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 — Page 5
Jillianna#14205 in the U.S.Jillianna elaborates Jillian, an English form of Gillian — itself from Julian, from the Roman f▶Joannah#14210 in the U.S.Joannah is a spelling of Joanna, the Latin and Greek feminine of John — Hebrew Yochanan, 'God i▶Joaquina#14211 in the U.S.Joaquina is the Spanish and Portuguese feminine of Joaquin/Joaquim — the form of Joachim, from ▶Juleah#14217 in the U.S.Juleah is a decorative respelling that blends Julie with the fashionable -eah ending. Its paren▶Karren#14218 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Karen, a Danish short form of Katherine, from the Greek Aikaterine, tradi▶Julliana#14219 in the U.S.Julliana is a spelling variant of Juliana, the feminine of Julian, from the old Roman family na▶Julyana#14220 in the U.S.Julyana is a modern respelling of Juliana, the feminine form of Julian, which descends from the▶Joyann#14231 in the U.S.A mid-century American blend of Joy ('gladness; delight,' from Latin gaudia) and Ann (from Hebr▶Juan#14233 in the U.S.The Spanish form of John, from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious.' Juan is overwhelmingly a▶Juli#14237 in the U.S.A trimmed spelling of Julie (and so of Julia), from the Roman family name Julius — whose sense ▶Justin#14240 in the U.S.From the Latin Justinus, a derivative of justus, 'just; fair; upright.' Borne by early saints a▶Alicha#14254 in the U.S.Alicha is a phonetic respelling of Alicia or Alisha, Latinate forms of Alice, which comes from ▶Karyna#14260 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Karina -- read as a form of Katherine ('pure') or from Latin cara ('dear;▶Kamile#14276 in the U.S.The Lithuanian feminine form of Camillus/Camilla, from the Latin camillus — a young attendant a▶Julionna#14281 in the U.S.A modern -onna spelling in the Juliana family, from the Latin Julius, linked to 'youthful.' The▶Andrienne#14284 in the U.S.Andrienne is a respelling of Adrienne, the French feminine of Adrian, with an extra n slipped i▶Karaline#14287 in the U.S.A K-spelling of Caroline, the feminine of Charles, from the Germanic karl, 'free man; freeman.'▶Karolyna#14290 in the U.S.A y-spelling of Karolina, the Polish, Czech and Scandinavian form of Caroline — feminine of Cha▶Kati#14298 in the U.S.A short form of Katherine, standard in Hungarian (from Katalin) and Finnish (from Katariina) as▶Taissa#14305 in the U.S.A Russian/Ukrainian short form of Taisiya, itself from the Greek Thais, an old name of debated ▶Shannah#14333 in the U.S.Shannah varies Shana (Yiddish/Hebrew 'beautiful', or a form tied to 'God is gracious') and echo▶Labiba#14365 in the U.S.Labiba is Arabic for 'sensible, intelligent, wise; sharp-witted' — the feminine of Labib. A cla▶Klementine#14377 in the U.S.Klementine is the German and Central European spelling of Clementine, the feminine of Clement —▶Kristianna#14393 in the U.S.Kristianna is a modern spelling of Christiana, the feminine of Christian — from Latin Christian▶Michaelanne#14399 in the U.S.Michaelanne is a compound name joining Michael, from the Hebrew Mikhael, 'who is like God,' to ▶Laraine#14424 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Lorraine, the name of a region in eastern France, from Latin Lotharingia,▶Layli#14440 in the U.S.The Persian form of Layla, from Arabic layl, 'night'. Layli is the beloved of Majnun in the gre▶Allyce#14441 in the U.S.Allyce is a stylized respelling of Alice, from the Old French Aalis, a contraction of the Germa▶Lillien#14467 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Lillian, from Lily (Latin lilium), the flower long associated with purity▶Louann#14490 in the U.S.A double name in the American style: Lou, short for Louise (from Germanic roots meaning 'famous▶Cecilee#14505 in the U.S.Cecilee is a variant spelling of Cecily or Cecilia, from the Roman family name Caecilius, tradi▶Lynne#14507 in the U.S.From the Welsh llyn, 'lake; pool' — the same word behind place names across Wales. Lynne is the▶Margrett#14510 in the U.S.Margrett is a syncopated spelling of Margaret — from Greek margaritēs, 'pearl', via Latin Marga▶Madalene#14517 