Top 116 Super Soft Girl Names For Your Baby Girl
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Soft girls' names have always been fashionable; long, short, modern, or old, these names never fail to please, inspire, and amaze!
Naming your baby girl is a huge responsibility, after all, it is something she will carry with her for life. And you want it to be nothing short of perfect.
Parents choose different kinds of girl's names for their baby and hope for different things for her life. Regardless of whether she grows to be an inspirational woman, a cool mom, or even a flamboyant personality (she may want to be a combination of them all!
), there is a certain element of softness that is innate in every girl. Every name for girls is feminine, beautiful, and musical, and each one is designed to please.
Looking through our list of soft-sounding girl names will help you find some pretty sounding girl names all wrapped and ready for when your baby is born. Share in the joy of name hunting, and make it more fun.
For more girls' names, have a look at our list of 3 Letter Girls Names and One-Syllable Girls Names.
Traditional Soft Names For Baby Girls
Traditional baby girl names share lots of meaning. They also sound very melodious. Several traditional names for a girl are soft and soothing, while many of them stand out by being unique. Follow us as we share a list of traditional girl's names.
1.Aalya: popular name meaning heavenly (similar to Alia and Aaliyah)
2.Abigail: (Hebrew origin) meaning delight of the father
3.Amanda: (Latin origin) means one who is deserving of love
4.Anabel: (Latin origin) meaning adorable or lovable
5.Aurelia: (from Latin name Aurelius) meaning golden one
6.Calista: (Greek origin, similar to Callista or Callistee) meaning very beautiful
7.Charlotte: (French origin) meaning a free spirit
8.Dorothy: (Greek origin) means the gift of God
9.Eularia: (Greek origin) meaning one who is well-spoken
10.Emerlinda: (German origin) means soft, flexible, or tender; it also means the universe
11.Gulnar: (Arabic origin) the flower of a pomegranate plant
12.Haleema: (Arabic origin) meaning a generous and gentle person, one who is born to share
13.Jenessa: (Norwegian/Scottish origin) means God is great and gracious
14.Julienne: (French/ Latin origin) meaning youthful or child of love
15.Rayna: (Latin origin) meaning queen, also means song of the Lord
16.Regina: (Latin origin) means queen
17.Vivian: (Latin origin, variants Vivien or Vivienne) means alive
18.Vanessa: (Greek origin), pretty name meaning the queen of butterflies
Modern Soft Names For Baby Girls
Baby girls' names have evolved over the years, and there are several modern baby girl names that are fun, unique, and have a lovely soft side to them. Modern names also tend to have a more global appeal. This list combines several modern girl names that have varied origins.
19.Anaya: (Hebrew origin) means unparalleled or without a superior
20.Blossom: (English origin) means the blossoms of flowers, or fresh
21.Gigi: (French origin) girl working on a farm, or a trustworthy one
22.Geena: (similar to Gina) means a famous warrior
23.Heather: (English origin) after the plant of the same name
24.Iris: (Greek origin) meaning rainbow or colorful
25.Kaley: (English origin, similar to Kayla or Kaylee) means slender
26.Lana: (Greek/Slavic origin) means light, rock, or world
27.Laura: (Latin origin) means bay laurel, a symbol of fame and honor
28.May: (English origin) after the month
29.Melody: (English origin) means a tuneful song
30.Mimi: (Hebrew origin) meaning beautiful, or wished-for child
31.Molly: (English origin, derived from Mary) beloved or exalted one
32.Penny: (English origin) derived from Penelope, means weaver
33.Rhea: (Greek origin) means a meandering stream
34.Sabrina: (British Roman origin) derived from the River Severn
35.Sadie: (English origin) means a princess, nickname for Sarah
36.Willow: (English origin) meaning graceful and slender
Long Baby Girls Names With Soft Nicknames
Babies are born to please. With or without a name, you cannot help but delight in their company. Girls' names only add to their charm and beauty.
There are countless beautiful long girl names, many of which are soft, and some are strong and imposing. Their aura can change almost completely when the nickname is used.
Almost every nickname sounds cute, soft, and extremely lovable. We have put together a list of long names for girls, along with their corresponding nicknames. Which pretty name from this list do you like?
