UK Girl Names
- Starlit
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
In 2014, six little girls in the US were given the name Starlit. Starlit has a sweeter meaning than the similar Starlet, and a better ring than Starlight.
- Tamlane
- Dayton
Origin:
English variation of DeightonMeaning:
"place with a dike"Description:
A city name that sounds more legit than most because of its similarity to Peyton and other such names in circulation.
- Auberon
Origin:
English from GermanMeaning:
"noble, bearlike"Description:
With the growing popularity for girls of such names as Aubrey and Audrey, Auberon feels like a fresh and viable option.
- Morley
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"moor, meadow clearing"Description:
Fresh choice in the vein of Carly and Harley.
- Annesley
Origin:
Variation of Ansley, EnglishMeaning:
"clearing with a hermitage"Description:
Latter-day Ashley that comes in a range of spelling variations. Ansley and Ainsley have both hit the Top 1000 in recent years.
- Loreen
Origin:
English elaboration of LoraDescription:
Superseded by Lauren.
- Mórag
Origin:
ScottishMeaning:
"the great one"Description:
A classic Gaelic name, but too hoary to be a hit here.
- Thyme
Origin:
English herb nameDescription:
Not time yet for Thyme.
- Seonag
- Chesleigh
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"camp on the meadow"Description:
Chelsea with dyslexia.
- Jenifry
Origin:
Cornish variation of the Welsh name GwenfrewiMeaning:
"white peace"Description:
This Celtic saint's name is the most offbeat Jen name of all.
- Fear
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"an unpleasant often strong emotion caused by anticipation or awareness of danger"Description:
One of the more unusual word names used by Plymouth pilgrims for their children. Fear Brewster is an example of the usage of this name. Definitely one of the historic pilgrim names best left in the past.
- Edwynne
- Carden
Origin:
English occupational nameMeaning:
"wool carder"Description:
Unusual, serious, no-nonsense occupational surname that could be borrowed from the boys.
- Jarrell
Origin:
English and French surname derived from a place-name, GervilleDescription:
Randall Jarrell was an important mid-20th century poet; his surname makes a pleasingly soft name for a girl.
- Muireall
- Marsh
Origin:
English nature nameDescription:
Soft and creative update of Marsha.
- Jennice
- Ronni
Origin:
English, diminutive of VeronicaDescription:
Today's Veronicas would be called Veronica.