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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172 Girl Names with Meanings God, Starting With L

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Lillian	Girl	My god is an oath; Lily flower; Purity
Lilly	Girl	Lily; Pure; Innocence; My God is an oath
Lilliana	Girl	Lily; Purity; My god is an oath
Liana	Girl	My God has answered; To twine around; Lily flower; Bound by vines; Glowing lady
Lillie	Girl	Lily; Pledged to God
Lilyana	Girl	From the flower name Lily; My God is an oath; Purity
Lisa	Girl	My God is an oath
Lizbeth	Girl	My God is an oath
Libby	Girl	Oath of God
Lillianna	Girl	Lily; Purity; My god is an oath

Lianna	Girl	To twine around; Dweller by the wood; God has favored me; To sheave
Lilyanna	Girl	From the flower name Lily; Purity; Favor; Grace; My God is an oath
Liya	Girl	Weary; Cow; I am with God
Liza	Girl	My God is an oath
Lizeth	Girl	My God is an oath
Liz	Girl	My God is an oath
Litzy	Girl	Nobility; God is my oath; Joy
Lillyana	Girl	From the flower name Lily; My God is an oath; Purity
Lizzie	Girl	My God is an oath
Lillyanna	Girl	Pure; Gracious; Lily flower; My God is an oath; Favour; Grace

Leonora	Girl	God is my light; Light; Bright; The other Aenor; Shining; Light; Torch
Liyah	Girl	Weary; Cow; I am with God; Lofty; Sublime
Lillyann	Girl	Lily; My God is an oath
Lili	Girl	Oath of God; Lily; Night
Lielle	Girl	My God; God is mine
Liba	Girl	Love; Most beautiful; My God is an oath
Lillia	Girl	My god is an oath; Lily flower
Lisbeth	Girl	My God is an oath
Lilli	Girl	Lily; My god is an oath
Lilibeth	Girl	God is my oath

Lilyanne	Girl	From the flower name Lily; Purity; Favor; Grace; My God is an oath
Lizzy	Girl	God is my oath
Laela	Girl	Dark-haired; Of God; Born at night
Lizette	Girl	My God is an oath; Dedicated to God
Liesel	Girl	God is my oath
Lillianne	Girl	My God is an oath; Favor; Grace
Lyza	Girl	My God is an oath
Liesl	Girl	My God is an oath; God's promise
Lisette	Girl	My God is an oath
Lillyanne	Girl	My God is an oath; Lily; Favor; Grace

Lilou	Girl	From the flower name Lily; My God is an oath; Famous in battle
Lunabella	Girl	The moon; Beautiful; My God is an oath
Lilla	Girl	Blue; Envious; From Lydia, Play; Amusement; My god is an oath
Lizabeth	Girl	My God is an oath
Lahna	Girl	Gift of God; Gift of donation
Lilybeth	Girl	Name of the flower Lily; Purity; My God is an oath; House of affliction; House of figs
Leannah	Unisex	Meadow; Grace; God is my promise; Youthful; Sun
Lilibet	Girl	God is my oath
Lissette	Girl	My God is an oath
Liezl	Girl	My God is an oath

Leighanna	Girl	Clearing; Favor; Grace; Downy-bearded; My God is an oath
Libbie	Girl	My God is my oath
Liseth	Girl	My God is an oath
Laurelin	Girl	Land of the singing God
Liseli	Girl	Light; My God is an oath
Lianah	Girl	Lily flower; God is my oath; Downy-bearded
Liesa	Girl	My God is an oath
Liset	Girl	My God is an oath
Lilias	Girl	Oath of God; Lily
Lilybelle	Girl	From the flower name Lily; Purity; My God is an oath; Beautiful

Lakayla	Girl	Gift of God
Lil	Girl	My God is an oath; Lily; Purity
Leisl	Girl	God is my oath
Lizanne	Girl	My God is an oath; Grace; Favor
Leisa	Girl	My God is an oath
Leisel	Girl	My God is an oath
Lis	Girl	God is my oath
Lisanna	Girl	My God is an oath; Favor; Grace
Lolade	Girl	God is with you
Lise	Girl	My God is an oath; Pledged to God

Lulabelle	Girl	Famous in battle; Beautiful; My God is an oath
Lashana	Girl	God is gracious; Graced by Yahweh; Lily; Rose; Orphan
Lanell	Unisex	Awakening or rock; God is my judge
Lilien	Girl	Lily; My god is an oath
Lilas	Unisex	Lily flower; Lilac; My God is an oath
Lylie	Girl	My God is an oath
Lisl	Girl	God is my oath
Lisett	Girl	She who is pledged to God
Leeza	Girl	God is my oath
Lilijana	Girl	God is abundance; The name of a flower

Lizzi	Girl	Devoted to the Vow made to the God
Lyzette	Girl	My God is an oath; Consecrated to God; God's promise
Lys	Unisex	Lily; My God is an oath
Liisa	Girl	My God in an oath
Leelou	Girl	Lily; My God is an oath; Famous in battle
Lisbet	Girl	My God is an oath
Lisabeth	Girl	Abbrevation of Elizabeth; Devoted to God
Lysette	Girl	My God is an oath
Laelle	Unisex	Of God
Leesa	Girl	God is my Oath

Lilika	Girl	Bringing good news; Downy-bearded; My god is an oath
Lazara	Unisex	Savior ; My God helps
Lysa	Girl	God is my Promise; My God is an oath
Lizzette	Girl	My God is an oath
Lanita	Girl	God has shown favor
Laiza	Girl	My God is an oath; People
Liddy	Girl	A promise that a person has made to God
Lissy	Girl	My God is an oath; Bee
Lizzet	Girl	My God is a Vow
Lisel	Girl	My God is an oath

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

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

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