If you're searching for a name for your baby girl that has a certain panache to it, look no further.
Here are Kidadl's top 146 elegant girl names, because every newborn girl deserves distinction.
Whilst you're on the search for names for your baby girl, check out these chic vintage names for girls, and consider our advice on how to choose an elegant girl's name that will stand the test of time.
Martia, Meaning: warlike Origin: Variation of Marcia, Latin ~ View Detail
Helen- She who set a thousand ships to sail and began the Trojan War after her abduction by Paris from her husband Menelaus.
Angela- Derived from the Greek word for angel, but originally Latin.
Verdi, Meaning: green Origin: Latin ~ View Detail
Stephanie- From the Greek for 'crown'.
Rhea- This name means 'flowing', after rivers.
Olive- An English name, from the olive tree.
Gardener, Meaning: keeper of the garden Origin: Latin
Quartilla, Meaning: fourth Origin: Latin
Agnes- A name meaning 'pure' or 'holy'.
Calliope- A muse, whose name means 'beautiful voiced'.
Imogen- Possibly first used by Shakespeare, from the Celtic meaning 'maiden'.
Juno- The Roman equivalent of Hera (above), and queen of the gods.
Lucia - Of Latin origin, meaning 'light'.
Leda- Mythical mother of Helen of Troy, the name means 'happy'.
Ursula- A 4th century elegant name meaning 'she-bear'.
Isla- A name taking influence from the Scottish island Islay.
Aubrey - A unisex English name meaning noble ruler.
Emma- Of Germanic etymology, meaning 'universal' or 'whole'.
Campana, Meaning: bell ringer Origin: Latin
Valentina - Of Latin origin, meaning 'strength, health'.
Xanthe- An unusual, elegant name meaning 'golden'.
Arabella - Dating from the 12th century, meaning 'yielding to prayer'.
Penelope- The hero Odysseus' long-loyal wife, who waited over 10 years for his return to Troy.
Hannah - A name meaning 'grace'.
Viola- An Italian name, meaning violet, and another of Shakespeare's more fiery women.
Victoria- The Latin word for 'victory', but also the goddess of victory in Roman mythology. A timeless baby name option.
Martha- Aramaic in origin, meaning 'mistress' or 'lady'.
Daphne- Meaning 'laurel tree', after the figure Daphne's mythical encounter with the god Apollo.
Sophie - Meaning wisdom, a popular and elegant French baby name choice.
Tamara- A Biblical name meaning 'date', but also referencing the River Tamar in Devon.
Desdemona- Another elegant, ethereal name.
Alice- Old German in origin, meaning 'noble'.
Hecuba- Queen to King Priam of Troy, and mother to Paris and Hector, heroes of the myth.
Xenia- Another quirky moniker meaning 'welcome' and 'hospitable'.
Cleopatra- An Ancient Egyptian queen, whose name means 'glory of the father'.
Dawn- An Old English word literally meaning the point of sunrise.
Rebecca - Another name from the Bible, meaning 'beauty'.
Penna, Meaning: feather Origin: Latin
Lucrezia- From the Latin, meaning 'wealth' or 'profit'.
Estelle- Of Latin origin, a medieval saint.
Diana- The name of an English Princess, but also of the Roman goddess of the hunt, forests, and childbirth.
Henrietta- Originally a French name, meaning 'keeper of the hearth'.
Aurelia - Originally Latin, meaning 'the golden one'.
Gloria- From the Latin for 'immortal glory'.
Eva - A variation on Eve, a Biblical name with Old Testament significance.
Phoebe- The feminine version of Apollo's epithet Phoebus, meaning 'bright'.
Evangeline- Meaning 'bringer of good news', an elegant baby name for your little girl.
Miriam - The Hebrew version of Mary. An elegant option in its own right.
Delilah - This name means 'languishing' or 'delicate'.
Hermia- Another regal Greek name, meaning 'well born'.
Odessa- The feminine version of Odysseus, the great wanderer.
Domini, Origin: Latin variation of Dominic
Danae- Meaning 'God is my judge'.
Atalanta- A maiden with legendary status for her swiftness, the name means 'equal to men'.
