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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339 Girl Names with Meanings God, Starting With J

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Josephine	Girl	God shall grow; Jehovah increases
Josie	Girl	God will give; God is gracious
Jane	Girl	God is gracious
Joanna	Girl	God is gracious
Jazlyn	Girl	Jasmine flower; Gift from God
Jolene	Girl	God is gracious; Pretty; God will add
Jacqueline	Girl	Supplanter; May God protect; Holder of the heel
Jessica	Girl	God beholds
Jenna	Girl	White phantom; Fair lady; Supernatural; God is merciful; God is Gracious
Johanna	Girl	God is gracious

Joelle	Girl	Yahweh is God
Janiyah	Girl	God is gracious; Favored
Jovie	Girl	Joyful; Merry; Cheerful; God is gracious; Day of Jupiter
Jianna	Boy	God is gracious
Jaelynn	Girl	May God protect; Supplanter
Jhene	Girl	Paradise; God is gracious; The fair one
Jaelyn	Girl	May God protect; Supplanter; Holder of the heel
Janessa	Girl	God is gracious
Janae	Girl	God is gracious
Juana	Girl	Yahweh is gracious; Graced by Yahweh; God is gracious

Janiya	Girl	God's grace; Beloved
Jaclyn	Girl	Supplanter; May god protect
Jolee	Girl	Pretty; God is gracious; He will add; Clearing
Janney	Girl	God is generous
Josette	Girl	God provides; Jehovah increases
Janet	Girl	God Is Gracious
Johana	Girl	God is gracious
Jacklyn	Girl	Supplanter; May God protect
Janice	Girl	God is gracious
Jiana	Girl	God is gracious

Jannah	Girl	Garden; Paradise; Heaven; God is gracious
Jakayla	Girl	God is gracious; Crown; Laurel
Jaslynn	Girl	Jasmine flower; Gift from God
Janaya	Girl	God is gracious
Joanne	Girl	God is gracious; He will add
Janiah	Girl	God is gracious
Joella	Girl	Yahweh is god
Jaqueline	Girl	May God protect; Holder of the heel; Supplanter
Joana	Girl	God is gracious
Juanita	Girl	God is gracious; Yahweh is gracious

Janely	Unisex	God is gracious; My God is an oath
Jackeline	Girl	Supplanter; May God protect
Jayne	Girl	God is gracious
Jayna	Girl	Bringer of victory; God is gracious
Jazzlynn	Girl	Jasmine flower; One who is absorbed in God's praises
Jeanne	Girl	God is gracious
Janette	Girl	God is gracious; Gift from God
Jaslene	Girl	Gift from God
Joanie	Girl	God is gracious
Joleigh	Girl	God is gracious; God will add; Pretty; Cheerful

Janey	Girl	God is gracious
Jalynn	Girl	God may protect
Jenelle	Girl	God is gracious; White Phantom
Jovanna	Girl	God is gracious; From Jupiter
Joleen	Girl	God is gracious; God will add
Janay	Girl	God is gracious; Soul moon
Janine	Girl	God is gracious; Gift from God
Jolynn	Girl	God is gracious; Pretty; God will add
Jayli	Girl	Supplanter; Healer; The mighty hands of God
Jessia	Girl	God observes

Josefine	Girl	God will add
Jolyne	Girl	God will increase
Joely	Girl	Yahweh is God; Pretty
Jazlene	Girl	Gift from God
Jaimee	Girl	Supplanter; May God protect; Holder of the heel
Johannah	Girl	God is gracious
Janel	Girl	God is merciful; God is gracious
Jakiya	Unisex	May God protect; Supplanter; Mine
Jenae	Girl	White phantom; God is gracious
Jenica	Girl	God is gracious; White phantom; Well-born

Jaquelin	Girl	May God protect; Holder of the heel; Supplanter
Jenicka	Girl	God has shown kindness to me
Jenni	Girl	God is gracious; White phantom
Janina	Girl	God is Gracious
Jenika	Girl	Graceful; Light; God's gracious gift
Janyah	Unisex	God is gracious; Pure; Ethics; Moral; Conduct; Noble
Jaslin	Unisex	Jasmine; Gift from God
Janya	Girl	Ethics; Noble; Produced; War; God is gracious
Jeanna	Girl	God is gracious
Jolena	Girl	God is gracious; God will add

Jackelyn	Girl	Supplanter; May God protect
Jaynie	Girl	God is gracious
Jovana	Girl	God is gracious; From Jupiter
Jaleesa	Girl	My God is an Oath
January	Girl	First month of the year; Roman God Janus; God of beginnings, archways, and transitions
Jolina	Girl	God is gracious; Pretty; God will add
Jacquelin	Girl	Supplanter; May God protect; Holder of the heel
Jenaya	Girl	God is gracious; White phantom
Janasia	Girl	God's grace on the east
Jasman	Unisex	Gift from God; Jasmine

Jeanie	Girl	God is gracious
Jerusalem	Girl	Peaceful place; Established by God Shalim; Foundation of peace
Joannie	Girl	God is gracious
Joelie	Unisex	Yahweh is God
Jacquelynn	Girl	Supplanter; May God protect; Holder of the heel
Janiece	Girl	God is merciful
Jochebed	Girl	God is glory
Jasline	Girl	Jasmine; Gift from God
Jaunita	Girl	A gift from God
Janita	Girl	God's grace; Coming into life; Commenced

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Infographic: Beautiful Girl Names with Meanings God, Starting With J

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

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