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Sweet Girl Names

232 sweet girl names with meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.

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There are names you choose for a boardroom and names you choose because you cannot stop smiling when you say them. Sweet girl names belong firmly to the second category, and the vintage nickname-names are the heart of it: Winnie, cheerful and a little old-fashioned in the best way; Emmy and its cousin Emmie, both bright and quick; and Macie, which sounds exactly like a name shouted happily across a playground. The trick with all of them is the ending — that light, upward vowel that turns any name into something affectionate.

The rest of the list leans on softness rather than pep. Melina and Lina are gentle and unhurried, Melissa is the warm familiar option your own generation grew up with, and Juni is tiny, modern and quietly charming. For something more literal, Dulce and Honey put the sweetness right on the label, while Posie and Maisey land somewhere between a flower and a storybook. If your only worry is whether a sweet name will still fit a grown woman, most of these have a longer formal cousin waiting quietly in the wings.

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.

Sweet Girl Names

Melissa#420 in the U.S.From Greek melissa meaning bee or honeybee; in Greek mythology, Melissa was a nymph who discoveMacie#438 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Macy or Maci; from the Old French place name Massy (a village in Normandy) Emmy#445 in the U.S.Pet form of Emma or Emily; Emma derives from Germanic 'ermen' meaning whole or universal; EmilyWinnie#475 in the U.S.Short form of Winifred, from the Welsh Gwenfrewi composed of 'gwen' (white, fair, blessed) and Lina#572 in the U.S.Tender; a short form of names ending in -lina (Carolina, Angelina, Catalina) or independently aMelina#660 in the U.S.From Greek meli meaning honey, or from the Latin Melinus meaning quince-yellow; also connected Emmie#695 in the U.S.Whole; universal; a pet form of Emma or Emily, both from Old High German ermen meaning whole orDulce#771 in the U.S.Sweet or sweetness; from the Spanish dulce and Latin dulcis meaning sweet, used as a given nameHoney#846 in the U.S.From the Old English hunig (honey), referring to the sweet substance produced by bees; used as Maisey#2239 in the U.S.pearlAnvi#2301 in the U.S.one who follows the goddess, nature followerJuni#3129 in the U.S.Scandinavian and German form of June, from Latin Junius meaning 'of the gens Junia' or associatPosie#3151 in the U.S.As a diminutive of Josephine, it carries the Hebrew meaning 'God will add'. As a standalone namEllee#3177 in the U.S.Creative spelling of Ellie, a diminutive of Eleanor (bright, shining) or Elizabeth (my God is aPearlee#4820 in the U.S.Pearlee is a lengthened, affectionate form of Pearl, the English nature and gem name for the luDulcey#6102 in the U.S.Dulcey is a spelling of Dulcie/Dulce, from Latin dulcis, 'sweet'; the same root gives 'dulcet' Dini#9128 in the U.S.A short modern name, read as a coinage or a nickname-style pick; no single fixed meaning. RouteMaise#9320 in the U.S.Maise reads as a spelling of Maisie, the Scottish pet form of Margaret ('pearl'), or as a cleanLoula#10024 in the U.S.Loula is a variant spelling of Lula, itself a nineteenth-century pet form of Louise, Lucy or TaVanshika#10246 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit, 'flute; the little flute' (from vamsha, 'bamboo') - an instrument beloved ofEllierose#10482 in the U.S.A modern smoosh of Ellie (from Eleanor/Ella, 'light; bright') and Rose (the flower; 'fame'), wrEttie#10499 in the