What to call your baby girl is no small decision
A cute girl name is just the ticket: sweet and playful but not too cutesy.
It sounds cute and adorable – it makes people smile to hear it, and your little one will grow up into it. I know I do!
I love that cute names read so vividly; Lulu or Poppy seem to tell you instantly all about a blissfully chirpy child, while Rosie or Sophie still have a soft, elegant quality, but with a sweet dash underneath.
The bonus? The sheer variety of cute names.
There are classic cute names, vintage cute names, modern cute names, nature-inspired cute names – you name it.
So whether you’re in the mood for a short and sassy name or something with a little more vintage charm to it, this list is overflowing with names that are sure to melt your heart.
Let’s dive in and find the one that’ll make you smile every time you say it!
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Classic Cute Girl Names
Classic, cute girl names can feel new and modern, even as they sound familiar.
If you’re looking for a name that’s cute without being too trendy, these sweet girl names are true classics.
- Aurelia – (Latin) The golden one
- Maisie – (Scottish) Pearl, Bitter
- Chloe – (Greek) Young green shoot
- Sophie – (French) Wisdom
- Hattie – (English) Estate ruler
- Felicity – (Latin) Good fortune, happy
- Lola – (Spanish) Lady of sorrows
- Isadora – (Greek) Gift of Isis
- Birdie – (English) Bird
- Harriet – (English, French) Estate ruler
- Verity – (Latin) Truth
- Nellie – (Latin) Horn, Sun ray
- Eulalia – (Greek) Sweetly speaking
- Bonnie – (Scottish) Beautiful, Cheerful
- Darcy – (Irish, French) Dark one, From Arcy or the fortress
- Polly – (Latin) Star of the sea, Beloved
- Zinnia – (German) Zinn’s flower
- Dottie – (English) Gift of God
- Zadie – (English) Princess
- Lula – (British) Famous warrior, Waterfall
- Penny – (Greek) Weaver
- Tillie – (English) Battle mighty
Trending Cute Girl Names
There are some names that are popular simply because they’re too darn cute to pass up.
If you’re drawn to crowd-pleasing, cute girl names, these popular selections are just right for your fancy.
- Elodie – (French, German) Foreign riches
- Lorelei – (German) Alluring, Temptress
- Elsie – (Scottish) Pledged to God
- Adeline – (French) Noble, Nobility
- Naomi – (Hebrew, Japanese) Pleasantness, Beautiful
- Lottie – (English) Free man
- Winnie – (English) Holy peacemaking, Gentle friend
- Hallie – (English) Dweller at the meadow by the manor
- Everly – (English) Wild boar in woodland clearing
- Nancy – (English) Grace
- Rosie – (English) Rose
- Maggie – (Greek) Pearl
- Juliette – (French, Latin) Little Julia
- Kiki – (French, Japanese) Double happiness
- Cece – (Latin) Blind
- Shay – (Irish, Hebrew) Stately, Gift
- Melissa – (Greek) Honeybee
- Libby – (English) Pledged to God
- Jolene – (Hebrew) God is gracious
- Myra – (Greek) Sweet-smelling oil
- Jasmine – (Persian) Gift from God, Name of a flower
- Zoey – (Greek) Life
- Josie – (English) Jehovah increases
- Gigi – (French) Earth worker
- Wendy – (English, Celtic, Welsh) Friend, White
- Madison – (English) Son of Matthew
- Annie – (English) Grace
- Frankie – (German) From France, Free man
- Laurel – (Latin) Laurel tree
- Jamie – (Hebrew) Supplanter
- Melina – (Greek) Little honey
Cute Vintage Girl Names
Cute vintage girl names are perfect for the retro-lover who needs a little something with sweetly guilty pleasure.
For anyone who wants that touch of old-school cool with a dash of contemporary flair, there are lots of treasures to be found right here.
- Dahlia – (Swedish) Dahl’s flower
- Marnie – (English) Of the sea
- Kitty – (English) Pure
- Pamela – (English) All honey
- Amity – (Latin) Friendship
- Dixie – (Latin, French) I have spoken, Tenth
- Remy – (French, Latin) Oarsman
- Betsy – (Hebrew) Pledged to God
- Cassie – (Greek) Prophetess, Shining over man
- Diane – (French) Divine
- Zuzu – (Czech) Lily
- Charity – (English) Charity
- Mamie – (Latin) Pearl, Star of the sea
- Allie – (British) Noble, Defender of mankind, Harmony
- Posy – (English) A bunch of flowers
- Ruthie – (Hebrew) Compassionate friend
- Patience – (British) Enduring, Forbearing
- Lenny – (German) Brave lion
- Susie – (Hebrew) Lily
- Peggy – (Greek) Pearl
- Addie – (German) Noble, Son of Adam
- Sukie – (Hebrew) Lily flower, Loved one
- Jules – (Latin, Greek) Youthful, Soft, Downy
- Anika – (Nordic, African) Sweetness of face
- Gracie – (Latin) Favor, Blessing, Shoemaker
- Devin – (Irish) Poet
- Sosie – (American) Lily
- Theo – (Greek) Divine gift, Brave people
- Immy – (Celtic) Maiden
- Bobby – (German) Bright, Fame
Short and Cute Girl Names
A little name like Mae or Lila inspires big things with a small name, doesn’t it?
These short and sweet names are the fastest route to a super-speedy, adorable name that still has all the style.
