2800+ Girl Names That End in N

  1. Icelynn
    • Origin:

      Invented English name, combination of word name Ice and suffix -lynn
    • Description:

      Icelynn is a modern smoosh name which rose 300 places in the popularity charts in 2023.
  2. Elwen
    • Origin:

      Welsh, Cornish, Breton
    • Meaning:

      "noble friend"
    • Description:

      The male name Elwyn is used regularly in Wales, but its feminine form Elwen (also spelled Aelwen) slightly less so. Elsewhere, this name is little-known but very appealing, with straightforward spelling and a fantasy-like sound. A male Cornish and Breton saint also bears the name.
  3. Kamryn
    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Cameron, Scottish
    • Meaning:

      "crooked nose"
    • Description:

      As a Top 600 name for girls for more than 20 years, Kamryn has become a widely-accepted version of the original Cameron. It also ranks just below the Top 1000 for boys too, though it is used three times more often on girls.
  4. Dean
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "church official"
    • Description:

      Like many passé boys' names, this one sounds fresh again for girls.
  5. Aibhilin
    • Origin:

      Irish variation of Evelyn
    • Meaning:

      "desired; or water, island"
    • Description:

      Also spelled Aibhilín, this spelling variation of Evelyn or the related Aveline might appeal to those who prefer the Irish form. Little Aibhilins might have to explain how to pronounce their name outside of Ireland, but some may feel that it's worth it to choose a unique option.
  6. Karin
    • Origin:

      Danish variation of Katherine or Karen
    • Meaning:

      "pure"
    • Description:

      Karin was a fairly popular spelling variation of Karen in the US but fell off the Top 1000 in the late 80s, as Karen's popularity wained. Today, the Karen meme interferes with the otherwise appealing sound of this name.
  7. Raiden
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "thunder and lightning"
    • Description:

      Raiden is a powerful choice for a baby girl. The Japanese god of thunder’s name is traditionally pronounced RYE-den, but most children named Raiden in the US pronounce it to rhyme with familiar choices Aiden, Jayden, and Hayden.
  8. Perrin
    • Origin:

      Variation of Perry or Peter, English or Greek
    • Meaning:

      "dweller near the pear tree or rock"
    • Description:

      Perrin has been in long use as a surname, derived from Peter, and is now used quietly as a first name. It was given to 37 boys and 12 girls in the US in 2022, an increase over the year before. It has an attractive sound and feel and seems equally usable for both sexes.
  9. Ryn
    • Origin:

      Variation of Rynn, English
    • Meaning:

      "pure"
    • Description:

      A great middle name option to honor a Kathryn. Coco Rocha used it for her daughter Iley's middle name.
  10. Arlen
    • Origin:

      English surname
    • Meaning:

      "hare land"
    • Description:

      Arlen might be thought of as an update on the midcentury Arlene or as a unisex surname-name. Arlen was given to 22 girls in the US last year vs 57 boys and those numbers may grow with the fashion for n-ending two-syllable surname-names. Another similar possibility for girls: Arden.
  11. Joon
    • Origin:

      Korean
    • Meaning:

      "ruler, talented, handsome"
    • Description:

      A simple and charismatic Korean name, also spelled Jun.
  12. Emmalyn
    • Description:

      Variation of Emma with the popular suffix -lyn.
  13. Talwyn
    • Origin:

      Cornish
    • Meaning:

      "fair brow"
    • Description:

      Talwyn is a contemporary Cornish word name that can be pronounced with the emphasis on either syllable. With its fashionable -wyn ending, Talwyn could easily be used on an American-born baby.
  14. Ellington
    • Origin:

      English place-name and surname
    • Meaning:

      "Ellis' town"
    • Description:

      Ellington's popularity may be inspired by jazz great Duke, but the name is used slightly more often for girls today, perhaps because of its trendy El- beginning. Like a host of other El- names, from the familiar Ella to Eleanor to the more niche Elodie and Elula, Ellington carries the popular Ellie nickname.
  15. Iselin
    • Description:

      This first name of a Norwegian supermodel has no known meaning of its own and is most closely related to Isleen, which is a variation of the Celtic Aislin or Ashling.
  16. Pippin
    • Origin:

      Germanic
    • Meaning:

      "awe-inspiring"
    • Description:

      Super-sweet name that was the title of a Broadway play -- but best known as a type of apple. Could also make a cute short form for names like Philippa or Penelope.
  17. Clayton
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "place with good clay"
    • Description:

      Clayton is a surprisingly traditional name on the boys' side, ranking among the US Top 1000 for boys for its entire history. Girls named Clayton have been fewer and further between, but there's no reason this this place name can't work for baby girls too, ala Payton.
  18. Siobhán
    • Origin:

      Irish Gaelic
    • Meaning:

      "God is gracious"
    • Description:

      Lovely Irish name which has inspired many Anglicized variations, but using the original form preserves the integrity of one of the most beautiful Gaelic girls' names.
  19. Sennen
    • Origin:

      Cornish
    • Meaning:

      "old; wise"
    • Description:

      Sennen is a Cornish name derived from that of Saint Sinninus or Saint Senan. Today it's the name of a town on the westernmost tip of Cornwall and is also used as a baby girl name.
  20. Keenan
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "ancient"
    • Description:

      A lively boys' name that works well for girls.