Beautiful Girl’s First Names Forgotten Throughout The Years

In the Middle Ages, Joyce was actually a surname derived from the Old French masculine name Josse, itself derived from the name Ludocus, a Latin form of the Breton name Judoc, meaning “lord.” This name originated with Saint Joyce (Judoc), a Breton prince and hermit who lived between the years 600 and 668. Saint Joyce was the son of Judicael, king of Brittany.

Hattie is an English name with Germanic origins meaning “home ruler”. Hattie is often used as a diminutive of the name Harriet, the English version of the French name Henriette, the feminine of the name Henri. Hattie has seen its popularity drastically decrease from the 60s, but is seriously recovering since 2011. With such a name, one seems to be predestined for success.

Georgia is the female version of the male name George. The origins of this name are Greek, coming from the name Georgos, which is from ge, meaning “earth,” and ergon, meaning “work.” So, Georgia means “farmer, earthworker.”

Female version of the male name Leon, Leona is of Greek origin. This name, as you may have guessed, means “lion, lioness.” The Hebrew equivalent of this name, Leeona, means “my strenght.” A person named Leona would be very diplomatic and would have a great facility to avoid conflicts. Flexible by nature, she would be an excellent team player.

Here’s a very sweet name: Pamela. This name was actually invented by the 16th century English poet, courtier, scholar and soldier Sir Philip Sidney for a pivotal character in his epic prose work The Countess of Pembroke’s Arcadia. Formed from the Greek words pan, which means “all”, and meli, which means “honey”, Pamela would mean “all sweetness”.

Of Hebrew origin, the female name Anita means “Gracious, Merciful.” Sometimes Anita can also be seen spelled differently, for example Ednitta. This name was introduced in Britain in the 13th century, but was especially popularized in the 14th century by the cult of St. Anne.

The English first name Roseanne is, as you might have guessed, a combination of the female names Rose and Anne, which is the French version of the first name Ann. It is also often spelled simply “Rosanne.” This name, having both English, Hebrew and Latin origins, therefore has different meanings depending on which country you are in, but the most common is “Gracious Rose.”

The female name Tabitha has its origins in the New Testament. Tabitha, also called Dorcas in this biblical canon, is a derivative of the Aramaic word ṭaḇīṯā, which means “gazelle.” It is a biblical name from Acts of the Apostles (Acts 9:36). Originally, in the Greek version, Tabitha, which means “gorgeous” in Greek, was a woman raised from the dead by St Peter.

Deriving its origins from Hebrew, Arielle, which can also be spelled Ariel, Ariele or Ariell, means “Lion of God.” Its popularity has been fairly stable since the 1990s, when an average of about 400 girls out of 1 million are given this name. Could it be because of the 1989 movie Little Mermaid? This fact is, according to us, not to be neglected!

The female name Celeste has its origins in the Latin language. Indeed, it comes from the word caelestis, which means “heavenly, celestial.” This name is so popular that it has made the Top 1000 every year, without exception, since 1880! And it shows no signs of losing popularity.

The female name Averill, which is also quite popular for boys and regularly found as a surname, has a different meaning around the world. For Anglo-Saxons, it means “born in April,” while for the English, this first name means “Wild boar,” or “Boar battle.” While this name was very popular in the early 1900s, its popularity has unfortunately been declining since the 1950s.

Stella is a beautiful feminine name. It has its origins in the Latin stella, which can be translated into English as “star.” Stella is usually derived from a medieval female personal name or nickname, but sometimes, for example, according to the translation of the word Dutch word ster, which also means “star,” the name Stella would be a habitational name derived from a house sign.

The daisy is a very pretty flower, but we must admit that, as a feminine name, Daisy is just as beautiful, if not more! This name has its origins in the Old English word dægeseage, which means “day’s eye.” The name Daisy is also often used as a nickname for the first name Margaret, a derivative of the French version of this name, “Marguerite,” which is also the French word for the oxeye daisy.

