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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280 Girl Names with Meanings Sun

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Eliana	Girl	God has given the answer; Sun
Eloise	Girl	Healthy; Wide; Whole; Sun; Famous warrior
Elliana	Girl	My God has answered; Sun; Light of favor
Elaina	Girl	Sun; Sunshine; Bright
Kiara	Girl	Dark; Bright; Shining; Peaceful; A lady with dusk hair; First ray of the sun
Elianna	Girl	Bright shining light; Sun
Helen	Girl	Warm; Moon; To shine; Light; Sun
Mina	Girl	Precious blue stone; Love; A place near Makkah; Goddess of sun, moon, and stars; Fierce protector
Ellianna	Girl	My God has answered; Sun; Light of favor
Aliana	Girl	Torch; Corposant; Moon; Sun; Most Holy; Noble and gracious

Kyra	Girl	Throne; Sun; Young; Lord
Halo	Girl	Luminous ring; Divine aura; Disc of the Sun or Moon
Alianna	Girl	Noble grace; Holy; Torch; Sun
Marisol	Girl	Mary of solitude; Sea and sun
Elouise	Girl	Healthy; Wide; Whole; Sun
Roxanne	Girl	Bright star; Bright face; Sun; Sunlight; Sun god; Day
Solana	Girl	Sunshine; The sun; Place exposed to the sun; Melting; Wind from the east
Suri	Girl	Princess; Red rose; Noblewoman; Sage; Sun
Elyana	Girl	Sun
Shanaya	Girl	First ray of Sun; Distinguished; Eminent

Eloisa	Girl	Healthy; Wide; Whole; Sun
Kyrah	Girl	Throne; Sun; Young; Lord; Black
Elanor	Girl	Star sun; Noble one
Aliyana	Girl	Corposant; Moon; Sun; Most holy; Noble
Ilyana	Girl	Sun ray; Kindness; Gentleness; My God is Yahweh
Anali	Girl	Fiery; Sun; Light; Favour; Grace
Sunshine	Girl	Light from the sun
Alyanna	Girl	Torch; Moon; Sun; Most holy
Roxanna	Girl	Bright; Shining; Sun; Sunlight; Sun god; Day
Talayah	Girl	Golden ray of the sun

Aahana	Girl	Dawn; Morning glory; Immortal; First ray of the sun
Sunni	Girl	She was the gift of the Sun
Nara	Girl	Happy; Country; Sun; Pomegranate tree; Man
Mihira	Girl	Sun
Chole	Girl	Victory; Conquest; Sun; Green shoot; Solitude
Cyra	Girl	Throne; Sun; Lord
Ellieana	Girl	Sun; Favor or grace; God is my light
Ellyanna	Girl	Sun
Orianna	Girl	Gold; Rising sun; The golden one; Daughter of the light/fire
Ellieanna	Girl	Sun

Aliannah	Girl	Torch; Corposant; Sun; Most holy
Maha	Girl	Beautiful Eyes; Half moon; Sun; Planet; Mirror; Shining white pearl
Solveig	Girl	Woman of the house; Strength of the sun
Solange	Girl	Solemn; Religious; Sun angel;
Solara	Unisex	Of the sun; Sunlight
Eliane	Girl	Sun
Rinoa	Girl	Queen; Sun-star; Radiant; Luminous
Sunflower	Girl	A kind of a yellow flower that follows the Sun
Aysia	Girl	East; Land of the Rising Sun; Living
Ahna	Girl	Gracious; Favor; Daytime; First rays of the sun; Born during the day

Aelia	Girl	Sun; Sunlight; Sunshine
Alliana	Girl	Torch; Moon; Sun; Most holy
Elleana	Girl	Sun
Eliany	Unisex	The sun; My God has answered
Layanna	Girl	Residence; Merger; Resthouse; Ray of the sun; Lives by the lane; Glowing; Beautiful; Shining
Elea	Girl	The other Aenor; Bright as the Sun; Bright and shining
Sunniva	Girl	Sun gift
Aliani	Girl	Sun
Mehreen	Girl	Kindness; Love; Affection; Sun
Solei	Unisex	Sun

Sylvi	Unisex	Sun; Strength; Wood; Forest
Aeliana	Unisex	Sun
Roselle	Girl	Rose; Sun ray
Solenn	Girl	Religious; Sunlight; Eastern wind; Sun
Aarushi	Girl	First ray of sun; Dawn
Arien	Boy	Sun maiden; Noble
Amra	Girl	To live long; To thrive; Sun; Mango
Anavi	Girl	Peace Loving; Kind; First Ray Of Sun
Lamees	Girl	Soft to the touch; Sun
Leanora	Girl	Sun rays; The other Aenor

Aliyanah	Unisex	Corposant; Moon; Sun; Most holy; Noble
Solis	Unisex	Sun
Layali	Girl	After the Sun sets down; Nighttime
Leannah	Unisex	Meadow; Grace; God is my promise; Youthful; Sun
Elianne	Girl	Sun
Elorah	Girl	God is my light; Sun ray
Leenah	Unisex	Light; Sun ray; Tender
Khepri	Girl	Morning sun; The one being created; To appear; To transform
Arpi	Unisex	Sun; Ether
Soley	Girl	An island of sun; Buttercup flower

Solyana	Girl	Divine light; Shining sun
Aliahna	Girl	Corposant; Moon; Sun; Most holy
Alyanah	Girl	Torch; Corposant; Moon; Sun; Most holy; Grace; Favor; Defender of men
Heloise	Girl	Healthy wide; Whole wide; Sun
Hina	Girl	Greens; Light; Sun; Goddess of various Polynesian cultures
Sole	Unisex	Sun; Solitude
Leonore	Girl	Light; Brightness of the sun's rays
Saavi	Unisex	Unique flower; The sun; Cherished; Precious; A name for Goddess Lakshmi
Aditri	Girl	Highest honor; Learned; From the beginning; Sun
Ravina	Unisex	Sunflower; Sun; Raven

Reiya	Girl	Pity; Sympathy; Also; Beautiful sun; Clever; Irony; Zero; Night
Ellianne	Unisex	Sun; God; Grace or favor
Kalinda	Girl	The sun
Sihana	Unisex	Like the Moon; Bright ray of the Sun
Aayana	Girl	Mirror; Moving; Way; Sun course or path
Oriane	Girl	Gold; Flower; Rising sun; The golden one
Diella	Girl	One who loves to worship God; Sun
Cira	Girl	The sun; Young; Lord
Divi	Girl	Beloved; Glorious; Sun-like glow
Helia	Girl	Sun

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Infographic: Unique Girl Names with Meanings Sun

When looking for the right name for your child, pick one that makes them stand out. While a meaningful name is essential, you should also choose one that is special and easy to remember. Explore names from different cultures and languages to find the perfect one. We have created this infographic of amazing Girl Names with Meanings Sun to help you in your search. You can also share this resource with other expecting parents.

Girl Names with Meanings Sun(infographic)

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