Top 50 Girls Names Around The World

It can be very difficult to think of a name for your little girl – there are so many choices out there it can be a little bit overwhelming.
The Lose Baby Weight team have compiled the top 50 girls names from around the world to give you a little inspiration – take a look at our list below and you might just find the perfect name for your little girl.
1.     Emma – Emma is still an incredibly popular name around the world, topping the most popular baby names lists in France, Finland, Belgium and New Zealand. It means “all-containing” or “universal”.
2.     Maria – Maria is the European version of Marie, meaning “bitter”. It’s popular throughout Spain, Portugal and France.
3.     Laura – Laura is another popular name that has hovered around the top of the most popular baby names lists for years. It means “from the place of the laurel trees”.
4.     Catalina – Catalina is one of the most popular names in Chile and it has a lovely, lyrical sound. It’s the Spanish form of Katherine, meaning “pure”.
5.     Giuliana – Giuliana is a form of the Italian girl’s name Giulia, which is a form of the name Julia, meaning “youthful” or “Jove’s child”. It’s one of the most popular names in America at the moment.
6.     Leonie – Leonie is very popular throughout countries such as Switzerland and Germany, and it’s actually the French form of the male name Leon. It means “lion” and has Latin origins.
7.     Anna/Ana – The name Anna, sometimes spelt Ana in various European countries has long been one of the most popular girl’s names around. It means “grace” or “favour”.
8.     Lea/Léa – Another super popular name, Lea can be spelt in numerous ways. When spelt with an accent, it’s pronounced “lay-ah”. It means “weary”.
9.     Alicia – Alicia is a popular name throughout much of Europe. It’s a form of the name Alice, and it means “noble” or “exalted”.
10.  Sarah – Sarah is a popular name throughout Europe and New Zealand. It means “princess”, and another form of the name is Sara.
11.  Maci – Maci is probably one of the most popular names in America at the moment. It’s a variant of the old French name Macy and can also be spelt Macey. It means “weapon”.
12.  Maisie – Maisie is a name widely used throughout the United Kingdom. It’s a variant of the Scottish name Margaret and can also be used as a nickname for the name Marjorie. It means “pearl”.
13.  Scarlet – Scarlet is a name fast rising in popularity throughout the UK and America, and it’s literally a form of the colour red. It can also be spelt Scarlett. A great name for a girl with a shock of red hair.
14.   Annabella – Annabella is a common name throughout America and the United Kingdom. It means “easy to love”, although some think that it is simply an amalgamation of the names Anna and Bella.
15.  Sophie – Sophie is a commonly used name throughout Europe that can also be spelt Sofie. It means “wisdom”.
16.  Adalyn – Adalyn is one of the most popular names in America. It’s a variant of Adelaide, which is an old German name but is also the name of a city in Australia. It means “noble kind” and can also be spelt Adalynn.
17.  Martina – Martina is a popular name throughout much of Northern Europe, meaning “dedicated to Mars”. It’s the female version of the name Martin.
18.  Georgia – A soft and pretty name, Georgia is popular throughout the UK and New Zealand. It means “farmer” or “earth-worker” and is the female version of the name George. It’s also popular in Italy, but spelt Giorgia.
19.  Amy – Amy is a short and sweet name for a sweet little girl. It can also be spelt Ami, Amii or Aimee and it means “beloved”. It can also be used as a nickname for the names Amelia and Amanda.
20.  Hannah – Hannah is a pretty name, popular throughout the UK and New Zealand. It’s a variant of the name Anna and it means “grace”, “beloved” or “favour”. It’s a very old name and actually appears in the Old Testament of the Bible.
21.  Evangeline – Evangeline is a popular name throughout America and is increasing in popularity throughout the UK, New Zealand and Australia. It means “good news” or “bearer of good news” and was invented by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow for one of his poems.
22.  Camilla – Camilla is a very traditional name and has been popular throughout England for a number of years, although variants of the name such as Kamila and Camille are popular throughout America and Belgium, respectively. It means “altar server”.
23.  Fatima – Fatima is a popular name throughout Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates and can be pronounced a few different ways – “fat-eem-mah” or “fat-im-ah”. It means “baby’s nurse” and has Arabic origins.
24.  Sofia – Sofia is a pretty variant of the name Sophie and is proving to be just as popular. There are also a few variants of Sofia, including Sophia, Zofia, Sofiya and Sofija. It means “wisdom”.
25.  Lena – Lena is a short and sweet name, popular in Austria and Belgium, with Greek origins. It can also be spelt Lina and it means “the bright one”.
