive of Marcus tied to Mars, t▶Marciana#10746 in the U.S.A Latin feminine name from the family name Marcius (and Marcus), tied to Mars, the god of war —▶Henretta#10750 in the U.S.Henretta is a phonetic respelling of Henrietta — the French feminine of Henry, from Germanic He▶Mariann#10750 in the U.S.A compact spelling of Marianne, itself a blend of Maria (from Hebrew Miryam) and Anne (from Han▶Khloi#10752 in the U.S.Khloi is a modern respelling of Chloe (through the popular 'Khloe' variant), from the Greek Chl▶Angeligue#10756 in the U.S.Angeligue is a spelling of Angelique, the French feminine name from the Latin angelicus, meanin▶Marylin#10758 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Marilyn, which joins Mary (from Hebrew Miryam) to the fashionable suffix ▶Toinette#10818 in the U.S.Toinette clips Antoinette, the French feminine of Antoine/Anthony from the Roman family name An▶Maitreyi#10826 in the U.S.Maitreyi is a Sanskrit name meaning 'friendly, benevolent' (linked to Maitreya). It is famously▶Norrah#10831 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Nora, a short form of Honora ('honor') or Eleanor, and read near the Arab▶Olivya#10845 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Olivia, from the Latin oliva ('olive tree'), long a symbol of peace. The ▶Martine#10848 in the U.S.The French feminine of Martin, from the Latin Martinus, 'of Mars; warlike; dedicated to Mars' (▶Shoshanna#10934 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Shoshannah, 'lily' (and by tradition 'rose') — the root behind Susan/Susannah. ▶Sofya#10943 in the U.S.The Russian form of Sophia, from the Greek sophia, 'wisdom.' A classic, dignified name across t▶Solomiia#10946 in the U.S.The Ukrainian form of Salome, from the Hebrew shalom, 'peace.' A classic, beloved name in Ukrai▶Maeghan#10947 in the U.S.Maeghan is a fancy respelling of Meghan (or Megan), the Welsh pet form of Margaret. Margaret co▶Sophina#10950 in the U.S.An elaborated form of Sophia, from the Greek sophia, 'wisdom,' with a soft -ina ending. A warm ▶Sophiya#10951 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Sophia, from the Greek sophia, 'wisdom' — the -iya ending seen in Slavic ▶Stefanny#10955 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Stephanie, the feminine of Stephen, from the Greek stephanos, 'crown; gar▶Synthia#10966 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Cynthia, from the Greek Kynthia, 'woman from Mount Kynthos' — an epithet ▶Teri#10984 in the U.S.A short form of Teresa/Theresa, whose roots are debated ('harvester,' or tied to the Greek ther▶Traci#10993 in the U.S.A -i respelling of Tracy, from an English surname rooted in the Norman French place name Tracy ▶Roselyne#10994 in the U.S.A French-flavored form of Rosaline/Roseline, from Rose (the flower) with a -line ending (partly▶Bernetta#10997 in the U.S.Bernetta is a feminine diminutive built on the Bern- of Bernadette and Bernadine, ultimately fr▶Viktoriya#11011 in the U.S.The Russian/Ukrainian form of Victoria, from the Latin victoria, 'victory' (and the Roman godde▶William#11017 in the U.S.From the Germanic Wilhelm, 'resolute protector' (wil, 'will; desire' + helm, 'helmet; protectio▶Bernadett#11080 in the U.S.Bernadett is a variant of Bernadette, the French feminine diminutive of Bernard, from the Germa▶Sheryll#11087 in the U.S.A variant of Cheryl/Sheryl, a twentieth-century name usually explained as a blend of Cherie ('d▶Aesha#11089 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Aisha, the Arabic name meaning 'alive; living; prosperous' — famously bor▶Yvana#11127 in the U.S.A form of Ivana, the Slavic feminine of Ivan (John), from the Hebrew for 'God is gracious.' Sle▶Annaleise#11154 in the U.S.A spelling of Annalise, a German blend of Anna ('grace; favor') and Lise (a short form of Elisa▶Annalisse#11156 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Annalise, a German blend of Anna ('grace; favor') and Lise (a short form ▶Annelisse#11157 in the U.S.A spelling of Anneliese, a German blend of Anne ('grace; favor') and Liese (a short form of Eli▶Avaa#11196 in the U.S.A double-a spelling of Ava, linked variously to 'life' (via Eve), 'bird' (Latin avis), and 'voi▶Blanche#11242 in the U.S.Blanche is a French name meaning 'white; fair,' originally a nickname for someone pale or fair-▶Charles#11287 in the U.S.Charles is a classic given name from Germanic karl ('free man'), borne by kings and saints acro▶Vivyana#11304 in the U.S.Vivyana is a modern respelling of Viviana, the Italian and Spanish feminine of Vivian, from the▶Clarise#11308 in the U.S.Clarise reshapes Clarice, itself descended through medieval French from the Latin clarus, meani▶Denis#11321 in the U.S.Denis is a French and Greek form of Dennis, ultimately from Dionysius, 'follower of Dionysus,' ▶Dominika#11327 in the U.S.The Slavic (Polish, Czech, Slovak) form of Dominica, from the Latin dominicus, 'of the Lord; be▶Azza#11328 in the U.S.From the Arabic Azza, 'might; strength,' and also 'a young gazelle' — a classic Arabic girl's n▶Elanore#11339 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Eleanor, an Old French form ultimately from the Occitan Alienor — often r▶Elizaveta#11346 in the U.S.The Russian form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath; my God is abundance.'