Girl Names
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Caesaria - A nun who lived during the 6th century. She is noted for her care of the sick and children.
Cairo - The capital of Egypt. For those who are looking for an Egyptian baby girl name.
Calandra - Greek - A little bird.
Caledonia - An old name for Scotland.
Cali - This baby girl loves everything about California.
Calida - A passionate friend.
Calla - Greek - Lovely.
Calliope - Greek Mythology - One of the nine Muses. She was the Muse of epic poetry.
Callista - Greek - Name meaning full of beauty.
Calypso - According to Greek Mythology, Odysseus stayed on this sea nymph's island for 7 years.
Cameroon - A country in Africa.
Camilla - Latin - An attendant. This little girl loves to help out around the house.
Camille - French - A spotless virgin.
Candace or Candy - Greek - A radiant white.
Candida - Latin - A shining leader.
Candida - An early christian tortured and martyred by the Romans. She became a saint.
Candy - This little girl is a sweet luxury.
Canuck - This french baby loves her country.
Capri - An Italian island in the Bay of Naples.
Cara - Italian - Special friend.
Carat - "I am worth my weight in diamonds."

Carita - Latin - Special friend.
Carmel - A beautiful city in northern California. This baby girl is most comfortable on the west coast.
Carmen - Latin - A song. This baby girl makes your heart sing.
Carnie - "I like roller-coasters and ferris-wheels."
Carrie - "I'm your lovably telekinetic baby girl."
Casey - Irish - A courageous person.
Cassandra or Cassie - Greek Mythology - Prophetess whom noone believed.
Cassia - A large group of plants which grow in tropical climates.
Cassidy - Irish - Very bright and talented.
Catania - A port on the coast of Sicily.
Cathay - The name Europeans used for China in the Middle Ages. An appropriate name for the baby girl with Chinese blood-lines.
Catherine - The name of 2 Russian rulers.
Catherine or Cathy - Greek - One who is pure.
Catherine - The patron saint of art.
Cecilia - Latin - Blind.
Cecilia - The patron saint of musicians and poets.
Celeste - Latin - Of heaven. This baby girl is truly a blessing from God.
Celine - Diva is the best word to describe this baby girl.
Chandra - Hindu - Of the night. This baby girl is at her best in the evening.
Chanel - "I just can't contain my fantastic sense of style."
Charisma - "My personality demands that other babies follow me."
Charissa - Greek - A caring person.
Charity - "I rely on your generosity for my survival."
Charlotte - French - The little woman.
Charmaine - Greek - A happy person.
Charmin - "I'm a plump and soft baby. But don't squeeze too tight."
Charo - This little girl will love to perform.
Chastity - This name means chaste or pure.
Chelsea - English - A harbor.
Cherie - French - A sweetheart.
Cherish or Cher - You will cling to and hold this baby girl very near to your heart.
Cherry - "I'm your perky cheerleader baby."
Cheyenne - A member of a tribe of Native Americans originally from Minnesota. Also the capital of Wyoming.

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China - "I am as delicate as fine porcelain."
Chiquita - Spanish - Small.
Chloe - Greek - Term meaning young, green plant. This little girl will remain a baby at heart.
Christiane German - A Christian.
Christina - English - A Christian.
Christina - A Belgian saint who lived during the 12th Century. She could soar through the air and perform other miraculous feats.
Christine - French - A Christian.
Cinderella - "Someday, my prince will come... to take me away from all this baby drudgery."
Cinnamon - This little spice packs a mighty punch.
Citrine - A beautiful yellow-colored quartz.
Clara - Clara Barton was the founder of the American Red Cross. This little girl enjoys helping people.
Clare - Latin - Bright and shining.
Clare - The patron saint of television.
Clarice - French - Shining child.
Clarinda - Spanish - Great beauty.
Claudia - Latin - Mild tempered.
Clementine - English - Even-tempered.
Cleo - The beautiful goldfish in Disney's Pinocchio.
Cleopatra or Cleo - The famous queen of Egypt. Another one of the good Egyptian baby girl names.
Colette - French - A conquering force.
Colette - A French saint who lived during the 15th century. She was known for her great sanctity and visions.
Colleen - Irish - A young girl.
Collette - Greek - Triumph of the people.
Columba - A Spanish saint of the 9th century who was beheaded for her faith.
Conchita - Spanish - A beginning.
Congo - A large river in Africa.
Consolata - Italian - Comfort.
Constance or Connie - Latin - One who is consistent.
Consuela - Spanish - One who consoles.
Cora - Greek - Virgin or maiden.
Coral - The baby who is born to scuba-diving parents.
Cordelia - Welsh - From the sea.
Cornelia - Latin - Very lady-like.
Corona - Spanish - A royal lady.
Courtney - French - One who comes from the court.
Cricket - This baby girl has long legs and loves to jump.
Crispina - An African saint who lived during the 4th century. She was a married mother who was beheaded for her faith.
Cruela - The evil character in Disney's 101 Dalmatians.
Crystal - You're always seeing a different facet of this striking little girl.
Cybil - Greek - A prophetess.
Cygnet - A term for a young swan.
Cynthia - Greek - Of the moon.
Cyrena - Greek - A person from Cyrene.
Cyrilla - Latin - A leader of people.
Dacia - Greek - One from Dacia.
Dahlia - A very showy flower of a girl.
Daisy - The object of Donald Duck's affection.
Dakota - A tribe of American Indians which inhabited the northern plains.
Dale - English - A valley.
Damita - Spanish - Name meaning small, respected woman. This little girl will demand respect.
Damsel - A very old poetic term for a maiden.
Dana - Scandinavian - A person from Denmark.
Danae - Greek Mythology - Mother of Perseus.
Danielle - Hebrew - God will be my judge.
Daphne - "I rely on my good looks to solve mysteries."

