Searching for baby names can be a huge task!
We have put together a collection of baby names inspired by famous athletes, sporty meanings and some gender neutral ones. If you want a comprehensive list of unique girls' names for your daughter then you have come to the right place.
It's fantastic to choose a baby name based on a famous sportsperson. A baby girl name inspired by the qualities of athletes can show your baby girl how special she is. Popular or rare, positive girl name meanings such as determination or strength can empower little girls to take up sport. We have a list of sporty girl names that will score a perfect 10 with your family.
Adira (Hebrew origin) meaning "strong".
Jade Etherington is a visually impaired skier.
Maria (Latin origin) meaning "Of the Sea". Maria Sharapova is one of the most famous tennis players.
Steffi (Greek origin) meaning "garland, crown". Steffi Graf was ranked number one in the world for 377 weeks.
Nadia (Slavic origin) meaning "hope". Nadia Comaneci was the first gymnast to be awarded a perfect 10.
Yu(Chinese origin) meaning "gem". Yu Chuo Yee is a wheelchair fencer.
Kiah (Welsh origin) meaning "person of Earth".
Melisande(French origin) meaning "labour strength".
Achira (Hindi origin) meaning "swift".
Domini, Origin: Latin variation of Dominic ~ View Detail
Ronda (Hebrew origin) meaning "loud" or "grand". Ronda Rousey is a wrestler.
Campana, Meaning: bell ringer Origin: Latin ~ View Detail
Sloane (Gaelic origin) meaning "warrior". Sloane Stephens was the 2017 US open champion.
Agnieszka (Greek origin) meaning "pure". Agnieszka Radwanska was a tennis player.
Andrea (Italian origin) meaning "strong"
Chloe Kim, the youngest woman to win an Olympic snowboarding gold medal in 2018.
Gazella, Meaning: gazelle Origin: Latin
Quartilla, Meaning: fourth Origin: Latin
Giovanna (Hebrew origin) meaning "the lord is gracious". Giovanna Amati is an F1 driver.
Dinara (Russian origin) meaning "treasure". Dinara Safina is a former world number one tennis player.
Cathy (Latin origin) meaning "pure". Cathy Freeman is a 400m runner.
Quintina, Meaning: fifth Origin: Latin
Michele (French origin) meaning "who is like God" Michele Mouton competed for the Audi factory team.
Svetlana(Slavic origin) meaning "light". Svetlana Khorkina has won seven gold medals and 20 world championship medals.
Fulvia, Meaning: blond one Origin: Latin
Martia, Meaning: warlike Origin: Variation of Marcia, Latin
Penna, Meaning: feather Origin: Latin
Naomi (Hebrew origin) meaning "pleasantness". Naomi Osaka is the number one female tennis player in the world.
Imiza (German origin) meaning "universal strength".
Ormanda, Meaning: mariner Origin: Latin
Ali (Arabic origin) meaning "supreme". Inspired by Muhammad Ali, a world-class boxer.
Tiana (Russian origin) meaning "princess". Tiana Bartoletta has three Olympic medals for sprints.
Annika (Swedish origin) meaning "grace". Annika Sorenstam is considered the best female golfer ever.
Tarragon, Origin: Latin herb name
Ebba (German origin) meaning "strength of a boar".
Daniela (Hebrew origin) meaning "God is my judge". Daniela Silivas is an artistic gymnast.
Desire (French origin) meaning "desired". Desire Wilson is the first woman to win an F1 race.
Verena (Latin origin) meaning "the winner". Verena Bentele is a blind cross country skier.
Bo (Israeli origin) meaning "strong and fast".
Keren (Hebrew origin) meaning "power".
April (Latin origin) meaning "open". April Holmes has one gold medal and two bronze medals.
Aatralarasi (Tamil origin) meaning "skilled".
Chantal (Occitan origin) meaning "stone". Chantal Petitclerc is the most successful wheelchair racer of all time.
Ireen Wust youngest Dutch winter Olympic champion
Denise (Greek origin) meaning "devoted". Denise Lewis was a prolific heptathlete.
Lolo (Nigerian origin) meaning "prosperous". Lolo Jones is a hurdler and bobsledder.
Danica (Slavic origin) meaning "morning star". Danica Patrick, stock racing driver.
Kare (Norse origin) meaning "enormous". Kare Adenegan is a wheelchair athlete who won medals at the age of 15.
KellyGallager won Britains first ever Paralympic winter gold medal.
Gregoria, Meaning: alert, watchful Origin: Latin
Mo (Cantonese origin) meaning "do not". Mo Huilan was a gymnast.
Sarah (Of Arabic origin) meaning "joy" or "delight". Sarah Storey is a Paralympic cyclist.
Carmelita (Spanish origin) meaning "little poem". Carmelita Jeter is a sprinter with three olympic medals.
Menna Fitzpatrick is a blind alpine skier with 10 medals.
Jennifer Kehoe is Menna Fitzpatrick's sighted guide.
Esther (Persian origin) meaning "star". Esther Vergeer is a wheelchair tennis player.
