Girl Names That Mean Fame & Glory
720 names with meanings and origins.
Fame and glory names (Kirti, Yash, Kirtan, Cleo, Robert) carry a wish for a life that earns respect.
Top picks
- Nora — “Honor, light”
- Cleo — “Glory”
- Sade — “Honour confers a crown (Yoruba)”
- Oksana — “Praise to God”
- Yashika — “Fame; success”
- Kirti — “Fame; glory”
- Ludovica — “Famous warrior”
- Candice — “Fire white; famous bearer: american actress candice bergen; variant of candace: ancient hereditary title used by ethiopian queens”
- Beryl — “Green jewel; derived from the precious stone beryl, a gemstone of varying colors; often yellow-green. famous references - twentieth century british actress and comedienne beryl reid; the biblical eighth foundation stone of the wall of new jerusalem was beryl”
- Antigone — “A Greek name meaning in place of parents or implying strength, famous as the daughter of Oedipus in tragedy.”
Girl · Sanskrit · “Derived from Sanskrit, this name refers to the leaf of a mango tree. It is famously associated with a celebrated royal dancer in ancient Indian history.”
Girl · Indian · “To enlighten, Brilliant, Powerful, Surrounded by glory, Shining”
Girl · Indian · “To enlighten, Brilliant, Powerful, Surrounded by glory, Shining”
Girl · Spanish · “A Spanish-influenced name inspired by the name of Cicero's famous villa and the pursuit of learning.”
Girl · Sanskrit · “Goddess lakshmi; highest honor, goddess lakshmi”
Girl · Spanish · “Of Greek origin and used in Spanish contexts, this name refers to the mother of Aeacus. It is also the name of a famous Greek island.”
Unisex · Greek · “Worthy of praise; praise; sometimes used in scotland as a translation of the gaelic aonghus”
Unisex · Irish · “A unisex name of Irish origin meaning 'from the Afton River.' It gained literary fame through the poetry of Robert Burns.”
Girl · Greek · “A Greek name meaning illustrious or noble; in mythology, it was the name of the mother of Pentheus.”
Girl · Spanish · “A Spanish name meaning glorious, often used in reference to the Virgin Mary.”
Girl · Spanish · “Wealthy; help; helper; happy. famous bearer: the ethiopian princess in verdis opera aida. also a japanese surname: runs across the field; visiting, returning; visiting; returning”
Unisex · Irish · “Fiery; little fire, ardent. aidan was popular in ireland in the 7th century after the famous irish monk aidan, and was revived in the early 19th century. it is used as a female name as well; little fire. commonly used as a female name as well; help, intelligent”
Unisex · Irish · “Manly, courageous; feminine form of andrew: brave; manly. famous bearer: prince andrew”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “Eternal fame; eternal fame; a famous buddist cave”
Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew name meaning heel, supplanter, or one who replaces. It is the Aramaic form of Jacob and is often associated with the famous scholar Rabbi Akiva.”
Unisex · African · “A unisex name of African origin representing exalted status, prestige, and glory.”
Girl · Spanish · “A Spanish-inspired name meaning 'from the laurel tree.' The laurel tree is a classical symbol of victory, honor, and achievement.”
Unisex · German · “Noble, bright; noble, bright. from the old german name adalbert. famous bearers: prince albert was queen victorias consort who gave enthusiastic support to the applications of science. albert einstein discovered the theory of relativity”
Unisex · Italian · “Famous bearer: alcine is mistress of alluring enchantments and sensual pleasures in the orlando poems”
Girl · Greek · “Strong-minded; famous bearer: alcine is mistress of alluring enchantments and sensual pleasures in the orlando poems”
Girl · Italian · “Famous bearer: alcine is mistress of alluring enchantments and sensual pleasures in the orlando poems”
Girl · Italian · “Famous bearer: alcine is mistress of alluring enchantments and sensual pleasures in the orlando poems”
Unisex · Greek · “A Greek name meaning 'protector of mankind.' It is one of the most famous names in history, borne by kings and emperors.”
