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  1. English Girl Names

Old English girl names are undergoing a revival — Edith, Winifred, Mildred. Pre-Norman names with a strength that modern names rarely match.

Quick facts: English girl names

  • Old English names declined after the Norman Conquest in 1066
  • A Victorian revival brought back Edith, Alfred, Winifred in the 1800s
  • English surname-names (Morgan, Harper, Quinn) are a growing trend
  • Many English names are occupational or geographical in origin

English Girl Names

4,030 girl names of English origin — showing top 120

#11
English
Harp player.
#27
English
light
#66
English
Noble, kind
#171
English↑ Rising
June, the month
#194
English↑ Rising
dweller by the river
#205
English↑ Rising
A beloved name with deep roots
#208
English
wished-for child
#209
English
day
#285
English
pleasant seaside meadow
#346
English
Little Goth.
#363
English↑ Rising
The branch of the armed forces at sea
#500
English
God is gracious
#500
English
sea of bitterness, rebelliousness
#500
English
A variant of Sherry, derived from the Spanish word 'jerez', referring to sherry wine.
#501
English
A creative combination, possibly from 'Camber' and 'Lynn'
#502
English
Thankful
#502
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#502
English
From a fictional perspective, possibly inspired by tendencies or nurturing qualities.
#503
English
moonlight
#505
English
Light of the lake
#506
English↑ Rising
born in May
#506
English
Variant of Rayna, meaning 'queen' or 'counselor'
#506
English
ewe; little lamb
#507
English
of the Earth
#507
English
Yiddish
#510
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#511
English
strong spirit
#512
English
A modern name combining elements often associated with beauty and grace.
#513
English
gift of God; peaceful
#515
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#516
English
to open, to bud
#516
English
Variant of Audrey, often associated with nobility and strength.
#516
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#517
English
victorious
#517
English
Possibly derived from 'Ira', meaning watchful, and 'Etha', meaning strength.
#517
English
A creative blend of the names Jer and Rhonda.
#518
English
a variant of Briar; a thorny patch
#519
English
To be free
#519
English
a modern variant of the name Tasha, which can mean 'born on Christmas Day'
#520
English
joyful
#521
English
angelic; beautiful like an angel
#523
English
valley
#523
English
fairy princess
#525
English
a gift
#525
English
a variant of Jala or Jalae, suggesting beauty and grace
#525
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#526
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#528
English
from the dark village
#529
English
supplanter
#530
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#530
English
Earth.; A variant of the name Theresa.
#533
English
Pure; Beloved
#534
English
pure, beloved
#534
English
Unique
#535
English
A combination of Kali and Anna, meaning 'black' and 'grace'.
#536
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#537
English
dark meadow
#539
English
a variant of 'Rachael', meaning 'ewe' or 'female sheep'
#539
English
melodic
#540
English
God's manifestation
#542
English
Pure
#542
English
de la vallée
#544
English
beloved
#544
English
samaire is a variant of the name Samara, which means 'guardian' or 'protected by God'.
#545
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#548
English
Potentially means 'pleasant' or 'beautiful'}], {
#549
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#550
English
desired
#551
English
From the laurel tree
#552
English
Bringer of joy
#553
English
God's promise
#554
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#554
English
a blend of Dallas and Lexia
#554
English
Hindi
#554
English
derived from the Latin word 'celicia', associated with the meaning 'heavenly'.
#555
English
noble
#555
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#555
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#556
English
little raven
#556
English
God is my salvation
#557
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#559
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#559
English
three
#560
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#562
English
graced with the light of the sun
#562
English
merciful, gentle
#562
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#565
English
Derived from Jesse, meaning gift or God’s gift
#566
English
maiden
#567
English
Derived from Shirley
#568
English
Follower of Christ.
#569
English
Derived from 'darling'; beloved one.
#569
English
derived from the word 'verb', meaning 'to speak or to say'
#571
English
graciousness
#572
English
from Britain; brilliant and vibrant
#572
English
A combination of 'Katherine' and 'Evelyn'
#573
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#574
English
Granite; a strong, durable stone
#575
English
From the land of laurel; crowned with laurel
#575
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#576
English
supplanter
#577
English
Derived from the Old English 'æðele', meaning noble.
#578
English
variation of Geraldine, meaning spear ruler
#579
English
magnificent
#579
English
a heathland or a land of heather.
#579
English
pure, clear
#580
English↑ Rising
A beloved name with deep roots
#581
English
pure, clear
#582
English
noble, kind hearted, and serene
#582
English
light and peace
#584
English
derived from Stephen, meaning 'crown' or 'garland'.
#586
English
Angel - messenger from God
#587
English
a variant of Beverly, meaning 'from the beaver stream'
#587
English
A variant of 'Morgan' meaning 'sea-born' or 'sea circle'.
#590
English
possibly derived from 'Tina' with a unique twist
#591
English
who is like God
#591
English
sea nymph
#592
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#593
English
Dream
#593
English
Diminutive of Sarah, meaning 'princess'.

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