2800+ Girl Names That End in N

  1. Jazlyn
    • Origin:

      Modern invented name
    • Meaning:

      "jazz by the lake; fower by the lake"
    • Description:

      A modern invention that's been in use since the 80s and in the charts since the 90s, which combines the sounds of Jasmine (or Jasper or just the word jazz) with the popular suffix, -lyn. Inspiration might also have come from Joslyn, Jocelyn, or Roslyn. Trendy but snazzy too, Jazlyn remains in the US Top 600.
  2. Oaklyn
    • Origin:

      American invented name
    • Meaning:

      "oak lake"
    • Description:

      Oaklyn is one of the oak-related names moving up the popularity charts, along with more popular sister Oakley and near-identical twin Oaklynn. The Oaklynn spelling used for three times as many baby girls as Oaklyn -- 1800 vs. 600.
  3. Keegan
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "son of Egan"
    • Description:

      Another two-syllable surname zooming up the ladder for boys, and poised to be grabbed by the girls.
  4. Maayan
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "spring of water"
    • Description:

      Many Americans will misunderstand it as Maya, but Maayan (also stylized as Ma'ayan) is a popular Israeli name used for both sexes.
  5. Lemon
    • Origin:

      English word name
    • Description:

      Given to around 25 girls in the US each year, this is a name that could go either way - summery and refreshing or just plain sour. You decide.
  6. Keaton
    • Origin:

      English place and surname
    • Meaning:

      "shed town"
    • Description:

      Keaton is an engaging surname name that's on the rise for both girls and boys. Some parents may use it to honor silent film star Buster Keaton or related to Diane Keaton, but others may see it as a stylish name in keeping with the Kardashian-influenced two-syllable n-ending surname names. Choices similar to Keaton include Keegan and Keenan.
  7. Callen
    • Origin:

      Gaelic
    • Meaning:

      "rock"
    • Description:

      Callen is a unisex Gaelic name growing in popularity here. Its newfound trendiness is possibly related to the Chris O'Donnell character on "NCIS: Los Angeles", known only as G. Callen.
  8. Grayson
    • Description:

      Another boys' name that shows signs of moving to the girls' camp, despite a very obvious and masculine "son" ending. If you love the sound, might we suggest Gracen instead?
  9. Mignon
    • Origin:

      French
    • Meaning:

      "delicate, dainty"
    • Description:

      Charming French endearment, first used as a name by Goethe, that now makes an appealing choice -- though the proper feminine form is Mignonne. Note, though, that this is not actually used as a name in France, where Manon would be the closest choice.
  10. Troian
    • Origin:

      Surname
    • Meaning:

      "trinity"
    • Description:

      This unusual surname name has been made famous by Pretty Little Liars actress Troian Bellisario. Troian is a family name on her father's maternal side, possibly meaning "of Troy", but more likely deriving from a Slavic name meaning "triad; trinity".
  11. Leon
    • Origin:

      Greek variation of Leo
    • Meaning:

      "lion"
    • Description:

      This popular boy name is occasionally used for girls, too. (Seven of them in 2022.)
  12. Sullivan
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "dark eyes"
    • Description:

      Stylish and boyish but could work for a girl -- especially one with brown eyes -- and Sully is a quirky and jaunty nickname.
  13. Elain
    • Eavan
      • Origin:

        Irish
      • Meaning:

        "beautiful sheen"
      • Description:

        Anglicized spelling of the difficult-to-decipher Gaelic Aoibheann, the name of several Irish princesses, this name rhymes with Steven. Eavan Boland is a distinguished Irish poet who teaches at Stanford University.
    • Julien
      • Origin:

        French from Latin
      • Meaning:

        "youthful, downy-bearded, or sky father"
      • Description:

        Although Julien is traditionally the male French form of Julian, musician Julien Baker has taken this variation of the name to the female side of the ledger. Julien is derived from the Ancient Roman Julius which is in turn related to the God name Jupiter or Jove, The most popular forms of the name in modern times have been Julia and Julian, but many variations for both genders, including Juliet, Julianne, and Julius, have become more visible too.
    • Heaven
      • Origin:

        Word name
      • Description:

        Among the children named Heaven are the daughters of TV personality Brooke Burke and rap singer Lil' Mo, who also has a daughter named God'iss Love. Some parents have taken to using Nevaeh instead—Heaven spelled backwards.
    • Swan
      • Origin:

        English
      • Meaning:

        "swan"
      • Description:

        Obsolete Swanhild gives way to oh-so-modern Swan, joining the flock of newly fashionable bird names such as Wren and Lark. In France, the Swann spelling is fashionable for both sexes. But Swan carries an image of grace, though perhaps also a bit of languor. It's a lovely and original name, right for our times.
    • Maylin
      • Origin:

        Variation of May of Mei-Lin, English, Chinese
      • Meaning:

        "drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved; beautiful jade"
      • Description:

        Maylin is following in the footsteps of Maelynn and Maelyn — two modern invented Mae and Lynn compounds that are on the rise.
    • Clarion
      • Origin:

        Music name
      • Description:

        Tuneful variation on the Claire names.
    • Bao
      • Origin:

        Chinese or Vietnamese
      • Meaning:

        "treasure, jewel"
      • Description:

        A unisex Chinese and Vietnamese with an appealingly simple, vowel-rich spelling.