Of Latin origin, the female name Polly is said to have two meanings, either “little” or “humble.” Some believe, however, that Polly may actually be a derivative of the first name Molly, which is itself derived from the first names Mariah or Miryam, these meaning “sea of bitterness” or “long wished for child.” So if you’ve been waiting for your little girl for a long time, Polly could be the perfect name for her!

Some consider the female first name Delphine to be a French-speaking name derived from the Latin word delphina, which means “woman from Delphi.” Delphi, also known as Pytho, was once a sacred precinct that served as the seat of Pythia, the major oracle that was consulted before making an important decision during the ancient classical world. Others believe instead that this name is actually derived from the Greek and means “dolphin.”

Gloria is the English-language form of the Latin female given name gloriae, which means “immortal glory,” or simply “glory,” “fame,” “renown,” “praise,” or “honor.” Its popularity has been declining slightly since the 1950s, but Gloria still ranks in the Top 2000 most popular female names, being 1135th in 2021 worldwide and 578th in the United States.

The female first name Shirley is of English origin, from the place-name Shirley, which is derived from the Old English elements scire (“shire”) or scīr (“bright, clear”) and lēah (“wood, clearing, meadow, enclosure”). Shirley was originally a male name, but it began to be used in the feminine after the English novelist and poet Charlotte Brontë used it for one of her female characters in her novel Shirley (1849).

Kitty is usually short for Katherine or Kathleen, but many still use it as a name in its own right. It would also be a diminutive of the names Kathy, Katey or Karen. Its popularity began to increase in the early 1900s, but has been declining in recent years. The origin of the name Kitty is English and would mean “pure.” Obviously, Kitty, in English, is also a word for a baby cat.

The feminine name Hazel, which obviously refers to the hazelnut tree, can also refer to the greenish-brown color often found in the human eye. While we love the name Hazel, we also love its nicknames, such as Haze, Hazy or Zelly!

Of Latin origin, the feminine name Constance comes from the word constantia, and as you may have guessed, means “constant,” or “steadfastness,” according to its Greek meaning as a male name. There are also some variations of this name, such as Connie, Constancia, or Constanze. The decline in popularity of the first name Connie, at one point considered outdated, has propelled the popularity of its full form, Constance.

Opal is a female name derived from the Sanskrit word upala, which means “jewel.” By the way, you will have noticed that opal is one of the many gemstones that exist, representing the birthstone of the month of October. If your baby girl is born in October, this would be a very appropriate name for her, so! Like other gemstone-inspired names, Opal began to be used in the late Victorian era.

Paisley, which is a Scottish place name, but also a richly patterned Indian fabric, is a female name with Scottish roots that means “place of worship,” or “church, cemetery.” Also spelled Paislee or Paizley, its popularity has been growing since the early 2000s and has maintained its place in the Top 100 most popular names in the United States ever since. It even reached the Top 50 in 2015!

A variation of the Greek name Melody, the female name Melodie “music, song.” It comes from the Greek words melos (“song”) and aeido (“to sing”). Would your baby girl be predisposed to become a musician or singer, then? Its peak popularity was in the 1950s; since then, unfortunately, it’s been on the decline. That’s a shame, because we love this name!

The female name Everleigh has its origins in the English language. It means “from the boar meadow.” If this name seems a bit too complex spelled this way, know that it is also very often written in a much simpler way: Everly, Everlee or Everley. This name is very popular and is used all over the world. Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan named their baby girl Everly!

The name Genevieve, also very popular in its French version (Geneviève), is of Germanic or Celtic origin. It is said to come from the Germanic words kuni, meaning “kin, family,” and wefa, meaning “wife, woman.” Genevieve would therefore mean “woman of the race” or “woman of the family.” Other ways to spell it include Jenivieve, Genevive, Jenavieve, and Jenevieve.

