SAVANNAH
Savannah is a feminine given name that comes from either a treeless plain or the name of a city in Atlanta. The name has been in use in the US since the late 1900s and is still quite popular today. This name is so beautiful your daughter will surely thank you for giving it to her when she grows up. It has several spelling variations such as Savanna, Savana, and Savanah.
Actor Steven Seagal, director Chris Adshead, and musician James William Buffett gave their daughters this gorgeous name. Other bearers of this name include journalist Savannah Clark Guthrie, actress Savannah Read, singer Savannah Outen, and fashion designer Savannah Miller.
PHOEBE
Phoebe is a beautiful Greek name ideal for a cute little girl. This name means bright and shining. Phoebe is the feminine form of the male name Phoebus. People love this name so much it has been in use for well over 100 years. These days, not many girls go by this name, making it ideal for parents who want their daughter’s name to stand out in class.
Shakespeare made this name even more popular back in his day when he used it in one of his plays. In addition, some leading characters in TV shows such as Friends, Charmed, and The Thundermans and many others go by this name.
NATASHA
With two adorable nicknames, Nat and Tasha to choose from, parents will love giving this stunning name to their girls. Natasha is of Russian origin meaning born on Christmas Day. Natasha’s popularity in the US was at its peak back in the 1950s, and it continued all the way to the 1980s. Today, you will not find many girls going by this name in the United States, making it a great choice for a newborn.
The immediate former United States President and his wife chose this name for their daughter though she loves going by one of its nicknames Sasha. Other celebrities with this name include actress Natasha Jane Richardson, Russian actress Natasha Schneider, and pop singer Natasha Hamilton.
OLIVIA
Olivia is a beautiful English name that has a close relationship with the olive tree. William Shakespeare is arguably one of the reasons this name is so popular since he had a character by this name in one of his comedy plays called Twelfth Night. Olivia is very popular not only in the US but also in other English speaking countries including the UK, Canada, and Australia.
Character Olivia Pope in the TV show Scandal is arguably one of the most popular Olivias on TV today. Olivia is an awesome name and any little girl will love it. Some of this name’s adorable nicknames include Livia, Liv, and Olly. Actress Olivia Wilde is one of the most famous women going by this name.
SILVIA
Silvia is a beautiful feminine Latin name that means spirit of the wood. However, in Roman mythology, Silvia is the goddess of the forest. Silvia has been in use in America since the 19th century. Although this name is not as common as it was a few decades back, it is a great choice for parents looking for a traditional name that does not have too many people.
This name has numerous variations, with some of the most popular including Sylvia, Silver, and Silvie. Some celebrities who go by this name include Mexican actress Silvia Pinal, Italian actress and chef Silvis Colloca, Romanian politician Silvia Adriana, and French actress Silvia Monfort. Silvia is a great name to consider, especially if you love nature.
AMELIA
Amelia is a beautiful name with a rich history that has roots in English and other European languages. This name means work or industrious. Some of this name’s variants include Amalia, Aemilia, and Amelie. These days most parents opt to use this name as opposed to Emily. Some of its nicknames include Lia, Mel, Amy, Millie, and Mia.
Famous people, who go by this name include aviator Amelia Earhart, and feminist Amelia Bloomer. Amelia will be a great option for parents who want to encourage their daughters to work hard to achieve their goals.
MIA
Mia is a wonderful name that many consider having a very close relationship with the name Mary and is a diminutive of Maria. In Spanish and Italian, this name means mine but in Slavic, it means dear darling. Mia has been in use since the 1960s and was at the height of its fame in the 1990s. Many parents in the United States and other English speaking countries love giving this name to their daughters.
Famous people who go by this name include actress Mia Sara, Australian basketball player Mia Murray, actress Mia Kirshner, and actress Mia Wasikowska. Mia is a short and sweet name any girl would love to have.
SHELBY
Shelby is a very attractive name that would be ideal for a newborn. Although Shelby is one of those names we all consider feminine, some parents have started giving this name to their baby boys, thereby making it a unisex name. This name is great because parents can give it to their babies as either a surname or a given name.
In the Old Norse language, Shelby means graceful and elegant, a description many parents would wish for their daughters or sons. In 1989’s comedy-drama film Steel Magnolia, Julia Roberts played the role of a character by the name Shelby, and this made this name very popular that year and a few years after that. In addition, Jane Shelby Richardson a biophysicist goes by this name. Singer Reba McEntire chose this name for her son.
PAIGE
Paige is a beautiful given name ideal for little princesses. This name means young helper or young child. In medieval times, Page without the letter ‘i’ was a name given to male servants who were training to be knights. Today, the name Paige is a girl’s name that any little girl would love to have. Its popularity in the United States was at its highest in the 20th century, since just a few girls go by this name these days.
