What are some traditional baby girl names that have stood the test of time?

There are many traditional and classic girl names that are popular all over the world. They include Alice (noble), Amelia (hardworking), Abigail (my father is joy), Gwyneth (happiness), Edith (wealth), and Sussanah (lily).

How do I make sure the baby girl name I choose is easy to pronounce and spell?

Names that are easy to spell are also easy to pronounce. These consist of a few syllables that are very short. You can choose from some common options like Mia (friendly), Ella (beautiful), Emily (eager or laborious), Grace (goodness), Jess (God exists), Lucy (light), Jen (fair one), and Molly (star of the sea).

What are some baby girl names that work well in multiple languages/cultures?

There are many international girl names that have been popular for many decades. These multilingual names usually have Hebrew, Latin, or English origins. Some good examples are Dana (the most beautiful pearl), Cassidy (clever or curly-haired), Chloe (young green shoot), Demi (earth mother), and Diana (divine).

Should I consider the popularity of a baby girl’s name when choosing one for my child?

It would be best to start your baby name search by looking at the popularity of different names. This will be helpful if you desire a trendy name for your child. However, avoid overly popular names as they lack individuality and impact. Your child may prefer an easy-to-pronounce yet unique name when they grow up.

What are some rare girl names?

Rare names allow your child to stand out as they cannot be mistaken for popular and overused names. Very few parents have taken such names over the decades. You can choose from Zendaya (to give thanks), Chantria (moonlight), Yamileth (beautiful), Saanvi (one who will be followed), and Monserrat (jagged mountain).

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149 Girl Names with Meanings Black

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Melanie	Girl	Black; Dark; Dark-skinned
Blakely	Girl	Black; Dark; Woodland clearing
Kali	Girl	Goddess that destroys evil; The black one
Milani	Girl	Middle of the plain; Black; Dark
Davina	Girl	Beloved; Calf; Fox; Little black one
Melany	Girl	Black; Dark
Kiera	Girl	Little dark one; Dark-headed; Dusky; Black
Melani	Girl	Dark; Black
Ciara	Girl	Dark-haired; Dark-complexioned; Black; Mountain range; Bright; Famous
Maleni	Unisex	Dark; Black; Sky; Heaven

Melania	Girl	Black; Dark-skinned
Blakelyn	Girl	Black; Pale
Milania	Girl	Gracious; Dear; Middle of the plain; Dark; Black
Kyrah	Girl	Throne; Sun; Young; Lord; Black
Enola	Girl	Solitary; Black fox
Blakeleigh	Unisex	Black woodland clearing
Krisha	Girl	Black or dark
Mindy	Girl	Black; Dark; Bee; Sweet as honey; Honey
Naira	Girl	Bright; Luminous; Brilliant; Eye; Early; One having big eyes; Black or dark
Maelani	Girl	Heavenly; Dark; Black

Kyara	Girl	Bright; Famous; Black
Malinda	Girl	Bee; Black; Dark; Sweet; Honeybee; Gentle; Tender
Keyra	Unisex	Black
Sable	Girl	Black; Sand; Sword
Kiarra	Girl	Bright; Famous; Clear; Black
Melonie	Girl	Dark; Black
Melony	Girl	Black; Dark
Ravenna	Girl	A big, black bird; A raven
Nayra	Unisex	Eye; Early; Black; Dark; To guide; Bright; Radiant
Amreen	Girl	Good-scented; Black eyes

Jetta	Girl	Home ruler; Farmer; Earth worker; Black stone
Kirah	Boy	Black
Ciera	Girl	Mountain range; Dark-haired one; Black
Kalee	Girl	Fair; Pure; Black; Man
Akeira	Unisex	Bright; Clear; Black
Malaina	Unisex	Black; Dark
Skyra	Girl	Black sky; Black clouds
Keera	Unisex	Young; Lord; Black
Hooria	Girl	Maiden; Nymph; Having eyes with an intense contrast of white and black
Mellie	Girl	Black; Dark; Honey; Bee; Sweet