26.  Eleni – Eleni is a very popular name in Greece and is a variant of the names Helen, Ellen and Eileen. It’s pronounced “eh-lenn-ee”.
27.  Aurora – Aurora is a pretty name that has long been popular across Europe, but especially in Italy. It means “dawn” and in Latin mythology, Aurora was the goddess of sunrise.
28.  Ruby – Ruby is sweet name that literally means “red stone” – a ruby is a sparkling red gem. Perfect for a little girl with red hair, this name is popular throughout Wales and Australia.
29.  Anastasia – Anastasia is a name that has been rising in popularity throughout much of Northern Europe for a few years. It has a few variants, including Anastasija and Anaztasia. It means “resurrection”.
30.  Amina – Amina is a pretty name that also has a strong sound. It means “peaceful” or “secure” and is currently the most popular name in Bosnia, although it is also popular throughout Africa.In African speaking countries, Amina means “truthful” and “trustworthy”.
31.  Ida – Ida is one of the most popular names in Finland, although it’s also popular throughout much of Northern Europe. It means “hardworking”, although it could also come from an old English expression for “prosperous” or “happy”.
32.  Mariana – Marina is a very popular name throughout America and in particular Colombia. It’s a variant of the names Marian, Marianne and Mary and it means “star of the sea” – great for a family who lives close to the sea.
33.  Isabella – Isabella is a soft and pretty name popular throughout the UK, New Zealand and Australia. It means “my God is a vow”.
34.  Mia – Mia is a short and cute name for a cute little girl. It’s great for if you don’t want your little one’s name to be shortened and it is popular throughout America and Australia, as well as Danish and Spanish speaking countries. It means “uncertain” or “maybe bitter” in Hebrew, but it can also be used as a nickname for Maria.
35.  Zara – Zara is a supremely stylish name that can also be spelt Zahra. It means “radiance” and has Arabic origins.
36.  Leila – Leila is a pretty name with plenty of variants, including Leyla, Leelah and Layla. It means “night beauty”.
37.  Lotte – Lotte is a shortened version of the name Charlotte, very popular in Belgium. Another variant of the name is Lottie. It means “free” and has German origins.
38.  Manon – Manon, pronounced “man-noh”, is a popular name throughout many French-speaking countries. It means “bitter” and is a variant of the name Marie.
39.  Lucie – Lucie is a short and sweet name and is another great choice for if you don’t want your little girl’s name to be shortened. It can also be spelt Lucy and is popular throughout Europe. A pretty variant of the name is Lucia.
40.  Eloise – Eloise is an unusual name that has been increasing in popularity in the UK and Europe for the past few years. Variants include Elise, Lois and Louise. It means “famous warrior”.
41.  Lily – Lily is a pretty name that has very much increased in popularity throughout Europe over the last few years. It’s very popular on the Isle of Man and as a name, it comes from lily, the flower.
42.  Noemi – Noemi is one of the most popular names in Switzerland and it’s a very pretty variant of the name Naomi. It means “beautiful” or “gentle” and has French origins.
43.  Eva – Eva is a short, pretty name. It’s a variant of the name Eve and is popular in the UK, Australia and numerous French speaking countries. It means “life” and in Ireland, is spelt Aoife.
44.  Ava – Ava is a pretty name that actually has no connection to the name Eva. It is of unknown origin, but it could come from the Hebrew name Chava or from the Latin word “avis”, meaning “bird”.
45.  Molly – Molly has been a popular name in the UK, New Zealand, America and Australia for many years but it is now also popular throughout Europe. It means “star of the sea” – it’s actually a form of the name Mary.
46.  Lana – Lana is a similar name to Lena, but it has completely different origins. It could come from the old German name Alana, meaning “precious”, but in Irish it means “little rock” and in Hawaiian it means “afloat; calm as still waters”. It’s one of the most popular names in Slovenia but is also gaining popularity in America.
47.  Noelle – Noelle is a popular girl’s name in America that is gaining popularity in Northern Europe. It’s the female version of the name Noel, and it means “Christmas”.
48.  Daisy – A pretty name for a pretty little girl, this name comes from daisy, the flower, although it could also mean “day’s eye”. Some people also believe that Daisy is a form of the name Margaret, as the French word for “daisy” is “marguerite”. It’s a very popular name in the UK.
49.  Isla – Isla is a popular girl’s name in both the UK and America, although it is also gaining popularity in Europe. It’s a modern form of the name Islay, which is the name of a Scottish island.
50.  Paris – Paris is a popular girl’s name in America, which has recently increased in popularity throughout the UK and other English speaking countries. It comes from the capital city of France, Paris.
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