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
Brittenee		Girl	British roots
Britteneee		Girl	Woman with British roots
Britteney		Girl	Girl with British roots
Brittenie		Girl	From Britain
Britteny		Girl	From Little Britain
Brittiani		Girl	A person from Britain
Brittianni		Girl	A woman from Britain
Brittiany		Girl	A woman of British origin
Brittine		Girl	Woman with British roots
Brittinee		Girl	Woman with British roots
Brittiney		Girl	A girl with British roots
Brittini		Girl	From Britain
Brittinni		Girl	One from little Britain
Brittiny		Girl	A young girl from Little Britain
Brittknee		Girl	A british girl name
Brittnay		Girl	She who comes from Britain
Brittnaye		Girl	A woman from Britain
Brittne		Girl	A woman with British roots
Brittnea		Girl	A woman from Britain
Brittnee		Girl	A woman belonging to Britain
Brittnei		Girl	The beautiful lands of Britain
Brittneigh		Girl	A British woman
Brittney		Girl	A British girl
Brittni		Girl	A girl of British heritage
Brittnie		Girl	Of British heritage
Brittny		Girl	A woman of British heritage
Brittnye		Girl	A woman of British heritage
Brittyne		Girl	A woman who is native of Britain
Brix		Unisex	Strong, resilient, and determined
Brixley		Unisex	Meadow of bric
Brixon		Unisex	Strong; Modern; Powerful
Brolice		Girl	A tought woman
Brolin		Girl	To make a pledge
Bromel		Girl	A woman from a little broom meadow
Bromleah		Girl	A girl from the meadow covered with broom
Bronte		Girl	She who is like a thunder
Bronze		Unisex	Coppery-brown color
Brook		Unisex	One who lives near a brook or a stream
Brookelle		Girl	A woman from the stream
Brookelynn		Girl	Small stream; Lake; Waterfall; Pool
Brookelynne		Girl	A woman who comes from the brook
Brooker		Unisex	Dweller by the brook; One who lives near a stream
Brooklynn		Girl	Broken land; Marsh-land; One who lives near a brook
Brooklynne		Girl	A girl from the stream
Brooksie		Girl	A little one from the water stream
Browning		Unisex	Surname; The act of browning food or tanning leather; Someone with a dark complexion
Bryar		Girl	A bush of thorny wild roses
Brylee		Unisex	A strong one from the woodland meadow
Bryleigh		Girl	A courageous woman from the hill
Brylen		Unisex	Strong; Confident; Intelligent
Bryliy		Girl	A brave woman
Brylon		Unisex	God like; Outgoing
Bryluen		Girl	A woman who is a good horse rider
Bryn		Girl	Hill; Meadow bridge
Bryna		Girl	Strength and force of the person
Bryndle		Unisex	Unique and fiery
Brynleigh		Girl	An ascending victor
Brynli		Girl	A victorious and praised woman
Brynlie		Girl	A praised woman
Brystal		Unisex	Unique; Sophisticated
Brystol		Unisex	The place or site of the bridge
Bryton		Unisex	Bright, strong, and bold
Bubbles		Unisex	Small spheres filled with air or gas
Buduc		Girl	One who wears a ribbon
Buffy		Girl	My God is an oath
Bugsy		Unisex	A mischievous or cheeky individual
Bumma		Girl	Carefree; Free-spirited
Bun		Unisex	Tie hair into a knot
Bunnie		Girl	She who brings victory to men
Bunny		Unisex	Bringing victory; Little rabbit
Bunty		Unisex	To butt gently; Lamb; Plump
Burgwenta		Girl	Strong lady
Burnett		Girl	Brown-haired woman
Busby		Unisex	Dweller near the bushy area
Buxton		Unisex	farmstead or settlement of Buck's people
Byota		Unisex	Ecology of a place; Flora and fauna
Byrdene		Girl	Little bird
Byrdie		Girl	Like a little bird
Byrtel		Girl	Like a flowering shrub
Cabel		Unisex	Ropemaker; Rope seller
Cactus		Unisex	Desert plant
Caddie		Girl	A free woman
Cadena		Girl	Rhythmic person
Cadence		Girl	Rhythm; Flow; Falling
Cadey		Girl	Pure-hearted woman
Cady		Girl	A flow of sounds that has rhytm
Cadyna		Girl	Girl with good rhythm
Cadynn		Girl	Rhythmic girl
Caelyn		Girl	A heavenly girl
Caetlin		Girl	Pure woman
Caetlyn		Girl	Pure woman
Caetti		Girl	Short for Caitlyn: Pure
Cafna		Girl	Rhythmic individual
Cage		Unisex	A confiding space
Cagney		Girl	One who is caged and trapped
Cailla		Girl	Young attendant
Caillin		Girl	Girl
Caindale		Girl	From the valley near the river
Cairo		Unisex	The victorious; The conqueror; The place of combat
Caisie		Girl	Proclamation piece

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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