Melly	Girl	Black, Dark
Khiara	Unisex	Black; Clear; Bright; Famous
Siyah	Unisex	Black
Kanika	Girl	Seed; Piece of gold; Atom; A flower; Black cloth
Melayna	Girl	Black; Dark
Milayna	Girl	Black; Dark
Shamala	Girl	Black; Dark; Blue
Celaena	Girl	Black; Dark
Hoor	Girl	A maiden woman with beautiful eyes; Having eyes with an intense contrast of white and black
Eboney	Girl	Black wood; Ebony tree

Mellany	Girl	Black; Dark
Ahmya	Girl	Black rain; Higher ground
Ciarra	Girl	Dark-haired; Dark-complexioned; Black; Mountain range; Bright; Famous
Melaney	Girl	Black or dark
Gara	Girl	Black; Dark; Elegant; Light fabric
Davine	Girl	Beloved; Calf; Fox; Little black one
Ebonee	Girl	Black wood; Ebony tree
Divin	Girl	Heavenly; Divine; Calf; Ox; Fawn; Deer; Descendant ff Damhán; Fortune teller; Little dark one; Dark; Black
Inola	Unisex	Black Fox
Shya	Unisex	Dark; Black; Blue

Karigan	Girl	Descendant of Ciaragán; Dark; Black
Lima	Girl	One who lives on the banks of the Lima river; Beautiful horse; Black; Dawn; Reason; Power; Establish
Nera	Girl	Candle; Lamp; Strong; Black
Kerrie	Girl	Descendants of Ciar; Ciar's people; Black; Horn of antimony
Ceara	Girl	Black; Name of a mountain peak
Kiiara	Unisex	Black; Clear; Bright; Famous
Ebonie	Girl	Black wood; Ebony tree
Cera	Girl	Lady; Noblewoman; A fiery person; Black; To hope
Nigella	Girl	Hero; Dark-haired; Black; Cloud; Fury; Passion
Karrigan	Girl	She who is pure; Black; Dark

Keyarah	Boy	Black; Clear; Famous; Bright
Kaniqua	Girl	Black dress
Kajal	Girl	Kohl; Collyrium; Black eye liner
Malania	Girl	Black; Dark
Blakesley	Unisex	Black wolf's meadow
Radhya	Girl	Adored; Worshipped; Dark-colored; Black; Charming; Beautiful
Hawra	Unisex	One with eyes showing a marked contrast of black and white; Gazelle-eyed; Angelic;
Sevda	Girl	Love; Infatuation; Deep love; Black bile; Melancholy; Sadness
Dovey	Girl	Bee; Peace; Black; Dove
Eboni	Girl	Black wood; Ebony tree

Noire	Unisex	Black
Kalika	Girl	Flower bud; Time; The black one
Keiara	Girl	Black; Bright; Famous; Clear
Kiira	Girl	Young; Humiliator of the enemy; Lord; Black; Dark
Keaira	Girl	Black; Clear; Bright; Famous
Maali	Girl	Black swan
Milenka	Girl	Black
Kalicia	Girl	Black; Dark; Noble; Noble birth
Melana	Girl	Black; Dark
Kierah	Girl	Black-haired woman

Shahla	Girl	A woman with bluish-black eyes
Deanndra	Girl	Black; Dark; Strong; Courageous; Divine
Lella	Unisex	Black beauty; Born at night; Torch
Kerina	Girl	Ciar's people; Black
Kyrra	Boy	Black
Kiyrah	Girl	The black and dark person
Mindi	Girl	Black; Dark; Bee; Sweet as honey; Honey
Sauda	Girl	Palm tree garden; Black; Love; Blessed with good fortune
Qiara	Unisex	Black; Clear; Bright; Famous
Sharna	Girl	Black

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Infographic: Top Girl Names with Meanings Black

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Girl Names with Meanings Black(infographic)

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