▶Emmah#11363 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Emma, from the Germanic ermen/irmin, 'whole; universal; complete.' The ad▶Emmajane#11364 in the U.S.A written-together compound of Emma (Germanic, 'whole; universal') and Jane (Hebrew, via John, ▶Evalynne#11381 in the U.S.An elaborated spelling of Evelyn, from the Norman Aveline (via the Germanic avi) and often link▶Eysha#11388 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Aisha (Ayesha), from the Arabic 'Aisha, 'living; alive; prosperous.' The ▶Elizbeth#11400 in the U.S.This is Elizabeth with the 'a' dropped — an error-form of the classic, not a distinct name. Eli▶Gena#11402 in the U.S.A short form of Regina ('queen') or Eugenia ('well-born; noble'), used on its own. Warm and vin▶Georgiagrace#11404 in the U.S.A modern joined name pairing Georgia (feminine of George, from Greek 'farmer; earthworker') wit▶Georgiamae#11405 in the U.S.A modern joined name pairing Georgia (feminine of George, Greek 'farmer; earthworker') with Mae▶Nancee#11413 in the U.S.Nancee is a decorative spelling of Nancy, itself a medieval diminutive of Ann or Agnes; Ann com▶Harriett#11430 in the U.S.A double-t spelling of Harriet, the feminine of Harry/Henry, from Germanic roots meaning 'home ▶Heloise#11444 in the U.S.The French Heloise, from Germanic roots (hail, 'hale; healthy,' and wid, 'wide,' or helm/hlod, ▶Ian#11449 in the U.S.The Scottish (Scottish Gaelic Iain) form of John, from the Hebrew for 'God is gracious.' Used h▶Isabeau#11464 in the U.S.A medieval French form of Isabel (itself from Elizabeth, 'God is my oath; pledged to God'). Ele▶Jack#11479 in the U.S.A classic English pet form of John ('God is gracious'), long a standalone name in its own right▶Jacquelynn#11480 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Jacqueline, the French feminine form of Jacques (James/Jacob), from the ▶Jamilla#11498 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Jamila, the Arabic feminine of Jamil, meaning 'beautiful; graceful.' A wi▶Jakelin#11502 in the U.S.Jakelin is a sounded-out spelling of Jacqueline, the French feminine of Jacques, itself from He▶Jeannine#11520 in the U.S.A French feminine diminutive of Jean (the French form of John), 'God is gracious.' Elegant and ▶Jhoanna#11530 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Joanna, the feminine of John, from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious▶Gracianna#11539 in the U.S.Gracianna joins Grace or Gracie with Anna, and also echoes the Italian Graziana. Grace comes fr▶John#11539 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious' (Yah, 'God,' + chanan, 'gracious'), through Greek a▶Judi#11550 in the U.S.A short form of Judith, from the Hebrew Yehudit, 'woman of Judea; Jewish woman; praised.' Warm ▶Julieann#11551 in the U.S.A combination name joining Julie (from Julia, 'youthful; downy-bearded') and Ann (from Hannah, ▶Inger#11581 in the U.S.Inger is an Old Norse name built on Ing, a Norse fertility god, plus an element meaning 'army' ▶Katerine#11589 in the U.S.A variant of Katherine, from the Greek Aikaterine, traditionally read as 'pure' (via katharos).▶Kateryn#11590 in the U.S.A variant of Katherine (via the Kathryn spelling), from the Greek Aikaterine, traditionally rea▶Juliyah#11595 in the U.S.Juliyah is a contemporary respelling of Julia, the feminine of the Roman family name Julius, tr▶Kerry#11611 in the U.S.From County Kerry in Ireland (Irish Ciarrai), 'people of Ciar; the dark-haired ones' (ciar, 'da▶Kierstyn#11623 in the U.S.A respelling of Kirsten/Kiersten, the Scandinavian form of Christina, from the Greek for 'anoin▶Konstantina#11633 in the U.S.The Greek feminine form of Konstantinos (Constantine), from Latin 'constans,' meaning 'constant▶Jocelynne#11636 in the U.S.A -nne respelling of Jocelyn, a medieval name from the Germanic Gautelen, linked to the Gauts (▶Krystina#11640 in the U.S.A respelling of Christina, from the Greek for 'follower of Christ; anointed.' The 'Kryst-' spel▶Leonore#11671 in the U.S.A French/German form of Eleanor (via Leonora/Leonore), commonly read as 'light; shining torch.'