The Most Stylish Names for Girls (with Meanings)

Are you looking for a ultra chic baby name for your daughter? This list of super stylish names for girls will help you find a name you love!

The Most Stylish Names in 2019

As a mom, you probably want to choose a stylish name for your baby. No one wants to name their baby an outdated name. But you may be wondering, what makes a name stylish?

There are several recent trends for baby names that will help you choose the perfect name for you.

The first trend, which has actually been going strong for the past 10-15 years, is to use a vintage baby name for your little girl. You’ve probably noticed the influx of Sophia’s, Isabella’s, and Lily’s over the past few years.

The challenge for the ‘old lady name’ trend is to find a unique old fashioned name that hasn’t been overused (here’s a great post with TONS of vintage baby names).

The second trend is to use a unisex name for your baby girl. Names like Andie, Arryn, Dale and Mattie are super trendy right now. You can combine these two trends by choosing a vintage name with a super cute unisex nickname.

A third trend is to use a last name for a first name. Names like Emmerson, Hadley and Sloane are great examples of this.

It’s always lovely to name your child after a natural element. Whether it is a flower, plant, constellation or gemstone, a nature-inspired name is always in style. This post has lots of unique nature-inspired names that haven’t been overused.

Finally, this list contains some unique names that don’t fall into any one category, but are just super chic.

Stylish Names for Girls

So without further ado, here is my list of the most stylish names for girls. I hope this helps you find a name you love!

Ada

Ada is a vintage name originating from Germany. It means ‘nobility’ or ‘noble’. It’s a pretty vintage name that hasn’t been overused yet, and might be the perfect name for you!

Adelaide

This is the English version of the Germane name Adalhedis. Like Ada, this name means ‘noble’ or ‘nobility’. Addie would make a great nickname for Adelaide.

Ainslee

Ainslee or Ainsley was originally a Scottish surname derived from the place name for a meadow.

Aislynn

Aislynn is a variation of the Irish name, Aislinn, which means ‘dream’.

Alessia

Alessia is an Italian girl name which means ‘defending warrior’.

Amalia

Amalia comes from the Germanic element which means ‘work’.

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, it can be balanced out by a more common, but still adorable nickname like Allie.

Alora

Alora is a Latin name, meaning “God’s light’.

Ambre

French version of Amber, which means ‘jewel’.

Andie

Andie is the feminized version of Andy or Andrew. Andie is a very chic name for a little girl!

Arryn

Arryn is an alternate spelling of Aaron. Arryn was originally a boy’s name, but is now a super stylish girl’s name. Arryn is originally from Hebrew origin, and means ‘enlightened’.

Audrey

Audrey is yet another name whose meaning stems back to the Germanic word for nobility. Audrey Hepburn is the most famous bearer of the name Audrey, which gives the name a connection with Old Hollywood glamour. This is a name that is becoming more popular in the 21st century.

Beatrice

Beatrice is a beautiful French/Italian baby name, stemming from the Latin word Beatrix, which means ‘she who makes happy’.

Bette

Bette is another vintage name that evokes Old Hollywood glamour. Bette comes from the French and can be a nickname of Elizabeth, meaning ‘my God is plentiful’.

Blakely

Blakely was originally a place-name, which refers to a number of locations between the Scottish and English border. It’s a nice twist on the more common, Blake.

Blythe

Originally a surname meaning ‘cheerful’.

Bree

From the Irish for ‘powerful’.

Brielle

Briella is a shortened form of Gabrielle, which means ‘woman of God’.

Brynn

Brynn is one of my favorite stylish names for baby girls. It is a Welsh name meaning ‘hill’.

Cadence

Cadence is a unisex name meaning ‘rhythm’. It’s gaining in popularity but is not yet super-common!

Calanthe

A type of orchid, from the Greek for ‘beautiful flower’. This name is super elegant and has a regal feel!

Calla

The Calla Lily is a gorgeous and minimalist flower. From the Greek, it means ‘beautiful’.

Calliope

Calliope is a very sophisticated name, meaning ‘beautiful voice’. The nickname Callie has a more casual feel.

Camellia

The Camellia is a flowering shrub. I absolutely love this delicate, beautiful name!

Camille

Camille is a lovely and super stylish French baby name meaning ‘pure’.

Carsyn

Carsyn is an alternate spelling of Carson, which originally a boy’s name, meaning ‘Carr’s son’.

Cassia

Cassia is another more unique vintage name, meaning ‘cinnamon’ in Greek. Cassie or even simpler, Cass would work for a nickname.

