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English Names for Girls

English names for girls dominate the popularity lists in the US, the UK, and other English-speaking countries, with Evelyn and Avery ranking among the top names in the US, and Poppy, Evie, and Grace charting in the UK.

English girl names range from the down-to-earth and simple, like Lucy and Ann, to positively aristocratic-sounding, like Georgiana or Araminta. Some English girl names are vintage word names, often drawn from nature, such as Hazel and Lilac.

Along with Evelyn and Avery, other English girls’ names in the US top 100 include Addison, Audrey, Eleanor, Harper, Lillian, Lily, Lucy, Piper, and Scarlett.

Baby girl names popular in England include Amelia – a long time number-one name in the United Kingdom — Isla, Charlotte, and Alice.

English girls’ names may be English-language versions of names rooted in classic Greek, Latin, or Hebrew languages and cultures, such as Dorothy, Eleanor, and Evelyn, or classics that transcend fashion like Harriet, Jane, Madeline, and Pamela.

Whether you’re looking for a girls’ name that’s classic or contemporary, popular or rare, you can find an English name that suits your style in our masterlist of English girl names. The top names below rank among the current US Top 1000 Baby Names and are ordered by popularity. Unique names rank below the Top 1000 and are listed alphabetically.

You may also want to check out our masterlist of English names for boys.

Hazel

Meaning: the hazelnut tree

Origin:English
61
Katie

Meaning: pure

Origin:English, diminutive of Katherine
628
Lilac

Meaning: bluish or lilac

Origin:English, from Persian
411
Tamsin

Meaning: twin

Origin:English, contracted form of Thomasina
441
Cody

Meaning: helpful, pillow

Origin:English
4028
Blake

Meaning: fair-haired, dark

Origin:English
691
Harley

Meaning: the long field

Origin:English
970
Elliot

Meaning: Jehovah is God

Origin:Anglicization of Elijah or Elias
980
Sawyer

Meaning: woodcutter

Origin:English occupational name
1061
Kirby

Meaning: church settlement

Origin:English
1472
Mae

Meaning: bitter or pearl

Origin:Diminutive of Mary or Margaret
30
Edith

Meaning: prosperous in war

Origin:English
70
Wren

Meaning: small bird

Origin:English
89
Willow

Meaning: willow tree

Origin:English nature name
96
Kitty

Meaning: pure

Origin:English, diminutive of Katherine
827
Peggy

Meaning: pearl

Origin:Diminutive of Margaret, Greek
892
Origin:English diminutive
1050
Birdie

Meaning: bird

Origin:English
130
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Origin:Botanical name
138
Tess

Meaning: to harvest

Origin:English, diminutive of Theresa
327