Favourite Girls Names

  1. Aoife
    • Origin:

      Irish Gaelic
    • Meaning:

      "beautiful, radiant"
    • Description:

      Aoife, pronounced EE-fa, is derived from the Irish word aoibh, meaning "beauty." Aoife was borne by several different heroines of ancient Irish legend. In one tale, she was the fiercest woman warrior in the world and enemy of her twin sister, Scathach.
  2. Gabby
    • Ismay
      • Origin:

        Possible variation of Esme
      • Meaning:

        "esteemed, beloved"
      • Description:

        The rise of the the various Isabel names may give a boost to this variation, which has a sunny, springtime feel.
    • Lyra
      • Origin:

        Greek
      • Meaning:

        "lyre"
      • Description:

        Lyra is a name with ancient and celestial roots that's finding new popularity thanks to its starring role in Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials series, seen in the movie The Golden Compass. Simple yet unique, Lyra hits the sweet spot between too popular and too unusual.