96 Australian Baby Girl Names With Meanings

Graceful wonders from down under; these names from Oz will leave you in awe!

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• Oct 30, 2023

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Australia is a land that has borne witness to numerous important historical events that have molded the culture and traditions of the land. Such events have evidently influenced Australian girl names. Australia, also known as the Land Down Under due to its position in the southern hemisphere, is a land of great uniqueness and diversity. As an Island continent, it is separated from the mainland by thousands of kilometers of ocean; the flora, fauna, and people of the land thrived and developed in diverse manners. Additionally, Australia’s indigenous inhabitants are the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (1). They possessed unique dialects and naming traditions long before being colonized. The first colonization of Australia by European settlers was done in the 1700s by a British Royal Navy captain who formed a penal colony (2). The colonization of this land led to an amalgamation of cultures, traditions, and languages and, in doing so, altered the naming system as well. Australian names adopted today are a prime example of this island nation’s rich and diverse culture. Following the initial colonization of Australia by the British, as the years flew by and the world slowly became a global village, numerous people from all around the world migrated to Austria in search of a new and prosperous life. This further thickened the melting pot of cultures that we know today as Australia. Australian girl names that are adopted in today’s day and age have origins that span the globe. Some of the names that are adorned by the young bright-eyed little cherubs include names such as Amelia, meaning ‘One who is industrious,’ Ella, meaning ‘One who is a beautiful fairy,’ and Laniyah meaning ‘A light that is found within.’ Read through the extensive list of Australian girl names that we have compiled so that you can find something suitable for your dear little one.

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Amelia	Girl	Hardworking and industrious
Ava	Girl	Guarantee
Charlotte	Girl	Free person; Petite
Chloe	Girl	Fresh blooming; Ripe green shoot
Ella	Girl	Beautiful light; Goddess
Grace	Girl	Goodness; Generosity
Harper	Unisex	Harper
Ilina	Girl	My God is Yahweh
Isla	Girl	Island
Mia	Girl	Mine; Dear; Darling

Noah	Unisex	Rest
Olivia	Girl	Peace; Olive tree
Aase	Girl	The mountain covered with trees; God
Aayla	Girl	Top of the mountain
Alarna	Unisex	Rock; Harmony
Aleeta	Unisex	Truth
Alirah	Girl	Quartz stone
Alisah	Girl	Great happiness; Huge delight
Allirea	Girl	Quartz
Alyne	Girl	Light

Anele	Girl	Enough; This Name is Given to the Last Born
Araluen	Unisex	Water lilies; A place of thewater lilies
Aussie	Unisex	Australian; One from Australia
Bluey	Unisex	A colour
Celyse	Girl	A heavenly, dim- lighted person
Centaine	Girl	An admirable, individual, assertive, and kind lover
Ciji	Girl	Cute; Unique
Cra	Girl	Absolute and pure; Elegance; Decency
Daryllyn	Girl	Beautiful one
Daynan	Girl	Kind hearted being; A variant of Dana

Dingo	Unisex	Resembling the wild dog
Elsea	Girl	One who is devoted to God; One who is pledged to God
Elula	Unisex	August
Emu	Unisex	Large, flightless Australian bird
Euroa	Unisex	A place in Australia
Gelisa	Girl	Girl with yellow color or golden colored hair
Geneth	Girl	Person who is very close to God
Halena	Girl	Light; Brightness; Shining one
Hba	Girl	The glowing one; Radiant one
Inala	Unisex	Abundance; Place of peace

Jerra	Unisex	Bold; Strong
Jimi	Unisex	Independent ; Urge to face new challenges in life and enjoy their life; Creative and focus on their physical appearance
Jimmi	Unisex	Communicative, out going, positive and full of energy people who strive hard to achieve their goals; Love travelling, friendship and new things
Jimmie	Unisex	Responsible, diplomatic and have desire to face challenges and are adventurous. They can easily change their habits because of having dynamic nature
Jinelle	Girl	Introverted and sensitive; Hardworking, calm, and family-oriented
Jomana	Girl	Noble; Musical; Decisive; Old fashioned
Jomarie	Girl	Radiant, knowledgeable, eager learners
Jonda	Girl	Joyful, sincere, trustworthy
Jondi	Girl	Loyal, efficient, noble
Jondy	Girl	Dazzling, ambitious

