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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47 Girl Names with Meanings Flower, Starting With P

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Poppi	Unisex	Vibrant red poppy flower
Peony	Girl	A healing flower
Poppie	Girl	Poppy flower
Petunia	Girl	Name of a trumpet shaped flower
Pansy	Girl	A beautiful flower; Thought
Petal	Girl	A part of a flower's blossom
Par	Unisex	Flower; Blossom; Stone; Pair; Couple; Equal
Pualani	Girl	Heavenly flower; Royal offspring; Majesty
Prithika	Girl	Flower; Lovable
Padimni	Girl	Like a flower; Lotus; One of many names of Goddess Lakshmi; A variant of Padmini

Palasa	Girl	A tree; Flame of the forest; A flower's name
Pangfua	Girl	Clouds in the shape of a flower; Flower cloud
Pankhadi	Girl	Petal; Soft and Tender like a Flower Petal
Pankita	Girl	Petal; Soft and Tender like a Flower Petal
Pansie	Girl	Flower; A variant form of Pansy
Pariyat	Girl	Flower; Beautiful; Soft and Tender like a flower
Phoolan	Girl	Flowering; Blooming; Beautiful; Soft and Tender like a flower
Povitamun	Girl	Morning Flower
Pundari	Girl	Holy; Sacred; Pious; Lotus which is a flower of divinity
Pushta	Girl	Flower petal

Padmal	Girl	Flower of Goddess Laxmi; the Lotus flower
Padmavasa	Girl	One who resides under the Lotus flower
Pahmagandhi	Girl	One who smells like a Lotus flower
Palesa	Girl	Flower
Pankhudi	Girl	Flower petal
Penney	Girl	Penny; Name of a flower
Phoola	Girl	A flower that is about to blossom
Polla	Girl	One who is like a poppy flower
Poornakamala	Girl	A lady who is like a blooming lotus flower
Profulla	Girl	She is like the lotus flower

Punati	Girl	One graceful and beautiful as a flower
Pushpagandha	Girl	A Juhi flower; A Jasmin-like flower
Pushpaja	Girl	A woman born from the flower
Pushpanjali	Girl	An offering of flower
Pushpavathi	Girl	A flower-garden; Longing for the bull
Puspa	Girl	A flower blossom-like little girl
Puspadal	Girl	One who is like the flower petal
Puspamanjari	Girl	A girl who is like the flower bud
Puspita	Girl	Flower
Parkha	Girl	A beautiful flower

Pipene	Girl	Daisy flower
Puspawati	Girl	Female flower
Panisi	Girl	The pansy flower
Prasoona	Girl	A Flower
Palisha	Girl	Flower
Pravallika	Girl	Dealer of coral; Flower; Puzzle; Question; God
Puanani	Unisex	Beautiful flower; Beautiful offpsring

Infographic: Top Girl Names with Meanings Flower, Starting With P

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Girl Names with Meanings Flower, Starting With P(infographic)

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