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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.

Axel

Meaning: father of peace

Origin:Scandinavian variation of Absalom
391
Gabriel

Meaning: God is my strength

Origin:Hebrew
138
Malachi

Meaning: my messenger

Origin:Hebrew
95
Casper

Meaning: bringer of treasure

Origin:Dutch form of Jasper, Persian
84
Cole

Meaning: swarthy, coal black

Origin:English
148
Clement

Meaning: mild, merciful

Origin:Latin
397
Shepherd

Meaning: sheep hearder

Origin:Occupational name
230
Emmanuel

Meaning: God is with us

Origin:Hebrew
559
Kane

Meaning: warrior

Origin:Celtic
223
Merrick

Meaning: fame, power

Origin:Anglo-Welsh
338
Winter The name Winter is of American origin. The m...
Origin:Word name
2137
Winter The name Winter is of American origin. The m...
Origin:Word name
714
Dove

Meaning: dove, a bird

Origin:Color and nature name
2736
Dove

Meaning: dove, a bird

Origin:Nature name
643
Cedar

Meaning: cedar tree

Origin:English and French from Latin tree name
851
Comet Comet is a name of English origin. The meani...
Origin:word name
4308
Snow Snow is a word of English origin, and the me...
Origin:English word name
1411
Angelina

Meaning: angel

Origin:Greek, Italian, Spanish, Russian diminutive of Angela
531
Jemima

Meaning: dove

Origin:Hebrew
608
Astra

Meaning: stars

Origin:Latin
250