67 British Baby Girl Names With Meanings
A quintessential list reflecting the rich heritage of Great Britain.
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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.
| Name | Gender | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Aiden |  Unisex | Little fire | |
| Amelia |  Girl | Hardworking and industrious | |
| Aria | Girl | Lioness; Air; Melody | |
| Chloe | Girl | Fresh blooming; Ripe green shoot | |
| Evelyn | Girl | Life | |
| Isabella | Girl | God is my oath | |
| Olivia | Girl | Peace; Olive tree | |
| Sophia | Girl | She who possesses great knowledge and wisdom | |
| Abcde | Girl | First five letters of the English alphabet | |
| Abeque | Girl | A person who loves to stay at home | |
| Aberdeen | Girl | A woman who is from the city in northeast Scotland | |
| Aberesh | Girl | Derived from medieval form of Albanian in southern Italy communities | |
| Ailleda | Girl | Warrior | |
| Ainsley | Girl | Solitary clearing; One's own meadow | |
| Bretta | Girl | From Britain | |
| Brettany | Girl | British woman | |
| Brette | Girl | Native British woman | |
| Brettin | Girl | Woman from Britain | |
| Brettlyn | Girl | British girl | |
| Ceagan | Unisex | An unisex British name | |
| Charlotte | Girl | Free person; Petite | |
| Crystiana | Girl | A follower of Christ | |
| Dayluue | Girl | A youthful and excitable being | |
| Dazi | Girl | One with great sense of detail | |
| Eadbald | Unisex | A person who enjoys beauties of nature | |
| Eilaria | Girl | Cheerful; merry; one who has a great love for nature | |
| Godehyda | Girl | A person who is god-gifted in creativity | |
| Godelif | Girl | Dear God | |
| Godelina | Girl | An ancient saint | |
| Goldberga | Girl | Gold mountain | |
| Goldcorn | Girl | The one who has hidden qualities of knowledge, research and wisdom | |
| Goldcorna | Girl | The one with a kind and peaceful heart | |
| Goneril | Girl | Daughter of King Lear | |
| Greisy | Girl | One who is charming and energetic | |
| Gudytha | Girl | One who loves adventure, excitement, and freedom | |
| Guenhumara | Girl | A very intelligent person | |
| Guenhwyvar | Girl | White and fair | |
| Guirec | Unisex | Secretive; Reliable; Passionate | |
| Gusta | Girl | The staff of God; One who will be polite and caring for the community; Like angels | |
| Gwenhoivar | Girl | Lively and challenging | |
| Hadewisa | Girl | Roger of Mortimer's wife | |
| Haida | Girl | Heart | |
| Haideh | Girl | Repentant; Regretful; Apologetic | |
| Haley | Girl | Hay clearing; Clearing in the woods | |
| Hassanah | Girl | Most pious; Beautiful | |
| Haura | Girl | The distinctly whorish quality emanating from a female | |
| Hawysia | Girl | A flower name | |
| Heahburg | Girl | high fortress | |
| Heathuburg | Girl | expressive, fun-loving nature | |
| Hebrewynn | Girl | Friend | |
| Heregyth | Girl | Battle; War | |
| Hereswith | Girl | Strength of the army | |
| Hermenjart | Girl | Enclosure | |
| Hodia | Girl | Wonders of God | |
| Hodierna | Girl | Of Today | |
| Hormat | Girl | honor | |
| Hugolina | Girl | bright spirit | |
| Hugolinae | Girl | Serious; Mature; Stable | |
| Jimanekia | Girl | Adventurous and straightforward; Independent, ethical, determined towards their goal and have convincing power | |
| Jolicia | Girl | Adventurous, clever, artistic | |
| Jomaira | Girl | Gentle, joyful friend-makers | |
| Juliet | Girl | Youthful; Downy; Descended from Jupiter | |
| Lynell | Unisex | Strong and gracious | |
| Mysti | Girl | Enigmatic and mysterious | |
| Nashville | Unisex | City of music | |
| Rauenilde | Girl | A British female name | |
| Scarlett | Girl | The color scarlet; Bright red | |
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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