675+ Girl Names That End in S

A glitzy modern word name or a creative respelling of Jules.

The name of the lead character in Toni Morrison's novella A Mercy, an enslaved woman who is sent in search of medicine for her sick master. Flora and Florence will both be less likely to create confusion, though that's no reason to avoid this version if you're a big fan of the book.

You're probably better off using Shepherd or Shepard on a daughter rather than trying to feminize it.

The name of a parish in Louisiana, Avoyelles has the characteristics that make it a prime possibility for parents seeking a unique place name, especially if Louisiana or Cajun culture are significant. It has built-in nicknames Ava and Elle that could make it much more wearable.

The Phillis spelling of this once-popular name lives on thanks to Phillis Wheatley, the first African-American to publish a book of poetry, in the 18th century.