Choosing the right baby girl name is an important decision for new parents. You will want to select a name that resonates with your parenting instincts, personal beliefs and sense of family identity.
Some names have a meaning that can inspire your daughter to be courageous and stand up for her rights. Other names have a celebrity association or an interesting history.
Baylee
Baylee is a feminine form of the name Bailey. It is also a variation on Baili, Bayleigh and Baylie.
This is a name that means “bailiff” or a law enforcer. It is a great choice for a girl who will grow up to be a strong leader. This is also a name that can connect your daughter to the beauty of nature.
Beau
Beau is a stylish baby name for girls. It is also used for boys and has been popular in the past century.
The masculine name Beau evokes images of a dashing dandy or a polished Southern belle. Its French origin adds a hint of European flavor to this classic name.
Popular namesakes include the 19th-century British dandy Beau Brummell and the fictional hero of the French Foreign Legion, Beau Geste. Variations that sound similar to Beau include Beaux, Bow, Babe, Babu, Bay, Bai, and Bob.
Beyonce
Beyonce, born September 4, 1981 in Houston, Texas, soared to fame as a member of the R&B group Destiny’s Child. She went on to achieve massive success as a solo artist.
The singer hinted at the meaning behind daughter Blue’s moniker in a 2012 post on her Tumblr blog. She quoted a passage from Rebecca Solnit’s novel “A Field Guide to Getting Lost”:
Bella
Bella is a soft, sweet name that has recently surged in popularity. Its rise can be attributed to the main character in the Twilight series, Bella Swan.
Bella is a beautiful and mysterious girl with a lust for life. She loves to connect with people and enjoys traveling. She also has a strong religious belief. Bella has a fickle mind and cannot think stably.
Brielle
Brielle is a beautiful name that carries a strong spiritual meaning. It is a feminine form of the Hebrew name Gabrielle, and it means “God is my strength.” People with this name may have a deep connection to their spirituality and may feel inspired to embody the qualities of strength and resilience.
Brielle is a perfect choice for parents who want to give their daughter a unique name that has a special meaning. It also pairs well with a classic middle name.
Callie
Callie is a sweet and fun baby name that feels young, lighthearted, and energetic. It is often used as a nickname for more formal options like Calista, though some believe it began as its own standalone choice.
Callie is Marie’s cousin and a Squid Sister from Splatoon. She is a cheerful character who is a natural optimist, although she can occasionally get tired of Marie’s sassiness during the Naughty vs Nice Splatfest.
Chloe
Chloe has the potential to be a great role model for her family and friends. She prefers to avoid aggression and violence, but she is a strong-willed woman who can achieve her goals.
The name’s spiritual meaning relates to blooming and fertility. It’s also an epithet of the Greek goddess Demeter and is mentioned in the New Testament. This is a popular name in England, Ireland, Australia, and France.
Clara
Clara is the feminine form of the Latin name Clarus meaning “clear, bright and famous.” It was borne by many early saints. In the 13th century, Saint Clare of Assisi (called Chiara in Italian) founded the Poor Clares order of nuns.
Some well-known people with the name include silent screen star Clara Bow and Doctor Who’s Clara Oswald. The name also appears in several Disney movies and cartoons.
Daphne
Daphne is a Greek name meaning “laurel tree, bay tree.” In mythology, the nymph was pursued by Apollo and fled by invoking her river god father Peneus, who transformed her into a laurel tree.
It’s also the genus name for 90 evergreen shrub species, including a February flower and spurge laurel. Daphne’s popularity in North America has fluctuated, but she was part of a British vogue for plant names at the end of the nineteenth century.
Ellie
Ellie is a short and sweet baby girl name that is often used as a nickname for Ellen, Eleanor, and other names that start with an “El-“ sound. The name has recently jumped in popularity, likely due to the 2009 Pixar movie Up, which features the character Ellie Fredricksen.
Actress and comedy writer Ellie Kemper stars as Erin Hannon on the hit show Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. Singer Ellie Goulding also has the name.