All these cute and sweet baby girl names would pair beautifully with most of the middle and last names. So which one would you pick for your daughter? Tell us by commenting below.
Fiona:
This Scottish moniker has been rising in popularity after it made its appearance in the Shrek series. The meaning of Fiona is ‘white’, ‘fair’.
Gisela:
We must say that it’s the prettiest of all the names in the list. If you want to make it catchier, you can change it to Gisele. Gisela means ‘pledge’.
Glory:
Glory is both patriotic and cute baby name for girls. And it sounds more modern than Gloria.
Harper:
Harper was not even one of the top 100 names until 2011. But in 2014, it shot up several places to reach the 11th spot. Harper has a straightforward meaning, ‘harp player’.
Hazel:
This nature-inspired moniker scored big after being featured in the book and movie, The Fault in Our Stars. The fact that John Krasinski and Emily Blunt chose the name for their daughter speaks for its popularity.
Heather:
The popularity of this name has gone down since the 90s, making it ideal for parents who shy away from trends.
Heidi:
Heidi is a diminutive of Adelheid and means ‘of noble birth’. It became popular through the children’s classic book Heidi.
Helen:
The name Helen has always been synonymous with beauty, thanks to the Trojan War. It’s one of those classic names that parents are returning to. Helen means ‘bright and shining one’.
Ida:
Short and sweet Ida could be a successor to the super popular Ada or Ava. In fact, a century ago, Ida was considered a name as sweet as apple. Its popularity was largely because of Tennyson’s poem, “Princess Ida”. This German name means ‘industrious one’.
Ivy:
We think that Ivy would make an excellent middle name for your daughter. This botanical name is at the summit of its popularity right now.
Jasmine:
This beautiful and fresh smelling flower is known for its enchanting fragrance. It is the name of the beautiful Princess Jasmine, from the classic Aladdin.
Lilac:
Lilac, the name of the beautiful flower in a mix of soft purple and blue color, has many going for it. Actor Stephen Moyer named his daughter Lilac a few years ago. The flower is symbolic of first love, which a child is of every parent.
Lillian:
Lillian may not be as popular as its cousin Lily, but it scores big in the cuteness quotient. It has its namesake in one of the most famous movie actors of our time Lillian Gish.
Lily:
This beautiful and big flowering plant with striking colors and sturdy petals has a name that many parents love. This century-old floral moniker has a lovely sound and a cool elegance. And it’s a favorite with celebs as well, including Johnny Depp, Kate Beckinsale and Fred Savage.
Lorene:
Lorene would make an excellent pick for parents who want something cute and classic that’s not too common. It’s another version of Laura and means ‘laurel plant’.
Louisa:
This feminine form of Louis is still as popular as it was in the 1960s. It has intriguing nickname options, like Lulu and a strong meaning –‘warrior’.
Lydia:
Lydia is a cute Greek name, meaning ‘from Lydia’. Lydia is an ancient region in Asia Minor.
Lyric:
How can a name inspired by music not be sweet? In 2014, more than 1,200 baby girls were named Lyric.
Madeline:
This moniker, with a lovely ring and soft, delicate image, comes with a cute nickname option, Maddy. Madeline means ‘woman from Magdala’.
Margaret:
This timeless name comes with a beautiful meaning ‘pearl’. But what we like the most about this name is the long set of adorable nicknames it comes with: Greta, Maisie and Maggie to name a few.
Mei:
Mei is a short and cute Chinese name, meaning ‘beautiful’. Not just Chinese, this rhythmic name is familiar in several cultures, including American.
Mia:
This appealing Scandinavian short form of Maria is enjoying a meteoric rise up the list. It is currently sitting at the 10th spot and will go up further.
Mila:
The word Mila is of Greek origin and means ‘pleasant’ or ‘friendly’. It is also a word from the African language Swahili, and means ‘tradition’. A famous Hollywood actress with this name is Mila Kunis.
Myrtle:
How can we forget Moaning Myrtle from Harry Potter series? Myrtle is a Greek botanical name associated with the plant of peace, love, youth and fertility.