in the U.S.A spelling in the Magdalene/Madeline family, meaning 'of Magdala' — a village on the Sea of Gal▶Magdaline#14522 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Magdalene, 'of Magdala' — a village on the Sea of Galilee and the home of▶Michella#14532 in the U.S.A spelling in the Michelle/Micaela family, from Michael, the Hebrew 'who is like God?' Soft and▶Marybella#14534 in the U.S.A compound of Mary (from Miriam) and Bella ('beautiful'). A joined double-name; sweet and class▶Jakelyn#14537 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Jacquelyn, the English form of French Jacqueline, feminine of Jacques (fro▶Mairi#14537 in the U.S.Mairi is the Scottish Gaelic form of Mary, from the Hebrew Miriam — a name whose meaning has ne▶Majorie#14541 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Marjorie, itself a medieval English form of Margaret — from the Greek mar▶Pattie#14547 in the U.S.Pattie is an affectionate spelling of Patty, the short form of Patricia. Patricia is the femini▶Manon#14567 in the U.S.Manon is the French diminutive of Marie, from the Hebrew Miriam — a name whose meaning has neve▶Michalina#14577 in the U.S.A Polish feminine form of Michael, from the Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?' Elegant and tra▶Micheala#14578 in the U.S.Micheala is a spelling of Michaela, the feminine of Michael, from Hebrew 'who is like God?' A c▶Alexondra#14581 in the U.S.Alexondra is a respelled Alexandra, the feminine of Alexander, from the Greek alexein 'to defen▶Madelein#14630 in the U.S.A spelling of the French Madeleine (English Madeline), from Magdalene — 'of Magdala,' the Galil▶Nathalya#14638 in the U.S.A spelling of Natalia, from the Latin natalis, 'of the birth' — traditionally 'born on Christma▶Michiko#14639 in the U.S.A Japanese given name, commonly glossed 'child of wisdom', 'child of beauty' or 'child of the p▶Kareema#14650 in the U.S.From the Arabic Karima, feminine of Karim, 'generous; noble; honorable.' Al-Karim ('the Generou▶Milica#14650 in the U.S.A Serbian and wider South Slavic name from the Slavic root mil, 'gracious; dear; kind'. It was ▶Jenie#14654 in the U.S.Jenie is a spelling of Jenny or Jennie, historically a pet form of Jane (from John, 'God is gra▶Rosann#14661 in the U.S.Rosann joins Rose, the flower name, to Ann ('grace, favor'), a classic run-together double name▶Esthefany#14683 in the U.S.A Latin-American spelling of Stephanie, from the Greek Stephanos, 'crown; garland.' The 'th' an▶Karenna#14697 in the U.S.Karenna is an elaborated form of Karen, the Danish short form of Katherine/Katharina, tradition▶Meg#14712 in the U.S.Meg is a classic short form of Margaret, from the Greek margarites, 'pearl'. Warm and enduring,▶Krystyne#14718 in the U.S.Krystyne is a decorative respelling of Kristine, itself a form of Christine from the Greek Chri▶Melanye#14718 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Melanie, from the Greek melas ('dark; black'), borne by early saints and ▶Racheal#14747 in the U.S.A common respelling of Rachel, with the 'a' and 'e' transposed. Rachel is Hebrew for 'ewe' (a f▶Norajane#14764 in the U.S.A written-together double name in the Southern American tradition: Nora — a short form of Honor▶Norajean#14765 in the U.S.A written-together double name: Nora — from Honora ('honour') or Eleanor — joined to Jean, the ▶Olivea#14784 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Olivia, from the Latin oliva, 'olive; olive tree' — a symbol of peace si▶Rebecka#14785 in the U.S.A Scandinavian spelling of Rebecca, from the Hebrew Rivkah, often read as 'to bind; to join; a ▶Narine#14789 in the U.S.From the Armenian Narine, 'woman' (from nar, and often glossed 'feminine'); also linked by folk▶Lawrencia#14790 in the U.S.Lawrencia is a feminine elaboration of Lawrence, which comes from the Latin Laurentius, 'man fr▶Nicholas#14806 in the U.S.From the Greek Nikolaos, 'victory of the people' (nike, 'victory,' + laos, 'people') — the name▶Pricilla#14815 in the U.S.A common spelling of Priscilla, from the Roman family name Priscus, 'ancient; former; venerable▶Robert#14818 in the U.S.From the Germanic Hrodebert, 'bright