Derived from the ancient Greek Kórē, the first name Cora is believed to be the Latinized version of that name. Originally, in Greek mythology, the name Cora referred to the goddess of Spring, Persephone, daughter of Zeus and Demeter. Cora would have changed her name to Persephone when she married Hades and became queen of the underworld. The meaning of this female name is “maiden” or “daughter.”

Elaine, a more French-speaking variant of the first name Helen, is said to derive its origins from Greek and to mean “sun ray” or “shining light.” It can also be simply associated with the meanings “torch”, “beautiful”, “light”, “bright” and “shining.” In the myth of King Arthur, Elaine is the character who falls in love with Sir Lancelot. The resurgence of this name in the 19th century may also be related to Tennyson’s Idylls of the King poetry.

The English name Blair, would have Gaelic Scottish origins. Many places are named Blair in Scotland, the name being derived from the Gaelic blàr, meaning “plain,” “meadow,” “field” or “battlefield.” This name could therefore mean “dweller on the plain.” While Blair is generally used as a male name in Scotland and Canada, it is often used for baby girls in the United States, making it unisex. It is also sometimes spelled Blaire.

“Little Joan,” or “God is gracious.” These are the possible meanings of the female name Janet, of Scottish origin. It is also considered the feminine version of the masculine name John. It is the English-speaking variation of a name used all over the world in various ways: in French, it is called Jeanette; in Spanish, Juanita; in Russian, it is spelled Zhanet, and in Hungarian, Zsanett. Janet is also sometimes used as a diminutive of the names Jeanne or Jane.

Eleanora is the Spanish version of the Greek name Eleanor and means, like the female name Elaine, “sun ray” or “shining light.” Similar maiden names would be, for example, Eleanore, Elenora, Eleonora, Elianora and Elleanora. The female name Eleanora was popular in the United States between 1914 and 1930, then nearly disappeared for more than half a century, only to return more popular than ever after 2010.

Olivia is a beautiful name derived from the Latin oliva, which means “olive tree”. It would also be the female alternative to the male name Oliver. The name became very popular after William Shakespeare used it in his play Twelfth Night for the beautiful, sought-after heiress. Of all the baby girl names that begin with the letter “O”, Olivia is the most popular in the United States.

In Greek, the first name Sophia means “wisdom”. This name was first known thanks to St. Sophia, widely celebrated by the Greek Orthodox Church, but was later popularized, in the Middle Ages, by European royalty. It is indeed a modern and elegant name. There is even a male version of the name Sophia, which is Sophus.

Female form of the masculine first name Charlot, diminutive of Charles, Charlotte has French origins. While Charles means “strong and virile” or “vigorous”, the feminine version means “free man,” “feminine” or “petite”. There are similar names, such as Charlie, Lottie, Lotte, Carlota, and Carlotta.

Of Latin origin, the female name Grace was first used as a reference to the phrase “God’s grace.” There is more than one meaning to this first name, for example “charm,” “goodness,” and “generosity.” In Greek mythology, the female name Grace is linked to beauty and joy. The name would be considered pure since in this mythology, the three Graces were considered to be the goddesses of nature.

Zoey, also often spelled Zoe, Zoe or Zoë, is a female name of Greek origin meaning “life.” For early Christians, however, the name Zoey did not just mean “life,” but rather represented eternal life. Other variations of this name exist, such as Zoí, Zoie, Zoee, Zoya, Zoi, Zoe and Zooey.

Aubrey is a Norman French derivative of the Germanic first name Alberic consisting of the elements alb, meaning “elf, supernatural being,” and ric, meaning “power, ruler of elves.” Aubrey was originally spelled Aubrée and did not have the same etymology, being rather derived from the Germanic Alberada and Albereda. Originally, the name Aubrey was more of a male name, but the Americans made it common for women too.

Unlike many of the names on this list, Brooklyn does not have such a deep history or meaning. Rather, it is simply a combination of the name Brook (or Brooke), derived from an English nickname meaning “one who lives near a brook”, and the suffix -lyn, which is very popular in modern American names.