▶Karalina#11678 in the U.S.Karalina is a spelling of Carolina or Karolina, the Latinate feminine of Charles, from the Germ▶Teresia#11683 in the U.S.Teresia is an elaborated Latin-Greek form of Theresa or Teresa, names usually traced to Greek t▶Lucas#11689 in the U.S.From the Latin Lucas, 'man from Lucania,' long associated with 'light' (via Greek loukas/lux). ▶Lylian#11695 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Lillian, from the lily (Latin lilium), a flower long tied to purity and i▶Madalyne#11703 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Madeline/Madelyn, from Magdalene, 'of Magdala' (a town by the Sea of Gali▶Madylin#11704 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Madelyn/Madeline, from Magdalene, 'of Magdala' (a town by the Sea of Gali▶Malania#11720 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Melania, from the Greek melas, 'dark; black.' A classic borne by early sa▶Margarete#11726 in the U.S.The German and Scandinavian form of Margaret, from the Greek margarites, 'pearl.' A classic, di▶Mariko#11729 in the U.S.A Japanese girls' name commonly written to mean 'true village child' (ma, 'true'; ri, 'village'▶Mikhaela#11763 in the U.S.A spelling of Michaela, the feminine form of Michael, from the Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like Go▶Mikhaila#11764 in the U.S.A spelling of Mikayla or Michaela, the feminine of Michael, from the Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is l▶Akiba#11770 in the U.S.Akiba is a form of the Hebrew name Akiva, related to Jacob (Yaakov) and its root sense of 'heel▶Mishell#11776 in the U.S.A respelling of Michelle, the French feminine of Michel (Michael), from the Hebrew 'who is like▶Miyoko#11780 in the U.S.A Japanese girls' name often written to mean 'beautiful generations child' (mi, 'beauty'; yo, '▶Margareta#11790 in the U.S.Margareta is the Latin and Scandinavian form of Margaret, from the Greek margarites, a pearl, w▶Mariaemilia#11805 in the U.S.A written-together compound of Maria (from Miriam) and Emilia (from Aemilius, 'rival; eager'). ▶Nikoletta#11823 in the U.S.A Greek/Hungarian/Italian form of Nicolette, a diminutive of the feminine of Nicholas, from the▶Nikolina#11824 in the U.S.A Slavic (Croatian/Serbian/Bulgarian) feminine of Nicholas, from the Greek Nikolaos, 'victory o▶Madelena#11835 in the U.S.A form of Magdalena, from Mary Magdalene, 'of Magdala' (a town on the Sea of Galilee). Seen acr▶Mikela#11837 in the U.S.Mikela varies Michaela, the feminine of Michael, from Hebrew Mikha'el, the rhetorical question ▶Oliwia#11850 in the U.S.Oliwia is the Polish form of Olivia, from Latin oliva ('olive tree'), a symbol of peace. A huge▶Margery#11854 in the U.S.A medieval English form of Margaret, from the Greek margarites, 'pearl.' Borne by the mystic an▶Petronila#11862 in the U.S.Petronila is the Spanish form of Petronilla, a Latin diminutive linked to the Roman family name▶Aneliese#11877 in the U.S.Aneliese is a spelling of the German name Anneliese, which joins Anna and Liese. Anna comes fro▶Raychel#11883 in the U.S.Raychel is a modern respelling of Rachel, from the Hebrew rachel ('ewe' — a female sheep), a bi▶Rebeka#11890 in the U.S.Rebeka is a form of Rebecca, from the Hebrew Rivka, traditionally read as 'to bind; to join; ca▶Renatha#11897 in the U.S.Renatha is a form of Renata, from the Latin renatus ('reborn; born again'), a name with early C▶Rhonda#11903 in the U.S.A Welsh-rooted name linked to the Rhondda valley and river (from rhon, 'spear,' and da, 'good' ▶Patrizia#11911 in the U.S.Patrizia is the Italian form of Patricia, the feminine of the Latin patricius, meaning 'noble' ▶Rosmeri#11916 in the U.S.A Spanish-flavored spelling of Rosemary, from Latin ros marinus ('dew of the sea'), the herb, l▶Petrina#11933 in the U.S.Petrina is a feminine elaboration of Peter, from Greek petros, 'rock, stone.' It belongs with P▶Sarabeth#11938 in the U.S.A combination of Sara (from Sarah, 'princess; noblewoman') and Beth (a short form of Elizabeth,▶Sean#11943 in the U.S.The Irish form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious.' Used here for a girl though Se▶Selia#11945 in the U.S.A form of Celia/Cecilia — Cecilia from Latin ('blind; of the Caecilius family'), and Celia some▶Sian#11965 in the U.S.The Welsh form of Jane (from John), 'God is gracious.' Written Sian (Siân), it is pronounced 'S▶Sophi#11980 in the U.S.Sophi is a trimmed spelling of Sophie/Sophia, from Greek 'sophia' meaning 'wisdom'. A clean, fa▶
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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.