fame' (hrod, 'fame,' + beraht, 'bright'). One of the great▶Rahel#14831 in the U.S.A form of Rachel, from the Hebrew Rahel, 'ewe' — a gentle pastoral image. Rachel is one of the ▶Roxane#14834 in the U.S.From the Persian Roxana (Roshanak), 'dawn; bright; little star' — the name of the wife of Alexa▶Rozalynn#14835 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Rosalyn/Rosalind - from Germanic 'gentle horse' (hros + lind) and read b▶Ranae#14843 in the U.S.An American spelling of Renae/Renee, from the French Renee — feminine of Rene, from Latin renat▶Raquelle#14844 in the U.S.An elaborated spelling of Raquel, the Spanish and Portuguese form of Rachel — Hebrew Rahel, 'ew▶Marguerita#14846 in the U.S.Marguerita is a variant of Marguerite (French) and Margarita (Spanish), both from the Greek mar▶Renea#14859 in the U.S.An American spelling of Renee, the French feminine of Rene, from Latin renatus, 'reborn' — a wo▶Rosalba#14882 in the U.S.From the Latin rosa alba, 'white rose' — a name long used in Italy, where it carries both a flo▶Pricila#14884 in the U.S.A form of Priscilla, from the Latin priscus, 'ancient; venerable' — the name of Priscilla, an e▶Thresa#14885 in the U.S.Thresa is a contracted spelling of Theresa, a name of uncertain Greek root usually connected to▶Rosalyne#14886 in the U.S.A spelling of Rosaline/Rosalyn, from the Rosalind family. Rosalind's oldest root is Germanic, b▶Sereena#14888 in the U.S.Sereena is a decorative respelling of Serena, from the Latin serenus, 'clear, calm, untroubled.▶Lisabeth#14898 in the U.S.Lisabeth is a clipped form of Elisabeth, the Continental spelling of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew▶Saara#14901 in the U.S.The Finnish form of Sarah, from the Hebrew Sarah, 'princess; noblewoman' — the matriarch of the▶Masako#14914 in the U.S.Masako is a traditional Japanese girls' name formed from 'masa' — which, depending on the chara▶Crystin#14924 in the U.S.Crystin is a spelling of Kristin, a Scandinavian short form of Christina, from the Latin Christ▶Sophee#14938 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Sophie, itself a short form of Sophia, from the Greek sophia, 'wisdom.' ▶Francina#14944 in the U.S.Francina is a feminine elaboration of Francis/Francine — from Latin Franciscus, 'Frenchman' (or▶Brittania#14945 in the U.S.Brittania is a spelling of Britannia, the Latin name for Britain and its long-standing female p▶Sofy#14984 in the U.S.A short spelling of Sophie/Sofia, from the Greek sophia, 'wisdom.' A crisp, modern take on a ti▶Mieke#14988 in the U.S.Mieke is a Dutch and Flemish pet form of Maria (Mary), ultimately from the Hebrew Miriam. A sof▶Millena#15002 in the U.S.Millena is a doubled-l spelling of Milena, a Slavic name built on the root mil, meaning 'gracio▶Rogina#15002 in the U.S.Rogina is a spelling variant of Regina, from the Latin regina, 'queen,' a title long used of th▶Sylvana#15013 in the U.S.Sylvana is a variant spelling of Silvana, the Italian feminine of Silvanus — from Latin silva, ▶Toria#15013 in the U.S.Toria is a short form of Victoria, from the Latin victoria meaning 'victory' and the name of th▶Merriam#15039 in the U.S.Merriam is a form of Miriam, an ancient Hebrew name (of debated meaning, often given as 'belove▶Wilhelmine#15062 in the U.S.Wilhelmine is a German feminine form of Wilhelm (William), from Germanic wil ('will, desire') a▶Sophiagrace#15073 in the U.S.A two-name compound written as one: Sophia, from the Greek for 'wisdom,' plus Grace, from the L▶Katherene#15084 in the U.S.Katherene is a spelling variant of Katherine, the enduring name from the Greek Aikaterine that ▶Victoire#15085 in the U.S.The French word and name Victoire, 'victory,' from the Latin victoria. It is the French counter▶Yaryna#15145 in the U.S.The Ukrainian Yaryna, a form of Irene, from the Greek eirene, 'peace.' Warm and distinctly Ukra▶Persis#15148 in the U.S.From the Greek Persis, 'a Persian woman' — a New Testament name for a believer whom Paul praise▶Alvena#15153 in the U.S.A feminine form of Alvin/Alvina, from the Germanic elements aelf ('elf') or aethel ('noble') pl▶Veronique#15165 in the U.S.Veronique is the