U.S.A vintage pet form of names ending in -etta (Henrietta, Harriet, 'home ruler') or of Esther ('sGraceann#10522 in the U.S.A combination of Grace ('grace; elegance; favor') and Ann (from Hannah, 'grace; favor'). DoublyGraycee#10525 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Gracie, the pet form of Grace, from the Latin gratia, 'grace; charm; favGraycie#10526 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Gracie, pet form of Grace, from the Latin gratia, 'grace; charm; favor.'Jazalie#10596 in the U.S.A modern coinage joining a Jaz- prefix (from Jasmine/Jazlyn) with the -alie ending of Rosalie aJessalie#10603 in the U.S.A modern coinage joining Jessa (from Jessica, 'God beholds' or 'foresight') with the -alie endiKatty#10642 in the U.S.A -tty spelling of Katie/Katy, a pet form of Katherine, from the Greek Aikaterine, traditionallKendy#10657 in the U.S.A short, affectionate form read as a spin on Kendall or Kennedy, or as a sweet play on 'candy.'Lilygrace#10704 in the U.S.A modern compound joining Lily (the flower, 'purity; innocence') with Grace ('God's favor; elegLindi#10706 in the U.S.A short, sweet form read as a spin on Linda ('pretty; soft,' from Spanish linda) or Lindsay; itLouetta#10714 in the U.S.A vintage diminutive of Louise/Lou (from the Germanic Ludwig, 'famous warrior; renowned in battNohemy#10829 in the U.S.A Spanish spelling of Noemi/Naomi, from the Hebrew for 'pleasantness; sweetness; my delight' - Nyomie#10837 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Naomi/Niomi, from the Hebrew for 'pleasantness; sweetness; my delight' - tOliviagrace#10844 in the U.S.A modern smoosh of Olivia (from the olive tree, 'peace') and Grace ('grace; favor; blessing'), Nanette#10905 in the U.S.A French diminutive of Anne, from the Hebrew Hannah, 'grace; favor.' Sweet, vintage, and warm.Yomii#11034 in the U.S.A modern coinage with a doubled -ii ending, echoing Yomi (a name found in Yoruba and Japanese cZaidee#11045 in the U.S.A respelling of Zadie/Zaydee, in the Sadie family (a pet form of Sarah, 'princess; lady'), someAlie#11117 in the U.S.A short, friendly form (and spelling of Allie/Ally) drawn from names like Alison ('noble') and Allee#11119 in the U.S.A modern -ee spelling of Allie/Ally, a short form of Allison ('noble') and Alexandra ('defenderAngelynn#11149 in the U.S.A modern blend of Angel (from Greek angelos, 'messenger of God') with the -lynn ending (from WeBonnibel#11245 in the U.S.Bonnibel blends bonny ('good; pretty; cheerful,' from French bon) with belle ('beautiful'), givDulcie#11332 in the U.S.From the Latin dulcis, 'sweet' — an English name popular in the Victorian era, related to DulciBetzy#11336 in the U.S.A respelling of Betsy, a pet form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath; God Emmalie#11365 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Emily/Emmalee, from the Latin Aemilia, 'rival; eager; industrious.' The -Georgiagrace#11404 in the U.S.A modern joined name pairing Georgia (feminine of George, from Greek 'farmer; earthworker') witGeorgiamae#11405 in the U.S.A modern joined name pairing Georgia (feminine of George, Greek 'farmer; earthworker') with MaeHazelann#11438 in the U.S.A modern joined name pairing Hazel (the hazel tree; a warm brown color) with Ann ('grace; favorJaidy#11487 in the U.S.A modern coinage or pet-name style pick echoing Jade and Jada, with a friendly -dy ending. No sElizabelle#11498 in the U.S.A blend of Elizabeth (Hebrew, 'God is my oath') and Belle (French, 'beautiful') — a modern elabIniyah#11601 in the U.S.From Tamil iniya, 'sweet, pleasant.' It belongs to a family of Tamil names built from words forJossie#11650 in the U.S.A spelling of Josie, a pet form of Josephine (feminine of Joseph, 'God will add; He will increaLaineyjo#11651 in the U.S.A modern smoosh of Lainey (from Elaine/Helen, 'bright; shining light') and Jo (short for JosephEllajean#11662 in the U.S.A joined name pairing Ella ('light; fairy maiden') with Jean (the French/Scottish feminine of JLillieann#11678 in the U.S.A modern joined name pairing Lillie (from the lily, 'purity; innocence') with Ann ('grace; favoLillymae#11679 in the U.S.A modern joined name pairing Lilly (the lily, 'purity; innocence') with Mae (a short form of MaLizmarie#11683 in the U.S.A combo name pairing Liz (short for Elizabeth, 'God is my oath') with Marie (a French form of MLunamae#11690 in the U.S.A modern joined name pairing Luna ('moon,' Latin) with Mae (a short Mary/Margaret, 'pearl,' or Lovee#11766 in the U.S.A modern American coinage from the ordinary English word love, from Old English lufu, dressed wLilleigh#11804 in the U.S.A modern -leigh respelling of Lily/Lillie, the flower name ('lily,' a symbol of purity). Sweet Reizy#11895 in the U.S.Reizy is read as a Yiddish pet form of Reiza/Raizel ('rose'), popular in some Orthodox Jewish cRileyann#11907 in the U.S.A modern combination name joining Riley (from an English place-name 'rye clearing,' or Irish 'vRini#11908 in the U.S.A short name used as a Japanese nickname and endearment and, separately, as a diminutive of CorSadierose#11927 in the U.S.A modern combination of Sadie (a pet form of Sarah, 'princess; noblewoman') and Rose (the floweSaralynn#11940 in the U.S.A combination of Sara (from Sarah, 'princess; noblewoman') with the fashionable -lynn ending, wSayde#11942 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Sadie, the affectionate pet form of Sarah (Hebrew, 'princess; noblewoman')Shahad#11954 in the U.S.From Arabic shahd/shahad, 'honey; honeycomb; sweetness.' A sweet, tender name popular across thSophi#11980 in the U.S.Sophi is a trimmed spelling of Sophie/Sophia, from Greek 'sophia' meaning 'wisdom'. A clean, faSylvee#11998 in the U.S.Sylvee is a modern spelling of Sylvie, a short form of Sylvia, from Latin 'silva' meaning 'woodWinny#12047 in the U.S.Winny is a spelling of Winnie, a short form of Winifred, from Welsh Gwenfrewi ('blessed reconciZellie#12107 in the U.S.A pet form of Zelie/Azelie (from Latin/French roots read as 'diligent; devoted'), or a short moAlainey#12178 in the U.S.Alainey is a modern respelling in the Alaina/Elaine family — names tied to 'bright, shining ligAmillie#12207 in the U.S.Amillie is a modern respelling in the Amelie/Amelia/Millie family, tied to 'industrious; eager'Analyn#12221 in the U.S.Analyn is a popular Filipino blend of Ana ('grace') and Lyn/Lynn ('lake; waterfall'), a common Ariha#12256 in the U.S.Ariha is an Arabic and Urdu girl's name usually glossed as 'fragrance' or 'sweet scent'. It is Asel#12269 in the U.S.Asel is a Kazakh and Central Asian girl's name meaning 'honey' (from Arabic 'asal), by extensioAylannie#12302 in the U.S.Aylannie reads as a modern blend of Ayla (Turkish 'moonlight; halo', or Hebrew 'oak') with a soBirdee#12340 in the U.S.A spelling of Birdie, an English nickname from the word 'bird' (a term of endearment, 'little bBonnibelle#12344 in the U.S.A charming blend of the Scots-English bonny ('pretty; fair; cheerful') and the French belle ('bCalirose#12367 in the U.S.A modern combo of Cali (from Greek kallos, 'beauty; most beautiful,' as in Callista) and Rose (Catie#12379 in the U.S.A spelling of Katie, a pet form of Catherine/Katherine, from the Greek associated with 'pure.' Caty#12395 in the U.S.A spelling of Katy, the pet form of Katherine, usually read as 'pure' (from the Greek katharos)Clarita#12399 in the U.S.A Spanish diminutive of Clara, from