California Inspired Girl Names

  1. Whitney
    • Origin:

      English surname
    • Meaning:

      "white island"
    • Description:

      Yesterday's sensation that rose with the popularity of Whitney Houston. Whitney may have lost some of its style value, but it still sounds like one of the quintessential English names for girls. Today, you might want to shorten it to cool nickname Whit.
  2. Ynez
    • Origin:

      Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "pure, virginal"
    • Description:

      Y is a very rare initial, and this feisty mini-name packs a double punch with its spiky final Z. Inez or Inez are the more familiar spellings of this chic name, which is related to Agnes and could be an interesting way to honor a relative with that name.