Girl Names: These 40 Names Are Trendy Right Now

It’s official: your scan shows that the newest family member is becoming a girl! If you have trouble choosing from the many girl names, stop looking now – here is a list of 40 trendy girl names .

Maybe one of them will be just right for your daughter.

Trendy girl names

These girl names, are the names that most parents chose abroad last year. Some of them are of Greek origin and others are Latin or Hebrew. There is an important meaning behind many of them.

There is a trend of girl names invoking peace, tranquility and sweetness. 

It can be difficult to find the balance between creativity and tradition. In addition, a decision on middle names must also be made.

Very modern first names tend to be paired with middle names in the same style. It may also be a good idea to choose a short first name that compliments a longer middle name, or vice versa.

Do you want to see the trend? Choose one of these names:

• Chloe: it means “green shoots” (Greek origin)
• Alma: it means “spirituality” (Latin origin)
• Ellen: it means “dazzling” (Greek origin)
• Isabella: it means “her who loves God” (Italian origin)
• Olivia: it means “protector of peace” (Latin origin)
• April: alludes to the month of April, spring and flowers
• Luna: in addition to being the word for the moon in several Romance languages, Luna also means “to illuminate” (Latin origin)

Timeless, traditional girl names

Many of these traditional girl names have made a comeback in recent years and they will not disappear within the near future.

Remember to think about your child’s last name. Your daughter’s name should sound harmonious and natural.

Maybe some of these timeless girl names can get your attention and get on your list of options:

• Lucy or Lucia: it means “light” (Latin origin)
• Sophie or Sophia: it means “wisdom” (Greek origin)
• Paula: it means “the little one” (Latin origin)
• Valentina: it means “brave” (Latin origin)
• Daniella: it means “the righteousness of God” (Hebrew origin)
• Sara: it means “monarch” or “princess” (Hebrew origin)
• Julia: it means “devoted to the god of Jupiter” (Latin origin)
• Martina: it means “devoted to the god of Mars” (Latin origin)
• Emma: it means “powerful” or “strong” (Germanic origin)
• Carla: it also means “strong” and “powerful” (Germanic origin)

Celebrity baby names

Do you follow the world of celebrities? Want to emulate your favorite actor or musician? If so, then you have the right to look at the stars to get some inspiration. 

Here are some celebrity baby names that have come into vogue:

• Lia: daughter of footballer Cesc Fabregas
• Amada: Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling’s daughter. The name means “loved” in Spanish
• Charlotte: daughter of Prince William, Prince of Wales, and Catherine, Duchess of Cornwall
• Eva: Christiano Ronaldo’s daughter
• Ivy: Beyonce and Jay Z’s daughter’s middle name
• Olive: Drew Barrymore’s daughter
• Everly: Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan’s daughter
• Iris: Eddie Redmayne’s daughter

Girl names inspired by TV and movies

The Game of Thrones series has brought to life two unlikely new girl names: Arya and Daenerys. As for boy names, it’s Jon and Bran who’s resurrected.

Names inspired by TV are nothing new, however: the name, Phoebe, became more and more popular around the world, year after year, after the series Friends was shown.

Children’s films are also inspiration for many parents. Ariel (from The Little Mermaid), Belle (from Beauty and the Beast) and even Aurora (from the 1959 cartoon Sleeping Beauty) have been popular for a while.

Although Elsa and Anna were fairly common names before the Disney movie, Frost, became a hit, there has been an increase with these girl names.

Other Disney movies have protagonists with original and attractive names who have stuck with parents. Such as Tiana (The Princess and the Frog) and Jasmine (Aladdin).

Now that you know some of this year’s most trendy girl names, what’s your favorite name?