2800+ Girl Names That End in N

  1. Kerrigan
    • Origin:

      Irish surname
    • Meaning:

      "son of Ciaragán"
    • Description:

      An attractive Irish surname that is used more often among girls — likely due to the feminine associations with Kerry.
  2. Deryn
    • Origin:

      Welsh
    • Meaning:

      "bird"
    • Description:

      This 1950s Welsh bird name sounds less dated than our fifties Robin.
  3. Braelyn
    • Origin:

      Modern invented name
    • Description:

      One of the most girlish offshoots of Braeden.
  4. Noreen
    • Origin:

      English, diminutive of Nora
    • Description:

      Noreen's in limbo, especially now that Nora has made a comeback.
  5. Ashlynn
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "dream"
    • Description:

      This Anglicized spelling of Irish Aislinn or Aisling has enjoyed some popularity in the US as an updated Ashley.
  6. Cyn
    • Maryann
      • Origin:

        English, combination of Mary and Ann
      • Meaning:

        "drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + grace"
      • Description:

        Combination of Mary and Ann which has been more popular than Marianne in recent years, although still below the Top 1000, after a peak in the 1940s.
    • Shawn
      • Origin:

        Spelling variation of Sean
      • Meaning:

        "God is gracious"
      • Description:

        Shawn is one name that's become less unisex and more distinctly male over time in all its spellings, given to only 14 baby girls and over 500 boys in the US in the most recent year counted. But at its peak in the early 1970s, it was a Top 200 baby name for girls in the US, given to nearly 2000 baby girls... and 12,000 boys in this spelling alone.
    • Rayen
      • Origin:

        Mapuche (Chilean)
      • Meaning:

        "flower"
      • Description:

        Rayen is well-known in Chile, and sometimes seen in the Netherlands, as a Mapuche girls name meaning flower. This name could be an alternative to people who like Ryan but want to keep it as a boys name or as a spunkier alternative to other names that mean flower, such as Fleur and Flora.
    • Aidan
      • Origin:

        Irish
      • Meaning:

        "little and fiery"
      • Description:

        Aidan is an ancient Irish saint's name with a fire meaning that's mega popular for boys, most often spelled as Aiden. The name is occasionally used for girls, sometimes as Aidyn or Ayden, as well. Aidan was the name of a famous seventh-century Irish saint, and is related to the Irish word for fire.
    • Doutzen
      • Origin:

        Dutch, meaning unknown
      • Description:

        Dutch supermodel Doutzen (pronounced doubt-son) Kroes has introduced us to a name from the Netherlands that might have a hard time in an American classroom and is nowhere near as glamorous as its bearer.
    • Jameson
      • Origin:

        English
      • Meaning:

        "son of James"
      • Description:

        Stylish surname way to go if you want to name a girl after a James, and is more substantial than the passé Jamie; it was chosen for their daughter by Chynna Phillips and Billy Baldwin.
    • Roselyn
      • Origin:

        Combination name of Rose and Lynn
      • Description:

        Roselyn was a frequent member of the US Top 1000 in the early twentieth century until it dropped off the charts in 1954. It didn't return until 2003.
    • Rosen
      • Origin:

        Cornish
      • Meaning:

        "rose"
      • Description:

        The masculine version of Rosen, pronounced ROH-zen, is a German and Bulgarian name, commonly seen as an element in Ashkenazi Jewish surnames. But Rosen, pronounced ROZ-en, is a modern Cornish word name used predominantly for girls.
    • Saran
      • Origin:

        Sanskrit, Jula
      • Meaning:

        "refuge, sanctuary; joy"
      • Description:

        The Indian name Saran is used primarily in Punjab among the Sikh population. As a West African name, Saran has its origins in the Jula language, spoken in Burkina Faso, the Ivory Coast, and Mali.
    • Rowen
      • Origin:

        Spelling variation of Rowan
      • Meaning:

        "little redhead"
      • Description:

        With its soft sounds, its unisex appeal, and its nature connection, Rowan has been climbing the charts in recent years. The modern spelling twist, Rowen, has trailed behind, about 7 times less popular than the traditional option and not as well-used as Rowyn, but nevertheless, still given to 170 babies in a recent year.
    • Vermilion
      • Origin:

        Color name
      • Description:

        This vivid reddish orange color name is an undiscovered possibility -- kind of a female equivalent of Cerulean for boys.
    • Rohan
      • Origin:

        Variation of Rowan or Hindi
      • Meaning:

        "sandalwood"
      • Description:

        Rohan is an Indian name, but may also be a variation of the Irish surname Rowan, sometimes used for girls.
    • Brighton
      • Origin:

        English place-name
      • Description:

        Out-of-the-way place name (it's an antiquated holiday spot on England's south coast) that might make a brilliant choice. Actor/director Jon Favreau named his daughter Brighton Rose.
    • Aderyn
      • Origin:

        Cornish
      • Meaning:

        "bird"
      • Description:

        Aderyn, like cousin Elowen, may have found her moment: Aderyn makes an original full name that gets you to the cute and trendy nickname Addie. Just remember to put the emphasis on the second syllable.