Jonette	Girl	Happiness, elegance, natural
Jonila	Girl	Rejoicing; Career-prominent, joy-bringers
Jonnelle	Girl	Rejoicing; Ambitious, enchanting
Jono	Girl	Fun, cherishing, young
Joo	Girl	Blessing-increasing, exotic
Joyanne	Girl	Happiness, jubilation, rejoice; Born elegant and natural
Joyce	Girl	Lord; Rejoice
Joyelle	Girl	Rejoice
Joylyn	Girl	Joyful one
Jozefa	Girl	God will increase his blessings

Jula	Girl	Young; Unique; Enjoyable
Juley	Girl	Youthful; Feminine variant of Julius; True friendship
Juli	Girl	Youthful; Dreamer; Idealistic; Strength and agility
Juliann	Girl	Young or youthful; Lively
Julieth	Girl	They are heavenly sorts of persons. They have a very simple lifestyle, are elegant, and are easygoing. People are impressed by their simplicity and strong spiritual nature.
Julietta	Girl	Downy-bearded; Jove's child; Youthful; Corn sheaf
Julij	Unisex	Joyful; Strong, courageous; Lively
Juliusz	Unisex	A unique name
Juliza	Girl	A name with strong spirit
Julja	Girl	A name with strong spirit

Kambri	Unisex	Place of meeting
Keily	Girl	Slender; Graceful
Koala	Unisex	No water
Lanesra	Unisex	Enigmatic; Mysterious; Unique
Laniyah	Girl	A light that is found within
Leueua	Girl	Volcanic matter; Lava
Leueue	Girl	Magma; Lava
Leuieua	Girl	Volcano; Lava
Lowan	Unisex	Mourning dove
Marliya	Unisex	Unique; Meaningful

Marretje	Girl	A wished-for daughter
Marrin	Unisex	Like the sea
Mayrah	Girl	Beloved; Love
Merindah	Girl	The person with emotional admiration
Mitchell	Girl	Who is like God
Moona	Girl	One who gives or provides light
Mozzie	Unisex	Small biting insect
Myella	Unisex	Unique and feminine
Nansy	Girl	God has forgiven me
Narelle	Girl	Lake; The wife of a leader of Yuin

Nathra	Girl	Brief or incomplete view
Nioka	Unisex	River spirit
Olja	Girl	Sacred, Sanctified; Consecrated; Hallowed
Raleine	Girl	Modern combination name
Sharmin	Girl	Sweet, pleasant, charming
Taleigha	Girl	Lamb of God

Australian girl names are so diverse that they are symbolic of the culture of the land that has had numerous external influences. Australia is a land of innovation and a land where people from all over the globe have settled and now live in harmony. The naming traditions and names bestowed upon the young mirror this melodious harmony that the people live in. We hope this extensive list of names proves helpful in your name hunt and provides numerous potential names that you can save for future reference.

Infographic: Authentic Australian Baby Girl Names With Meanings

Australia is predominantly a confluence of Aboriginal and English cultures. However, thanks to globalization, the continent is land to various cultures across the globe. The infographic below presents baby girl names from Australia with their meanings. So, go through the interesting list and choose your best-loved title for your dearest daughter.

attractive australian names for your little princess (infographic)

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Which Australian name means princess?

The name Affy is believed to be an Australian name that means princess. Sarah, which means ‘lady,’ ‘princess,’ or ‘noblewoman,’ is also used in Australia.

2. What are some vintage Australian feminine names?

Some Australian feminine names that are vintage and classic are Pauline, meaning ‘small’ or ‘humble.’ and Helen, meaning ‘torch.’ Anne, meaning ‘favor’ or ‘grace,’ is also a classic Australian name, along with Margaret meaning ‘pearl.’ These names have a vintage charm and are still occasionally used today.

3. How has the increasing popularity of unique and unusual baby names affected Australian baby girl names?

Parents today are more inclined to choose uncommon names to set their children apart from the crowd. This has led to an expansion of naming options and a greater diversity in Australian baby girl names, with parents opting for names that are distinctive and not commonly heard. Some examples include Tanami, the name of a desert in Northern Australia; Allirah, meaning ‘iris flower’ or ‘lily,’ and Amynta, meaning ‘defender.’

References:

Profile of Indigenous Australians.
https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/australias-welfare/profile-of-indigenous-australians
Colonial period, 1788–1901.
https://www.awm.gov.au/articles/atwar/colonial

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