Dara - Hebrew - Someone full of compassion. Feel free to tell this baby all your troubles.
Darby - Irish - Name meaning liberty. This baby girl demands her right to cry.
Daria - Greek - A royal lady.
Darlene - French - A sweet-heart.
Davida - Hebrew - A dear person.
Dawn - English - Sunrise. This little girl is a morning person.
Deanna - Latin - A term for someone sacred.
Deborah - A prominent Israelite judge and prophet in the Bible. A great name for the baby with a bright future.
Decima - Latin - Tenth.
Deirdre - Irish - Sadness.
Delia - Greek - One who glitters.
Delicia - Latin - An enjoyable person.
Delilah - She was a Philistine and the mistress of the Israelite hero Samson. She coaxed him into revealing the source of his great strength. This baby girl always gets her way.
Delmar - Spanish - Of the sea.
Delta - The fourth letter of the Greek alphabet. An appropriate name for your fourth baby.
Demetria - Greek - A follower of Demeter, the Greek fertility goddess.
Dervish - A member of a mystical Islamic religious order dedicated to fasting and poverty. They're known for their whirling dances. A good baby name for your future dancer.
Desdemona - Othello's wife in the Shakespearean tragedy. Mad with jealousy over Desdemona, Othello kills himself. This little girl might inspire irrational desires.
Desiree - French - Term for an object of desire.
Destiny - "I was meant to be your baby - and you were meant to be my parent."
Deva - Hindu - Goddess of the moon. This baby loves to cry at night.
Devona - English - One who comes from Devonshire.
Dharma - Hindu and Buddhist - The cosmic order or law.
Diamond - "I am both tough and beautiful."
Diana - THE Princess of princesses.
Diana - Latin - Of God.
Dido - Ancient legend has her being the founder and queen of Carthage. This baby girl is a future leader.
Dina - English - A person who comes from the valley.
Dinah - Jacob and Leah's daughter.
Dionne - Greek Mythology - The mother of Aphrodite.
Dionysia - A saint who was burned at the stake, along with her young son and other family members. This occurred in the late 400's A.D.
Dixie - "My loyalties lie with the south."
Doe - This baby girl is as graceful as a deer.
Dolly - "I resemble a little baby doll."
Dolores - Spanish - Mary of the sorrows.
Dominica - A saint who was beheaded during the reign of the Roman emperor Diocletian.
Dominique - French - A person of God.
Donata - Latin - A blessing or gift.
Donna - Italian - Word for lady. This baby girl has exceptional manners.
Dora - "I love to explore when I'm not sleeping or eating."
Doris - Greek Mythology - The mother of a large number of sea nymphs. A good name for the baby girl that loves the water.
Dorothea - Greek - Gift from God. This baby girl is an answer to your prayers.
Dorothy - This little girl enjoys watching The Wizard of Oz.
Dorothy - The patron saint of gardeners.
Dottie - "I'm goin' down to Nashville - I'm gonna be a real big star."
Downy - This baby has hair so soft that it reminds you of feathers.
Drama - This little girl seems to always be on a stage.
Drusilla - Latin - A descendant of Drusus.
Duchess - The spouse of a Duke. A wonderful name for your much-distinguished baby.
Dumpling - Your little dough-girl baby.
Dymphna - A 7th century Irish Christian who was beheaded. She became a saint.

 

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