French form of Veronica. The name is traditionally connected to St Veronica, w▶Yuliet#15175 in the U.S.A Spanish-styled spelling of Juliet, from Julia/Juliana, ultimately the Roman family name Juliu▶Pearle#15201 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Pearl, the gemstone name, from Middle English via Latin perla/perna. A cl▶Albertina#15203 in the U.S.Albertina is an ornate feminine form of Albert, from the Germanic elements 'adal', noble, and '▶Susann#15212 in the U.S.A form of Susanne/Susan, from the Hebrew Shoshannah, 'lily' (and later 'rose'). A crisp, vintag▶Alisabeth#15216 in the U.S.Alisabeth is a variant of Elisabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning God is my oath or my God▶Allene#15223 in the U.S.A genuine older American given name, a form of Aline — itself a short form of Adeline — and oft▶Theressa#15266 in the U.S.Theressa is a doubled-s respelling of Theresa. The name is of Greek origin, usually connected e▶Marline#15273 in the U.S.Marline is a spelling variant of Marlene, the contracted German pairing of Maria and Magdalene ▶Adena#15275 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Adina/Adena, 'delicate; tender' and, by a related root, 'adornment; slender.' A▶Zoja#15282 in the U.S.The Polish and wider Slavic form of Zoe, from the Greek zoe, 'life' (the -j- sounds like a 'y')▶Alla#15292 in the U.S.An established Russian and Slavic girl's name (borne by the singer Alla Pugacheva); its deeper ▶Alysandra#15305 in the U.S.Alysandra is a variant of Alexandra, the Greek name meaning defender or protector of man, softe▶Alyxandra#15306 in the U.S.Alyxandra is a Y-and-X respelling of Alexandra, the feminine of Alexander, from Greek 'alexein'▶Akiko#15325 in the U.S.Akiko is a long-established Japanese girls' name. Japanese names are written with kanji chosen ▶Adelaina#15328 in the U.S.A form of Adelina/Adelaide, from the Germanic adal ('noble') — 'noble kind; of noble sort.' A f▶Alejandrina#15342 in the U.S.Alejandrina is a Spanish feminine of Alejandro/Alejandra — from Greek Alexandros, 'defender of ▶Anaisabel#15345 in the U.S.A two-name compound of Ana ('grace; favor') and Isabel ('pledged to God'), written as one — a S▶Theresia#15351 in the U.S.Theresia is the Latin and Central-European form of Theresa (German Therese, Hungarian Terézia).▶Aliona#15356 in the U.S.From Alyona/Aliona, a Russian and Ukrainian pet form of Elena (Yelena), from Helen, 'bright; sh▶Bernita#15372 in the U.S.Bernita is a diminutive linked to Bernice ('bringer of victory') or the Bernard family ('brave ▶Alexzandra#15387 in the U.S.Alexzandra is an elaborated spelling of Alexandra, the feminine of Alexander, from Greek alexei▶Thomasina#15401 in the U.S.Thomasina is a Latinate feminine of Thomas, from the Aramaic te'oma, 'twin' (the name of the ap▶Anastazja#15416 in the U.S.The Polish form of Anastasia, from Greek anastasis, 'resurrection' or 'rising again.' A long-es▶Annaka#15437 in the U.S.A Scandinavian/German elaboration of Anna (via Anneke/Annika), from the Hebrew Hannah, 'grace; ▶Katee#15443 in the U.S.Katee is a respelling of Katie, itself an affectionate short form of Katherine. Katherine deriv▶Annelis#15444 in the U.S.A short form of Anneliese, a German compound of Anna ('grace; favor') and Liese/Elise (from Eli▶Annett#15445 in the U.S.Annett is a spelling of Annette, the French diminutive of Anne, from the Hebrew Hannah, 'grace'▶Aparna#15499 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit Aparna, 'leafless' (a, 'without,' + parna, 'leaf') — an epithet of the goddes▶Quinta#15524 in the U.S.Quinta comes straight from the Latin 'quintus,' meaning 'fifth.' In the Roman tradition of numb▶Athenas#15536 in the U.S.A form of Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, war, and craft, patron of Athens; the -s ending ▶Emilyanne#15537 in the U.S.Emilyanne joins Emily, from the Roman family name Aemilius linked to 'rival' or 'eager,' with A▶Willetta#15555 in the U.S.Willetta is a feminine elaboration of William — Germanic Willahelm, 'will' plus 'helmet/protect▶Katarena#15561 in the U.S.Katarena is a variant of Katarina, the Slavic and continental form of