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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40 Girl Names with Meanings Goddess, Starting With M

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Mina	Girl	Precious blue stone; Love; A place near Makkah; Goddess of sun, moon, and stars; Fierce protector
Maelee	Girl	May; Goddess of growth; Beloved; Wished-for child
Morrigan	Girl	Phantom queen; Great queen; Irish goddess of war and death
Maithili	Girl	Of Mithila; Another name for Goddess Sita
Matisha	Girl	Name of a Goddess
Manasvini	Girl	Mother of the moon; An intelligent woman; A virtuous wife; Goddess Durga
Mishita	Girl	A sweet person; Good-natured; A name of Goddess Laxmi; Fruit below; Three aspirations
Madrona	Girl	Mother Goddess
Monali	Girl	Bird; Free spirit; A name of Goddess Durga
Manasa	Girl	Hindu goddess of snakes; Wise; Desire; Mind

Mey	Girl	Girl; Gorgeous; Pretty; Stunning; Chinese plum; Roman goddess of spring
Mythili	Girl	Of Mithila; Another name for Goddess Sita
Mahasri	Girl	Excellent; Great being; One of the many names of Goddess Lakshmi
Manjusree	Girl	Graceful; One of many names of Goddess Laxmi
Manjusri	Girl	Graceful; One of many names of Goddess Laxmi
Manushri	Girl	Goddess Lakshmi; Consort of Manu or Vishnu
Matangi	Girl	Tantric form of Goddess Parvati
Matangini	Girl	Name of a Goddess; The female elephant
Menaja	Girl	One of many names of Goddess Parvathi
Mridini	Girl	One of many names of Goddess Parvathi

Mahadevi	Girl	Great goddess
Mahagauri	Girl	Another name of the Goddess Durga
Mahakali	Girl	A name of the Goddess Durga
Mahamaya	Girl	One of the names of the Goddess Durga
Mahasweta	Girl	Name of Goddess Saraswati; Perfectly white
Maheshi	Girl	Name of Goddess Parvati
Maheshwari	Girl	Name of Goddess Durga; Great lady
Maheswri	Girl	A diligent and clever person; Goddess Durga
Majella	Girl	Mary; Goddess; Foster mother
Manasha	Girl	One who is like the Goddess

Manjubhargavi	Girl	Goddess Laxmi
Mariappan	Girl	Goddess Mariamman, Hindu goddess of weather
Marjani	Girl	Purification; Cleansing; Female attendant of Goddess Durga; A coral
Marudhvathi	Girl	Goddess Durga
Mathanki	Girl	A name of the Goddess Saraswati
Milda	Girl	The Goddess of love and friendship
Minisha	Girl	The Goddess of fish; A devotee of Lord Krishna
Morta	Girl	The lady or mistress; Goddess of death
Mridhah	Girl	One who kills the enemies; Goddess Durga
Mahuika	Girl	Name of the Maori Goddess of fire

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Girl Names with Meanings Goddess, Starting With M(infographic)

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