Unisex · English · “Son of all; of noble birth; honest; scottish form of louise: battle famous. variant of alice; a 13th century variant of alice meaning nobility. now particularly popular in scotland”
Girl · French · “Praised, noble; defender of mankind feminine of alexander; exalted, noble”
Girl · Spanish · “This Spanish feminine form of Louis translates to a woman who is famous in battle or a renowned warrior.”
Girl · German · “Famous fighting; feminine form of aloysius: a french provincial variant of louis. aloysius is the name of the italian saint aloysius of gonzaga, and common among british roman catholics”
Girl · German · “Famous fighting; feminine form of aloysius: a french provincial variant of louis. aloysius is the name of the italian saint aloysius of gonzaga, and common among british roman catholics”
Girl · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name refers to a disciple of Buddha. Historically, it is associated with a famous contemporary of the Buddha who became an arhat.”
Girl · Sanskrit · “Gracious; grace; grace; favor. variant of anna. often used in blended names like analee and anarosa; playful, wanted; prestige, self respect”
Girl · Sanskrit · “Honored worshipped; honoured, worshipped; honored, worshipped”
Girl · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit and Tamil name referring to a famous female saint who was one of the twelve Alvars.”
Unisex · Greek · “Courageous; feminine form of andrew: brave; manly. famous bearer: prince andrew; italian form of andrew manly; the female version of the given name andrew; feminine form of andrew: manly; brave. a feminine form of the greek andrew, meaning manly or brave, dating back to the 17th century. feminine form of andre”
Unisex · English · “Russian form of andrew manly; feminine form of andrew: brave; manly. famous bearer: prince andrew”
Girl · Irish · “Truly golden the feminine form of aneurin; feminine form of aneurin: uncertain origin, but may be derived from the latin honorius meaning man of honour, or from the welsh eur meaning gold”
Girl · Arabic · “An Arabic name signifying the daughter of the Nile, connecting the bearer to the famous Egyptian river.”
Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “Gracious; variant of hebrew hannah: favor. grace; favour or grace. prayer. god has favoured me. variant of hannah; french spelling of english ann, a variant of hannah introduced to britain in the 13th century. famous bearers: 14th century st anne; king henry viiis wives anne boleyn and anne of cleves; queen elizabeths ”
Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “Prayer; blessed with grace; diminutive of ann frequently used as an independent name. famous bearers: markswoman annie oakley, famous in the musical annie get your gun; cartoonist harold grays little orphan annie; the traditional folk song annie laurie”
Girl · German · “With honor; grace; one of the most common forms of the name honor in the middle ages”
Girl · Italian · “A traditional Italian name given in honor of the Annunciation. It refers to the biblical event where the angel Gabriel visited the Virgin Mary.”
Unisex · English · “He adds or priceless; worthy of praise; highly praiseworthy. from a roman clan name. in the 17th century, the spelling anthony was associated with the greek anthos meaning flower”
Girl · Greek · “In Greek mythology, this name belonged to the mother of Odysseus. It literally means without glory or against fame.”
Girl · Greek · “A Greek name meaning in place of parents or implying strength, famous as the daughter of Oedipus in tragedy.”
Unisex · German · “German form of anthony; worthy of praise; spanish form of anthony beyond praise; variant of anthony: highly praiseworthy. from a roman clan name. in the 17th century, the spelling anthony was associated with the greek anthos meaning flower”
Unisex · Greek · “Praiseworthy; priceless; feminine form of anthony: highly praiseworthy. from a roman clan name. in the 17th century, the spelling anthony was associated with the greek anthos meaning flower; feminine form of antonio: beyond praise”
Girl · English · “Feminine form of anthony: highly praiseworthy. from a roman clan name. in the 17th century, the spelling anthony was associated with the greek anthos meaning flower; feminine form of antonio beyond praise”
Girl · Spanish · “A Spanish variant of the name Antonia, meaning one who is praiseworthy or worthy of high praise.”
Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew name signifying exclusion or separation, historically associated with a famous painter of ancient Greece.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Dust biblical place name; dust. the old testament house of aphrah means house of dust. famous bearer: 17th century british dramatist and novelist aphra behn”
Unisex · Spanish · “A name of Latin origin meaning the water bearer, most famous as a sign of the zodiac.”
Girl · Indian · “An Indian name referring to the hymns or prayers sung in praise of a deity during rituals.”
Unisex · German · “From the name archibald; diminutive of archibald: true and bold. also bald. introduced from england and germany during the norman conquest, the scottish interpreted the bald to refer to the shaven head of a monk; a popular diminutive of archibald, meaning true and bold, valuable. famous bearers: a ventriloquists dummy ”
Girl · Indian · “Worship, Hymns sang in praise of God, Divine fire in ritual”
Girl · Spanish · “A Spanish name meaning little armed one. It gained fame through epic poetry as a character with magical abilities.”
Unisex · Irish · “Strong as a bear; noble strength a bear; bear hero; from the roman clan name artorius, meaning noble, courageous. famous bearer: legendary sixth century king arthur of britain and his round table of knights. this legend dates to the early 9th century; derived from celtic artos meaning bear”
Girl · English · “Feminine form of arthur: from the roman clan name artorius, meaning noble, courageous. famous bearer: legendary sixth century king arthur of britain and his round table of knights. this legend dates to the early 9th century”
Girl · English · “Feminine form of arthur: from the roman clan name artorius, meaning noble, courageous. famous bearer: legendary sixth century king arthur of britain and his round table of knights. this legend dates to the early 9th century”
Unisex · English · “From the name arthur; diminutive of arthur: from the roman clan name artorius, meaning noble, courageous. famous bearer: legendary sixth century king arthur of britain and his round table of knights. this legend dates to the early 9th century; diminutive of arthur: bear; rock”
Unisex · Japanese · “Born at dawn; physician. asa was the name of an old testament king of judah, and after disuse, the name was revived by 17th century puritans. famous bearer: historian asa briggs.healer”
Girl · Arabic · “An Arabic name for females that refers to one who is to be acknowledged or praised. It carries a sense of distinction and recognition.”
Girl · Indian · “An Indian name referring to a specific river. It is also interpreted to mean a container of glory.”
Girl · Sanskrit · “A river; name of a river; container of glory”
Girl · Scandinavian · “Wealthy; diminutive of audrey: originally a diminutive of etheidreda from the 16th century. famous bearer: famous 20th century actress audrey hepburn”
Girl · English · “An English name that combines the imagery of a golden hue with the laurel blossom, symbolizing victory and honor.”
Girl · Indian · “A respected Indian name belonging to a famous ancient Tamil poetess. It is a title that signifies a wise or elderly woman.”
Unisex · African · “Mighty strong illustrious highly esteemed; friendship”
Unisex · Arabic · “Beauty glory splendor; beautiful, magnificent; value, worth”
Girl · Spanish · “Stranger; a variant of barbara, meaning foreign or strange, traveler from a foreign land. in catholic custom st. barbara is a protectress against fire and lightning. famous bearer: , american singer barbra streisand”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Seventh daughter; oath; voluptuous. famous bearer: bathsheha everdene, heroine of thomas hardys novel far from the madding crowd; old testament king davids wife bathsheba”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Abbreviation of rebecca; bound; an abbreviation of rebecca, meaning captivated, or captivating, frequently used as an independent name. famous bearer: fictional character becky sharp, the unethical heroine of thackerays 1948 novel vanity fair”
Girl · Irish · “Strength; a variant of bridget, meaning the high one or strength. famous bearer: 6th century irish abbess brigid )known as st bridget or st bride) founded irelands first womens religious community; a variant of bridget, who was the mythic celtic goddess of fire and poetry”
Girl · German · “Glorious; bright maiden; feminine of bernard, meaning strong as a bear, or bear hard”
Girl · Irish · “Splendid; variant of bridget; glorious, intelligent”
Unisex · English · “Bright light; bright; diminutive of bertrand: intelligent; glorious raven. french form of the german bertram, meaning bright-raven. philosopher and mathematician bertrand russell. some scholars believe the second syllable of bertrand derived from a word meaning shield”
Unisex · English · “Derived from bert - industrious; diminutive of bertrand: intelligent; glorious raven. french form of the german bertram, meaning bright-raven. philosopher and mathematician bertrand russell. some scholars believe the second syllable of bertrand derived from a word meaning shield”