the Latin clarus, 'bright; clear; famous.' A warm, sunny naDarlet#12435 in the U.S.A modern coinage in the Darlene/Darla family (from 'darling'), with a French-flavored -let endiDulcinea#12476 in the U.S.A literary name coined by Cervantes for the idealized lady of Don Quixote, from the Spanish dulEllabelle#12497 in the U.S.A modern combination name joining Ella (from Germanic 'all' or a short form of Eleanor-type namEllajane#12498 in the U.S.A modern combination name joining Ella with Jane (the English feminine of John, from Hebrew 'GoEllamay#12499 in the U.S.A modern combination name joining Ella with May (the spring month, and a pet form of Mary/MargaElliekate#12503 in the U.S.A modern combination name joining Ellie (a pet form of Eleanor/Ella names) with Kate (a short fEzzie#12546 in the U.S.A cheerful nickname-name arising as a pet form of Esther, Esme, Elizabeth, or Ezra-family namesFranny#12561 in the U.S.A pet form of Frances, the feminine of Francis, from Latin franciscus ('Frenchman; free one'). Gabbi#12563 in the U.S.A pet form of Gabriella/Gabrielle (feminine of Gabriel), from Hebrew for 'God is my strength'. Katieann#12742 in the U.S.Katieann is a combination name joining Katie (a form of Katherine, 'pure') and Ann ('grace; favLyssa#12893 in the U.S.Usually a short form of Alyssa ('noble', or from the alyssum flower) or Melissa (Greek, 'honeybMaebri#12900 in the U.S.A modern blend joining Mae (a form of May/Mary) with a -bri element (from Brianna or Bree). A cMaggiemae#12934 in the U.S.A modern compound of Maggie (a pet form of Margaret, Greek, 'pearl') and Mae (from May/Mary). AMarykay#12935 in the U.S.A run-together double name of Mary ('beloved' or 'of the sea,' by tradition) and Kay (a short fMayvie#12948 in the U.S.A modern American coinage, blending the sounds of Mavis (a songbird name) and Maeve with a sweeMalissa#12958 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Melissa, from the Greek melissa, 'bee' (and by extension 'honey'). In mytMelodyrose#12971 in the U.S.A run-together combination of Melody (from the Greek melodia, 'song; singing of a tune') and RoMellina#13005 in the U.S.Mellina is a spelling of Melina, a Greek name linked to meli ('honey'), also used as a short foMilley#13140 in the U.S.Milley is a spelling of Millie, an affectionate short form of Mildred, Millicent, Emily or AmelMiski#13149 in the U.S.Miski means 'sweet' in Quechua (the Andean language); it also echoes the Arabic misk, 'musk' (aOliviarae#13219 in the U.S.A modern smoosh of Olivia (from Latin oliva, 'olive tree; peace') and Rae (a short form of RachSherrie#13229 in the U.S.Sherrie is a spelling of Sherry, usually traced to the French cherie, 'darling; beloved' (and sSundae#13267 in the U.S.Sundae is the American word for an ice cream dish with syrup and toppings, coined in the late 1Susy#13274 in the U.S.Susy is a spelling of Susie, the pet form of Susan and Susanna, from the Hebrew Shoshannah — 'lMadely#13287 in the U.S.A short, modern respelling in the Madeline family, from Magdalene, 'of Magdala.' Reads as a friTrulie#13360 in the U.S.A modern coinage echoing the English word 'truly' ('genuinely; sincerely'), also read as a TrulAddaleigh#13477 in the U.S.A modern coinage in the Adela/Adaline family, finished with the fashionable -leigh ending; by tAmalee#13537 in the U.S.Amalee is a modern American spelling that blends Amalia/Amelia with the -lee ending. Amalia desRyleighann#13551 in the U.S.A modern compound of Ryleigh (a form of Riley, 'rye clearing; valiant') and Ann ('grace; favor'Anellie#13567 in the U.S.Anellie is a modern coinage joining Ana (Hebrew Hannah, 'grace') to the sound of Nellie or ElleBerry#13693 in the U.S.Berry is a nature