Girl Names
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Nacre - Another word for mother-of-pearl.
Nadia or Nadine - Slavic - Full of hope. This little girl will lift your spirits every day.
Nagoya - A port in southern Honshu, Japan. Another one of the good Japanese names.
Naiad - Greek Mythology - The nymphs who gave birth to springs, rivers, streams and other bodies of water. This baby girl might one day be a champion swimmer.
Naira - The monetary unit of Nigeria.
Nakoma - An indian girl in Disney's Pocahontas.
Namib - One of the great deserts of Africa.
Nana - A baby girl that reminds you of your dear granny.
Nancy - Hebrew - Graceful.
Nanette - English - A tiny dancer.
Naomi - Hebrew - Name meaning pleasant. A wonderful name for the baby girl who always seems content.
Nastassia - Russian - Birthday.
Natalia - Spanish - Birthday.
Natalie - Latin - A name for a child born on Christmas day.
Natasha - A powerful little girl with Russian blood-lines.
Natividad - Spanish - Born on Christmas day.
Neala - Irish - A winner.
Nectar - A liquid found in some flowers which bees use to make honey.
Neda - Slavic - Born on Sunday.

Neely - Irish - A term for a victor.
Nefertiti - An ancient Egyptian queen who was the wife of Akhenaton. A good name for the little girl who will one day rule your household.
Negev - The southern, triangular portion of Israel. It is a partial desert.
Nemesis - Greek Mythology - The goddess of retribution.
Neola - Greek - A youthful girl.
Nepal - A mountainous kingdom in the Himalayas. Mount Everest stands in this country.
Nera - English - Closer.
Neva - The Spanish term for snow. A name for the baby girl who lives in a cold, snowy climate.
Nicole - Greek - A name meaning victory of the people.
Nidia - Latin - A shelter.
Niger - A river and country in Africa.
Nila - Latin - The Nile River.
Nile - The longest river on Earth. It helped form the Egyptian civilization. 
Nina - Spanish - This means girl.
Niobe - Greek Mythology - Queen of Thebes who was turned into a weeping stone.
Nippon - What the Japanese call Japan. This baby girl has Japanese blood-lines.
Nissa - Scandinavian - A happy little girl.
Nita - Choctaw Indian - Bear cub.
Noelle - "Every day is Christmas to me."
Nokomis - Cherokee Indian - An elder woman.
Nola - Latin - A term for a small bell.
Nona - Latin - 9th.
Norma - Latin - A rule or precept. This little girl has no problems with discipline.
Nova - This is a star that suddenly becomes brighter and brighter. This baby girl gets smarter with each passing day.

Novena - A period of devotions lasting for 9 days. One of the good names for baby girls born on the 9th day of the month.
Nubia - Region in northeast Africa which includes parts of Egypt and the Sudan. It was once a kingdom.
Nyasa - One of the great lakes of Africa.
Nydia - Latin - Of the nest.
Nymph - A group of nature goddesses found in rivers, streams, hills, woods, forests, etc. Another good baby name for the future swimmer.
Oahu - The Hawaiian island that contains the capital of Honolulu.
Obelia - Greek - Term for a pointed pillar.
Oceania - This is another name for the many thousands of islands that lie all across the Pacific Ocean.
Octavia - Latin - Term for eighth. A good name for the baby girl born on the 8th day of the month.
Odele - Greek - Name meaning a melodic song. This baby girl may one day be a great musician.
Odelia - French - Little and prosperous.
Odessa - Greek - This means an odyssey or long journey. A good name for the baby who was carried and delivered with much difficulty.
Odilia - The patron saint of the blind.
Olga Russian - Of God.
Olive - A good name for the baby who has olive colored skin.
Olivia - Greek - An olive tree.
Olla - Spanish - A wide-mouthed pot. A good name for the baby that loves to talk.
Olympia - Greek - From Mt. Olympus or Heaven. You consider this little girl a gift from God.
Oma - Arabic - A strong leader.
Oman - A country located on the Arabian Sea.
Omega - This is the final letter of the Greek alphabet. You consider this baby girl your last child.
Onawa - Native American - Name meaning one who is wide-awake. This baby girl is always alert.
Oneida - Native American - Name meaning eagerly desired. You've waited a long time for this baby girl.
Opal - A milky-hued gemstone.
Opera - "I am a dramatic baby girl who just loves to sing."
Ophelia - Greek - A name for an assistant or helper. This little girl will always lend a helping hand.
Ora - Latin - Gold.
Orchid - "My beauty is prized the world-over."
Orela - Latin - A divine announcement from the gods.
Orenda - Iroquois Indian - A term that means one having magical power.
Oriana - Latin - A sunrise.
Oriana - Irish - The golden girl.
Origami - "I'm a little girl who can curl myself into many fascinating shapes."
Orinoco - A large river which forms the boundary between Columbia and Venezuela.
Orsola - Italian - Female bear.
Osaka - The 2nd largest city in Japan. Another great Japanese baby name.
Paanga - A monetary unit of Tonga.
Pageant - "I belong in the Baby Miss America pageant."
Paige - Greek and English - This is a very young child. You don't want this baby girl to grow up.
Paisa - A monetary unit in India.
Pallas - Greek Mythology - The goddess of wisdom - Also called Athena. The other babies will come to this baby girl for advice.
Palma - Latin - Term for a palm tree.
Palmetto - A type of palm, abundant in the SE United States, with fan-shaped leaves.
Paloma - Spanish - A term for a dove. This little girl will bring peace everywhere she goes.
Pamela or Pam - Greek - A name meaning honey. This little girl is naturally sweet-natured.
Pandora - Greek Mythology - She was the first mortal woman. Out of curiosity, she opened a box that unleased all the evil into the world.
Pansy - "I am your favorite little-bitty-baby flower."
Panthea - Greek - All the gods.
Papaya - A tropical melon-like fruit that is yellowish-orange.
Papyrus - A plant used by the ancient Greeks, Romans and Egyptians as material for their documents.

