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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477 Girl Names with Meanings Moon

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Ayla	Girl	Oak tree; Halo; With the moon
Alaina	Girl	Little rock; Handsome; Torch; Shining light; Moon
Selena	Girl	Moon, Sky; Heaven
Aitana	Girl	A mountain range in Valencia; Spain; Dawning moon; Wise moon
Aylin	Girl	Moon halo; The one that belongs to the moon
Helen	Girl	Warm; Moon; To shine; Light; Sun
Elaine	Girl	Torch; Light; Moon; My God has answered me
Mina	Girl	Precious blue stone; Love; A place near Makkah; Goddess of sun, moon, and stars; Fierce protector
Aliana	Girl	Torch; Corposant; Moon; Sun; Most Holy; Noble and gracious
Aileen	Girl	Light; Torch; Corposant; Moon; Little bird

Halo	Girl	Luminous ring; Divine aura; Disc of the Sun or Moon
Nellie	Girl	Torch; Corposant; Moon; Horn; Affection
Aila	Girl	Noble; Holy; Blessed; Halo; Moonlight; Terebinth tree
Alena	Girl	Torch; Corposant; Tower; Ray of light; Moon
Iyla	Girl	Moonlight; Terebinth tree; Earth; Speech; Island
Cynthia	Girl	Moon; Woman from Cynthus
Hana	Girl	Hope, Flower, Bliss, Number one, craft, Shine, Moon
Kamari	Girl	Moon; The adversary of desire; Gambling; Shiva
Ayleen	Girl	Bright; Shining light; Halo of the moon
Aylah	Girl	Oaktree; Terebinth tree; Gazelle; Moonlight; Halo

Elayna	Girl	Torch; Corposant; Moon; Shining
Siya	Girl	White moonlight; Beautiful woman; Goddess Sita
Aida	Girl	Returning; Visitor; Noble; Fire; Moon; Ornament; Happy; Distinguished
Selina	Girl	Moon; Greek goddess of the moon; Heaven
Evaluna	Girl	Life; Moon
Nelly	Girl	Shining light; Most beautiful woman; Corposant; Moon;
Xitlali	Girl	Star; Goddess of the moon
Lua	Girl	Moon; Silk
Aiza	Girl	Living; Rock; Stone; Golden moon; Visitor; Seat of love; Ravine
Ayda	Girl	From the moon; Returner; To bring back

Ainara	Girl	The swallow bird; Moonlight; Moon flame; Moon pomegranate
Dianna	Girl	Divine; Like a goddess; Roman goddess of the moon
Ileana	Girl	Torch; Moon
Zyra	Unisex	Shining; Blooming flower; Moonlight
Aayla	Girl	Terebinth tree; Moonlight; Halo; Born of knowledge
Nella	Girl	Torch; Moon; Highly praiseworthy; Shining one
Kamaria	Girl	Moon
Alyanna	Girl	Torch; Moon; Sun; Most holy
Runa	Girl	Rune; Secret lore; Moon
Yatziri	Girl	Maiden of the moon; Friend; Lady of the water

Aylen	Girl	A clear individual; Happiness; Moon halo
Laynee	Unisex	Torch; Corposant; Moon
Aylee	Girl	Torch; Moon; The other Aenor
Kamar	Girl	Moon
Aysel	Girl	A stream of moon
Esmeray	Girl	Dark moon
Leyna	Girl	Torch; Moon; Of Magdala; Tower
Nilah	Girl	Water hyacinth; Moon; Dark blue; Indigo
Seline	Girl	Moon; Greek goddess of the moon; Heaven
Eleen	Unisex	Torch; Corposant; Moon; Desire; Hazelnut

Mayar	Boy	Moonglow; Under the protection of God
Aelin	Girl	Of the moon; Strength; Little girl
Eyla	Girl	Halo of light around the moon; Oak tree
Allena	Unisex	Torch; Corposant; Moon; Tower
Hala	Girl	Halo around the moon
Eleyna	Girl	Torch; Corposant; Moon
Aadhira	Girl	Moon; Lightning; Restless
Mahnoor	Girl	Light of the moon
Savana	Girl	Hearing; Flowing; Solar; Sacrificial libation; The moon; Name of varuna
Ailana	Girl	Halo; Moonlight; Loving

Metztli	Girl	Moon
Ilona	Unisex	Light; Torch; Moon; Joy
Mahina	Girl	Moon; Month; Light; Genuine; Male; Dance; Full; Queen; Apple tree
Eiley	Girl	Corposant; Torch; Moon
Maha	Girl	Beautiful Eyes; Half moon; Sun; Planet; Mirror; Shining white pearl
Salina	Girl	Heaven; Light; Moon
Zunairah	Unisex	Moonlight; Shine of the moon
Janay	Girl	God is gracious; Soul moon
Zunaira	Girl	Moonlight; Shine of the moon
Elayne	Girl	Torch; Corposant; Moon; Light; Shining

Ailynn	Girl	Moon halo; Belonging to the moon
Mayleen	Girl	Good mother; Beloved; Love; Torch; Moon
Cinthia	Girl	Woman from Cynthus; Greek moon Goddess
Helene	Girl	Solar deity; Torch; Corposant; Warm; Moon
Helaina	Girl	Bright; Shining light; Torch; Corposant; Moon
Nilani	Girl	Moon; Indigo
Olena	Girl	Torch; Corposant; Moon; Ancestor's descendant
Lunah	Girl	Moon
Ilene	Unisex	Torch; Moon
Iylah	Unisex	Moonlight; Beauty; Brilliance

Eleina	Unisex	Torch; Corposant; Moon
Nelli	Girl	Sunray; Shining light; Torch; Corposant; Moon
Mylene	Girl	Gracious; Dear; Beloved; Torch; Moon
Celena	Girl	Moon; Heaven
Maryellen	Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child; Beloved; Love; Torch; Moon; Corposant
Lunabella	Girl	The moon; Beautiful; My God is an oath
Lunabelle	Girl	Beautiful moon
Ajla	Girl	Halo; Circle of light; Moonlight; Holy; Blessed
Marilena	Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Torch; Corposant; Moon
Celene	Girl	Moon

Eleena	Girl	Corposant; Torch; Moon
Zulay	Boy	Brilliant beauty; Bright and fair; Possessor of the moon
Lona	Girl	Torch; Strength; Father light; Tower; Moon goddess; Lioness; Oak tree; Canvas
Ayeza	Unisex	Moon; Gold; Visitor; Returning
Mahsa	Girl	Moon-like
Miray	Girl	Commander; Moon; Month; Glowing like a moon
Sahira	Girl	Wakeful; Moonlight; Mountain
Salena	Girl	Moon; Heaven
Atziry	Unisex	Maiden of the moon
Elany	Unisex	Torch; Corposant; Moon

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Infographic: Top Girl Names with Meanings Moon

Our infographic below features options from timeless classics to contemporary favorites that complement your child's personality. Scroll through the list to find the perfect name that reflects your preferences and your family's shared values.

Girl Names with Meanings Moon(infographic)

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