word name — the small sweet fruit, from the Old English berie. It also existsCandie#13767 in the U.S.Candie is a sweet -ie respelling of Candy, itself a pet form of Candace, an ancient title of thBirdi#13866 in the U.S.A respelling of Birdie, an affectionate nickname-name meaning 'little bird' - once a pet form fLylarae#13900 in the U.S.A modern compound joining Lyla (a form of Layla, 'night') and Rae (a short form of Rachel, 'eweElladie#13928 in the U.S.A modern blend of Ella (itself from Germanic alia, 'other', or a short form of Eleanor) with thAngelette#13961 in the U.S.A French diminutive of Angele ('angel; messenger'), with the -ette ending, 'little angel.' A swGraclyn#14020 in the U.S.A modern coinage joining Grace ('grace; favour; blessing') with the ending Lynn ('lake; pool'),Jennalee#14188 in the U.S.Jennalee joins Jenna — a short form of Jennifer, itself from Welsh Gwenhwyfar, 'white, fair, smHunny#14237 in the U.S.A playful respelling of Honey -- the sweet food and a common term of endearment. A sugar-sweet Lillybelle#14405 in the U.S.A compound name joining Lily (the flower) and Belle (French, 'beautiful') — so 'beautiful lily.Maevee#14482 in the U.S.A -vee spin on Maeve, from the Irish Medb ('she who intoxicates') — the legendary Queen Medb ofMalli#14508 in the U.S.Malli reads as a modern short form or coinage; separately, malli means 'jasmine' in Tamil and sClairabelle#14525 in the U.S.Clairabelle is a modern compound joining Claire or Clara (Latin 'clara,' 'bright, clear') with Marybella#14534 in the U.S.A compound of Mary (from Miriam) and Bella ('beautiful'). A joined double-name; sweet and classMaicy#14535 in the U.S.A respelling of Macy, an English surname taken from Norman place names in France (Massy, from aMaybell#14602 in the U.S.A spelling of Maybelle, joining May — the month and a pet form of Mary — to French belle, 'beauMayvee#14610 in the U.S.A modern American coinage, most often read as May joined to a -vee ending, or as a playful respMelyna#14624 in the U.S.A respelling of Melina, from Greek meli, 'honey' — a name long used in Greece and widely acrossMavy#14695 in the U.S.A short modern name reading as a pet form of Mavis (from Old French, 'song thrush') or of MaeveMishti#14696 in the U.S.Mishti is a Bengali and Hindi word and name meaning 'sweet, sweetness' - also the word for sweeOyinkansola#14722 in the U.S.From the Yoruba, 'sweetness/honey adds to wealth' (oyin, 'honey; sweetness,' + kan si ola, 'addNellee#14733 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Nellie, itself a long-standing pet form of Eleanor, Helen, Ellen and CorNollie#14758 in the U.S.A vintage-style pet name that has recently been given as a full name. It serves as a diminutiveOliviamae#14785 in the U.S.A written-together double name: Olivia, from the Latin oliva ('olive tree'), joined to Mae — a Raelie#14826 in the U.S.A modern American coinage built on Rae — a short form of Rachel — with the soft -lie ending. ItSophee#14938 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Sophie, itself a short form of Sophia, from the Greek sophia, 'wisdom.' Cherrie#14972 in the U.S.Cherrie is a spelling of Cherie, from the French cherie ('dear, darling'), written to echo the Sophy#14991 in the U.S.A vintage spelling of Sophie, itself a short form of Sophia, from the Greek sophia, 'wisdom.' ATruee#15055 in the U.S.A modern coinage playing on the English word 'true' with a decorative -ee ending. A word-echo, Sophiagrace#15073 in the U.S.A two-name compound written as one: Sophia, from the Greek for 'wisdom,' plus Grace, from the LVivie#15093 in the U.S.Vivie is a diminutive of Vivian, Vivienne or Viviana, all from Latin Vivianus, built on vivus, Laurabelle#15133 