50 Of The Beautiful Baby Names & Cute Girl Names

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Emma

Meaning ‘universal’, Emma made a surprising return, thanks to the legion of Emma heroines.

2

Olivia

This graceful and old-fashioned name, meaning ‘olive tree’ has zoomed past the old favorites such as Ashley and Sarah.

3

Ava

This moniker, meaning ‘bird’, carries the glitz and glamor of Ava Gardner, the raven-haired siren.

4

Isabella

Meaning ‘god’s oath’, Isabella has been one of the top five names for several years.

5

Sophia

This lovely and sweet name means ‘wise’.

6

Mia

Mia, meaning ‘mine’, is one of the most popular names in America.

7

Charlotte

This moniker, with several literary ties and pop culture references, means ‘strong’.

8

Amelia

Amelia is a gracious and timeless name with the option of the contemporary nickname Amy.

9

Evelyn

This elegant name has an artsy ring to it. It means ‘hazelnut’.

10

Abigail

The classic and innocent Abigail means ‘father’s joy’.

11

Harper

This smart name has the twang of Harper Lee, one of the most celebrated authors of our time. It means ‘harpist’.

12

Emily

This one can never go out of style. It means ‘industrious’.

13

Elizabeth

Elizabeth, meaning ‘God’s oath’, has been one of the top 20 names in the US for over a century.

14

Avery

This trendy and sophisticated name means ‘elf counselor’.

15

Sofia

Sofia or Sophia means ‘wise’.

16

Ella

Movie stars, in particular, have been opting this name lately. It means ‘beautiful fairy’.

17

Madison

Madison, meaning ‘son of Matthew’, originated as a boy’s name, but is used more for girls now.

18

Scarlett

The meaning of Scarlett is ‘deep red’.

19

Victoria

Queen Victoria of England gave this name an air of upper-class stoicism. It means ‘victorious’.

20

Aria

This light and airy name means ‘air’ or ‘lioness’.

21

Grace

This moniker exudes a mystical sense of elegance and calm. It means ‘graceful’.

22

Chloe

Meaning ‘blooming’, this moniker epitomizes the feminine chic.

23

Camila

This fast rising Latin name means ‘young ceremonial attendant’.

24

Penelope

This classic name, meaning ‘weaver’, has been topping the popularity charts, thanks to actress Penelope Cruz.

25

Riley

This Irish surname is one of the hottest names for girls. It means ‘valiant’.

26

Layla

The meaning of this lyrical name is ‘night’. Music fans would recognize this name from the Eric Clapton’s song.

27

Lillian

This old-fashioned name has zoomed back to the popularity charts as the formal version of Lily. It means ‘lily flower’.

28

Nora

Nora is the diminutive of Honora and means ‘light’.

29

Zoey

Zoey is one of the most popular forms of Zoe. It means ‘life’.

30

Mila

Mila is the short form of several European names, including Milena.

31

Aubrey

The meaning of Aubrey is ‘elf ruler’. It has been in the top 50 names list for four years.

32

Hannah

Sweet and angelic, this one has been one of the top names for a decade. It means ‘gracious’.

33

Lily

This name represents the lily flower.

34

Addison

After spending decades on the boy’s side, this name has tipped over to the girl’s territory. It means ‘son of Adam’.

35

Eleanor

Eleanor is a variation of Alienor.

36

Natalie

This one reminds us of the 50s, fresh-faced actress, Natalie Wood. It means ‘born on Christmas day’.

37

Luna

This Roman goddess name means ‘moon’.

38

Savannah

Savannah is one of the most popular geographical names. It means ‘treeless plain’, and refers to a plain ecosytem.

39

Brooklyn

This name has been climbing the charts after being chosen by the Beckhams. It refers to a borough in New York City.

40

Leah

This Biblical name needs no fancy embellishment to stay on the popularity charts. It means ‘weary’.

41

Zoe

This soft and gentle name has become a favorite as girl’s name over a decade. It means ‘life’.

42

Stella

This beautiful Latin name means ‘star’.

43

Hazel

Hazel refers to the hazelnut tree.

44

Ellie

This diminutive of Ellen and Eleanor means ‘bright shining one’.

45

Paisley

Paisley brings to mind the rich patterned fabric. It means ‘church’.

46

Audrey

This name, meaning ‘noble strength’, will never go out of style.

47

Skylar

This spelling variation of Schuyler means ‘scholar’.

48

Violet

This soft and sweet color name is far from shrinking. It means ‘purple’.

49

Claire

Meaning ‘clear’, Claire is one of the most popular one-syllable names.

50

Bella

Bella is a diminutive of Isabella and means ‘beautiful’.