Names That Mean Good

Slavic possibility for a girl born during the Easter season.

Chirpy, upbeat Jewish nickname. Gitty was traditionally short for the Yiddish name Gittel, but now is more common as an independent name.

Alternatively spelled Síomha, this Irish name has a wonderful meaning.

Agatha is an ancient name that hasn't quite joined the fashionable ranks of old lady names....yet. Agathi may be intriguing but it will also surely be confusing.

Naming your child the word for good comes with no guarantees.

Another idealistic virtue name with big shoes to fill — Prosperity would make a bold first name, or more likely an intriguing middle name.

Halimede was the sea-nymph daughter of Nereus and Doris in Greek mythology. One of Neptune's moons is named Halimede after the nymph, in accordance to the standard naming procedure of satellites orbiting Neptune.

Swapping the C for a K makes Kartier less luxe, yet this variation is quickly catching up to the original.

In Roman mythology. Felicitas was the deity of good luck.

An ancient Scandinavian name borne by a legendary Norse king. It's more commonly seen today in the form of Guðmundur, a top name in Iceland.

Eustachys is an Ancient Greek given name derived from the elements eu, meaning "good" and stachys, "ear of corn." Taken together, the meaning is commonly considered to be "fruitful."

A lovely meaning, but a crude soundalike word has stopped it from being widely used.

Kartier is on the rise for boys, along with a host of other luxury fashion related baby names.

A jaunty surname, best known from British actress Helena Bonham Carter, that parents have started to use in small numbers in the last two decades.

Maimun is a common name in Arabic-speaking countries, where its meaning bestows good fortune.

Not to be confused with Eudoxia, Eudocia is a Greek name with a pleasant meaning, and also the name of a 5th century saint.

More original than any made-up name.

The exact origins of Dobrawa are unknown. It may be a variant of Dąbrówka, ultimately of Slavic origins meaning "oak grove," or a contraction of Dobrosława, "good glory."

If you're looking for a Muslim girl name with a great meaning, Bushra is a strong contender.