Girl Names That End in I
- Gianni
Origin:
ItalianMeaning:
"God is gracious"Description:
This Italian boys name has started to be used on girls, with 251 girls in the US being given this appellation in 2021. Beware that the gender neutral names trend isn't international, and a female Gianni travelling through Europe is likely to be given a lot more grief. May we suggest the feminine Gianna or modern Giann as alternatives? For whatever gender, Gianni is one of the most popular Italian baby names around.
- Normani
Origin:
American invented name, combination of Norma and ArmaniDescription:
Normani is a name made famous by the person it was invented for, singer Normani, whose birth name is Normani Kordei Hamilton. An unlikely combination of the operatic grandma name Norma and the designer surname Armani, Normani was given to more than 50 baby girls in the US last year.
- Katori
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"beautiful jasmine girl"Description:
Streamlined and sleek Japanese name with a sweet, fragrant meaning.
- Zizi
Origin:
African, KiswahiliMeaning:
"pledged to God"Description:
Despite its varied cultural ties, Zizi still sounds like a cancan dancer or a fluffy lapdog.
- Sesi
Origin:
Inuit, Native AmericanMeaning:
"snow"Description:
One of the many Inuit words for snow.
- Shenzi
Origin:
African, SwahiliMeaning:
"savage"Description:
The name of the hyena character in The Lion King was clearly chosen for it's villainous meaning—not exactly one you want for a baby, but if you can get past that, it's a nice name.
- Sooni
Origin:
Choctaw, Native American, meaning unknownDescription:
A pretty and wearable option with traditional Choctaw roots.
- Niki
Origin:
Greek, diminutive of NicoleDescription:
Streamlined version of outdated Nicki.
- Irati
Origin:
BasqueMeaning:
"fern field"Description:
For the parent who genuinely wants something different, this nature choice is popular in Spain. Downside: connection to words irate and irritation.
- Yoshi
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"good, respectful"Description:
Popular name in Japan, wouldn't work too well outside that culture.
- Gali
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"wave"Description:
Sprightly name popular in Israel with beachy meaning and international flex.
- Katri
Origin:
Finnish variation of KatherineMeaning:
"pure"Description:
A diminutive form of the Finnish Katariina, used by Tove Jannson in her book The True Deciever.
- Kazumi
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"beautiful peace"Description:
Kazumi can be used both as a masculine and feminine name. It is related to names like Kazuko, Kazuo and Kazuki.
- Gabi
Origin:
Short form of GabriellaMeaning:
"God is my strength"Description:
Cute nickname but the "gabby" synonym might prove problematic, especially is your daughter is chatty....or not.
- Abeni
Origin:
Yoruba, NigerianMeaning:
"we prayed for her and she arrived"Description:
Perhaps the most perfect name for a long-awaited daughter.
- Lesedi
Origin:
TswanaMeaning:
"light"Description:
A sparkling and rare option among the names that mean light.
- Yuni
- Enni
- Zsuzsi
- Aolani
Origin:
HawaiianMeaning:
"cloudy skies"Description:
An unusual Hawaiian nature name with an appealing vowel-rich sound.