Catherine, traditionally ▶Aymee#15580 in the U.S.A spelling of Aimee (Amy), from the French aimee, 'beloved' (from Latin amatus, 'loved'). A swe▶Callieann#15617 in the U.S.A modern smoosh of Callie (from Greek kallos, 'beauty') and Ann ('grace; favor'), written as on▶Bernadine#15620 in the U.S.A French feminine form of Bernard, from the Germanic bern ('bear') and hard ('brave; strong') -▶Bettina#15621 in the U.S.An Italian and German diminutive of Elisabetta or Elisabeth, from Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is a▶Christianne#15622 in the U.S.Christianne is an elaborated form of Christiane, the French feminine of Christian, from Latin c▶Ludmilla#15652 in the U.S.Ludmilla is a Slavic name, a spelling of Ludmila, from lud, 'people', and mil, 'gracious, dear'▶Alexandrya#15656 in the U.S.Alexandrya is a respelling of Alexandria, the feminine of Alexander, from Greek alexein ('to de▶Krystyn#15658 in the U.S.Krystyn respells Kristin/Kristen, Scandinavian short forms of Christina, from Greek 'Christiana▶Betsey#15676 in the U.S.Betsey is a traditional spelling of Betsy, the affectionate short form of Elizabeth. Elizabeth ▶Callum#15678 in the U.S.From the Latin columba, 'dove,' by way of Saint Columba — a Scottish and Irish classic. It is o▶Catharina#15693 in the U.S.A genuine Dutch, German and Scandinavian form of Katherine, from the Greek Aikaterine. Long ass▶Aaryanna#15694 in the U.S.Aaryanna is an ornate respelling of Ariana, the Italian form of Ariadne (Greek, 'very holy'), a▶Catherina#15694 in the U.S.Catherina is a Latinate and Continental form of Catherine, from the Greek Aikaterine. Its meani▶Cesilia#15703 in the U.S.Cesilia is a Spanish-flavoured spelling of Cecilia, from the Roman family name Caecilia, linked▶Marcilene#15708 in the U.S.Marcilene is a form of Marcella/Marceline, feminine names from the Roman Marcus (linked to Mars▶Christianna#15726 in the U.S.Christianna is an elaborated spelling of Christiana, the feminine of Christian, from Latin chri▶Caralina#15751 in the U.S.A spelling of Carolina, the Latinate feminine of Charles ('free man'; 'strong'). Also echoes th▶Cristiana#15755 in the U.S.Cristiana is a Latin and Italian feminine of Christian, from the Latin 'christianus' ('follower▶Carolyna#15760 in the U.S.A spelling of Carolina (Caroline), the feminine of Charles ('free man'; 'strong'). A flowing, c▶Katharyn#15778 in the U.S.Katharyn is a modern respelling of Katharine/Katherine, a name of Greek origin long linked to '▶Danniella#15793 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Daniella, the feminine of Daniel, from the Hebrew Daniyyel, 'God is my ju▶Diego#15795 in the U.S.The Spanish Diego, long linked to Santiago (Saint James) and also traced to the Latin Didacus. ▶Edit#15801 in the U.S.Edit is the standard Hungarian form of Edith, which comes from the Old English Eadgyth, joining▶Daniele#15803 in the U.S.The Italian (and French) form of Daniel/Danielle, from the Hebrew Daniyyel, 'God is my judge.' ▶Ciaran#15812 in the U.S.From the Irish Ciaran, a diminutive of 'ciar' ('dark, black'), so 'little dark one' — borne by ▶Maille#15816 in the U.S.Maille is a traditional Irish form of Mary, related to Maire and to Molly; it descends ultimate▶Eilis#15826 in the U.S.The Irish form of Elizabeth (written Eilis), from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oath; God ▶Elice#15843 in the U.S.A spelling that reads as Elise (a French short form of Elizabeth, 'God is my oath') or a form o▶Dorthea#15870 in the U.S.A contracted spelling of Dorothea, from Greek doron ('gift') and theos ('god') - 'gift of God.'