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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67 Girl Names with Meanings Wood

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Ainsley	Girl	Hermitage wood; Solitary clearing
Marlee	Girl	Pleasant wood; Boundary wood; Marten wood; Marshy meadow;Elderberry tree
Bexley	Girl	Wood land clearing surrounded by box trees
Kimora	Girl	Tree; Wood; Town; Village; Golden meadow; From the meadow
Kamora	Girl	Chameleon; Tree; Village; Wood
Lianna	Girl	To twine around; Dweller by the wood; God has favored me; To sheave
Zyla	Unisex	Wood; The cross
Zylah	Girl	Wood (referring to the Cross); Shade
Marli	Girl	Pleasant wood; Marten wood; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved; Love; A woman from Magdala
Mahogany	Girl	Dark Red Wood

Zayleigh	Unisex	Sea strength; Berry wood; Hay clearing; A heavenly woman
Ainslee	Girl	Hermitage wood; Solitary clearing
Lynley	Girl	Flax wood; Lime tree woodland; Lime grove
Fia	Girl	Weaver; Wisdom; Deer; Wood
Henleigh	Girl	From the high wood land; Hen; Wild bird
Xylia	Girl	Wood; Wood dweller; Woodland
Marely	Girl	A sea of bitterness; Pleasant wood; Marten wood; Bright sea
Zaylie	Girl	Nobility; Sea strength; Azalea flower; Berry wood
Kelia	Girl	Wood
Sylvi	Unisex	Sun; Strength; Wood; Forest

Xylah	Unisex	Wood
Mareli	Unisex	My God is an oath; Beloved; Love; Bright sea; Pleasant wood
Alleigh	Girl	Dweller by the wood clearing; Noble
Averley	Girl	Wood clearing
Eboney	Girl	Black wood; Ebony tree
Vea	Girl	Chief; Seen; Wood; Tree
Airlie	Girl	Eagle wood
Ebonee	Girl	Black wood; Ebony tree
Ashliegh	Girl	Ash wood
Xylie	Unisex	Wood

Marlia	Girl	Pleasant wood; Marten wood; Boundary; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved; Love; A woman from Magdala
Ebonie	Girl	Black wood; Ebony tree
Roa	Unisex	Arched wood that forms a bow
Silva	Unisex	Wood; Forest
Eboni	Girl	Black wood; Ebony tree
Harlene	Girl	Dweller by the boundary wood; Hare clearing; Hare meadow
Lehanna	Girl	A gracious one who lives by the wood
Cylia	Girl	Wood; Ancient
Keitha	Girl	Wood; From the battleground
Silvi	Girl	Wood; Forest

Hyla	Unisex	Wood; Forest
Jameka	Girl	Land of wood and water; Land of springs
Xylina	Boy	Wooden; Of wood; The Cross
Ashli	Girl	Ash wood; Meadow of ash trees; Ash tree clearing; Variant of the name Ashley
Harlean	Girl	Dweller by the boundary wood; Hare clearing; Hare meadow; A derivative of the English name Harley
Meda	Boy	A kind of root; Honey; Tree; Wood
Ackerlea	Girl	One who belongs from the enclosed forest of wood
Addiliegh	Girl	The wood, which is pleasant
Emberley	Girl	Spark; Low flame; A glowing piece of coal or wood
Finnea	Girl	Wood of the Ford

Guida	Girl	Wood; Pearl
Janaliz	Girl	A wood used for making bows
Kasanita	Girl	To strike the wood together in order to make fire
Kimby	Girl	One who came from the wood of the royal forest
Lucania	Girl	Bright; Light; Sacred wood; Mother of Roma
Lynzei	Girl	Wood of linden trees
Shirle	Girl	A woman who is from the bright clearing near the wood
Shirleigh	Girl	She who comes from the bright clearing that is next to the wood
Sovay	Boy	Wisdom; Wood; Forest
Chandanbala	Girl	Derived from Chandana, scented wood or sandalwood

Guia	Girl	Wood; Earth; Will helmet
Sylvette	Girl	Wood; Forest
Sylviane	Girl	Wood; Forest
Vaanika	Unisex	Little wood; Groove
Xyla	Unisex	Wood; The Cross
Lanae	Girl	Handsome; Little rock; My God is an oath; Afloat; Wood; World
Silviya	Girl	Wood or forest

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