51 British Girl Names Exuding Grace

British girl names are a blend of traditional and cultural influences along with new trends. Traditionally, the British royal family played a massive role in influencing baby names and the Bible. Biblical names have always been popular among the masses. Meanwhile, historical names inspired by royalty, such as Elizabeth and Victoria, find frequent mention among the top baby names in Great Britain. The country has a reasonably simple naming pattern, with a first name, a middle name, and a surname, usually the child’s father’s family name. Middle names became popular in the 19th century as an innovative way to keep old-fashioned names or names of ancestors alive. However, they are not used outside of formal documents. Great Britain is one of the only regions that has retained the original influence of the Anglo-Saxons, which began with the Norman invasion of 1066. William the Conqueror brought a wave of new baby names to the country. This invasion introduced Germanic names, such as Emma. Besides these influences, British baby girl names have also taken the essence of several other European languages, such as Greek and French. Great Britain has also shown the rich tradition of using literary names for their baby girls. This includes names of authors and book characters. You will find the names Jane and Alice often used for baby girls. Newer names influenced by modern trends, celebrities, and pop culture have been popping up recently. It has led to names such as Britney gaining massive popularity in the country. These names have made a splash on the British scene, traveled the high seas, and reached the US and other countries. Some of these names are universal and captivate parents across the continents, including Africa and Asia. We have made a list of some of the best British girl names so you can easily choose the ones you love best. So, go ahead and make a shortlist to share the names with your dear ones.

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Goldy
Baby Girl Sign Girl A variant of Golda; Derived from gold which denotes precious jewellery metal
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Greisy
Baby Girl Sign Girl One who is charming and energetic
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Harriett
Baby Girl Sign Girl House owner; Lord of the manor; One who rules the home
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Brettany
Baby Girl Sign Girl British woman
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Jomaira
Baby Girl Sign Girl Gentle, joyful friend-makers
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Janaye
Baby Girl Sign Girl God is gracious
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Ronisha
Baby Girl Sign Girl Victory bringer; Strong counsel; True image
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Hassanah
Baby Girl Sign Girl Most pious; Beautiful
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Crystiana
Baby Girl Sign Girl A follower of Christ
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Shaniece
Baby Girl Sign Girl God is gracious
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Brette
Baby Girl Sign Girl Native British woman
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Bretta
Baby Girl Sign Girl From Britain
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Jolicia
Baby Girl Sign Girl Adventurous, clever, artistic
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Kaylee
Baby Girl Sign Girl Laurel; Crown
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Abeque
Baby Girl Sign Girl A person who loves to stay at home
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Aberesh
Baby Girl Sign Girl Derived from medieval form of Albanian in southern Italy communities
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Ailleda
Baby Girl Sign Girl Warrior
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Arminta
Baby Girl Sign Girl Unfading; Defender; Of Araminta; Lion
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Brettin
Baby Girl Sign Girl Woman from Britain
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Brettlyn
Baby Girl Sign Girl British girl
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Dayluue
Baby Girl Sign Girl A youthful and excitable being
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Dazi
Baby Girl Sign Girl One with great sense of detail
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Eilaria
Baby Girl Sign Girl Cheerful; merry; one who has a great love for nature
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Godehyda
Baby Girl Sign Girl A person who is god-gifted in creativity
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Godelif
Baby Girl Sign Girl Dear God
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Godelina
Baby Girl Sign Girl An ancient saint
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Goldberga
Baby Girl Sign Girl Gold mountain
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Goldcorn
Baby Girl Sign Girl The one who has hidden qualities of knowledge, research and wisdom
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Goldcorna
Baby Girl Sign Girl The one with a kind and peaceful heart
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Gudytha
Baby Girl Sign Girl One who loves adventure, excitement, and freedom
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Guenhumara
Baby Girl Sign Girl A very intelligent person
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Guenhwyvar
Baby Girl Sign Girl White and fair
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Gusta
Baby Girl Sign Girl The staff of God; One who will be polite and caring for the community; Like angels
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Gwenhoivar
Baby Girl Sign Girl Lively and challenging
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Hadewisa
Baby Girl Sign Girl Roger of Mortimer's wife
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Haideh
Baby Girl Sign Girl Repentant; Regretful; Apologetic
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Haura
Baby Girl Sign Girl The distinctly whorish quality emanating from a female
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Hawysia
Baby Girl Sign Girl A flower name
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Heahburg
Baby Girl Sign Girl high fortress
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Heathuburg
Baby Girl Sign Girl expressive, fun-loving nature
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Heregyth
Baby Girl Sign Girl Battle; War
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Hereswith
Baby Girl Sign Girl Strength of the army
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Hebrewynn
Baby Girl Sign Girl Friend
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Hermenjart
Baby Girl Sign Girl Enclosure
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Hodia
Baby Girl Sign Girl Wonders of God
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Hodierna
Baby Girl Sign Girl Of Today
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Hormat
Baby Girl Sign Girl honor
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Hugolina
Baby Girl Sign Girl bright spirit
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Hugolinae
Baby Girl Sign Girl Serious; Mature; Stable
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Jimanekia
Baby Girl Sign Girl Adventurous and straightforward; Independent, ethical, determined towards their goal and have convincing power
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Rauenilde
Baby Girl Sign Girl A British female name

British baby girl names have influences from several sources. The Bible and the British royalty are the primary sources of inspiration for these names. However, they have also been inspired by other European languages, cultures, and literature. Influenced by global phenomena, new names are also filtering into the rich British culture. Thus, British baby girl names combine the traditional and the modern, as well as the native and the universal.

Infographic: Blissful British Girl Names With Meanings

British girl names have great influences and deep meanings. They take inspiration from the native languages of Great Britain and various languages brought by people of different cultures now residing in the island nation. If you are interested in buoyant British girl names, take a look at the informative infographic below and select a suitable one for your little princess.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the rarest girl’s name in England?

Some rare names of girls in England include Aerith, Evita, Hetvi, Otillie, Wyllow, and Yuki.

2. What are some popular British girl names inspired by literature, music, or pop culture?

Baby girl names inspired by literature include Alice (from Alice in Wonderland), Emma (from the novel ‘Emma’ by Jane Austen), and Hazel (from the novel by John Green titled ‘The Fault in Our Stars’). Those inspired by music include Carol (a song or hymn), Melody (a song to sing), and Harmony (unity, concord). Lastly, names inspired by pop culture include Adele (English songwriter and singer), Maisie (English actress), and Ivy (daughter of Beyonce and Jay-Z).

3. How have British girl names evolved over time, and what influences have shaped them?

According to the UK Office for National Statistics, popular culture has influenced baby name trends in England and Wales. Nowadays, more parents are choosing names inspired by pop culture artists or famous movie characters.

4. Are there any famous or notable British women with unique or interesting names?

Names of famous British women include Queen Elizabeth, Jane Austen, Florence Nightingale, Margaret Thatcher, and Nell Gwyn.

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  1. Baby names in England and Wales: 2019.
    https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths/bulletins/babynamesenglandandwales/2019#baby-names-and-popular-culture
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