If you’re expecting a baby girl — congratulations! While there are plenty of important decisions coming your way, choosing a name for her is one of the first that you’ll have to make. You can go with a more classic option or something more unique, or how about keep it simple and give her a name that’s just sweet instead. Here are 30 of the sweetest names for girls that you’ll love.
1. Amara
Everlasting (Latin) Girl
Amara is certainly worth considering for those parents looking for something beautiful in sound and not too rare.
You may also like: Alora, Amaya, Amora
2. Ava
Bird (Latin) Girl
Ava is a sweet-sounding name with a touch of old Hollywood glamour that’s also easily spelled.
You may also like: Ada, Adelie, Aria
3. Bailey
Bailiff (English) Unisex
Bailey is a sweet gender-neutral name that’s slightly less popular than Hailey.
You may also like: Bayla, Beah, Bria
4. Brinley
Burnt meadow (English) Girl
Brinley will be a lovely choice for a baby girl. It has two cute nicknames, Brynn and Leigh.
You may also like: Bexley, Brayley, Brynslee
5. Calliope
Beautiful voice (Greek) Girl
Similar in sound to the name Penelope, you won’t find this one on any popularity lists, but that just means that your daughter would be one-of-a-kind. They can go by their melodied full name, or shorten it to Poppy for something spunkier, or Callie for something soft and short. This one has an undeniably romantic charm, so be sure to snatch it up before your friends do.
You may also like: Callie, Camille, Chloe
6. Cora
Maiden (Greek) Girl
Cora is a name that’s been on the rise in popularity thanks to its sweet and simple sound.
You may also like: Caia, Cleo, Clara
7. Daisy
Day’s eye (English) Girl
The name Daisy is inspired by the gorgeous flowers. Another short name that comes across as sweet because the flower is a symbol of purity and innocence.
You may also like: Dahlia, Demi, Dora
8. Ellie
Bright one (English) Girl
“E” names are really trendy right now, and Ellie is a sweet choice. It’s traditionally the pet form of the female name Eleanor.
You may also like: Elle, Elodie, Ella
9. Emma
Universal (German) Girl
Emma is a timeless name that easily transitions to all ages.
You may also like: Emily, Esme, Else
10. Everly
From the boar meadow (English) Girl
Sweet and feminine, Everly is a stunning choice for parents looking for a touch of whimsy for their little girl’s name.
You may also like: Everleigh, Eulalie, Ensley
11. Evie
Life (Hebrew) Girl
What a cute and sweet spin on the more traditional (and equally gorgeous) name Eve.
You may also like: Eva, Elise, Edie
12. Faye
Fairy (English) Girl
Faye is a great option for a girl if you’re looking for a lovely, sweet, classic baby name.
You may also like: Fia, Fiona, Flora
13. Felicity
Good fortune (French) Girl
If you’re looking for a baby name that may bring your family luck, look no further!
You may also like: Freya, Felice, Francesca
14. Gia
God’s gracious gift (Italian) Girl
The name is often short for Gianna or even Giovanna but is a pretty cool name on its own, too. It’s perfect if you’re looking for a short and sweet moniker.
You may also like: Gabriella, Galilea, Gemma
15. Holly
Nature name (English) Girl
The name Holly is a great nod to nature. Hollies symbolize peace and would make an adorable choice, for your baby girl.
You may also like: Haisley, Hallie, Haya
16. Isla
Island (Spanish) Girl
The name Isla is also a Scottish name derived from Islay, the name of an island off the west coast of Scotland. If you’re looking for a location name with some international flair? Isla could be a great choice, especially for parents who are fans of islands or Scotland!
You may also like: Islay, Ila, Ilse
17. Ivy
Botanical name (English) Girl
Ivy is a sweet name for a girl and great for any nature-loving mom.
You may also like: Indie, Islay, Ida
18. Kinsley
King’s Meadow or royal wood clearing (English) Girl
English surname-turned-first-name has a sweet aura about it one simply cannot deny.
You may also like: Kaia, Kenna, Kinley
19. Layla
Night (Arabic) Girl
Layla is a sweet name that implies a sense of mystery, strength, and a little bit of darkness.
You may also like: Lainey, Luna, Lyra
20. Lilly
Lily flower (English) Girl
A charmingly feminine name for a little girl, perhaps your daughter reminds you of the blooming flower.
You may also like: Lila, Lillian, Lea
21. Mazie
Pearl (English) Girl
Mazie is a cute and sweet name, on the brink of a revival.
You may also like: Mabel, Macy, Maeve
22. Mia
Bitter, mine (Scandinavian, Italian) Girl
With its international appeal, Mia is an excellent choice for parents looking for a sweet, elegant name for their daughter.
You may also like: Mila, Mina, Maya
23. Paisley
Church (Scottish) Girl
It is feminine, sweet, soft, and appealing, well suited to modern babies.
You may also like: Paizley, Preslee, Paloma
24. Posey
A bunch of flowers (English) Girl
If you love flowers, this is the perfect name for your little girl.
You may also like: Pia, Prue, Peony
25. Poppy
Red flower (Latin) Girl
Poppy has a lovely upbeat sound and brings to mind beautiful gardens.
You may also like: Penelope, Phoebe, Pearl
26. Sadie
Princess (Hebrew) Girl
The name has a vintage flair that any little princess will love it.
You may also like: Saylie, Serenity, Stella
27. Tilly
Mighty in battle (German) Girl
Tilly is a name that might have once been thought of as old-fashioned, but it’s made a major comeback! The name comes from German Matilda.
You may also like: Taya, Tinley, Trinity
28. Waverly
Quivering aspens (English) Girl
An uncommon name that is on the rise in popularity, Waverly has a whimsical quality with a sweet ring to it.
You may also like: Winslet, Wrenley, Wren
29. Willa
Resolute protector (German) Girl
Willa is short for Wilhelmina, so parents can choose to have the full or short name given at birth, and either of them are equally sweet.
You may also like: Willow, Wilda, Wynter
30. Zoe
Life (Greek) Girl
This lively, youthful name is sparkly and bubbly, and there’s something modern and cool about names that start with “z.”
You may also like: Zadie, Zara, Zoella
