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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209 Girl Names with Meanings God, Starting With E

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Elizabeth	Girl	My God is an oath
Ellie	Girl	God is my light; My God is an oath; Torch
Eliana	Girl	God has given the answer; Sun
Eliza	Girl	My God is an oath; Pledged to God; Joyful
Elliana	Girl	My God has answered; Sun; Light of favor
Elsie	Girl	God is my oath; Pledged to God
Elise	Girl	God is my oath
Elisa	Girl	My God is an oath; My God is fullness
Elaine	Girl	Torch; Light; Moon; My God has answered me
Ellianna	Girl	My God has answered; Sun; Light of favor

Elyse	Girl	God is my oath
Elia	Girl	My God is Yahweh
Elsa	Girl	God is my oath
Elisabeth	Girl	My God is an oath; God's promise
Eliyanah	Unisex	My God has answered
Ela	Girl	My God is an oath; Hazel; Earth
Elly	Girl	My God is an oath; Torch
Eiza	Girl	My God is an oath
Elsy	Girl	God is an oath
Eliora	Girl	My God is my light

Eleanore	Girl	The other Aenor; Mercy and compassion; Gift from God
Elysia	Girl	Blissful; Heavenly; Devoted to God
Ellia	Girl	Torch; Shining light; Other; My God is Yahweh
Evana	Girl	God is gracious
Elianny	Girl	My God has answered; God's gift
Elli	Girl	Old age; My God is an oath
Elyssa	Girl	My God is an oath
Elisheva	Girl	They have taken God as an oath
Ellisyn	Unisex	My God is Yahweh; Nobleness; Nobility
Elyza	Girl	My God is an oath; My God is abundance

Eliyana	Girl	My God has answered
Elleanor	Girl	Shining light; Shining God; The other Aenor
Ellee	Girl	Light or torch; God is my oath; Goddess; Beautiful; She
Ellora	Girl	Name for cave temples in India; God is my light
Eleana	Girl	My God is Yahweh; God answered my prayer; Light
Emmanuella	Girl	God is with us
Evanna	Girl	God is gracious; Graceful life; Living grace
Emmanuelle	Girl	God is with us
Ellieana	Girl	Sun; Favor or grace; God is my light
Erielle	Unisex	Lion of God

Elisia	Girl	Blissful; My God is an oath
Elleigh	Unisex	God is my light; Light
Emina	Girl	Truthful; Loyal; One who believes in God; Fearless
Evany	Girl	God is gracious; Goddess of the forest
Elize	Girl	God is my oath; Pledged to God
Eniyah	Girl	Gift of God; Better looking
Elsi	Girl	My God is an oath
Eliany	Unisex	The sun; My God has answered
Eleora	Girl	God is the ultimate light
Ellina	Girl	Torch; Shining light; My God has answered

Esabella	Girl	My God is an oath
Elivia	Girl	Olive tree; My God is an oath
Elka	Girl	God has purchased
Emmajean	Girl	Whole; Universal; God is gracious; Maiden
Ellise	Unisex	My God is an oath; God's promise; God has sworn; God's abundance
Elisabet	Girl	Devoted to God; My God is an oath
Elizaveta	Girl	My God is an oath
Elspeth	Girl	My God is an oath
Emmanuela	Girl	God is with us
Elieth	Unisex	My God is Yahweh

Eiliyah	Girl	The beautiful one who grows in peace and love with God; Belonging to a noble class
Ellenor	Girl	Shining light; Shining God; The other Aenor
Elysa	Girl	God is my oath
Elius	Unisex	My God is Yahweh; Ancestral
Elisabetta	Girl	My God is an oath; God's promise
Elliyah	Girl	High; Lofty; Sublime; My God is Yahweh
Ellyse	Girl	My God is an oath
Elysse	Girl	My God is an oath; From the blessed Isles
Emanuela	Girl	God be with us
Ellianah	Unisex	My God has answered

Elisse	Girl	My God is an oath
Elorah	Girl	God is my light; Sun ray
Elyzabeth	Girl	My God is abundance; Oath is my God
Ellaria	Girl	Sweet-Speaking; My God is Yahweh; Song; Melody
Eliz	Unisex	My God is an oath; Hand
Elsey	Unisex	My God is an oath
Ebba	Girl	Bear god; Noble
Eliska	Girl	My God is an oath
Elza	Girl	My God is an oath; My God is help
Emanuelly	Girl	God is with us; A variant of Emmanuella

Ettie	Girl	Home ruler; Star; God is my oath
Elidi	Unisex	Valley; Lowland; God
Elke	Girl	God has purchased; Nobility
Emmalise	Girl	Whole; Great; My God is an oath
Evanora	Girl	Life; God is gracious; Life of honor
Elisea	Unisex	God is my salvation
Ellianne	Unisex	Sun; God; Grace or favor
Ellenore	Girl	Shining light; Shining God; The other Aenor
Elsbeth	Girl	God is my oath
Elissia	Girl	My God is an oath

Ellyce	Girl	My God is an oath
Elese	Girl	God is my oath; Dedicated to God
Ellsa	Girl	My God is an oath
Eilis	Girl	My God is an oath; Nobleness; Nobility
Evyana	Unisex	Life; To live; Living one; Grace; Favor; The one favored by God
Ellisia	Girl	Yahweh is my God
Elizabelle	Girl	My God is an oath; Beautiful
Eloa	Girl	Terebinth tree; God
Elyce	Girl	My God is an oath; My God is abundance
Emine	Girl	Truthful; Loyal; One who believes in God; Fearless

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Infographic: Top Girl Names with Meanings God, Starting With E

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Girl Names with Meanings God, Starting With E(infographic)

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