Cecily

Cecily is a female version of the name Cecil, a founder of a sect of Christianity. It literally means ‘blind’. Cecily is a cute spin on the name Cecilia. It’s one of those lovely and not so well know vintage names and is one of my personal favorites!

Clara

I love the simplicity of the name Clara, which is related to the more common name, Claire. It comes from the Latin word for ‘clear’ or ‘bright’.

Clementine

Clementine is the female form of Clemens, meaning ‘mericful’. It can also refer to the fruit.

Cora

Cora was first used in the 19th century novel, The Last of the Mohicans. It comes from the Greek name, Kore, which means ‘maiden’.

Dale

Originally an English surname referring to someone who lives near a dale, this name is traditionally used as a male name, but is becoming a very stylish girls name as well.

Dell

From the English surname, originally a person living in a valley.

Della

Della is the feminine form of the name Dell, and refers to a dell, or small valley. Della was quite popular in the 19th century. It’s a lovely vintage name that hasn’t regained popularity as quickly as many other.

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Emmersyn

Alternate spelling to Emmerson, which literally means ‘Emery’s son’. It can also mean ‘brave’.

Etta

Etta is the shortened form of Henrietta (meaning ‘estate owner’). It’s often associated with Etta James (whose given name was actually Jamesetta), the matriarch of soul, which gives it a cool, retro vibe!

Evangeline

Evangeline is an elegant vintage girl name which stems from the Greek. Meaning ‘bringer of good news’, Evangeline is a lovely choice for your daughter. This name is synonymous with Longfellow’s infamous poem of the same name.

Fern

The name Fern comes from the plant of the same name. This name’s popularity peaked at the dawn of the 20th century, but is surfacing again. It’s the perfect combination of vintage and earthy-boho!

Frances

The female version of Francis, Frances comes from the Latin word for France, or ‘free one’.

Francesca

Francesca is a beautiful name, which is the Italian version of Frances. It means ‘free man’, or in this case, ‘free woman’.

Genevieve

Genevieve has roots in French or German meaning ‘tribe woman’. It’s popularity peaked in the early 20th century, but is on the rise again today.

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’. It’s a stylish vintage name that has not seen the rise in popularity that others like Sophia and Olivia have.

Gia

Gia is a shortened form of Gianna or Giovanna, both of which mean ‘God’s gracious gift’.

Gray

Originally an English surname, Gray, or Grey is a very chic and modern baby name.

Grayson

Literally, Grayson means ‘Gray’s son’. Grayson is another name that was originally male, but is very stylish for females.

Hadley

From the English surname from meaning ‘heather field’. If you think the name Harper is overused, Hadley is a very fashionable alternative.

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 preppy feel, and is the perfect stylish name for a baby girl.

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Imogene

Imogene was first recorded in Shakespeare’s play, Cymbeline. It’s thought to stem from the Gaelic word inghean, meaning ‘maiden’.

Isla

Pronounced ‘Eye-la’, this stylish baby name is originally Scottish. It means ‘rocky place’. Isla also means ‘island’ in Spanish.

Isadora

Isadora is a great alternative to the more common Isabelle. It stems from Greek and Latin and means ‘gift of Isis’ (Isis was the principal goddess of Egypt). Izzy or Dora would both make cute nicknames!

Jae

Variant of Jay.

Jude

A shortened form of Judith, made popular by the Beatles song, “Hey Jude”.

Jules

Jules is a stylish alternative to Julie, Julia or Julianna, all of which share the same meaning, ‘youth’.

Juniper

A type of tree, symbolizing good health or healing.

Kenz

A very chic and modern version of MacKenzie, originally meaning son of Coinneach. It also means ‘treasure in Arabic’.

Kinsley

Kinsley originally stems from the name Cynesige, which means ‘royal victory’.

Keziah

Keziah has Hebrew origins, meaning ‘cassia, cinnamon’, from the name of a spice tree.

Lark

Named after the songbird.

Laure

French form of Laura, which refers to the laurel tree.

Lena

Lena is the shortened form of Elena or Helena, meaning ‘torch’ or ‘light’.

Liana

Liana is a type of vine. It’s a unique and stylish alternative to the more common Leanna.

Lula

Lula can be its own name or a nickname for any name that starts with ‘Lu’ (Think Lucille, Lucy, etc.).

Lux

From the Latin for ‘light’.

Lyric

Lyric is a cute boho name that literally means ‘song-like’.

Maeve

This Irish name refers to the warrior queen of Ireland and means ‘the cause of great joy’ or ‘she who intoxicates’.

Magnolia

Magnolia is a beautiful vintage name that evokes the South (made popular by the novel and musical, Showboat). The Magnolia flower is named after Pierre Magnol. The name Magnolia was quite popular between 1880 and 1940, and is now making a comeback.