Elena(Greek origin) meaning "bright, shining light". Yelena Isinbeyeva is a pole vaulter.
Blessing (English origin) meaning "divine gift". Blessing Okagbare is a sprinter and long jumper.
Ruth (Hebrew origin) meaning "truth". Ruth Beitia is the Olympic champion for high jump.
Gertrude (German origin) meaning "spear of strength".
Simona (Spanish origin) meaning "to be heard". Simona de Silvestro drove in the Formula E championships.
Shelly-Ann (South African origin) meaning "a gift from God". Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce is a Jamaican sprinter.
Dominique(Latin origin) meaning "of the Lord". Dominique Dawes is a gymnast.
Dara(Gaelic origin) meaning "oak tree". Dara Singh is a professional wrestler.
Claudia Pechstein is a speed skater with nine Olympic medals.
Lisa (English origin) meaning "my oath". Lisa Leslie was the first woman to dunk in the WNBA.
Columba, Meaning: dove Origin: Latin
Serena(Latin origin) meaning "tranquil". Serena Williams has been ranked number one eight times.
Martina(Latin origin) meaning "dedicated to Mars". Martina Navratilova has 59 titles.
Gardener, Meaning: keeper of the garden Origin: Latin
Amelie(Latin origin) meaning "strive". Amelie Mauresmo is a former number one ranked tennis player.
Ellie (Hebrew origin) meaning "light". Ellie Simmonds won two gold medals in swimming events at the age of 13.
Gabrielle (French Origin) meaning "God is my strength". Gabby Douglas was the first black woman to become the all-round Olympic individual champion.
Aila (Scottish origin) meaning "from the strong place".
Verdi, Meaning: green Origin: Latin
Lella (Arabic origin) meaning "dark beauty". Lella Lombardi participated in 17 F1 championship races.
Jamie (Hebrew origin) meaning "heel". Jamie Chadwick won the inaugural W series championships.
Terezinha (Portuguese origin) meaning "harvester". Terezinha Guilhermina is a T11 sprinter.
Briana (Celtic origin) meaning "strong, she ascends".
Bridget (Gaelic origin) meaning "strength".
Shannon(Irish origin) meaning "wise river". Shannon Miller was an artistic gymnast.
Marit Bjorgen most successful cross country skier in the world, 29 wins.
Pranaveena (Sanskrit origin) meaning "skilful"
Teresa (French origin) meaning "huntress". Teresa Perales is a swimmer who won 26 Paralympic medals.
Divine (Latin origin) meaning "holy". Divine Oduduru is a world-class sprinter.
Allyson (German origin) meaning "kind". Allyson Felix is a sprinter with nine gold medals.
Nastia(Russian origin) meaning "resurrection". Nastia Liukin won more medals during the Beijing olympics than any other gymnast.
Simona (Spanish origin) meaning "to be heard". Simona Halep was ranked number one for 64 weeks in a row.
Megan (Welsh origin) meaning "pearl". Megan Rapinoe is another excellent footballer.
Daksha (Tamil origin) meaning "the skilled one".
Kaillie(Celtic origin) meaning "slender". Kaillie Humphries led the first mixed bobsled team.
Jelena (Greek origin) meaning "light". Jelena Djokovic is a world class tennis player.
Valentina (Roman origin) meaning "health, strong".
Misty(English origin) meaning "mist". Misty Copeland is an inspiring ballerina.
Natalia (Latin origin) meaning "Christmas Day". Natalia Partyka is a table tennis player.
Maam Biney is a short track speed skater.
Ana(Latin origin) meaning "favour". Ana Ivanovic has 15 career titles to her name.
Bibian Mentel has three Paralympic gold medals.
Shawn (Irish origin) meaning "God is gracious". Shawn Johnson is an artistic gymnast.
Ecaterina(Romanian origin) meaning "pure". Ecaterina Szabo won 20 medals during her career.
Simone (Hebrew origin) meaning "God has heard". Simone Biles is the third most decorated gymnast in the world.
Jessica (Hebrew origin) meaning "God beholds". Jessica Ennis is a famous heptathlete.
Abby (Hebrew origin) meaning "my father's joy". Abby Womback is an American footballer.
Lavinia (Latin origin) meaning "woman of Rome". Lavinia Milosovici is one of the most successful gymnasts of all time.
Alex (Greek origin) meaning "defending men". Alex Morgan is one of the most famous football players.
Victoria ( Latin origin) meaning "victory". Victoria Pendleton is a British track cyclist.
Maahir (Arabic origin) meaning "skilled".
Lindsay (Gaelic origin) meaning "a lake". Lindsay Davenport was a great tennis player.
Ivana (Slavic origin) meaning "gift from God" Ivana Spanovic is the world indoor champion for long jump.
Aliya(Arabic origin) meaning "high". Aliya Mustafina is the two-time uneven bars champion.
Bianca (Italian origin) meaning "white". Bianca Williams is a famous British athlete.
Dina (English origin) meaning "from the valley". Dina Asher- Smith is one of the most famous British athletes.
Venus(Greek origin) meaning "Goddess of love". Venus Williams has been ranked number one nine times.
