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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206 Girl Names with Meanings River

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Londyn	Girl	From London; By the impassable river
Sabrina	Girl	Patient; Persevering; From the river Severn
India	Girl	Country originating in river Indus; Body of trembling water, river
Tallulah	Girl	Leaping water; Town by the river; Rock
Indie	Unisex	River; Land of the Indians
Kyndall	Girl	Valley on the river Kent
Delta	Girl	Fourth letter in the Greek alphabet; Door; Island formed at the mouth of a river
Minha	Girl	Jade; Nimble; Quick; Humble; Hardworking; Well-mannered; River; Lotus; A gift from Allah
Ryah	Girl	To flow; River
Tina	Girl	Christian; River

Izel	Girl	Unique; Delicate; God contends; A river in Russia
Kyndal	Girl	Valley on the river Kent
Riverlyn	Girl	One who is like a river
Kendyl	Girl	Valley on the River Kent
Avonlea	Girl	A field near the river; Woodland; River
Kendalyn	Unisex	Valley on the river Kent
Ayven	Unisex	Blessed with beauty; River; Greetings; Grain merchant
Vale	Unisex	Wide river valley
Aayra	Girl	Intelligence; Happiness; River Saraswati
Yemaya	Unisex	Mother of fish; Goddess of the Ogun river

Indya	Unisex	River; Body of trembling water
Suhayla	Girl	One who is smooth, soft, and flowing like a river
Alauna	Unisex	Gaulish God of healing; Celtic river goddess
Lumina	Girl	Light; Snow; River
Urvi	Girl	Our mother earth; Wide; River; Heaven; Substantial
Avyn	Unisex	White beauty; Blessed appearance; Pot; River; Oats
Maahi	Girl	A river; Surface of the Earth; Number one
Jahnavi	Girl	Daughter of Jahnu; River Ganges
Janvi	Girl	Ganga river; Daughter
Lorelie	Girl	Rock headland on the Rhine River

Jaanvi	Girl	Daughter; Another name for the river Ganga
Suhaylah	Girl	One who is smooth, soft, and flowing like a river
Revy	Unisex	Join; Tie; Snare; At the river;
Shanan	Girl	Ancient; Wise; Old and wise river
Zabrina	Girl	River Severn
Jhanvi	Girl	Ganga river; Daughter
Riviera	Girl	The bank of the river or coastline
Sebrina	Girl	River Severn, Boundary, Border; Patient; Persevering
Kennita	Girl	From the bright valley of the river Kent
Elba	Girl	Elf; River

Kendahl	Girl	The valley of the river Kent
Nigeria	Girl	Country by the Niger river
Kowsar	Unisex	Abundance; River in paradise
Bennington	Girl	Settlement by the Beane river; Farmstead
Jahnvi	Unisex	River Ganga
Clodagh	Girl	A person living near the Clodiagh river; Cloak; Stony
Izla	Girl	Name of a river
Lima	Girl	One who lives on the banks of the Lima river; Beautiful horse; Black; Dawn; Reason; Power; Establish
Oceania	Unisex	River; Body of water
Avishi	Girl	The mother Earth; River

Avonelle	Girl	To breathe; To live; River
Kendale	Girl	The Kent river valley
Kaveri	Girl	Name of a sacred river in South India
Belize	Unisex	Muddy water; Name of a river;
Rhiya	Girl	A flowing water; River or a stream
Mahati	Girl	Great; Narada's seven-stringed lute; A river; To honor; Important
Tyne	Girl	River
Akiah	Girl	From the Afton river
Tinna	Girl	Icelandic form of Tina; River
Davika	Girl	Belonging to the river Devika; Army ranking

Giordana	Girl	To flow down; To descend; Name of a river; Earth
Janhvi	Girl	A river Ganga; The beauty of water
Jaria	Girl	A mother; River
Shalee	Girl	River
Ivelle	Unisex	Fork in a river
Kammi	Girl	Crooked nose; River
Kindall	Girl	Valley of the river
Janavi	Girl	The river Ganga; The beauty of water
Nehir	Girl	River
Lienna	Girl	A type of vine that grows in the jungle; River that flows through the Belgian city; Lotus flower

Savitri	Girl	Relating to the sun; Mother; Cow; Of the yamuna river; Wife of Brahma; Indra; Shiva
Lorilee	Girl	A luring rock in Rhine river where the Siren sang
Narelle	Girl	Small river
Kindal	Girl	Valley of the Kent river
Janhavi	Girl	Goddess Parvathi; River Ganga
Saraswati	Girl	Owning water; A river goddess; Goddess of learning
Oshun	Unisex	Flow; Goddess of the river Osun
Sarie	Girl	Princess; Noblewoman; A small river
Natara	Girl	River in Russia
Reka	Girl	Purbread; Pedigree; River

Tyna	Girl	A river
Aude	Girl	Old; Elder; Someone who lived by the Aude river; Wolf ruler
Avipsa	Girl	Earth; River Avni; Sophisticated; Rational
Gangotri	Girl	Sacred river Of India; Name of the glacier from which River Ganges originates; One of many names of Goddess Parvathi
Godavari	Girl	Name of a river in India; Granting water or cows
Kauser	Girl	A River in Paradise; A Fountain in Heaven; Abundance; Plentiful
Mallow	Girl	The mallow flower; From mallow; Ireland; By the river Allo
Mandakini	Girl	A sacred Indian river
Mohona	Girl	An opening of the river; A Bengali equivalent of Mohana or Mohini
Panchvati	Girl	The place beside the river Godavari famous for its five huge banayan trees

Rhine	Girl	River Rhine; That flows; To move
Aatrayi	Girl	A River
Aavani	Girl	Earth; Ground; Course of a river; The fifth month of the Tamil calendar
Affton	Girl	Afternoon or evening; From the river Afton
Alakananda	Girl	Name of a Himalayan river
Alaknanda	Girl	A river in the Himalayas
Alaw	Girl	Melodious river
Amaraja	Girl	Eternal born child; A sacred river; Daughter of God
Araxie	Girl	River
Bearda	Girl	A river bank

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