Baby girl names with great meanings

What's in a name? Most parents today are not only looking for a distinct baby name that has a nice ring to it, they're also hoping to find a name that has story behind it. If you still have yet to pick the perfect name for your baby girl, you might be surprised to learn that many of the most popular — and the most unique — names for girls have a special meaning.

Sophia: Wise
Emma: Whole or complete
Olivia: Olive, symbol of peace
Isabella: Devoted to God
Hannah: Favor or grace
Mia: A wished for child
Chloe: Fresh blooming
Madison: Gift of God
Violet: Flower
Victoria: Victory or triumphant
Darlene: Tenderly loved
Kalila: Dearly loved
Milada: My love
Grania: Love
Kennocha: Lovely
Amia: Beloved
Cheryl: Dear one, darling
Cher: Dear one, darling
Aphrodite: Goddess of love
Theophilia: Loved by God
Cara: Beloved
Vida: Dearly loved
Carina: Beloved
Amada: Beloved
Amor: Love

Farrah: Happy
Caroline: Song of happiness
Felicity: Happy
Carolina: Song of happiness
Luana: Content, happy
Allegra: Joyful
Halona: Of happy fortune
Joy: Happy
Trixie: Happy
Beatrix: She who brings happiness

Jamille: Beautiful
Kenna: Attractive
Lana: Attractive, peaceful
Naveen: Beautiful
Belinda: Very beautiful
Jolie: Cheerful, pretty
Elle: Beautiful fairy
Lily: Purity and beauty
Mabel: My beautiful one
Karishma: Miracle
Alazne: Miracle
Karamat: Miracle
Daniella: Feminine form of Daniel, who miraculously survived the den of lions in the Old Testament

Abigail: Old Testament name meaning "father's joy"
Bethany: Biblical name meaning "the house of song"
Charity: New Testament name meaning "love, faith and hope"
Elizabeth: Hebrew name meaning "the oath or fullness of God"
Faith: Greek name meaning "faithful"
Judith: Latin name meaning "praised"
Mary: Biblical name meaning "wished-for child"
Naomi: Hebrew name meaning "beautiful; agreeable"
Phoebe: American name meaning "the shining one"
Tabitha: Biblical name from the Old Testament meaning "gazelle, beauty, grace"
Amity: Friendship, harmony
Nadia: Hope
Angelica: Angelic
Irene: Peace
Linnea: Flower
Orianna: Golden

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