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685 Girl Name Ideas From Books, Astrology, Travel, Celebrities, & More
Plus a few tips for choosing the right one.
Naming a baby is always difficult, especially when you’re starting from scratch. If you aren’t using a family-inspired moniker or a name you’ve loved since you were younger, then it’s almost always necessary to consult a list.
Once you have a list in hand, you can scan it and see what stands out. Classic names are always a good go-to, but trendy and unique girl names are also fun. To start narrowing it down, here are a few things to keep in mind.
Don’t be deterred by trends. Popular names come and go and then come back around again, so it’s impossible to predict what will be in style in a given year — much less a generation. It explains why you probably know a few Emilys — and so did your great-grandmother. If you like a trendy name, feel free to snag it.
When naming a baby, you should also consider that they won’t always be a baby. It sounds obvious, but can be tough to remember when you’re looking at someone who’s only seven pounds. There will come a day when they’re fully grown, so imagine how their name might sound to an adult. The most important, though, is to go with your heart.
What style of baby names appeals to you most? Unique? Classic? Trendy? Unisex? Do you want to reference something you love, like a certain movie, or shout out your favorite hobby, like hiking? Get started with this list of some of the coolest of cool girl names from equally fresh and alluring origins like books, astrology, celebrities, cities, and more.
Girl Names Ideas
Arabella
Ashanti
Aurelia
Autumn
Deirdre
Elaina
Elodie
Evelyn
Freya
Jaya
Jayden
Jelani
Leila
Luna
Maeve
Malaika
Nakia
Nita
Nala
Tallulah
Aaliyah
Adama
Aisha
Amara
Amaya
Asha
Basia
Imara
Jahyra
Mazi
Mele
Nairi
Nessa
Nia
Nikia
Njeri
Nyree
Petra
Saleema
Seven
Valeria
Winter
Zara
Zelda
Aster
Aurora
Blossom
Breeze
Briar
Bryn
Calla
Cedar
Chrysanthemum
Cloud
Clover
Dahlia
Fern
Holly
Iris
Jasmine
Magnolia
Meadow
Moon
Petunia
Rain
Sandy
Shelly
Sky
Tree
Tulip
Ainsley
Alex
Ash
Asher
Aubrey
Avery
Blair
Blake
Cameron
Carter
Dakota
Drew
Dylan
Ellis
Kai
Kennedy
Logan
Parker
Rowan
Sasha
Girl Names From Sarah J. Maas Books:
Aelin, Throne of Glass
Amren, A Court of Thornes and Roses
Asterin, Throne of Glass
Bryce, Crescent City
Celaena, Throne of Glass
Elain, A Court of Thorns and Roses
Elide, Throne of Glass
Emerie, A Court of Thornes and Roses
Feyre, A Court of Thorns and Roses
Gwyn, A Court of Thorns and Roses
Lysandra, Throne of Glass
Manon, Throne of Glass
Morrigan, A Court of Thornes and Roses
Nehemia, Throne of Glass
Nesryn, Throne of Glass
Nesta, A Court of Thorns and Roses
Quinlan, Crescent City
Sorrel, Throne of Glass
Vesta, Throne of Glass
Girl Names From Colleen Hoover Books:
Allysa, It Ends With Us
Auburn, Confess
Beya, Heart Bones