Unisex · Greek · “Green jewel; derived from the precious stone beryl, a gemstone of varying colors; often yellow-green. famous references - twentieth century british actress and comedienne beryl reid; the biblical eighth foundation stone of the wall of new jerusalem was beryl”
Girl · English · “Consecrated to god; a diminutive the hebrew elizabeth: my god is plentiful. also used as an alternate spelling of betty. famous references - american actress bette davis; diminutive of elisabeth or elizabeth, from elisheba, meaning either oath of god, or god is satisfaction. also a diminutive of bethia (daughter or wor”
Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “Married; married, to marry, claimed as a wife. this old testament place name became common in english-speaking countries after the reformation. famous references - in the bible beulah is a name symbolic of the heavenly zion”
Girl · Indian · “Charming, Beautiful, Famous, Passionate woman, Brilliance famous”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “Rooted in Sanskrit, this name means the sun. It is a common name representing light, fame, and a bright presence in the sky.”
Girl · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name means bright or shining and is associated with the fame of the holy Ganga River.”
Girl · Indian · “This name of Indian origin refers to Mother Earth or the goddess of the universe. It is notably used in Kannada to honor the feminine power of the world.”
Girl · Scandinavian · “Strong; a variation of the name bridget; a variant of bridget, meaning the high one or strength. famous bearer: 6th century irish abbess brigid )known as st bridget or st bride) founded irelands first womens religious community”
Unisex · English · “Abbreviation of robert; famous, bright fame”
Unisex · English · “Short for robert; abbreviation of robert; diminutive of robert: famed, bright; shining. an all-time favorite boys name since the middle ages. famous bearers: scottish national hero robert the bruce and novelist robert ludlum”
Unisex · Slavic · “A unisex name of Slavic origin that means crowned with laurel. It serves as the Latvian form of the name Laurence, symbolizing victory and honor.”
Girl · Greek · “A name of Greek origin famous for the slave of Achilles in the Iliad. Her character is a central figure during the events of the Trojan War.”
Unisex · English · “Son of a nobleman; swift. famous bearer: st brice, sometimes called st. britius, was a 5th century bishop of tours; speckled. surname form of brice”
Girl · Greek · “Fire white; candace was an ancient hereditary title used by ethiopian queens; famous bearer: american actress candice bergen”
Girl · Greek · “Fire white; famous bearer: american actress candice bergen; variant of candace: ancient hereditary title used by ethiopian queens”
Girl · English · “Bright, sweet; diminutive of candace: famous bearer: american actress candice bergen”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Variant of carmel: garden or vinyard. famous bearer: the name of a mountain in isreal. the carmelite order of mendicant friars was founded in the 12th century on mount carmel”
Unisex · German · “Strong one; man. famous bearer: astronomer carl sagan”
Girl · Spanish · “From the name carmel; garden. variant of carmel; variant of carmel: garden or vinyard. famous bearer: the name of a mountain in isreal. the carmelite order of mendicant friars was founded in the 12th century on mount carmel”
Unisex · Spanish · “Guard; song; garden. the spanish form of the hebrew carmel. famous bearer: bizets opera carmen, first performed in 1875”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Variant of carmel: garden or vinyard. famous bearer: the name of a mountain in isreal. the carmelite order of mendicant friars was founded in the 12th century on mount carmel”
Unisex · French · “Melody, song; champion; manly, strong. a variant of charles; from carolus, the latinized form of the name. famous bearer: pope john paul iis real name is karol wojtyla. karol is a variant spelling of carol used in several european countries”
Girl · French · “Song of happiness; beautiful woman; variant of caroline: strong. an italian feminine form of charles. famous bearer: 18th century caroline of ansbach was the german wife of english king george ii. lady caroline lamb had a famous liaison with poet lord byron; joy. song of happiness. also feminine variant of charles: man”
Unisex · German · “From the name carol; joy. song of happiness. also feminine variant of charles: manly; variant of caroline: strong. an italian feminine form of charles. famous bearer: 18th century caroline of ansbach was the german wife of english king george ii. lady caroline lamb had a famous liaison with poet lord byron”
Unisex · Irish · “Champion; variant of carroll: man. famous bearer: late television actor carroll oconnor”
Unisex · Irish · “Champion; man. famous bearer: late television actor carroll oconnor”
Girl · Irish · “Fair poetry; from cerdd meaning poetry and gwen meaning fair or white. famous bearer: ceridwen, the welsh goddess of poetic inspiration”
Girl · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name representing the goddess Lakshmi. It is one of the many names used to honor the Hindu deity of prosperity and beauty.”
