Names Ending in U for Girls

A dashing French surname name most famously borne by Henry David Thoreau, an American naturalist, writer and philosopher who influenced such notable figures as Leo Tolstoy, Mahatma Gandhi, and Martin Luther King Jr. The most common modern American pronunciation is "thor-OH", with emphasis on the final syllable, although Thoreau himself pronounced it "THOR-oh".

A cute variation of the Finnish Maija — which in turn is a variation of Maria.

Melodramatic wordplay name coined by actor Ving Rhames for his daughter.

Actress and director Zabou Breitman is a notable bearer of this quirky French pet name.

Malibu, the name of a California beach city, evokes sunshine, surfing, and glamour. With its fashionable "oo" sound — as seen in names like Luna and Ruby — Malibu is an unexplored place name worth considering.

As more parents look for unique alternatives to the popular Isabella — Isabeau and Isadora are two great examples — they may like the beautiful Gambian name Isatou. Isatou Ceesay is a Gambian activist who started a revolutionary recycling movement called "One Plastic Bag".

Leyu is derived from the Amharic word liyu, meaning "unique." Given to only five baby girls at last count, Leyu does make a truly unique choice for a daughter.

Indu is truly unusual, but shares sounds with more popular choices like Indie and Indigo. Other moon names to consider: Luna, Serena, Io.

This pretty Ethiopian name means "unique" or "different", and would live up to its name in English-speaking countries. Pronounced "lee-yoo", this name can also be spelled Liyu.

A rare Finnish name for Christmas babies.

Common Japanese name with a pleasant meaning, no matter how you write it.

Perfect for September babies.

Short and sweet Japanese name that could easily cross cultures.

Calming Japanese choice.