▶Emilea#15887 in the U.S.A spelling of Emilia, the feminine of the Roman family name Aemilius, traditionally 'rival; emu▶Emiley#15888 in the U.S.A respelling of Emily, from the Roman Aemilius, 'rival; emulating' (sometimes read as 'industri▶Edwina#15889 in the U.S.From the Old English Eadwine, 'rich friend; prosperous friend' — the feminine of Edwin. A vinta▶Elaena#15901 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Elena, itself the Italian, Spanish and Russian form of Helen, from Greek H▶Anneliz#15909 in the U.S.A form of Anneliese, joining Anna ('grace') and Liese (a short form of Elisabeth, 'pledged to G▶Elizebeth#15914 in the U.S.Elizebeth is Elizabeth with an e where the a usually sits, from Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an ▶Elyce#15929 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Elise, the French short form of Elisabeth. The underlying Hebrew Elishev▶Elynor#15931 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Eleanor, from the Old French Alienor, itself from the Occitan Alienor. Th▶Eloiza#15948 in the U.S.A form of Eloisa/Heloise, from the Germanic, often read as 'healthy; wide' or tied to 'famous w▶Faviola#15951 in the U.S.Faviola is a Spanish form of Fabiola, a Roman feminine diminutive of Fabia (from the gens Fabiu▶Frederica#15968 in the U.S.Frederica is the Latinate feminine of Frederick, from Germanic frid, 'peace', and ric, 'ruler, ▶Elainie#15970 in the U.S.Elainie is an affectionate spelling of Elaine, the Old French form of Helen, from the Greek Hel▶Eugenie#15983 in the U.S.The French form of Eugenia, from the Greek eugenes, 'well-born; noble.' Borne by Empress Eugeni▶Genevive#15984 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Genevieve, from a Germanic name (likely geno, 'kin; people,' + wefa), 'wo▶Georgeanna#15987 in the U.S.Georgeanna is a classic compound joining George — Greek Georgios, 'farmer' or 'earth-worker' — ▶Germaine#15988 in the U.S.From the French Germaine, from the Latin germanus, 'brother; of the same stock; akin.' Borne by▶Evelene#15992 in the U.S.A variant of Eveline/Evelyn, from the Norman Aveline; by route it touches 'wished-for child' an▶Nickol#16004 in the U.S.Nickol is a respelling of Nicole, the French feminine form of Nicholas. Nicholas comes from the▶Catheryn#16006 in the U.S.Catheryn is a variant spelling of Catherine, a name of Greek origin (from Aikaterine) whose mea▶Gwyndolin#16015 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Gwendolen, from Welsh gwen ('white, fair, blessed') with dolen ('ring, lin▶Felisa#16022 in the U.S.Felisa is the Spanish and Latinate feminine form of Felix, from Latin felix, meaning 'happy', '▶Gabriele#16038 in the U.S.The German and Italian feminine of Gabriel, from the Hebrew Gavriel, 'God is my strength' (geve▶Esperance#16045 in the U.S.From the French espérance, 'hope' (Latin sperare, 'to hope') — a classic virtue name, once used▶Franca#16048 in the U.S.Franca is an Italian given name, the feminine counterpart of Franco and a short form of Frances▶Isabellamarie#16050 in the U.S.A joined double-name: Isabella (a form of Elizabeth, 'pledged to God; my God is an oath') plus ▶Ghita#16054 in the U.S.A short form of Margaret - Danish Margrethe or Italian Margherita - from Greek margarites, 'pea▶Clairissa#16058 in the U.S.Clairissa is a respelling of Clarissa, an elaborated form of Clara from the Latin clarus, meani▶Cloee#16062 in the U.S.Cloee is a phonetic respelling of Chloe, a Greek name meaning 'young green shoot' or 'blooming'▶Hester#16067 in the U.S.A form of Esther, from the Persian for 'star' (linked to the goddess Ishtar); famous as Hester ▶Corrinne#16071 in the U.S.Corrinne is a doubled-consonant variant of Corinne, the French form of Greek Korinna — a pet fo▶Halena#16098 in the U.S.A variant of Helena, from the Greek Helene, 'light; shining one; torch; bright.' A soft, lumino▶Iryna#16104 in the U.S.Iryna is the standard Ukrainian form of Irene, from Greek eirene, 'peace.' Eirene was the Greek▶Jacoba#16133 in the U.S.Jacoba is the Latin and Dutch feminine form of Jacobus, the source of both Jacob and James. It ▶Georganna#16139 in the U.S.Georganna is a blended spelling of Georgeanna, joining George (Greek 'georgos', 'farmer, earthw▶Gulianna#16159 in the U.S.A phonetic spelling of the Italian Giuliana, the feminine of Giuliano — from the Roman family n▶Catherin#16166 in the U.S.Catherin drops the final -e of Catherine, the enduring English form of Greek Aikaterine. Its me▶Isabellah#16178 in the U.S.Isabellah is a respelling of Isabella, the Italian and Spanish form of Elizabeth, from the Hebr▶
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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.