Girl · French · “A French name famously associated with a world-renowned perfume and fashion house. It has become a symbol of elegance.”
Unisex · French · “Manly; manly, farmer; man (from the old english ceorl). famous bearers: american movie star charles bronson; british prince charles; evolutionist charles darwin”
Girl · French · “Diminutive of charlotte: a feminine form of charles, meaning man. alternate meaning, tiny and feminine. famous bearers: princess charlotte, daughter of king george iv; british writer charlotte bronte”
Unisex · Irish · “Fairy dwelling; a diminutive of charles, from the old english ceorl meaning man. sometimes used as an independent name. famous bearers: british long-distance yachtsman chay blyth”
Girl · English · “A variant spelling of Chelsea, this name denotes a famous district in London. It historically refers to a landing place for chalk or limestone.”
Girl · English · “Cherry fruit; dear one; darling; sometimes used as a name derived from the fruit. origlnally a diminutive of charity. famous bearers: cherry was one of mr pecksniffs daughters in charles dickens novel martin chuzzlewit”
Girl · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name is famous as the name of the wife of the warrior Arjun. It remains a significant figure in Hindu epic literature.”
Girl · French · “Follower of christ; christ-bearer; a variant of christina. in the 1950s, christine was one of the three most common feminine names in britain. famous people: american tennis player chris lloyd was born christine evert”
Unisex · English · “Christ-bearer; he who holds christ in his heart. famous bearers: actors christopher plummer and christopher walken; explorer christopher columbus”
Girl · English · “From the name china; based on the country name china. famous bearer: popular singer chynna phillips”
Girl · English · “A diminutive of priscilla made famous by 1960s british singer cilia black, who was born priscilla white”
Unisex · French · “A French and Latin name that means 'clear,' 'bright,' and 'famous,' widely used for its elegant simplicity.”
Unisex · Spanish · “Clear, luminous; from the surname and place name clare, meaning bright or clear. famous bearers: george, duke of clarence, brother of king edward iv and king richard iii, who is traditionally believed to have drowned in malmsey wine”
Girl · English · “Variant of claire or clarice. bright; shining and gentle; famous”
Girl · French · “Clear, bright; a variant of the latin clara, meaning bright or clear. also a variant of claire or clarice. bright; shining and gentle; famous”
Girl · Spanish · “A Spanish name meaning bright, shining, and gentle. It also carries the connotation of being famous or clear.”
Girl · Spanish · “Clear; brilliant; variant of clarice: a variant of the latin clara, meaning bright or clear. also a variant of claire or clarice. bright; shining and gentle; famous”
Girl · French · “This French variation of the name Clara means bright and gentle. It signifies a person who is both brilliant and famous.”
Girl · Spanish · “Clarity; variant of claire or clarice. bright; shining and gentle; famous”
Girl · English · “Feminine of claude; a feminine form of claud, a variant of the latin claudius meaning lame. famous bearer: claudine was the heroine of a series of novels by 20th-century french author colette. lame”
Girl · Greek · “A Greek name for girls derived from Cleo, which is rooted in the word for glory or fame.”
