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  1. American Girl Names

American Girl names carry a rich cultural heritage and distinct phonetic character that makes them both memorable and meaningful.

Quick facts: American girl names

  • American girl names have a distinct phonetic and cultural identity
  • Many names of this origin appear in multiple Western name traditions
  • The meaning embedded in these names often reflects the culture's core values
  • These names tend to age well — remaining readable across generations

American Girl Names

29,434 girl names of American origin — showing top 120

#18
American
The hazel tree
#29
American
Originally a surname meaning 'ruler of the elves'.
#37
American
son of Maud, meaning 'a powerful warrior' or 'mighty warrior' in its original context
#38
American↑ Rising
faithfulness
#41
American
Derived from the name of the willow tree, symbolizing flexibility and resilience.
#54
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bright, shining light
#58
American
Woman from Magdala
#59
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princess
#68
American
king's meadow
#69
American
from the boar meadow
#72
American
helmeted chief
#75
American
The season between summer and winter; fall
#84
American
broken land, or marshland
#85
American
Exalted, noble, high-ranking
#90
American
From the hay clearing or hay meadow
#102
American
Song or music
#103
American
calmness, peacefulness
#107
American
scholar
#108
American↑ Rising
God is my salvation
#111
American
a modern combination of Rae and Lynn, meaning 'ewe' and 'lake' respectively
#116
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A flowing body of water
#117
American
Heaven spelled backward
#118
American
a variant of Riley, meaning 'courageous' or 'valiant'
#125
American↑ Rising
highest point
#127
American
A woodcutter or someone who saws wood.
#128
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Farmer
#129
American
a modern variant of Adeline, meaning 'noble'.
#135
American
a player of the pipe or flute
#142
American
from the farm by the warrior's town
#146
American
variants of Emerson, meaning 'brave' or 'powerful'
#149
American
boar meadow
#151
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strength
#153
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from the oak meadow
#155
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Hawaiian
#156
American
ash tree town; ash town
#156
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from the dark meadow
#157
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From the Oak Tree
#161
American
son of Emery
#162
American↑ Rising
hay valley
#169
American↑ Rising
the glowing fragment of coal or wood in a dying fire
#175
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From the Wren's Meadow
#181
American
Pure or keeper of the keys
#183
American↑ Rising
gracious, merciful
#184
American↑ Rising
Harmony
#192
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Noble
#197
American
priest's meadow
#199
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my dream, my light
#211
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weary
#215
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Quaking tree; aspen tree
#218
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a place of safety or refuge
#237
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army hill
#238
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Son of Colin
#251
American
Achiever
#256
American
A modern invented name combining 'Bryn' (hill) and 'lee' (meadow).
#262
American
Allies; friends
#263
American
A variant of Riley, meaning 'courageous' or 'valiant'.
#271
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A name that refers to a 'calm sea' or 'gentle breeze'.
#272
American
Variant of Elena, meaning 'bright, shining light'.
#273
American
calm, peaceful
#276
American
From London
#283
American
Raven's estate
#295
American↑ Rising
A feminine form of Daniel meaning 'God is my judge'.
#296
American
Meaning 'elf ruler' (from the name Aubrey)
#307
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A gemstone; a type of quartz
#310
American↑ Rising
dew of the sea
#316
American
Fair, beautiful
#316
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Brave in battle
#317
American
Derived from a place name meaning 'valley of the River Kent'.
#318
American
Desired
#323
American
Harvester
#333
American
A trip or experience, commonly understood as a transition or personal growth.
#337
American↑ Rising
a series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep
#341
American
Great goddess
#345
American
From the hares' meadow
#348
American
The condition of being threefold
#358
American
A feminine form of Charlie, meaning 'free man'.
#360
American
Variant of Madeline, meaning 'high tower' or 'woman from Magdala'.
#367
American↑ Rising
Brave; powerful
#369
American
the coldest season of the year
#373
American
noble
#376
American
Courageous and strong
#377
American
A combination of 'grace' and the suffix '-lynn'
#382
American↑ Rising
Winter
#385
American
Noble kind
#386
American
Exalted, noble, or highborn
#389
American↑ Rising
a blend of love and the moon
#391
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A beloved name with deep roots
#393
American
Mary's bitterness or wished-for child
#397
American
pure and song
#408
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Princess, flower
#416
American
affectionate or sea
#421
American
derived from the name Rían; denotes 'little king' or 'illustrious'
#433
American↑ Rising
Wise person; a sage.
#435
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God is my light
#439
American
Derived from the concept of fate or predetermined events; suggests an individual's significant purpose or fate.
#445
American
A variant of the name 'Dahlia', refers to a flower.; It often embodies notions of brightness or shining.
#446
American↑ Rising
derived from 'oak' referring to the oak tree, symbolizing strength and endurance
#449
American↑ Rising
merciful, kindly
#451
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The name is derived from the holly tree, symbolizing protection and peace.
#453
American
A variation of Michaela, meaning 'who is like God?'.
#454
American
Happiness, delight
#459
American↑ Rising
A variation of 'Casey' meaning brave in battle
#466
American
A modern invented name, often thought to mean 'dream' or 'beloved'.
#468
American
Crown, garland
#474
American
derived from 'Macey', meaning 'gift of God'
#488
American
graceful, charm
#489
American
established and beautiful
#490
American
Derived from a surname; meaning 'burnt clearing'.
#492
American
woman from Magdala
#499
American↑ Rising
hay's meadow
#500
American
God is my judge
#500
American
God's promise
#500
American
Kyshana is a modern invented name, possibly derived from combinations of similar-sounding names like Kiana, implying 'God is gracious' or 'pure'.
#500
American
of the sea; related to the sea; from the sea; mariner
#500
American
Free-spirited
#500
American
A modern, possibly invented name with no clear historical meaning.
#500
American
African American Vernacular English
#500
American
Modern English
#500
American
Derived from the name Tyranny; indicates a person who is powerful or commanding.
#501
American
eagle

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