Do you love sweet, Southern-inspired baby names? This list of Southern baby names for girls is full of rustic names, traditional names, elegant names and more, all for your Southern belle!
Southern Baby Names
There are so many beautiful Southern baby names out there. Some are elegant and traditional, some are rustic and charming, and others are spunky and full of personality.
You can honour your favorite Southern icon like Dolly Parton or June Carter Cash, or choose a location name that oozes like Southern charm, like Dixie, or Savannah.
There are so many choices when considering a Southern baby name, you may struggle with all the great options. So let’s check out some of my favorite Southern baby names!
Southern Names for Girls
Alabama
As far as naming your child after a location, Alabama is such a fresh take with a slight rustic edge. It’s a really unique name, which is balanced out by a more common, but still adorable nickname.
Amaryllis
Giving your name a floral-inspired name is a tradition that has been around for hundred if not thousands of years. Amaryllis is a more unique option than Rose or Lily
Annabelle
Annabelle comes from the French and means ‘loving’.
Araminta
Araminta is a Hebrew name, and is a cross from Aminta and Arabella. It means ‘prayer and protection’. Araminta is a beautiful four syllable name with a cute nickname, Minta. For more four syllable names for girls with great nicknames, click here.
Arizona
Arizona ia aother name that honours a state. Arizona has its roots in Spanish and means ‘small spring’.
Ava
Ava is a Latin name, meaning ‘like a bird’. It was originally a shortened form of Avis, but is now used as a name in its own right. For more short, three letter names for girls, click here.
Azalea
Azaleas are flowering shrubs related to rhododendrons. Iggy Azalea made this name famous, but using Azalea as a first name is a great choice when you’re looking for an uncommon flower name.
Belle
Derived from Isabella, or the French word meaning beautiful. For more one syllable girl names, click here.
Birdie
Birdie means ‘bright, famous’ or ‘little bird’. It has roots in English, German and Swedish. This name is making a revival as some celebrities, including Busy Philips and Maura West, have named their daughter’s Birdie.
Blanche
From the medieval French word for ‘fair’.
Camilla
Camilla is a Spanish and Portuguese name which originally comes from the Roman name, Camillus. It means ‘ceremonial attendant’ and increased in popularity from 23 to 18 last year, making it the most popular name on our list and will likely stay on trend for next year.
Camellia
The Camellia is a flowering shrub. I absolutely love this delicate, beautiful name! For more uncommon flower names, click here!
Chantilly
Chantilly is a beautiful, frilly girl name which has its roots in French and means ‘white’ The French city of Chantilly is famous for its lace.
Charlotte
Meaning ‘petite’, this French name is the feminized form of Charles. Charlotte is the name of several queens and princesses, as well as Charlotte York from Sex and the City. Charlotte s a classic baby name that stands the test of time, as do these classic names for girls.
Chrysanthemum
Chysanthemums (sometimes shortened to mums) are a lovely flower that mean happiness. The story Chrysanthemum is a classic children’s book!
Clementine
Clementine is an English name which comes from the French feminine form of Clement, meaning ‘merciful’ or ‘gentle’. It can also refer tot he fruit. Interestingly, in Britain, Clementine’s last syllable is pronounced ‘teen’ vs. the American ‘tine’.
Coraline
Debated origin, likely a form of Cora, or coined by Adolphe Adam for his opera, Le toreador.
Cordelia
Cordelia comes from Latin, meaning ‘heart’ or Celtic, meaning ‘daughter of the sea’.
Cressida
Cressida is a villain in the Bridgerton series, but her name is still perfectly lovely. Cressida comes from the Greek and means ‘gold’. For more Bridgerton-inspired names, click here.
Dahlia
One of the most gorgeous large perennial flowers, Dahlia is an uncommon, but not unheard of name for girls.
Darla
Darla is a shortened form of Darlene, and English name meaning ‘darling’.
Delta
Delta is a Greek names for girls that means ‘fourth born’. It can also refer to a mouth of a river.
Dixie
Dixie is a name that honours the South, sometimes referred to the land of the Dixies. It can refer to the Mason-Dixon line, which is an informal division between the North and South in the United States. Its meaning can also come from the French word for ‘ten’ (dix).
Dolly
Dolly is a nickname for Dorothy, meaning ‘gift of God’. It can also stand as a name in its own right. This is a great way to pay homage to country music icon, Dolly Parton.
Faye
Originally a shortened form of the word, fairy.
Georgia
Georgia is a particularly lovely vintage girl name that I personally adore. The feminized form of George, Georgia means ‘farmer’ or ’tiller of the soil’. Although certainly not as popular today as it was in the 19th century, Georgia is on the rise and is a common vintage name today.
Harper
Harper is an occupational surname for a harp player. It has gained popularity as a given name for girls in the last decade.
Hattie
Hattie is a nickname for Harriet, the female form of Harry (a nickname for Henry) which means ‘home ruler’. Hattie was the 33rd most popular girls name in Victorian times.
Hazel
This pretty vintage name stems from the brown colour, or the hazel tree. It’s been in use since the 19th century. This name is another example of a perfect cross between a vintage name and an earthy, boho name for a baby girl.
Henley
Henley literally means ‘high meadow’. It’s a rather unique baby name with a boho feel, and is the perfect stylish name for a baby girl.
Ivy
From the small crawling plant of the same name. Ivy is a beautiful nature-inspired name for girls, which rose from 107 to to its highest ranking ever, at 86, last year.
Josie
Josie is a French name that means ‘God increases’. It can be a nickname for Joanne or Josephine, or can stand alone.
June
This name honours the sixth month of the year. June Carter Cash, wife of Johnny Cash, is a famous bearer of this name.
Loretta
Loretta is an English girl name and means ‘bay laurel’. Of course, this name honours the iconic country singer, Loretta Lynn.
Magnolia
Magnolia refers to the flower of the same name. It was made popular by the book and musical, Showboat, by Edna Ferber. It comes from the Latin and means ‘Magnol’s flower’.
Maisy
Maisy can come from the Scottish and means ‘pearl’. It can also stand as a nickname for many M names, such as Melissa and Margaret.
May
Named after the fifth month of the year.
Nelle
Nelle is another nickname for Helen, and also means ‘bright, shining one’.
Oaklee
Oaklee is a lovely boho girls name. It was originally a surname meaning ‘oak clearing’.
Oaklynn
Oaklynn combines the name Oakley and the name Lynn to create a pretty nature-inspired girl’s name. It appeared on the top 1000 name charts in 2017. Last year its position rose from 888 to 452 on the Social Security charts.
Pearl
The name of a gemstone that forms in some shellfish.
Sadie
Sadie is another gorgeous old fashioned name that is making a comeback. It means ‘princess’ in Hebrew.
Savannah
Savannah refers to a treeless plan and has Spanish origins. It can also be used in tribute to the city of Savannah.
Scarlett
Scarlett refers to the brigh red colour and is synonymous with passion.
Suzannah
Suzannah is a Hebrew name meaning ‘lily’. It’s still a fairly uncommon baby name that has not risen in popularity as others have in the past few years. I love the vintage nickname, Suzie, for Suzannah!
Tillie
Tillie is a shortened form of Matilda, which is a German name meaning ‘glorious in battle’.
Wren
The English term for the songbird.
Well, those are my top Southern names for girls. I hope this helps you on your quest to find the perfect baby name.
Happy Name Hunting!
Name meanings sourced from behindthename.com
