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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37 Girl Names with Meaning Bright, Starting With L

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Last Updated on Oct 3, 2023

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Lainey	Girl	Torch; Bright light
Lena	Girl	Torch; Bright shining light
Laney	Girl	Brilliant; Bright; Torch
Lanie	Girl	Roadway; Path from the meadow; Bright
Leonora	Girl	God is my light; Light; Bright; The other Aenor; Shining; Light; Torch
Leeann	Girl	Clearing; Bright; Graceful
Lainie	Girl	Bright shining one
Leianna	Girl	A bright and beautiful woman
Lumina	Girl	Bright as a Sunshine
Lonna	Girl	A bright and almost blinding light

Leonore	Girl	Light; Brightness of the sun's rays
Leaha	Girl	Delicate; Graceful; Bright
Lenka	Girl	The one who illuminates; Bright one
Lenci	Girl	The one whose light shines bright
Lahana	Girl	Bright headed
Lamberta	Girl	Bright land; Female version of Lambert
Lanore	Girl	One who is bright and light
Laoise	Girl	A luminous and bright person
Lavindeep	Girl	A person with a bright and prosperous future
Leanore	Girl	The bright and the shining one

Lenke	Girl	Light; Brightness
Leocadia	Girl	Person with splendid brightness
Leokadia	Girl	Bright; White one
Leoma	Girl	The bright woman
Lewanna	Girl	Brightly shining white light
Li-ming	Girl	One who is pretty and bright
Linor	Girl	One whose personality shines brightly
Linore	Girl	A person who brights up the room
Lizann	Girl	An ornament that shines bright
Llewella	Girl	One whose lion-like bravery shines bright

Lochana	Girl	Girl with bright eyes
Lodzia	Girl	Brightness
Luminosa	Girl	She who is full of light and brightness
Lunasha	Girl	A flower's beauty and brightness
Luvyna	Girl	A person with a bright mind
Logaratchagi	Girl	A woman with bright eyes
Lochani	Girl	One with bright eyes

Infographic: Popular Girl Names with Meaning Bright, Starting With L

When you choose a baby name for your bundle of joy, you want it to reflect a meaningful story while fitting their personality. The perfect name may sound elegant, connect to nature, or represent deep-seated traits your family values. Our infographic below contains a compilation of some Girl Names with Meaning Bright, Starting With L, perfect for your little one.

Girl Names with Meaning Bright, Starting With L(infographic)

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