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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159 Girl Names with Meanings Earth

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Demi	Girl	Earth mother; Goddess of harvest
Ila	Girl	Earth; Speech; Companion; Associate; Torch; Island
Iyla	Girl	Moonlight; Terebinth tree; Earth; Speech; Island
Avani	Girl	The good earth; Daughter of the earth
Gaia	Girl	Earth
Khalani	Unisex	Sea and sky; Earth
Aadya	Girl	First; Earth; Another name of Goddess Durga
Ela	Girl	My God is an oath; Hazel; Earth
Georgiana	Girl	Farmer; Earth worker
Gigi	Girl	Earth worker; Maiden; Pledge; Famous in battle

Aerith	Girl	Near-anagram of Earth
Aditi	Girl	Boundless; Freedom; Security; Heaven and Earth
Aeris	Girl	Earth; Strife; Discord
Kaiah	Girl	Earth; Pure
Aluna	Girl	Come here; Pupil; To cut; Mother earth
Mahi	Girl	Earth
Addysen	Unisex	Daughter of Adam; To be red; Earth; To make
Demetria	Girl	One who follows Demeter; Earth mother; Greek Goddess of harvest
Mahika	Girl	Earth; Mist; Dew; Fog
Urvi	Girl	Our mother earth; Wide; River; Heaven; Substantial

Damiya	Girl	Mother Earth
Maahi	Girl	A river; Surface of the Earth; Number one
Jetta	Girl	Home ruler; Farmer; Earth worker; Black stone
Dhara	Girl	Earth; A holy place; Stream
Dim	Girl	Earth mother
Demetra	Girl	Goddess of harvest; Earth mother
Bhoomi	Girl	Earth
Kia	Girl	Hill; Mountain; Season's beginning; Keeper of the keys; Earth
Sonoma	Girl	A place name; Valley of the moon; Nose; Earth village
Afra	Girl	Whitish red; Earth-colored; Person from Africa; Thirteenth night of the month; Untrodden ground

Maheen	Girl	Earth-ruler; King; Prince
Avanya	Unisex	Earth; Beauty; Grace
Arali	Girl	The base of Earth; water
Adamina	Girl	Earth; Red; Formed of earth
Roula	Girl	Cross; Rock; He remembers; Silver; Earth mother; A courageous tribe
Ghia	Girl	Earth
Maka	Girl	Earth; Scatter; Beloved one
Mita	Girl	The dearest friend; Companion; Earth mother; Three rice paddies
Idhika	Unisex	Earth
Tanna	Girl	Earth; Weft

Avishi	Girl	The mother Earth; River
Dimitra	Girl	Earth mother
Gaea	Girl	Earth
Ghita	Girl	World; Earth; Exalted; Pearl
Gayane	Girl	Earth
Kajah	Unisex	Pure; Earth; To rejoice
Demetrius	Girl	Earth mother; Devoted to goddess Demeter
Prutha	Girl	Earth; Flat; Palm
Kaiana	Unisex	Element of Earth; Divine
Tlalli	Girl	Earth; Land

Tonantzin	Girl	Mother earth or the mother Goddess
Gaya	Girl	Happy; End; Goal; Earth; Quick
Avaani	Girl	Earthly; From the Earth
Eartha	Girl	The mother Earth
Gea	Girl	Earth; Pearl; Spear of strength
Bhumika	Girl	Earth; Role
Giordana	Girl	To flow down; To descend; Name of a river; Earth
Madhavi	Girl	Woman of the race of Madhu or Yadu; Subhadra; Spring; Honey-sugar; Sacred basil; Earth
Yahvi	Girl	Heaven and Earth; Yahweh
Terrah	Girl	The planet Earth

Tiera	Girl	The Earth; Crown
Duniya	Girl	World; Universe; Earth
Yerin	Girl	Art; Talent; Ability; Clear water; Earth
Soila	Girl	Glimmer; Blaze; Soil; Earth
Parvathy	Girl	Of the mountains; Hindu goddess of love, beauty, and devotion; A kind of fragrant earth; Female cowherd; Mountain stream; A rock;
Vasudha	Girl	Earth; Producer of wealth
Tahra	Girl	Planet where we leave; The Earth
Kaia	Girl	From the Earth; Sea; Rejoice; Pure; Each of the two
Aninna	Girl	Answer my prayer; God has favored me; One who rules over heaven and earth
Avipsa	Girl	Earth; River Avni; Sophisticated; Rational

Basudha	Girl	The Earth; Producer of wealth; A variant of the name Vasudha
Bhumi	Boy	Earth; Soil
Dharni	Girl	Earth; Land; King of Land; Lord of world
Elavali	Girl	Earth; Princess of the land
Mahee	Boy	Earth; Intellect; Greatness
Mrinmayi	Girl	Mother Earth
Mritsa	Girl	Mother Earth
Mrittika	Girl	Clay; Earth
Parthavi	Girl	Daughter of the earth
Parthivi	Girl	Daughter of the earth; One of the many names of Goddess Sita

Priyadutta	Girl	Earth; Beloved; Dearmost; Loved one
Aavani	Girl	Earth; Ground; Course of a river; The fifth month of the Tamil calendar
Abani	Boy	Earth
Admiranda	Girl	Earth worthy of admiration
Adveka	Girl	A unique world or earth
Affery	Girl	The color of earth, A woman from Africa
Ajilea	Girl	Dry earth; Dry; The name of a flower
Alghabra	Girl	Earth; Land
Ardi	Girl	Heron; Descent; Land; Earth; Soil
Aveni	Girl	One which comes out of mother Earth

Avnita	Girl	The mother Earth providing nourishment
Bashumati	Girl	The Earth
Bashundhara	Girl	The Earth
Bhooma	Girl	Earth
Bhu	Girl	earth
Bhuvaneshwari	Girl	Goddess of Earth; Queen of the universe
Biswambhara	Girl	The Earth
Chandrakanti	Girl	Soothing light of Moon reaching the Earth
Damia	Boy	Nursing Earth; Public
Dananir	Girl	Most beautiful woman of Earth

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Infographic: Popular Girl Names with Meanings Earth

Girl Names with Meanings Earth are a beautiful blend of cultural values and traditions. In addition to being deeply meaningful, they carry stories of heritage and hopes for the future. Our infographic below shares some charming choices that are distinct, elegant, and timeless. Explore the list to find a name that would be an added gem to your child's shining personality. Share this infographic with other expecting parents and help them find a rare jewel for their children.

Girl Names with Meanings Earth(infographic)

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