Bridgette, Maybe Not
Chastin, Verity
Harper, Verity
Layken, Slammed
Lesslie, Hopeless
Lily, It Ends With Us
Lowen, Verity
Lydia, Confess
Maggie, Maybe Now
Six, Finding Cinderella
Girl Names From Emily Henry Books:
Cleo, Happy Place
Daphne, Funny Story
Harriet, Happy Place
January, Beach Read
Kimberly, Happy Place
Libby, Book Lovers
Nora, Book Lovers
Poppy, People We Meet on Vacation
Rachel, People We Meet on Vacation
Sarah, People We Meet on Vacation
Swapna, People We Meet on Vacation
Girl Names From Rebecca Yarros Books:
Aurelie, Fourth Wing
Imogen, Fourth Wing
Kiandra, Fourth Wing
Luella, Fourth Wing
Maren, Fourth Wing
Mira, Fourth Wing
Neve, Fourth Wing
Nyra, Fourth Wing
Rhiannon, Fourth Wing
Syrena, Fourth Wing
Violet, Fourth Wing
Girl Names From Game Of Thrones:
Brienne
Catelyn
Cersei
Daenerys
Ellaria
Melisandre
Missandei
Gilly
Olenna
Sansa
Shae
Talisa
Yara
Ygritte
Girl Names From Jennifer L. Armentrout Books:
Aios, From Blood and Ash
Eloana, From Blood and Ash
Isbeth, From Blood and Ash
Jadis, From Blood and Ash
Millicent, From Blood and Ash
Penellaphe, From Blood and Ash
Seraphena, From Blood and Ash
Tawny, From Blood and Ash
Girl Names From Bridgerton:
Agatha
Edwina
Eloise
Francesca
Genevieve
Hyacinth
Kate
Marina
Philippa
Portia
Prudence
Siena
Girl Names From Outlander:
Agnes
Annalise
Amelie
Azeel
Berthe
Brianna
Claire
Davina
Ellen
Elspeth
Esmé
Faith
Geillis
Isobel
Jenny
Jocasta
Laoghaire
Letitia
Lissa
Louise
Mackenzie
Malva
Marsali
Mina
Silva
Star-Inspired Girl Names:
Adhara
Alsephina
Astra
Astraea
Bellatrix
Celeste
Estelle
Esther
Estrella
Hydra
Nova
Nyx
Serene
Stella
Vega
Astrology-Inspired Girl Names:
Andromeda
Antlia
Ara
Carina
Cassiopeia
Gemini
Juno
Libra
Lyra
Planet-Inspired Girl Names:
Ariel (moon of Uranus)
Ayla (meaning moonlight)
Cressida (moon of Uranus)
Jupiter
Miranda (moon of Uranus)
Phoebe (moon of Saturn)
Venus
Greek Mythology-Inspired Girl Names:
Artemis
Atalanta
Athena
Aphrodite
Calypso
Cora
Gaia
Hecate
Hera
Hestia
Ianthe
Ione
Irene
Persephone
Psyche
Rhea
Thalia
Aaliyah
Adele
Ariana
Azealia
Beyoncé
Bia
Birdie
Cardi
Dasha
Flau'jae
Halsey
Iggy
Jaylah
Lana
Leondra
Lola
Miley
Nicki
Noah
Nokia
Rihanna
Robyn
Sabrina
Shakira
Shontelle
Solána
Solange
Tate
Tinashe
Tyla
Amandla
Angelina
Anika
Anette
Antonique
Audrey
Caitriona
Charlize
Cherilyn
Grace
Greta
Halle
Jodie
Julianne
Lovie
Lupita
Margot
Marilyn
Marion
Meryl
Mila
Millie
Naomie
Nikolina
Nina
Rashida
Raven
Reese
Renée
Rosario
Saoirse
Taraji
Atlas
Banks
Bodhi
Cashmere
Cricket
Frankie
Galileo
Genesis
Gravity
Haven
Ivy
Khai
Kulture
Malti
Monroe
Nahla
North
Lennon
Lyla
Olympia
Rumi
Saylor
Seraphina
Shiloh
Summer
Townes
True
Vivienne
Winnie
Zahara
Annika
Brittney
Dara
Danica
Kallie
Mia
Nadia
Serena
Simone
Disney-Inspired Girl Names
Alana, The Little Mermaid
Ana, Frozen
Belle, Beauty And The Beast
Elsa, Frozen
Tiana, The Princess And The Frog
Merida, Brave
Moana, Moana
Celia, Monsters, Inc.
