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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121 Girl Names with Meaning Wish, Starting With M

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Mary	Girl	Beloved; Exalted; Sea of bitterness; Wished-for child
Molly	Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child
Malia	Girl	Bitter; Star of the sea; A wished for child
Marie	Girl	Wished for child; Sea of bitterness; Star of the sea
Mariam	Girl	Wished for a child; Bitter
Marilyn	Girl	Wished for child; Star of the sea
Maleah	Girl	A wished for child
Maryjane	Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child; Beloved; Love; Yahweh is gracious
Mariela	Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebellious; Wished for child
Marion	Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved; Love

Marli	Girl	Pleasant wood; Marten wood; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved; Love; A woman from Magdala
Mona	Girl	Wish; Noble one; Who lasts forever
Maryann	Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child; Beloved; Love; Favor; Grace
Marielle	Girl	Bitterness; Wished for child
Maliya	Girl	A sea of rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved
Marla	Girl	Of Magdala; Beloved; Rebelliousness; Wished for child
Marlena	Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved; Love; A woman from Magdala
Mariama	Girl	Beloved; Wished for a child
Mallie	Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child
Malea	Girl	Flower; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved

Maleigha	Girl	She who is bitter; Full of bitterness; A star of the sea; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved; Pearl
Marilynn	Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved; Love
Maris	Girl	Wished for child; Sea of bitterness; Star of the sea
Mannat	Girl	Wish or a vow to a deity; Grace; Favor; Praise
Miri	Girl	Wonderful; Beloved; Wished-for child; Sea of bitterness
Maryanne	Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child; Beloved; Love; Favor; Grace
Marietta	Girl	Wished for child; Sea of bitterness; To swell; A variant form of Maria
Meryem	Girl	Beloved; wished-for child
Maureen	Girl	Sea of bitterness; Beloved; Wished-for child
Maryanna	Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child; Beloved; Love; Favor; Grace

Maryellen	Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child; Beloved; Love; Torch; Moon; Corposant
Masha	Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child; Beloved; Love
Marilena	Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Torch; Corposant; Moon
Maryella	Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child; Beloved; Love; Other
Marylou	Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child; Beloved; Love; Famous in battle
Marilu	Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved; Love
Maryana	Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child; Beloved; Love; Favor; Grace
Marleen	Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved; Love; A woman from Magdala
Marya	Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child; Beloved; Love; Favor; Grace
Miryam	Girl	The holy virgin who wished for a child

Marybelle	Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child; Beloved; Love; Beautiful
Marilee	Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Meadow; Clearing
Marylin	Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child; Beloved; Love; Lake
Maryrose	Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child; Beloved; Love; Famous type
Marilla	Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; To sparkle
Marlana	Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved; Love; A woman from Magdala
Marily	Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved; Love
Meya	Girl	Beloved; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Powerful; Strength; Magic; Illusion; Brilliant star of the ocean
Marzena	Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child; Beloved; Love; Pearl
Mariette	Girl	Beloved; Wished for child; Sea of bitterness

Marlaina	Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved; Love; A woman from Magdala
Marlina	Girl	Woman from Magdala; Tower; Star of the sea; Wished for a child; Rebellious; Free woman; Lamentation
Marylynn	Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child; Beloved; Love; Lake
Maryelle	Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child; Beloved; Love
Marika	Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child
Maryssa	Girl	Wished-for child; Sea of bitterness; Beloved; Star of the sea
Mitzy	Girl	A woman who wished for a child
Maleigh	Girl	A star of the sea; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved; Peaceful
Maree	Girl	Wished for child; Sea of bitterness; To swell
Manon	Girl	Beloved; Wished for child

Marlia	Girl	Pleasant wood; Marten wood; Boundary; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved; Love; A woman from Magdala
Marylee	Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child; Beloved; Love; Clearing
Mariola	Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved; Love
Marrisa	Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child; Beloved; Love; Famous in battle
Marija	Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child
Marysa	Girl	Wished-for child; Sea of bitterness; Star of the sea; Beloved
Marlayna	Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved; Love; A woman from Magdala
Maanasa	Girl	Mind; Spiritual; A lake; A mountain; Mental worship; Desire; Wish; Intention
Mitzie	Girl	Sea of Bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child
Marline	Girl	Woman from Magdala; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child; Beloved; Love

Mania	Girl	Mother of Souls; Good; Sea of bitterness; A wished for child
Marica	Girl	A child who was wished for; Beloved
Marinda	Girl	Admirable; Wonderful; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved; Love
Marlise	Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child; Beloved; Love; My God is an oath
Marva	Girl	Famous friend; Sea friend; Bone marrow; Eminent; Noble; Wish; Desire; Young goat or kid
Marvina	Girl	Famous friend; Sea friend; Bone marrow; Eminent; Noble; Wish; Desire; Young goat or kid
Maryse	Girl	Wished-for child; Sea of bitterness; Beloved
Marilou	Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved; Love; Famous or loud in battle
Marriah	Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child; Beloved; Love;
Maraia	Girl	Wished for a child; Bitter; Beloved

Marlis	Girl	Wished for child; Sea of bitterness; To swell; My God is an oath;
Marieta	Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child
Marye	Girl	A wished-for child
Meria	Girl	Of the sea; Child that was wished for
Marri	Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child; Beloved; Love; Thin; Truth; Long distance; Jasmine
Maiken	Girl	Wished for child
Maaike	Girl	Wished for child; Sea of bitterness; To swell; Diminutive of Maria; As Mary
Mare	Girl	Wished for child; Sea of bitterness
Mariamne	Girl	Wished for child; Sea of bitterness; To swell; A variant form of Maria; As Mary;
Marillyn	Girl	Wished for child; Sea of bitterness; To swell; A variant form of Maria; As Mary;

Mariun	Girl	Wished for child; Sea of bitterness; To swell; A variant form of Maria; As Mary; A variant of Marion
Marjolein	Girl	Wished for child; Sea of bitterness; To swell; A variant form of Maria; As Mary;
Marloes	Girl	Wished for child; Sea of bitterness; To swell
Marrilyn	Girl	Wished for child; Sea of bitterness; To swell
Mendie	Girl	Sea of Bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for a child; To swell; A variant form of Mendi
Mimis	Girl	The Goddess of harvest; Wished-for-child; A variant of name Mimi
Mohonmala	Girl	Necklace; A garland of wishes
Maike	Girl	A child that was dearly wished for
Mairenn	Girl	A beloved or wished-for child
Majdia	Girl	A wish; One who is desired

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Infographic: Special Girl Names with Meaning Wish, Starting With M

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Girl Names with Meaning Wish, Starting With M(infographic)

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