Not surprisingly, the name Violet was inspired by the flower of the same name, and means “purple” in English. Like almost all other flower names, its popularity varied greatly between the 1880s and 1910s in the United States, and even in the years that followed. Derivatives of Violet exist in other languages, such as Viola—which also means “purple” in Latin—, Violeta, Violetta or Violet.

Madelyn is an English first name derived from the French name Madeline, or even Madeleine, which ultimately derives from the Greeks and means “high tower.” In Hebrew, Madelyn means “woman from Magdala.” The French version of this name is quite common in literature, and it has been very popular throughout history, especially in the 1990s. His popularity has been on the rise in the United States since then.

Margery is a first name that means “pearl”. It can also be spelled Marjorie—which would be the spelling derived from the medieval variant Margery—, or Marjory, and this name would be derived from the name Margaret. This feminine name would have appeared in English following the emergence of the French version, Marjorie, itself coming from the Latin Margarita. The Persians have a different, but very interesting meaning for this name, namely “child of light.”

The female name Adele, which can also often be seen spelled Adele, is a simplified form of the name Adelheid, whose meaning is “noble kind or type,” which itself comes from the Old German words adal, meaning “noble,” and heid, meaning “kind or type.” Adele is also a language spoken in eastern Ghana and Togo by about 21,000 people. In the Germanic language, there is a male equivalent to the female name Adele, which is Adel.

Cleo is a gender neutral, but generally female name of Greek origin which means “glory,” or “to praise, acclaim.” It is said to be a shortened version of the name Cleopatra or Cleophus, among others. It is also considered to be an alternate spelling for the name Clio.

Esther is a feminine name of Hebrew origin, meaning “hive, conceal.” It is best known for the Jewish queen Esther, the eponymous heroine of the famous Book of Esther. According to the Hebrew Bible, Queen Esther was born with the first name Hadassah (“Myrtle”), but her name was changed to hide her identity upon becoming Queen of Persia.

Louisa is a name from Latin origins that can roughly be translated into “famous warrior”, or “renowned warrior”. The name made it to the US Top 1000 most popular names in 2014, after an absence of 45 years. There are many variations of the name Louisa around the world, for example Luisa, Lovisa, Ludovica, and Luigia.

Marguerite is a French version of the first name “Margaret” or “Daisy”, which we’ve also put on our list. The first name Marguerite is also a derivative of the Latin and Greek word margarítēs, which means “pearl.” Marguerites are born for adventure, like the famous Saint Marguerite, who set up schools in the Quebec wilderness in the 17th century.

Of English origin, the female first name Betty has the meaning “oath of a God,” or “God is satisfaction.” Betty is actually a name that evolved as a diminutive of the names Bethany or even Elizabeth, to become a full name in itself. In the 17th and 18th centuries, Betty was also used as a diminutive of Bethania.

The female name Scarlett, also sometimes spelled Scarlet or Scarlette, comes, as you may have guessed, from the English word scarlet, which represents a bright shade of the color red. The color scarlet symbolizes courage, strength, joy, passion, and heat. In the Roman Catholic Church, cardinals wear scarlet because it is said to represent the color of the blood of Christ and the Christian martyrs.

Willa is a beautiful girl’s name with roots in Germany. Willa is actually the feminine version of the masculine name William, which would faithfully mean “will, desire,” but also “helmet, protection.” Willa would also be a derivative of Wilhelmina, having first been used as a diminutive of that name. As for William, a very common nickname for Willa is obviously Will.

Ashlyn, a beautiful feminine name with Irish and Gaelic origins, is said to mean “dream.” It seems that another meaning exists for this name, which is “Meadow of ash trees.” In the past, this name was considered equally masculine and feminine, but nowadays it is usually given to girls.