Sophia - Dating back to the 4th century, this name means 'wisdom'.
Cassandra- Another of Troy's mythical women, this name means 'leader of men'.
Pandora - Meaning 'gifted' in Greek.
Maria- Of Latin origin, this name means 'of the sea'.
Columba, Meaning: dove Origin: Latin
Athena- Greek goddess of wisdom and knowledge, whose symbol was an owl.
Luna - After the Roman goddess of the moon.
Felicity- A Latin name originally, which means 'happiness'.
Rosalind- An Old German name, and one of Shakespeare's sharpest heroines.
Valeria- Meaning 'strong and brave', from the Latin.
Aurora - Of Latin origin, meaning 'dawn' after the Roman goddess of dawn.
Hippolyta- Queen of the Amazons, a legendary troupe of mythical fighting women.
Scarlett- After the colour, and therefore symbolising fire, passion, and courage.
Cordelia- Of Welsh, French and Latin origin, possibly meaning 'heart of a lion' or 'jewel of the sea'.
Ianthe- Referencing a violet flower.
Emilia- One of The Bard's earthier characters, but a charming name.
Jessica- A cheerful name with Biblical etymology.
Nerissa- Of Greek origin, meaning 'sea nymph'.
Helena- An elegant name of Greek origin, meaning 'bright, shining light'.
Diane- The French spelling of Diana.
Anastasia - A Greek name meaning 'resurrection', but also with regal Russian inferences.
Lavinia- Also Latin, meaning 'woman of Rome'.
Margaret- A name derived from the Old Persian for 'pearl'.
Julia- A jewel-like name choice for any baby girl.
Edith- Another Old English word meaning 'blessed'.
Florence- Derived from the Latin for flourishing or blossoming.
Regan- A unisex, elegant option, meaning 'regal'.
Ariadne - The Cretan goddess of fertility.
Hermione- One of Shakespeare's most dignified heroines, and an elegant option.
Leah - A unisex moniker that means 'delicate' and 'meadow'.
Larissa- A nymph in Greek mythology, also meaning 'joyful'.
Ormanda, Meaning: mariner Origin: Latin
Miranda- Another name imagined by Shakespeare, meaning 'admirable, wonderful'.
Genevieve - An elegant name meaning 'tribe woman'.
Cora- Meaning 'heart' or 'maiden', the nickname of the goddess Persephone.
Evelyn- A name that means 'wished-for child'.
Eliana - A Hebrew name taken from 'el', meaning 'God', and 'ana', meaning 'answered'.
Ivy- After the plant, but also originally an Old English name.
Agatha- Derived from the Greek meaning 'good'.
Hera- Wife to Zeus, King of the Greek gods, and goddess of marriage.
Minerva- The Roman goddess of wisdom. An inspiring name for any baby girl.
Celia - From the Latin Caelia, meaning 'heavenly'.
Ariana- This Italian name means 'most holy', and also has Persian etymological roots.
Theodora- This name for a baby girl means 'gift of god'.
Cressida- Shakespeare's spelling of Chaucer's character Criseyde, an elegant option for any baby girl.
Lydia- A name meaning 'beautiful' or 'noble one'.
Juliet- A famous literary character, this elegant name also means 'youthful'
Marguerite- The French version of Margaret, and undeniably elegant.
Thalia- Meaning 'to blossom' or 'to flourish'.
Andromache- One of the women of Troy, Hector's wife, meaning 'fighter of men'.
Mariana- A nautical name choice for any baby girl, meaning 'of the sea'.
Gazella, Meaning: gazelle Origin: Latin
Iris- Meaning 'rainbow' in Greek, and messenger of the gods. A colourful, charming baby name choice.
Faye- A lovely monosyllabic name meaning 'loyal'.
Fiona- Most likely Gaelic in origin, meaning 'white' or 'fair'.
Portia- Latin origin, meaning 'an offering'.
Alexandra- A strong name meaning 'protector' and 'defender'.
Octavia- Latin, meaning 'eighth', the feminine form of Octavius.
Tarragon, Origin: Latin herb name
Seraphina - Meaning 'ardent' and 'fiery'.
Chiara - An Italian name meaning 'light, clear'.
