Female first names since 1880.
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MARY
FemaleHebrew feminine given name meaning "sea of bitterness" or "rebelliousness," derived from Miriam, the name of several significant biblical women including Moses' sister and Jesus' mother. It has been one of the most popular girl names throughout history due to its association with the Virgin Mary during the Renaissance period. Today, Mary remains a classic, timeless choice among English-speaking countries.
ELIZABETH
FemaleFeminine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "God is my oath".
PATRICIA
FemaleFeminine name of Latin origin that means "noble" or "belonging to a father," derived from the Roman family name Patricius.
JENNIFER
FemaleEnglish name derived from the Welsh Guinevere, meaning "fair and joyful," popularized by American actress Jennifer Jones in the mid-20th century and widely used globally.
LINDA
FemaleThe name Linda originates from Scandinavia meaning "pretty" or "beautiful".
BARBARA
FemaleFeminine given name of Latin origin meaning "foreign" or "strange," deriving from the word "barbarus." It gained popularity during the Middle Ages due to the legend of Saint Barbara.
MARGARET
FemaleElegant and classic female name of Latin origin, meaning 'pearl'.
SUSAN
FemaleEnglish name derived from Latin Susanna, meaning 'lily' or 'rose', popularized by Milton's "Paradise Lost" and associated with elegance and grace.
DOROTHY
FemaleEnduring English girl's name derived from the German 'Dorothea', meaning 'gift of God'.
SARAH
FemaleSarah, Hebrew in origin, signifies 'princess' or 'noblewoman'.
JESSICA
FemaleFeminine given name of Latin origin, derived from Jesse, which itself is derived from the Hebrew name Yishai. It means 'God sees' or 'God beholds', referencing a biblical story in Hosea.
HELEN
FemaleFemale name of Greek origin, derived from "Helene," meaning "torch" or "corposant.
NANCY
FemaleClassic French female given name meaning "grace".
BETTY
FemaleEnglish given name derived from Elizabeth, meaning "God is my oath," and has been popular throughout history.
KAREN
FemaleFeminine given name of English origin derived from the Old Norse word "kær," meaning "beloved" or "dear." Introduced by Hans Christian Andersen in his 19th-century Danish fairy tale "Karen og Anker," the name has since gained worldwide popularity, reflecting its wearer's inner beauty and resilience.
LISA
FemaleItalian name derived from 'Laetitia,' meaning happiness or joy.
ANNA
FemaleClassic Latin-origin female name, derived from 'Annus' meaning 'year' or 'grace'.
EMILY
FemaleEnglish female given name derived from Aemilia meaning "rival" or "to excel", popularized during the Victorian era.
SANDRA
FemaleClassic name of Spanish origin, derived from "sandia," meaning watermelon, first popularized in the mid-20th century and associated with the Greek goddess Aphrodite in some cultures.
ASHLEY
FemaleEnglish name derived from 'ash tree clearing', originally used as a surname but now predominantly female.
KIMBERLY
FemaleAmerican feminine name derived from combining 'Kim' and 'Berry', meaning 'from the woods'. It gained popularity in the mid-20th century, with notable bearers including Kimberly Guilfoyle and tennis player Kim Clijsters.
RUTH
FemaleHebrew female given name meaning 'friend' or 'companion', popularized in the U.S. during the late 19th century.
DONNA
FemaleItalian female given name derived from the Italian word for 'lady', carrying a sense of elegance and nobility.
CAROL
FemaleUnisex English given name originating from the male name Caroline, itself derived from the Latin Carolus meaning 'strong' or 'freeholder'.
MICHELLE
FemaleFemale name derived from French "Michel", meaning "who is like God?", and has been widely used across cultures since the Middle Ages. It gained popularity in North America during the mid-20th century as a feminine variation of Michael, and has been associated with notable figures such as Michelle Obama and Michelle Pfeiffer. The name conveys strength and positivity, embodying divine qualities like kindness and wisdom.
LAURA
FemalePopular given name of Latin origin that means "laurel" or "bay laurel," derived from the Latin word "laurus." It gained popularity during the Middle Ages through Petrarch's sonnets about his love, Laura. Today, it remains widely used and has inspired variations like Lauren and Laurel.
AMANDA
FemaleFeminine given name of Latin origin, meaning 'lovable' or 'worthy of love', first used as a female name in the 18th century.
MELISSA
FemaleFeminine given name of Greek origin, meaning "honey bee" and associated with sweetness and beauty since ancient times.
REBECCA
FemaleThe name Rebecca originates from Hebrew and signifies "to bind" or "to join together". It stems from the biblical figure Rebecca, Isaac's wife in the Old Testament, who demonstrated great faith and obedience throughout her life.
EMMA
FemalePopular female given name of Germanic origin, meaning 'whole' or 'universal', introduced to England during the Middle Ages through Emma of Normandy.
STEPHANIE
FemaleFeminine given name of Greek origin that means 'crown' or 'garland', symbolizing victory or success, and remains popular worldwide.
DEBORAH
FemaleHebrew name meaning "bee," inspired by the biblical prophetess and judge of ancient Israel.
SHARON
FemaleFeminine given name of Hebrew origin that means "plain" or "flat land," referring to the fertile plain of Sharon in Israel.
KATHLEEN
FemaleIrish feminine name meaning 'pure little lake'.
CYNTHIA
FemaleFeminine given name of Greek origin meaning 'from Mount Kynthos'.
AMY
FemalePopular female given name of English origin, derived from Old French Amee or Amée, ultimately from Germanic Amalia. It means "love" with "-lia" as a feminine diminutive suffix. Introduced by Normans after the 1066 conquest, Amy was initially used among upper classes but became widespread over time. Notable bearers include actresses Amy Adams and Amy Winehouse, while it ranked in U.S. top 1000 names between 2000-2019.
SHIRLEY
FemaleEnglish girl's name with Scottish Gaelic origins, derived from the surname 'Sherley', which means 'bright-headed'.
ANGELA
FemaleFeminine given name of Latin origin meaning 'angel', popularized during the Renaissance and associated with historical figures like Santa Angela da Foligno and Angela Davis.
CATHERINE
FemaleCatherine, of Greek origin, means 'pure' or 'innocent', derived from the word 'katharos'.
VIRGINIA
FemaleFeminine given name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name Virilis meaning 'vigorous' or 'manly', traditionally bestowed upon daughters as a tribute to their fathers.