- Freya – (Norse) A noble woman
- Molly – (Hebrew) Bitter
- Poppy – (English, Latin) Red flower
- Evie – (Hebrew) Life
- Amy – (French) Beloved
- Edie – (English) Prosperous in war
- Pippa – (English) Lover of horses
- Remi – (French) Oarsman
- Bea – (Latin) She who brings happiness, Blessed
- Kit – (English) Pure
- Rory – (Irish) Red king
- Pia – (Latin) Pious, From Mount Olympus
- Teo – (Spanish) Gift of God
- Salem – (Hebrew, Arabic) Safe, Peaceful, Perfect
- Jude – (Hebrew) Praised
- Ellie – (English) Bright shining one
- Ari – (Hebrew) Lion of God
- Ollie – (Latin) Olive tree
- Bo – (Norse) To live
- Izzy – (Hebrew) Gift of (goddess) Isis, My God is an oath
- Dot – (British) Of Dorothy, Gift of God
- Emmie – (Latin) Industrious
- Cali – (Latin) Cup, Fairest, Beautiful
- Nico – (Italian) People of victory
- Jo – (American) God is gracious, God will add
- Ali – (Hebrew, Arabic) Supreme, Exalted
- Micah – (Hebrew) Who is like the Lord
- Asa – (Hebrew, Japanese, Scandinavian) Healer, Morning, Of the gods
Unique and Cute Girl Names
If you lean towards a name as unique as your little angel is, then unique cute girl names are where to look.
These are fresh, unexpected, and smile-causing.
- Honey – (British) Honey, Darling
- Nixie – (German) Water nymph
- Eulalie – (French, Greek) Sweetly speaking
- Laia – (Catalan) Sweet-speaking
- Jinx – (Latin) Spell or charm
- Ginger – (British) Root, Pep, Liveliness
- Tuesday – (English) Tiu’s Day
- Naya – (Indian, Greek, Sanskrit) Fresh, Water nymph, Leader, Guide
- Apple – (English) Apple
- Junie – (Latin) Young
- Nemy – (Mende) Sweet
- Dulcinea – (Spanish) Sweetness
- Berry – (English, Greek) Berry, the fruit, Fortified place, Victory bringer
- Naamah – (Hebrew) Sweetness, Grace
- Orchid – (From Greek) Orchid flower
- Petal – (English, Greek) Leaf
- Joanie – (English) God is gracious
- Lilo – (German, Hawaiian) Generous one
- Buffy – (British, Hebrew) God is my oath
- Ash – (English) Ash tree
- Tessie – (English, Greek) To reap, Gather
- Perry – (English) Pear tree
- Roxie – (Persian) Dawn
Cute Hipster Names for Girls
A good hipster name is a double-edged sword: it is quirky, it is cool, and it is just different enough.
These cute hipster names are super adorable because they bring that same indie, hang-loose hipster vibe.
- Juniper – (Latin) Young, Juniper tree
- Wren – (English) Small bird
- Suki – (Japanese) Loved one
- Trixie – (Latin) She who brings happiness
- Maple – (English, Latin) Piece of cloth
- Dulcie – (Latin) Sweet
- Blossom – (English) To bloom
- Pixie – (Swedish, Cornish) Fairy
- Fauna – (Roman) Young deer
- Indie – (American) Independent
- Pepper – (English, Latin) Hot spice
- Mimi – (Hebrew, French, Latin) Sea of bitterness, Wonderful, Loveliness
- Cricket – (American) Insect
- Fifi – (French) Jehovah increases
- Sparrow – (English) Sparrow, a bird
- Luca – (Italian) Bringer of light, Man from Lucania
- Reed – (English) Red-haired
- Bertie – (Germanic) Bright
Cute Unisex Names
If you’re looking for a name as versatile as it is fun, then this list of unisex cuteness has got you covered.
- Demi – (French, Greek) Half, Small, Follower of Demeter
- Ronnie – (Latin) She who brings victory, True image
- Freddie – (German) Peaceful Ruler, Power
- Lacy – (French, Scottish) From Lassy
- Patsy – (English) Noble, Patrician
- Sam – (American, Hebrew) Told by God, Sun man
- Joey – (Hebrew) God will increase
- Bentley – (English) Meadow with coarse grass
- Marty – (Latin) Of Mars
- Toby – (Hebrew) God is good
- Cody – (English) Helpful, Pillow
- Bobbi – (Latin) Foreign, Shining glory
- Pinkie – (British) Pink, Smallest finger
- Sammy – (Hebrew) God has heard
- Nicky – (Greek) People of victory
Cute Girl Names inspired by Nature
These cute nature names are inventive, reassuring, and completely adorable.
Whether flowery and light or fiery and incandescent, they put you in touch with the planet in a way that’s unmistakably precious.
- Adora – (Latin) Adored
- Peaches – (Greek, English) Persian apple, Peach
- Cherry – (American) Cherry fruit
- Rihanna – (Arabic) Sweet basil
- Aqua – (Latin) Water, Sea blue
- Bebe – (Persian) Foreign woman
- Candy – (Indian) Sweet
- Barbie – (Latin) Foreign woman
- Jena – (Arabic) Paradise, Small bird
- Dori – (Greek) A gift, Adored
- Camelia – (Latin) Helper to the priest
- Meadow – (English) Grass, Vegetation
Wrap up
I hope that this list of pretty girls names has given you all the inspiration you need!
I once helped a friend decide on a name for her daughter (a goofy little kid who she wanted the name to match) when she had her mind on Juniper, but also considered the quirkier choices such as Ondine.
Then she found Winnie, an adorable name that was both cute and unique for her.
That’s the great thing about the names on this list: all of them seem like they were created with a particular character inside you in mind.
So take your time, savor the process, and trust your instinct.
And happy naming.