in the U.S.Laurabelle is a compound name joining Laura (from Latin laurus, 'laurel') to Belle (French, 'beLilabeth#15168 in the U.S.A modern compound of Lila (a Lily/Delilah-family name) and Beth (short for Elizabeth, 'my God iAddaley#15209 in the U.S.A modern American respelling of Adalee or Adaleigh, names in the Adalyn family that descend froSadye#15237 in the U.S.A vintage respelling of Sadie, historically a pet form of Sarah (Hebrew, 'princess; noblewoman'Addilyne#15270 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Adaline/Adelyn, from the Adela family (Germanic adal, 'noble'), with a moHannabelle#15300 in the U.S.A compound of Hannah ('grace; favour,' Hebrew) and Belle ('beautiful,' French), written as one Aidelyn#15306 in the U.S.A modern coinage blending Aida or Aden with Adeline, finished with the -lyn ending; a sweet souAddalyne#15322 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Adaline/Adalyn, from the Adela family (Germanic adal, 'noble'). The -lyneAlvie#15372 in the U.S.A pet form of names like Alvin ('elf friend; noble friend') or Alfreda ('elf counsel'), from OlNaomigrace#15374 in the U.S.A compound of Naomi ('pleasantness; delight') and Grace ('grace; favor'), joined as one writtenAmoree#15398 in the U.S.A modern coinage echoing the Latin/Romance amor, 'love,' with an -ee ending; no single fixed soAriellie#15427 in the U.S.A modern respelling standing beside Ariel and Arielle. Hebrew Ariel means 'lion of God' and appAymee#15580 in the U.S.A spelling of Aimee (Amy), from the French aimee, 'beloved' (from Latin amatus, 'loved'). A sweCharliemae#15604 in the U.S.A modern smoosh of Charlie (a pet form of Charles/Charlotte, 'free man') and Mae (a form of MarCallieann#15617 in the U.S.A modern smoosh of Callie (from Greek kallos, 'beauty') and Ann ('grace; favor'), written as onHadie#15638 in the U.S.A modern coinage echoing the vintage pet names Hattie and Sadie, sometimes read as a short of HBeautii#15663 in the U.S.A stylized respelling of the word Beauty ('loveliness; a beautiful person'), from Old French beEdengrace#15763 in the U.S.A joined name pairing Eden (Hebrew, 'place of delight; paradise') with Grace ('grace; favor'), Charmi#15790 in the U.S.A name that echoes the English word 'charm' ('delight; allure'); it is separately an Indian (GuDilcia#15796 in the U.S.Dilcia is a given name well known in Central America, particularly Honduras. It most likely derDelicia#15830 in the U.S.From the Latin deliciae, 'delight; pleasure; a source of joy.' A gentle virtue-flavored name ofElcie#15835 in the U.S.A respelling of Elsie, itself a Scottish pet form of Elizabeth (Hebrew, 'God is my oath'). A viMaryetta#15856 in the U.S.Maryetta is a spelling of Marietta, an Italian pet form of Maria (Mary), ultimately from the HeEmiley#15888 in the U.S.A respelling of Emily, from the Roman Aemilius, 'rival; emulating' (sometimes read as 'industriElliemay#15919 in the U.S.Elliemay is a modern one-word compound of the double name Ellie May. Ellie is a pet form of EleElsee#15926 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Elsie, a Scottish pet form of Elizabeth (Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oEzmarie#15943 in the U.S.A modern compound joining Esme - from Old French esme, 'esteemed, beloved' - with Marie, the FrEmilyrose#15945 in the U.S.A two-name compound of Emily (from Aemilius, 'rival; industrious') and Rose (the flower). A preElianagrace#15982 in the U.S.A modern smoosh of Eliana (Hebrew, 'my God has answered') and Grace ('grace; favor'), written aCaralee#15992 in the U.S.A modern smoosh of Cara ('beloved; dear') and Lee ('meadow; clearing'), written as one name — aEmmaluna#16022 in the U.S.Emmaluna