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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80 Girl Names with Meanings God, Starting With I

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Isabella	Girl	God is my oath
Isabelle	Girl	My God is an oath; Devoted to God
Isabel	Girl	God is my oath
Izabella	Girl	My God is an oath
Ivanna	Girl	God is gracious
Isabela	Girl	God is my oath
Iliana	Girl	From Ilium or Troy; God is Yahweh
Isabell	Girl	God is my oath
Iva	Girl	God is gracious; Willow tree; Yew
Iyanna	Girl	Flower; Silent; Life; God is gracious

Izabel	Girl	My God is an oath
Izabelle	Girl	My God is an oath
Isobel	Girl	My God is an oath
Ivanka	Girl	God is gracious
Illiana	Girl	Yahweh is my God
Iyana	Girl	God is gracious; Downy-bearded
Izel	Girl	Unique; Delicate; God contends; A river in Russia
Ilyana	Girl	Sun ray; Kindness; Gentleness; My God is Yahweh
Izabela	Girl	My God is an oath
Izzabella	Girl	God is my oath

Ilah	Unisex	Deity; God; Island
Ilianna	Girl	Torch; My God is Yahweh
Ianna	Unisex	God is gracious
Ilse	Girl	My God is an oath
Ivelisse	Girl	Yew; My God is an oath
Izabell	Girl	My God is an oath
Iza	Unisex	My God is an oath
Israella	Unisex	God contends
Isabeau	Girl	My God is an oath; My God is abundance
Illianna	Girl	Light; Torch; My God is Yahweh

Ioanna	Girl	God is gracious
Ivania	Girl	God is gracious; Well-born
Izzie	Unisex	My God is an oath; Emerald
Ilsa	Girl	God is my oath
Ivin	Unisex	God is gracious
Inna	Girl	Little light; Beauty of Germanic god Ing; Tender
Irelia	Girl	My God is an oath
Issah	Unisex	God is salvation; God saves
Illa	Unisex	My God is Yahweh; Torch; Moon; Corposant
Ilina	Girl	My God is Yahweh

Izamar	Unisex	God is my oath; Devoted to God; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child
Isamar	Boy	Island of palms; My God is an oath
Ivianna	Girl	God is gracious
Isabelly	Girl	A variant of Isabella; God is my oath
Iana	Girl	God is gracious
Iliya	Girl	My God is Yahweh
Isella	Girl	My God is an oath; Alone; Unique; Hostage; Pledge; Famous in battle; Sea of bitterness; Beloved
Ivannah	Girl	God is gracious
Ivanshi	Girl	Gift of god
Izzi	Unisex	Honor; Strength; God is my oath

Isobella	Boy	My God is an oath
Ilyssa	Girl	My God is an oath; Noble
Isobelle	Girl	My God is an oath
Ilerioluwa	Girl	The promise of God
Ibukunoluwa	Girl	The blessings of God
Ishbel	Boy	My God is an oath
Ilinca	Girl	Feminine form of Romanian Ilie; The Lord is my God
Ionna	Girl	God's gift; Island; Dove
Israela	Unisex	God contends
Ilisa	Girl	My God is an oath

Ilze	Girl	My God is an oath
Ihapera	Girl	My God is a vow
Imanuela	Girl	God is among us
Ifeoluwapo	Girl	God's love is plenty
Iakobina	Girl	Bulgarian version of Jaclyn; God will add
Ifedolaoluwa	Girl	God has blessed our love
Ifeoluwadolapo	Girl	God's love has brought us wealth
Ikeoluwa	Girl	One who is under the constant care of God
Isolabella	Girl	My God is an oath; Beautiful island
Ifechiluru	Girl	What God has done

Ifechukwu	Girl	The light of God
Ihuomachukwu	Girl	God's favor
Ibby	Unisex	My God is an oath
Illyana	Girl	My God is Yahweh
Ilyasah	Unisex	God is my protector
Ivanya	Unisex	God is gracious
Ishmal	Boy	God will hear
Ilora	Unisex	God is my light
Isoke	Unisex	Gift from God
Ilish	Unisex	My God is an oath

Infographic: Exclusive Girl Names with Meanings God, Starting With I

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

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