The female name Ember is of British origin, and is said to mean “spark” or “burning low.” Ember is also said to be derived from the Old English aemerge, which has its root in the Germanic word aima, meaning “ashes.” In the English vocabulary, Ember is used to speak of the smoldering remnants of a fire that appear in the form of glowing ashes. More metaphorically, some associate the term with the remains of passion.

The female name Marleigh, an English variant of the name Marlee, would potentially come from Old English and mean “pleasant wood,” but it could also come from the word mearth, which means “marten,” which is a type of animal similar to the ferret. This name is also said to have British origins and would mean “marshy meadow.”

The female name Gwenyth is of Welsh origin, and is in fact a variant of the names Gwenith, Gwendolyn and Gwyneth. The meaning of the first name Gwenyth would be “happiness,” “fair bow” or even “blessed ring.” Relatively popular between 1920 and 1950, Gwenyth then fell into decline, but began to be used frequently again in the mid-1990s.

Adeline is a feminine name of French origin, considered as a diminutive to the name Adèle, coming from the Germanic root adal. Adeline would mean “noble” or “nobility”. Several variants exist for this name, for example Adelina, Adalyn, Adalynn, Adelyn, Adalene, Adeleine, Aada, Ada, Alina, Aline, Adelita and Alita.

The first name Chelsea, also commonly spelled Chelsey or Chelsie, comes from Old English and the most common theory about its meaning would be “chalk landing place,” coming from Calc-hyð, which means “chalk wharf.” The first name Chelsea appeared on the Social Security Administration baby naming data chart in 1969, ranking #708. During the 1980s, this name gained popularity, reaching the 15th most popular name in 1992.

Being considered a gender neutral name, Piper is of English origin and has the meaning “flute player.” It is also possible, sometimes, to see this name spelled Pyper. There is a legend about the Pied Piper of Hamelin, who was able to entrance and captivate children and animals by playing his flute.

Coming from the Latin word novus, Nova is a very pretty female name that means “new.” While this name is relatively new and continues to grow in popularity, its definition couldn’t be more accurate! This name began to be used in the 19th century, reaching the Top 1000 most popular names in the United States in the late 1930s. Unfortunately, it later virtually disappeared only to re-emerge in 2011.

Having Greek, Latin and Persian origins, the first name Aria means “song” or “melody.” In fact, its literal translation of the Italian word aria is “aria,” which is a musical term that refers to an elaborate vocal solo usually found in operas. In Greek, aria means “lioness,” and in Persian, it is considered a gender neutral name meaning “noble.”

Of English and Scottish origin, the name Etta, which is a diminutive of names such as Henrietta and Loretta, has the meaning “ruler of the home.” Currently, Etta is ranked #927 on the U.S. Most Popular Names list. During the last decades of the 1800s, Etta ranked in the Top 100 most popular names, but fell into decline and disappeared from the list in 1966. It wasn’t until 2018 that it resurfaced.

Derived from the Greek word Odyssey, Odessa is the female version of the male name Odysseus. Odessa means “long journey,” “wandering,” “quest,” “wrathful” or “angry man.” The Russian empress Catherine the Great is said to have named the Ukrainian port city Odessa after Homer’s Greek epic poem Odyssey, originally published in 1614.

Only true fans of mythology will name their children after something mystical. Aurora is one of those names that has a magical meaning behind it. Think of the North and South poles, and the lights that can be seen in the sky. Aurora is another name for these polar lights! Your daughter will be a light in your life, not only to you, but to everyone she meets. 

Willow trees are known for their strength and stability. Willow trees grow quickly and make an impact on everything around them. Naming your daughter after the Willow tree not only will give her a sense of belonging, but will allow for her to be herself. 

Your daughter will be the most beautiful thing that you have ever laid eyes on. From the moment that she is born, nothing will ever compare to her beauty. As she grows up, she will inherit all of the wonderful traits from her parents and continue to do better in life. 