Paradise - "When you imagine the Garden of Eden, I'm in the picture."
Paris - "Come with me along the Champs-Elysées."
Parma - A city in northern Italy.
Parmesan - "I have a fondness for cheese-flavored baby food."
Parthenia - Greek - A woman who is a virgin or a maiden.
Passion - "I do everything with the utmost enthusiasm."
Pastel - This baby girl prefers soft shades of color.
Patagonia - A region in South America divided between Argentina and Chile.
Patricia or Patty - Latin - A noble lady. This little girl holds her head high.
Patricia - The patron saint of Naples, Italy.
Paula - She is a 4th century Saint who is a patroness of widows.
Paula - Latin - Little. You want this baby girl to never grow up.
Peaches - "I am a sweet and fuzzy baby girl."
Pearl - This baby is a precious jewel.
Pebbles - Your prehistoric little baby.
Pega - An English woman who lived in the 7th century. She became a saint.
Pelagia - A 15 year old of the 3rd century who was killed for her faith in Christ. She became a saint.
Pelagia - Greek - One who comes out of the sea.
Penelope or Penny - Greek - A weaver.
Penelope - Greek Mythology - The wife of Odysseus. She was a weaver.
Penny - The little girl character in Disney's The Rescuers.
PepperAnn - The title character of a popular Disney television show.
Perdita - The Mommy Dalmatian in Disney's 101 Dalmatians.
Perdita - Latin - A searcher.
Perfecta - Spanish - Without any fault. A wonderful name for any flawless baby girl.
Perla - The lady mouse in Disney's Cinderella.
Perpetua - A 3rd century woman who was killed for her faith. She became a saint.
Persia - "When you tried to catch me... IRAN."
Persis - Latin - A person who hails from Persia.
Petra - Latin - Term for rock. You'll be able to rely on this little girl.
Petula - Latin - One who searches.
Petunia - A good name for the baby girl that resembles the cartoon pig.
Philantha - Greek - A person who loves flowers.
Philippa - Greek - This is a person who loves horses. A great name for the little girl who lives on a farm.
Philomena - Greek - A person who loves the moon.
Philomena - She was a young Christian girl who was martryed in Rome. She became a saint.
Phoebe - Greek - One who is brilliant and shining. This baby girl will be the light of your life.
Phoebe - A 1st century deaconess of the Church as mentioned in the New Testament. She became a saint.
Phyllis - Greek - A green branch.
Pia - Italian - One who greatly fears God.
Piglet - The perfect name for a baby that resembles a baby pig.
Pilar - Spanish - A foundation, column or pillar. This baby girl is the foundation of your family.
Piper - English - A pipe player.
Pleiades - Greek Mythology - The 7 daughters of Atlas who were transformed into stars by Zeus. This baby girl might one day be famous.
Pocahontas - The famous indian princess and title character of a Disney movie.
Polly - Latin - Little.
Pomona - Roman Mythology - The goddess of fruit-bearing trees.
Posey - This baby likes to spend time in the flower garden.
Prima - Latin - First.
Princess - This baby rules the household.
Priscilla - Latin - From ancient times. This baby girl is very old-fashioned.
Prospera - Latin - Favorable.
Prudence - "I manage my toys wisely."
Pyrena - Greek - Fire.

 

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