is a newly emerging compound name joining Emma — a Germanic name from an element meaniGracielynn#16064 in the U.S.A modern blend of Gracie (a pet form of Grace, 'grace; favor') with the popular -lynn ending. SHazelmae#16116 in the U.S.A modern joined name pairing Hazel — the tree and the warm hazel-brown color, from Old English Idamae#16153 in the U.S.A vintage-style compound of Ida ('industrious; work') and Mae (a form of Mary/May, 'pearl; the Illy#16163 in the U.S.A short modern name, read as a standalone coinage or a pet form echoing Lily/Milly/Ily. No singJasie#16249 in the U.S.Jasie reads as a modern short form or respelling, standing in for a fuller name such as JasmineJasmarie#16251 in the U.S.A joined name: Jasmine (the fragrant flower, from Persian yasamin) plus Marie (a French form ofJosieann#16347 in the U.S.A modern compound joining Josie (a pet form of Josephine, 'God will add') with Ann ('grace; favEmilygrace#16401 in the U.S.A two-name compound of Emily (from Aemilius, 'rival; industrious') and Grace (from the Latin grLilley#16585 in the U.S.A respelling of Lily (the flower, a symbol of purity) and also the English surname Lilley/LillyLilybelle#16623 in the U.S.Lilybelle is a compound name joining Lily — the flower, from Latin lilium, long a symbol of purLivvi#16637 in the U.S.A pet form of Olivia or Livia — names tied to the olive ('olive tree; peace') and the Latin forLolamae#16643 in the U.S.A modern compound of Lola (a Spanish pet form of Dolores) and Mae (from May/Mary). A sweet, retLylee#16650 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Lily, the flower name ('lily,' a symbol of purity), with a Ly-/-ee spin.Laylamarie#16654 in the U.S.A modern compound name joining Layla (Arabic, 'night') with Marie (the French form of Mary, varLovey#16657 in the U.S.Lovey is the English endearment 'lovey' — a pet form of 'love', long used to mean sweetheart orMadilynne#16699 in the U.S.One of the many modern respellings of Madeline or Madelyn, from Magdalene — 'of Magdala,' a towMady#16700 in the U.S.A short form of Madeline ('of Magdala') or Madison, used here as a standalone name. Reads as a Mayzi#16764 in the U.S.A modern -zi spelling of Maisie, a Scottish short form of Margaret, from the Greek for 'pearl.'Melinna#16786 in the U.S.A double-n spelling of Melina, from the Greek meli ('honey') or melas ('dark'). Sweet and soft.Tessia#16811 in the U.S.A modern coinage extending Tessa and Tessie (short forms of Theresa) with an -ia ending. RoutesMelly#16814 in the U.S.Melly is a pet form usable for many Mel- names (Melanie, Melissa, Amelia, Melody). Used on its Clararose#16823 in the U.S.Clararose is a modern compound joining Clara (Latin 'clara,' 'bright, clear') with Rose (the flZisel#16846 in the U.S.From the Yiddish Zisel, 'sweet' (from zis, 'sweet') -- an affectionate name from Ashkenazi tradMelynda#16856 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Melinda, an eighteenth-century coinage often read as 'gentle,' with a -liKatiemae#16866 in the U.S.A modern compound name joining Katie (a short form of Katherine, 'pure') with Mae (linked to th

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What are the sweetest girl names?

Short, affectionate picks like Winnie, Posie and Emmie top most parents’ lists — they are cheerful, easy to say and instantly endearing.

Will a sweet name still suit her as an adult?

Usually yes, and you can hedge by choosing one with a longer formal form to grow into. Names such as Melissa and Melina are sweet on a baby and entirely grown-up later.

What are cute short girl names?

Two-syllable names ending in a bright vowel work best — Lina, Juni and Emmy are among the most popular in this style.