Daughters are known for having a fierce attitude when they become teenagers. They are passionate about the things they believe in and feel as if everything they say is always right. Being a parent of a teenage daughter can be trying, but it will be worth it. 

Some parents opt for names with a religious meaning behind them. No matter what the religion is, it’s safe to say that it will play a major role in their and their children’s lives. So, it only makes sense to give them a name with a powerful meaning behind it. 

There are many names that come from royalty. Whether you want your daughter to grow up to become a real-life princess or not, some names just have an elegance to them that is hard to deny. Plus, naming your daughter after actual princesses will make her feel special. 

When your daughter is born, all you will see is pure innocence. She will have not spoken a word, not hurt anybody, and had never done anything wrong. Don’t you wish she could stay this pure baby her entire life? I mean, she’ll grow up obviously, but you want her to stay innocent and kind. 

When your daughter is born, you want her to be able to stand up for herself. You want her to be able to understand the difference between right and wrong and act kindly to others. While you might spend your entire life teaching her these things, it is up to her to act those ways. With a name like Alessia, she will have the best possible chance of being strong, independent, and respectful of others.

Don’t worry, unlike how the events played out in Romeo and Juliet, your daughter will live a long and fulfilling life. The chances of her falling in love are inevitable, but she will have a way to push through the heartache. You can rest easy knowing that your beautiful new baby girl will always stay looking young and beautiful.

Flora became a popular name in France when a girl named Flora helped Prince Charlie travel to the country. This name has been more common in European countries ever since. While the name isn’t as popular in the United States, it’s still a wonderful name for a baby girl.

Do you believe in love at first sight? As soon as your daughter is born, you will believe. This is a special kind of love. This will be something that you feel deep in your soul. You won’t be able to hide the fact that you are so proud of the new life that you have just brought into this world.

Eden comes from Hebrew origin and means the “place of pleasure.” In the Bible, Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden. While the story of Adam and Eve has a not-so-happy ending, the Garden of Eden was the most beautiful place that they had been to.

When your daughter is born, all you want for them is to be strong and healthy. Right? Parents want nothing more for their children than for them to be able to make it on their own, but some parents might have different definitions of “making it.” To some, that may be moving out and getting a job, and to others, that simply may be to make friends.

Angelina is a Greek name meaning “messenger” or “Angel.” Your daughter will be your very own little angel. She is a blessing, and she will continue to bless you for as long as you live. There is nothing better than new parents laying eyes on their perfect little angel!

The name Gemma was first introduced in Italy. This name means “gem” or “jewel.” Just like a diamond or a ruby, your daughter will be very precious—not only to you, but to everyone else around her as well. It will be hard for you to find something in your life that you admire as much as your daughter. Which is totally ok for parents.

Felicity means “good luck.” If you wished to have a daughter, this is the perfect name for her. There is nothing that parents are more proud of than the birth of their children. Their kids are the light of their life, everything they do is for them now. They want their kids to be happy, healthy, and taken care of.

Rosalie comes from Latin origin and means “flower.” It can also translate to “beautiful rose.” Just like a field of sunflowers, your daughter will grow tall and beautiful. She won’t be afraid to be herself or to stand out.

For those parents who love the outdoors, this is the perfect name for their new baby girl. Some parents want nothing more than for their children to share the same love and passions as they do. Of course, they want them to grow up and find things they love on their own, but they want to make memories of doing things together with their children.

This name is of Latin origin and means “tranquil” or “serene.” Though there will be moments that don’t exactly feel this way. Teenage daughters tend to be obnoxious sometimes, but they will always love you, even if it doesn’t feel like it. There will be moments with your daughter that you will want to relive over and over again.

All of your hopes and dreams will come true once your daughter is born. Nadia is a Russian name meaning “hope.” Your daughter will give you hope in all aspects of life. You will also hope for the best for her in life. It doesn’t matter what she does, or who she becomes, she will always be the most important person in your life.