5671 English Baby Girl Names With Meanings

English baby girl names are popular in the US, Canada, New Zealand, UK, and Australia, usually including a given name, middle name, and family name. English names have an assortment of origins, blending diverse traditions and influences. While not all the names have English origins, they have been assimilated and embraced through the years. Some names stem from vocabulary words such as Hope and Summer, while others link to surnames, including Beverley, Cameron, and Ryan. Variations of traditional names, independent abbreviations, and diminutives are also commonly embraced.

The cultural evolution of the region is mirrored in the history of English names. The Angles and Saxons, Germanic tribes, arrived in Britain in the fifth century (1), introducing Old English Germanic names. Later, in the late eighth century, the Vikings brought Old Norse names, some of which merged into English names. The Norman Conquest in 1066 replaced many Old English names with Germanic names of Norman origin.

During the 13th century, Christian names became favored in England, as the Church encouraged naming children after saints of Ancient Greek, Latin, or Hebrew origins. The 16th century Protestant Reformation saw King Henry VIII break away from the Catholic Church, forming the Anglican Church (2). Protestants, valuing scripture over saints, popularized biblical names. In the 17th century, Puritans preferred less-known biblical and virtue names, such as Charity and Patience. English names have seen a revival, with older ones resurfacing in the 18th and 19th centuries. Literary and mythological influences influenced names, and the Victorian Age embraced floral and gemstone-related names.

In modern times, English names have grown with variants and invented names. Using surnames as given names has also become more common, especially in America. This post presents an extensive compilation of English baby girl names, each with a unique story and meaning. It celebrates the rich tapestry of the English naming tradition, aiding you in finding the perfect name for your little one.

Name		Gender	Meaning
Charliene		Girl	A bold, independent, and interesting person
Charlise		Girl	Freeman
Charlize		Girl	Feminine form of Charles
Charm		Unisex	Attractiveness; Grace; Captivating personality
Charmain		Girl	A charming name
Charmin		Unisex	Delightful; Charming
Charmine		Girl	Charming girl who is a born Princess
Charming		Unisex	Attractive; Delightful; Appealing.
Charminique		Girl	A female child born out of love
Charmy		Unisex	Charming and delightful
Charolette		Girl	A royalty; Free woman
Charook		Girl	A wise one who understands everything
Chartrice		Girl	Song of happiness
Chaselynn		Girl	A shy and perspective peacemaker
Chasey		Girl	The one who dwells on hunting ground
Chassity		Girl	Purity; Virtue; Modesty
Chasten		Unisex	To discipline or punish
Chaston		Unisex	Rock; Stone
Chat		Unisex	Conversational interaction, typically informal or casual
Chatlie		Girl	Filled with strength
Chayla		Girl	Palace of the fairy; Life
Chaylse		Girl	A Seaport
Chelcie		Girl	A landing place; port for chalk
Chelcy		Girl	Port made for chalk
Chellsie		Girl	Bank of a river
Chelsa		Unisex	A port for limestone
Chelsi		Girl	Name of a place in London
Chelsy		Girl	Place for chalk transportation
Chencha		Girl	A giving, loving, warm and agreeable person
Chera		Girl	A beautiful princess
Chereen		Girl	Dear One; Darling; Man; Freeman; Singer; Plain; Variant of Cherie and Cherilyn
Cherese		Girl	Beloved sweetheart
Cheresse		Girl	The dearest one
Cherice		Girl	A beloved sweetheart
Cherie		Girl	Darling; Beloved
Cherilyn		Girl	A beautiful individual
Cherisa		Girl	A sweet singer
Cherise		Girl	One who brings praise for the parents
Cherish		Girl	To treasure
Cherisse		Girl	A true, resourceful person
Cherlin		Girl	Coral; Mesmerizing beauty
Cherline		Girl	State of happiness
Cherly		Girl	A darling friend
Cherlynn		Girl	Plain individual; a singer
Chermel		Girl	A determined, born leader
Cherri		Girl	A fruit bearing tree
Cherry		Girl	Cherry fruit
Cheryll		Girl	Coral; a virgin
Cheryn		Girl	A maiden
Ches		Unisex	Clearing camp
Chesney		Girl	Grove of oak
Chestina		Girl	A treasured individual
Chewy		Unisex	Soft texture; Something chewable
Chez		Unisex	At the home of; At the house of
Chick		Girl	Young Chicken
Chrisette		Girl	Bearer of Lord Jesus, the son of God
Chrishell		Unisex	Christian warrior
Chrislyn		Unisex	A combination of Christ meaning "anointed" and Lyn meaning "lake"; Anointed lake
Chrissey		Girl	Follower of lord Jesus
Chrissy		Girl	Someone who has faith in Christianity
Christa		Girl	Follower of Lord Jesus, the almighty
Christalyn		Girl	Useful; Good; Soft; Flexible
Christana		Girl	One who follows the preachings of Jesus Christ
Christanne		Girl	Follower of Jesus and his preachings
Christany		Girl	One who is a follower of Christianity religion
Christeanna		Girl	One who follows the teachings of Jesus
Christeena		Girl	Follower of teachings of Jesus
Christia		Girl	A follower of Jesus Christ and Christianity
Christin		Girl	Follower of Jesus Christ
Christyn		Girl	One who follows Jesus Christ's teachings
Chrisy		Girl	Christ bearer; Christianity
Chrysanta		Girl	Another name of Chrysanthemum; A golden flower
Chryssi		Girl	Christ bearer; Christianity
Chuna		Girl	Clover; a plant of the pea family that can also be used for fodder
Church		Unisex	Religious institution or place of worship
Chyldeluve		Girl	A cheerful person who is focused and reasonable
Chyler		Girl	One who is loved by all; beloved
Chyna		Girl	Derived from the country China
Chynna		Girl	Derived from the country China
Ci		Girl	A female nickname for the names ending with ci
Cibil		Girl	Fortune-teller
Cicada		Girl	A type of insect that makes loud noise at night
Cicily		Girl	One who is blind
Cidney		Girl	Wide meadow; Vast island
Ciena		Girl	A clay material used for many purposes
Ciera		Girl	A messenger of god; Dark-haired one; Black
Cilicia		Girl	Something that is circular and rolls about itself
Cilla		Girl	Ancient; Antique; Relic
Cim		Girl	One who presides; Ruler; Emperor; Lord; King; Maharaja
Cindal		Girl	Bright; attractive; shiny
Cindel		Girl	An abbreviation for the names Cynthia and Lucinda
Cindi		Girl	Woman from Cynthus
Cindy		Girl	Woman from Cynthus; Light
Cinnamon		Girl	A spice that is added to food for flavour
Cirie		Girl	A successful person who likes to be reasonable
Cirila		Girl	Lady; Woman; Mistress; Female term for Ciril
Cissota		Girl	Blind; one who cannot see; one who lost the sense of vision
Cissy		Girl	Blind; One who cannot see
City		Unisex	An inhabited place
Clacie		Girl	An English name derived from Lassy

Infographic: Vibrant English Names For Your Baby Girl

For proud parents-to-be, picking a name for the newest member of their family can be stressful. The thought of choosing a classic or modern name, one with a special meaning or a unique sound, all puts undue pressure. But there's no need to feel overwhelmed. Read this infographic to find some popular and inspirational names for your girl.

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