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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60 Girl Names with Meanings Father, Starting With A

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Abby	Girl	My father's joy; My father is cheerful; He rejoices
Abbie	Girl	May father is joy; He rejoices; My father is light
Avia	Girl	Bird; Strength; Yahweh is my father
Avigail	Girl	My father is joy
Abbigail	Girl	May father is joy; My father rejoices
Abbygail	Girl	May father is joy; He rejoices; My father's joy
Aviella	Girl	God is my father
Abigayle	Girl	May father is joy; My father is exulted
Abigale	Girl	May father is joy; My father rejoices
Abygail	Girl	My father is joy

Abigael	Girl	My father's joy; My father rejoices
Abagail	Girl	My father is joy; My father rejoices
Abeeha	Girl	Her father
Abra	Girl	Maid; Father of nations; Father of many; Crossing; Passage; Tuesday-born girl
Adanna	Girl	Eldest daughter of father
Avy	Girl	High father; My Father; Father of a multitude
Aviah	Unisex	God is my father
Avital	Girl	Morning dew; My father is dew
Abiha	Girl	Her father; Father of her
Avea	Unisex	My father is Yahweh

Abri	Unisex	Father of many; Shelter; Place of refuge
Avigayil	Girl	My Father is joy
Asenath	Girl	Devoted to the Goddess Neith; Belonging to the Goddess; She belongs to her father
Abbigale	Girl	My father's joy; My father rejoices
Axelle	Girl	Father is peace
Adanya	Unisex	Eldest daughter of the father
Aviance	Girl	Bird; Yahweh is my father
Abbagayle	Girl	My father is joy
Apolline	Girl	Of or relating to Apollo or his worship; Strength; Father lion
Abegail	Girl	My father is joy; Father's joy; Father is exulted

Abigeal	Girl	My father's rejoice; My Fathr is joyful
Abbigayle	Girl	My father is joy; My father rejoices
Abrienne	Girl	Father of many
Abaigael	Girl	My father is joy
Abigaille	Girl	My father is joy
Abiyah	Girl	Will of God; God is my father; Yahweh is my father
Abiya	Girl	God's will; God is my father; Yahweh is my father
Aviela	Unisex	God is my father
Abiela	Girl	God is my father
Abbiegayle	Girl	My father is joy

Annagail	Girl	Favor; Grace; My father is my joy
Abigail	Girl	My father is joy; Cause of joy
Api	Boy	My father is joy
Abbi	Boy	My father is joy
Abegale	Girl	Variant of name Abigail which means father of multitude
Abigaia	Girl	My father's rejoice
Abigaill	Girl	The joy of my father
Abilena	Girl	The father of a mourning person
Abital	Girl	My father is dew
Abs	Boy	My father is joy

Apollonia	Unisex	Strength; Father lion; Father light
Axa	Boy	My father is peace; Anklet; Bangle
Axelia	Girl	One who is a father of peace; Defender
Abigay	Girl	The joy or happiness of Yahweh or father of rejoicing
Aredetfredhi	Girl	The one having a righteous father or the mother of a future savior
Abidemi	Girl	A girl born during father's absence
Ahunna	Girl	One with the body of her father
Avishag	Girl	My father strays
Abigal	Girl	Father of exaltation; My father is joy
Aveah	Boy	My father is Yahweh

Infographic: Meaningful Girl Names with Meanings Father, Starting With A

If you are ready to embark on the journey to find a meaningful name for your child, check out our infographic below. It shares a list of Girl Names with Meanings Father, Starting With A that are elegant and distinct. These options are selected from diverse cultures and languages, offering you the best baby name options worldwide. Scroll through the list to find a suitable name based on your preference and liking.

Girl Names with Meanings Father, Starting With A(infographic)

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