Girl · English · “This English name means glory or in praise of flowers. It stems from Greek roots that celebrate the beauty of nature's blooms.”
Unisex · English · “Diminutive of clement: gentle. famous bearer: clement moore, writer of twas the night before christmas”
Girl · Greek · “Glory”
Girl · Greek · “Glory of the father; ancient egyptian for queen”
Girl · Greek · “Derived from Greek roots, this name translates to a glorious flower or a blossom of glory, symbolizing radiant natural beauty.”
Girl · Greek · “A Greek female name derived from Cleo, representing the muse of history and the concept of glory.”
Girl · Spanish · “Feminine form of clodoveo famous warrior”
Girl · German · “Originating from German roots, this name signifies a person renowned for war. It is historically associated with nobility and strength in conflict.”
Girl · Spanish · “A Spanish name given in honor of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary.”
Girl · German · “Glorious; from the old norse name dagmær: dagr meaning day and mær meaning maid; famous or glorious day. derived from a compound of two german words”
Girl · Greek · “This name refers to the vibrant flower which was named in honor of the Swedish botanist Anders Dahl. It is of Greek and Scandinavian influence.”
Unisex · English · “Daisy flower; days eye, from the old english. also a flower name. also a translation of the french marguerite, and used as a pet form of margaret. the use of daisy in the chorus of the song a bicycle built for two made the name daisy famous”
Girl · Greek · “One whos soul is gentle; water bearer; delicate; desired; languishing. famous bearer: biblical delilah tempted samson into revealing the secret of his superhuman strength; gentle. (tanzanian) (swahili)”
Unisex · Italian · “Everlasting; enduring. the poet dante alighieri wrote the divine comedy with its graphic description of medieval hell known as dantes inferno; a diminutive of durante, the italian form of durand meaning enduring. famous bearer: the poet dante alighieri wrote the divine comedy with its graphic description of medieval he”
Girl · English · “Darena, a female name of English origin, speaks to widespread recognition and affection. It means 'famous and loved,' indicating someone highly regarded and cherished by many.”
Unisex · Irish · “Red haired; red-head; diminutive of derek: gifted ruler. people ruler. variant of the old german theodoric. famous bearer: derrick was a 17th century hangman at tyhurn, whose name became synonymous with gallows and now refers to a type of crane; red haired; oak grove. surname”
Girl · Indian · “Ray, Light, Majesty, Glory, Splendor, Strength”
Unisex · Spanish · “Celestial hunter; the french form of the latin diana. famous bearer: diane de poitiers, mistress of frances king henri ii.divine. mythological ancient roman divinity diana was noted for beauty and swiftness; often depicted as a huntress. greek goddess of the moon”
Girl · Greek · “Celestial hunter; the french form of the latin diana. famous bearer: diane de poitiers, mistress of frances king henri ii.divine. mythological ancient roman divinity diana was noted for beauty and swiftness; often depicted as a huntress. greek goddess of the moon”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Judgment; avenged. judged and vindicated. famous bearer: biblical dinah, jacobs only daughter”
Girl · Greek · “Sister of the gorgons; avenged. judged and vindicated. famous bearer: biblical dinah, jacobs only daughter; form of hebrew dinah. judged and vindicated. in the bible dinah was jacobs only daughter”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Avenged. judged and vindicated. famous bearer: biblical dinah, jacobs only daughter”
Girl · English · “Cute child; diminutive of dorothy, meaning gift of god. famous bearer: heroine of the famous film, hello, dolly”
Unisex · Irish · “Dark stranger; world leader; from the gaelic domhnall, meaning world mighty. famous bearer: walt disneys cartoon character donald duck; great cheif, world mighty. from the gaelic domhnall. the name donald has been borne by a number of early scottish kings. famous bearers: billionaire donald trump; actor donald sutherla”
