Cute Girl Names

Occasionally heard in England, rarely here.

Unspecific place name with a wonderfully wide-open, spacious, western feel; used for a character in Thomas Pynchon's novel Vineland.

After a long time in limbo, Prudence is now so clunky it'a cool, and it's starting to make a comeback, along with other Puritan virtue names like Mercy, Patience, and Constance.

Quincy is a Presidential surname name that actually sounds both cute and strong when used for a girl. For the first time ever, Quincy joined the Top 1000 roster for girls in 2023, given to over 250 baby girls that year.

More unusual alternative to Maya, Raya has risen in popularity due to the introduction of the newest Disney Princess from the 2021 film Raya and the Last Dragon. One of those truly multi-cultural names, Raya has its origins in Hebrew, Russian, Japanese, Arabic, and English,

Ree is a concise, feminine name with multiple cultural origins. It can be a short form of names like Marie, Irene, or Rihanna, but also stands beautifully on its own. In Korean, 'Ree' or 'Ri' relates to concepts of truth and reason. In Native American traditions, particularly Cherokee, it's associated with the hawk or eagle, symbolizing vision and perspective. In Irish usage, it may derive from 'rí' meaning 'king' or 'sovereign.' The name's simplicity gives it a modern, minimalist appeal while its cross-cultural connections offer depth. Though uncommon in mainstream Western naming, Ree has gained modest popularity among parents seeking brief, distinctive names with natural or spiritual undertones.

Reverie is a strong-sounding word for an ethereal, dreamlike state -- a perfect contrast and meaning for a word that intends to become a first name. Popular mommy blogger Rebecca Woolf of Girls Gone Child named one of her twin daughters Reverie, setting off a groundswell of interest.

It's a futuristic name in Solaris, but it is also related to Rhea, the name of Zeus's mother and wife of Cronus.

Rhya is the Fertility Goddess of several ancient religions, associated with mothers and pregnant women. In some legends she is the mother of Manann and Verena and wife of Taal. Pronounced rye-ah, similar names from other cultures include Rya, Riya, and Raya.

Unique choice, with a pleasant antique feel.

If you have an aversion to Briella, you can shorten it even further to this.

The Japanese Rikku is familiar in the west as the name of one of the lead characters of the "Final Fantasy" video game series. Voted "hottest character," the fictional Rikku is a thief with a good sense of humor.

A male character in The Chronicles of Narnia, but could conceivably be used for a girl.

A simple, importable Japanese name that is used for both males and females and carries a multitude of meanings depending on which character is used to denote it. While most westerners pronounced it rye-oh, its real pronunciation is closer to ree-uh. A similar male name, Ryu, means "dragon."

Sadie started as a nickname for Sarah, but their images couldn't be more disparate. Where Sarah is serious and sweet, Sadie is full of sass and fun.

Apt name for a little drama queen with a long future ahead of her. Saga is a Top 30 girls' name in Sweden.

Evocative of the beautiful South Pacific islands; we've also heard Samoan used as a name.

Sayra is a feminine name with diverse cultural roots. In Arabic contexts, it may be related to 'Saira,' meaning 'traveler' or 'journey by night.' In Spanish-speaking countries, it sometimes appears as a variant of Sara/Sarah (meaning 'princess'). The name has a modern feel despite its traditional origins, with its balanced two-syllable structure and melodic sound. Sayra has gained modest popularity in Latino communities in the United States and maintains presence in various Middle Eastern countries. Its cross-cultural appeal makes it attractive to parents seeking names that work well in multiple languages. The name carries connotations of movement, adventure, and nobility depending on which etymological tradition is emphasized.