Colette, Ratatouille
Dory, Finding Nemo
Edna, The Incredibles
Eve, WALL-E
Imelda, Coco
Jessie, Toy Story
Joy, Inside Out
Laurel, Onward
Movie-Inspired Girl Names:
Ava, Ex-Machina
Buttercup, The Princess Bride
Daisy, The Great Gatsby
Enola, Enola Holmes
Freda, Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Ginny, Harry Potter
Hermione, Harry Potter
Katniss, The Hunger Games
Kiri, Avatar
Lara, To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before
Minerva, Harry Potter
Misty, She’s All That
Neytiri, Avatar
Primrose, The Hunger Games
Sloane, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
Yolanda, Pulp Fiction
Girl Names From Star Wars:
Aayla
Ahsoka
Amidala
Amilyn
Aurra
Cere
Eleni
Leia
Padmé
Quinlan
Rey
Sabine
Wren
Adelaide
Antalya
Alba
Aspen
Augusta
Brooklyn
Cairo
Cali
Chicago
Dallas
Geneva
Havana
Florence
Jakarta
London
Milan
Nairobi
Odessa
Osaka
Paris
Phoenix
Rome
Savannah
Skye
Tokyo
Xanthi
Zaria
Asia
Belize
Genoa
Georgia
Ghana
India
Ireland
Jordan
Kenya
Lucia
Malaysia
Mali
Malta
Sierra
Zambia
Annapurna
Dana
Edith
Helena
Jaya
Ida
Katrina
Solaise
Bay
Bristol
Erie
Kara
Lake
Lena
Loire
Nile
Ocean
Rio
River
Seine
Victoria
Acadia
Denali
Katmai
Rainier
Sequoia
Wrangell
Beryl
Diamond
Emerald
Galena
Golda
Jade
Olivine
Opal
Pearl
Ruby
Sapphire
Silver
Ambrosia
Anise
Anjou
Apple
Baker
Basil
Brandy
Brie
Cassis
Cayenne
Cherry
Clementine
Clove
Dolce
Dulce
Ginger
Honey
Juniper
Lemon
Maple
Nori
Peach
Pepper
Rosemary
Saffron
Sage
Sherry
Suzette
Virginia
Amber
Azure
Blue
Cerise
Coral
Ebony
Fuchsia
Gray
Grey
Hazel
Ivory
Indigo
Lavender
Lilac
Marigold
Navy
Olive
Rose
Scarlett
Ada
Agatha
Alice
Beatrice
Bessie
Blanche
Camila
Clara
Dorothy
Ethel
Frances
Josephine (or Josie)
Ophelia
Ruth
Sadie
Susannah
Sylvie
Posey
Anne (or Annie)
Caroline
Catherine
Charlotte
Elizabeth
Emily
Emma
Katherine
Jane
Jennifer
Jessica
Joan
Julia
Lillian
Lucille
Mabel
Maria
Marie
Mary
Alexis
Angela
Angeline
Angie
Billie Jean
Carmen
Carolina
Cleopatra
Corrina
Dorothea
Heather
Jolene
June
Jude
Kiki
Mae
Marjorie
Matilda
Ophelia
Ramona
Roslyn
Roxanne
Valerie
Vera
Willow
Zoe
Alexandra
Alexia
Amalia
Amelia
Amina
Anastasia
Ariane
Astrid
Camilla
Catharina
Diana
Eleonore
Gabriella
Indira
Ingrid
Isabella
Isla
Leonor
Lilibet
Madeleine
Margaret
Nefertiti
Rani
Salma
Sophie
Spencer
Tatiana
Teimei
Aadhya
Addison
Amma
Arishfa
Arleth
Avani
Binky
Charli
Chiara
Dixie
Domelipa
Estée
Georgina
Giovanna
Hudda
Loren
Marzia
Shai
Sommer
Yuya
Zhuri
Zoella
Taylor Swift-Inspired Girl Names:
Olivia (from "Olivia")
Meredith (after Taylor Swift's cat)
August (from "August")
Juliet (from "Love Story")
Ronan (from "Ronan")
Rebekah (from "The Last Great American Dynasty")
Cornelia (from “Cornelia Street”)
Betty (from “Betty”)
Inez (from “Betty”)
Evermore (from Evermore)
Soleil
Soline
Eliana
Dawn
Roxana
Cyra
Solea
Helia