Natalia:
Natalia is a beautiful Russian name meaning ‘born in Christmas’. But that doesn’t mean you can use this name only for a winter baby.
Nova:
This celestial baby name reemerged in the in 2011 after being in for 80 years. Nova means ‘new’.
Olive:
Olive may have been overshadowed by Olivia, but it has a cute appeal of its own. It entered the top 1000 name list in 2007, and has climbed several spots since then.
Paige:
This name is derived from the Latin word Paidion, meaning ‘young helper’. Paige reached its highest #47 in the year 2003.
Pearl:
There was a time Pearl was one of the top 25 names. But it went on a long slide thereafter, showing no signs of comeback. The name reentered the top 1000 name list in 2010.
Penelope:
This classic Greek name was the name of Odysseus’ wife in the epic The Odyssey. Of late, it has found favor with several celebrities, including Anna Chlumsky, Tina Fey and Kourtney Kardashian.
Rosalind:
This cute girl baby name, meaning ‘beautiful rose’, was the name of Shakespeare’s heroine in As you Like It. It hasn’t been very popular in the last few years, but is poised for a comeback.
Rose:
This flower or its name needs no special mention. It also has a religious reference and remains one of the most commonly used names for girls.
Rosemary:
This perennial herb has now become a popular female name. The legend goes that Aphrodite arose from the sea with rosemary draped around her. You can shorten it to either Rose or Mary for the nickname.
Sadie:
Like Betty and Emma, Sadie has begun to regain favor with parents of this generation. This Hebrew name means ‘princess’.
Sapphire:
The gem name has been in vogue even before Pearl and Ruby came into existence. It’s the pseudonym of Romona Lofton, the author of ‘Push’.
Savannah:
Savannah is a cute and sunny name, meaning ‘grassy plain’. Call out this name with slow emphasis on the second syllable to make it sound like a typical southerner name.
Scarlett:
This moniker is derived from the Persian word ‘saghrilat’, which is a type of red cloth. It brings to mind a glorious baby who wraps the whole world around her tiny finger.
Selena:
Selena is smooth, adorable, sensual and rhythmic. A girl with this moniker is sure to get attention wherever she goes. The meaning of Selena is ‘moon goddess’.
Siri:
This short and sweet name would strike a perfect chord with the girl of today’s generation. It means ‘fair victory’ in its native language and ‘secret’ in the Swahili language. It’s associated with tech company Apple as well!
Sophia:
Sophia has been one of the top 10 baby names for girls for more than a decade. Meaning ‘wisdom’ in the Greek language, Sophia could make a fine name for your daughter, though not uncommon.
Stella:
This name shines like a star even after years of usage. Stella means ‘star’.
Taylor:
This name first appeared in the charts of baby girl name list in 1979, but began booming in popularity in the 90s. It’s an English occupational name, meaning ‘tailor’.
Ulrica:
This one’s truly beautiful. This feminine version of Ulric just rolls off the tongue. It means ‘powerful ruler’ or ‘wealthy’.
Violet:
This name is popular as both color and gem name. Its variation Viola sounds equally beautiful and cute.
Willow:
This moniker brings to mind a girl who looks shy but is strong, powerful and always in charge deep down inside, just like the willow tree.
Wilma:
This diminutive of Wilhelmina sounds both cute and trendy. Meaning ‘resolute protector’, Wilma is a hottie in Sweden as well. It features in the top 10 list in the country.
Winifred:
This Welsh name, meaning ‘peacemaker’ is associated with the anti-apartheid activist Winnifred Mandela. It has the options of two adorable nicknames, Winnie and Fred.
Yazmin:
Jasmine is a cute name, but Yazmin is exotic. It’s tied with British pop singer Yazmin “Yazz” Evans.
Zinnia:
This is a lesser-known flower and can be a very unique name for your baby girl. Zinnia is a beautiful, multi-colored small flower that adds vibrancy to any garden, during spring.
Zobia:
This moniker, meaning ‘God gifted’ would make a perfect name for your bundle of joy.
Zuri:
Zuri may sound unusual but has a very beautiful meaning. It means ‘someone who’s good and beautiful’. This name cracked into the top 500 list in 2014 and has the potential of climbing further.