Girl · Irish · “Rules all; the ruler of the world; feminine form of donald: from the gaelic domhnall, meaning world mighty. famous bearer: walt disneys cartoon character donald duck”
Girl · English · “Feminine form of donald: from the gaelic domhnall, meaning world mighty. famous bearer: walt disneys cartoon character donald duck”
Unisex · Greek · “Gift; originally a diminutive of dorothea, dorothy, or any name ending in -dora. it has become common as a name on its own. famous bearer: william wordsworths daughter was known in later life as dora”
Girl · Greek · “Gift; variant of dora: originally a diminutive of dorothea, dorothy, or any name ending in -dora. it has become common as a name on its own. famous bearer: william wordsworths daughter was known in later life as dora”
Girl · English · “Variant of dora: originally a diminutive of dorothea, dorothy, or any name ending in -dora. it has become common as a name on its own. famous bearer: william wordsworths daughter was known in later life as dora”
Unisex · Greek · “Gift of god; gift of god. a variant of dorothea and the most common form of the name in english- speaking countries. famous bearer: the young heroine of the wizard of oz, played by judy garland in the film”
Girl · Greek · “Gift of god; diminutive of dorothy: gift of god. a variant of dorothea and the most common form of the name in english- speaking countries. famous bearer: the young heroine of the wizard of oz, played by judy garland in the film”
Unisex · English · “Born from the ocean, son of the sea; son of the wave, born near the sea, influence. famous bearers: welsh poet dylan thomas, american folk singer bob dylan”
Girl · Spanish · “Sister of roma; avenged. judged and vindicated. famous bearer: biblical dinah, jacobs only daughter”
Unisex · Irish · “Pledge, nobleman; nobleman. based on the english title of earl. famous bearer: jazz pianist earl fatha hines;”
Girl · German · “A German name meaning bright or brilliant, used to describe someone with an illustrious nature.”
Girl · English · “An English name meaning noble or glorious, often considered a variation of Alberta.”
Girl · English · “A variation of the English name Elberta, meaning noble, bright, or glorious.”
Girl · English · “An English name meaning noble or glorious. It is the feminine form of Elbert and conveys a sense of high status and distinction.”
Girl · English · “A feminine English name meaning noble or glorious, derived from Germanic elements for brightness.”
Girl · English · “A variant of Elbertine, this English name signifies someone who is noble or glorious.”
Girl · English · “Light; a variant spelling of eleanor. famous bearers: elinor was one of the heroines in jane austens novel sense and sensibihiy”
Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “God is gracious; abbreviation of elisabeth; god is salvation. famous bearer: the old testament prophet elisha was a disciple and successor of elijah”
Girl · Greek · “Consecrated to god; variant of elizabeth: my god is bountiful;god of plenty. famous bearer: dido, queen of carthage, was known as elissa; variant of elisabeth: from elisheba, meaning either oath of god, or god is satisfaction”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew name meaning God is my praise or God is my majesty, appearing in biblical lineages.”
Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “Consecrated to god; from the name elizabeth; my god is bountiful. god of plenty. a diminutive of elizabeth frequently used as an independent name. famous bearer: eliza doolittle, the cockney heroine of george bernard shaws play pygmalion, from which the musical my fair lady was derived; diminutive of elisabeth or eliza”
Unisex · Spanish · “She; abbreviation of eleanor and ellen: beautiful fairy. a diminutive of feminine names begining with el or ending with ella. famous bearer: american jazz singer ella fitzgerald; american poet ella wheeler wilcox; medieval given name meaning all; from the old german name alia, meaning all”
Unisex · Greek · “Light; a variant of the greek helen, meaning shining light, or most beautiful woman. famous bearer: british actress dame ellen terry”
Girl · German · “A German name meaning intimidating fame or determined protector.”
Girl · German · “A variant of Elmina, this German name refers to one with intimidating fame or strength.”