Mair

I love this super stylish baby name! Mair is the Welsh form of Mary, this is a unique, super-chic version of a very common, Mary.

Mali

This unique and stylish name means ‘flower’ in Thai.

Malina

Meaning ‘strawberry’ in several Slavic languages.

Maren

The German version of Maria, Maren means ‘sea of sorrow’.

Matilda

Matilda is a German name meaning ‘battle-might’. I love that this frilly sounding name has such a strong meaning behind it!

Mattie

Mattie seems like a very modern, unisex name, but it’s actually been around for centuries. It’s s diminutive for Matilda, meaning ‘strength in battle’.

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Millie

Millie can be a shortened form of several names, including Amelia, Camilla, Melissa, Mildred or Millicent. It means ‘industrious’.

Netta

Netta is a super-chic name from the Hebrew for ‘plant’ or ‘shrub’.

Nia

Shortened form of a variety of names ending in -nia

Nora

Nora originally emerged as a shortened form of Eleanor, meaning ‘light’ or Honora meaning ‘honour’.

Novaleigh

Novaleigh combines two popular girls names, Nova and Leigh. Nova means ‘new’ and Leigh means ‘clearing’ or ‘meadow’.

Nyz

Nyz is one of the most unique stylish names for baby girls. From the Greek for ‘night’.

Oakleigh

Oakley was originally a boy’s name, but is now this alternate spelling is becoming a very stylish girl’s name. It means ‘meadow of oak trees’.

Olive

This French girl’s name honours the olive tree. It’s a less common and more stylish alternative to Olivia. Olive has risen in popularity in the past few years.

Opal

An opal is the name of an irridescent gemstone, which is the birthstone for October. The word opal means ‘jewel’ in Sanskrit. Like other gemstones, Opal became popular in the Victorian era, peaking in early 20th century. It’s certainly a unique name that is also lovely!

Ora

This super chic girls name comes from the Latin word, oro, which means ‘to pray’.

Pax

This very stylish unisex baby name comes from the Latin word for ‘peace’.

Poppy

Naming your daughter Poppy honours the poppy flower, which symbolizes ‘peace’.

Persephone

If you’re looking for a truly unique name and nickname combo, this is it. Persephone is about as unique as you’ll find, while the androgynous nickname Percie is a really cool pairing!

Rowan

This stylish girls name refers to the rowan tree, which symbolizes courage, wisdom and protection.

Ruby

Ruby is a vintage name that honours a gemstone of the same name, which means ‘red’ in Latin. Ruby’s popularity peaked around the turn of the century, but is starting to re-emerge as a popular name.

Rue

Rue is a very stylish name that refers to the bitter herb of the same name.

Sage

This super-chic baby name comes from the English for the herb, or a wise person.

Sawyer

Sawyer is another stylish name for baby girls that was originally a boy’s name, which originally means ‘wood cutter’.

Scotia

Scotia is one of my favorite stylish names for baby girls. It’s the Latin name for Scotland. It’s a beautiful name to honour the nation of Scotland.

Scotlynn

Scotlynn is another name that honours the nation of Scotland and combines it with the name Lynn.

Senna

Senna comes from a lovely plant, or is derived from Arabic name, Sana, meaning ‘splendour’.

Sequoia

From the name of the large trees that grow on the west coast of America.

Shaw

Shaw is a very chich name for baby girls that comes from the English surname meaning ‘thicket’.

Shea

Variation of the Irish name, meaning ‘majestic’.

Sloane

Sloane is a super stylish name which is the Anglicized version of the Irish surname.

Sutton

Sutton was originally a boy’s name, but it now being used for girls as well. It’s meaning is ‘southern settlement’.

Veda

Meaning ‘knowledge’ in Sandskrit, Veda is a lovely, chic name for a baby girl.

Vesa

Meaning ‘sprout’ or ‘young tree’ in Finnish.

Violet

The name Violet comes from the purple colour, or the small purple flower. It’s been popular in Scotland since the 16th century and in England since the 19th century.

Viviane

Viviane means life and comes from the Latin. It’s the perfect old fashioned name that is uncommon, but very recognizable. You have several different spelling options, the conventional English Vivian, or the French Vivianne.

Wren

Wren is the English term for the songbird. It’s becoming very chic, but not yet over-common.

Wynne

Wynne is one of my favorite stylish names for baby girls. It’s Welsh for ‘blessed, or ‘fair’.

Well, those are these most stylish names for girls. I hope this list has helped you find the perfect baby name for your new daughter!

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Name meanings sourced from Behind the Name