Girl · French · “Famous in war; the italian form of eloise. variant of louise; variant of louise. see also heloise”
Girl · French · “Famous in war; god is light; modern blend of el- and lora meaning god gives the laurel; the crown of victory”
Unisex · English · “Brave and noble warrior; industrious. welsh version of the latin aemilianus. also, from the welsh place name newcastle emlyn. famous bearer: welsh actor and dramatist emlyn williams”
Unisex · English · “Whole; whole; complete; universal; whole. complete. universal. old german ermin or irmin, meaning universal. famous bearer: 1960s television character emma peel in the avengers; lady emma hamilton, mistress to lord horatio nelson”
Girl · Irish · “Passionate or fiery; bright and shining; variant of ina: a diminutive of any names ending in ina or ena used as a nickname. famous bearer: in 1906 queen victorias granddaughter victoria eugenie julia ena, known as princess ena, became queen of spain”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew name meaning laudable or worthy of praise, used to describe a person who is highly esteemed and respected.”
Girl · German · “Serious, determined; feminine form of earnest: a variant spelling of the german earnest, meaning serious determined, earnestness or vigor, from the old german ernust. famous bearer: the hero of oscar wildes comedy the importance of being earnest”
Girl · Greek · “Emerald; the emerald gemstone. famous bearer: the heroine of victor hugos novel the hunchback of notre dame”
Girl · Spanish · “A Spanish feminine name meaning crowned with laurels. It is the female counterpart to Esteban, symbolizing victory and honor.”
Girl · Spanish · “A Spanish feminine derivative of Stephen, representing the symbolic honor of a crown or wreath.”
Girl · Spanish · “Star; derived from the old french form of the latin stella meaning star. famous bearer: the heroine of charles dickens novel great expectations”
Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “Star; from the name esther; scandinavian, spanish and portuguese form of esther; a portuguese version of the hebrew name esther; star. form of persian esther.myrtle leaf. famous bearer: ester, a young biblical hebrew woman who married the persian ruler xerxes and risked her life to save her people”
Girl · English · “A Welsh form of the name Isolda, meaning fair or beautiful. It is famous for its association with Arthurian romance and legends.”
Unisex · Irish · “Fire; diminutive of ethel: from the old english aethel meaning noble. also a diminutive of etheldreda, ethelinda, and other feminine names beginning with ethel-. famous bearer: american actresses ethel merman and ethel barrymore”
Girl · English · “From the old english name aethelthryth, meaning noble and strength. famous bearer: st etheldreda, later known as st audrey, founded a monastery at ely”
Girl · Irish · “Fire; feminine equivalent of the irish gaelic aidan, a name popular in the 7th century after the famous irish monk aidan”
Girl · French · “A French feminine name that signifies a garland or a crown, often symbolizing honor and achievement.”
Girl · Greek · “A name from Greek mythology most famous for being the wife of Orpheus, whose story involves the quest to the underworld.”
Girl · French · “Variant of evelyn: from a surname derived from the old french aveline meaning hazelnut; diminutive of eve: life, living, lively. famous bearer: the old testament mother of the human race who tasted the forbidden fruit, precipitating the fall of man; irish form of evelina giver of life; bringer of light, lively, unselfi”
Unisex · Irish · “Light; hazelnut; life; from a surname derived from the old french aveline meaning hazelnut. famous bearer: evelyn waugh”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Life; diminutive of eve: life, living, lively. famous bearer: the old testament mother of the human race who tasted the forbidden fruit, precipitating the fall of man”
Girl · Arabic · “This Arabic name refers to a person who gives honor and respect. It signifies a status of high esteem and moral dignity.”
Girl · African · “Derived from fakhira, glorious magnificent”
Girl · African · “Derived from Arabic and used in various African cultures, this name means glorious or magnificent, denoting high status and excellence.”
Girl · French · “A French diminutive meaning crowned with laurels. It is a variant of Stephanie and symbolizes victory, honor, and distinction.”
Unisex · English · “English surname; pharoah; an old french surname meaning pilferer or ferret; variant of ferdinand: an old german name, from fardi meaning journey and nanthi meaning venture. famous bearers include three holy roman emperors and several spanish and italian kings”
Unisex · Irish · “Adventurous; variant of faron: english surname; an old french surname meaning pilferer or ferret; variant of ferdinand: an old german name, from fardi meaning journey and nanthi meaning venture. famous bearers include three holy roman emperors and several spanish and italian kings”
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