37.Addison: (Old English origin, nickname Addie) means son of Adam
38.Alessandra: (Greek origin, nickname Sandy) means the defender of men
39.Amanda: (Latin origin, nickname Mandy) meaning worthy of love
40.Amelia: (English origin, nickname Amy, Emma, Mel, Millie) means work
41.Bernadette: (French origin, nickname Bernie, Betty, Benny) means brave like a bear
42.Eleanor: (Hebrew origin, nickname Ellie or Nellie), meaning God is the light or shining light
43.Elizabeth: (Hebrew origin, nicknames Beth, Lizzie, Eli, Betty, Betsy) means God is my vow
44.Evangeline: (Latin origin, nickname Eva, Angie, Ev) means good news, gospel
45.Gabriella: (Latin origin, nickname Gaby, Bella, or Briella) meansmessenger of God
46.Genevieve: (French, Celtic origin, nickname Jenny/Genny, Viv, Vivi) means woman of the home
47.Isabella: (Hebrew origin, nickname Izzie or Ella) meaning promised to God
48.Jennifer: (Old English origin, nickname Jen, Jenny, Jenna) means sweet one
49.Josephine: (English and French origin, nickname Jo, Josie, Joey) meaning always growing
50.Margaret: (French, Latin origin, nickname Maggie, Meg, Marge) means a cluster of flower blossoms or pearls
51.Pamela: (English origin, nickname Pam, Pammy) means sweet, or like honey
52.Penelope: (German origin, nickname Poppy, Penny, or Nelly) means weaver
53.Rebecca: (Hebrew origin, nickname Becca, Becky, Reba) means tie firmly or servant of God
54.Suzanna: (Hebrew origin, nickname Sue, Suzie, Suze) means a lily
55.Veronica: (Latin origin, nickname Ver, Vero, Nic, Nicki) meaning Truth
56.Winnifred: (English origin, nickname Win, Winnie, Freddie) meaning holy, peace
Short Soft Names For Baby Girls
Short names are sweet, easy to pronounce, soft-sounding, and oh-so-perfect for a baby girl. Many parents prefer short baby girl names to long ones for their ease, so we bring you a list of short names for girls that you will love.
57.Aida: (Latin, Arabic origin) means happy, distinguished, and helper
58.Aura: (Latin origin) means a glowing light; also a soft breeze
59.Ava: (Latin origin) means like a bird
60.Bella: (Latin origin) meaning sweet, beautiful, lovely
61.Bree: (Irish origin) meaning strength, exalted; also hill
62.Cora: (Greek origin) feminine name meaning maiden; also means heart
63.Dora: (Greek origin) a shortened version of Theodora or Dorothy, means God’s gift
64.Faye: (French origin) means fairly or little elf
65.Gia: (Italian origin) means God is eternally gracious.
66.Hope: (Middle English origin) means hope
67.Jade: (English origin) taken from the stone of the same name
68.June: (Latin origin) refers to the month
69.Kia: (African origin) means hills, earth, or the beginning of seasons
70.Kiera: (Irish origin) meaning the dark-haired girl
71.Leena: (Arabic origin) meaning little palm tree; also delicate
72.Lia: (Greek origin) also spelled Leah, meaning one bearing good news
73.Mia: (Scandinavian origin) means queen or Goddess of the ocean
74.Naya: (Arabic origin) meaning fresh, renewed, or new
75.Nour: (Arabic origin) like Nur, meaning light
76.Nova: (Latin origin) also meaning new or fresh
77.Pearl: (English origin) after the pearl, meaning precious
Gender-Neutral Names That Are Soft
The softness of names is not confined to girls alone. There are several soft boys' names and some names that are soft and can be used for both boys and girls equally. The names on this list are as unique, meaningful, and as pretty as any other names you will find.
78.Ahe: (Hawaiian origin) meaning a soft or gentle breeze
79.Amas: (Indian origin) means a hard worker who is also soft natured
80.Amor: (Spanish origin) meaning love
81.Aria: (Latin, Albanian origin) meaning melody, beauty, and even a lioness
82.Harper: (Scottish and English origin) meaning one who plays the harp
83.Jackie: (English origin) means supplanter or one protected by God
84.Jamie: (English origin) also means one is protected by God
85.Kasey: (Irish origin) means vigilant, watchful, and brave
86.Rae: (Hebrew origin) means a ewe; also means protector and advisor
Soft Girls Names From Around The World
Soft names for girls are aplenty, and they can be found all around the world. Every country, culture, and region has its own share of unique girls names, and several of them are feminine, pretty, and filled with meaning and love. Your search for soft girls' names ends here as you're sure to like these.
87.Adele: (from Germany) means kind and noble
88.Anana: (from Ghana) means soft or gentle
89.Clemence: (from France) means merciful and mild
90.Gaia: (from Greece) means mother earth
91.Herlinda: (from Spain) meaning soft and tender
92.Joanna: (from Greece) meaning graciousness of God
93.Layla: (from the Middle East) also Leila or Laila, meaning dark or daughter of the night.
94.Macy: (from France) meaning an old weapon
95.Mila: (from Slavic regions) means pleasant, dear, or gracious one; also a miracle
96.Nariko: (from Japan) means thunder
97.Priya: (from India) means beloved or dear
98.Rihanna: (from Celtic region) means great queen
99.Thea: (from Greece) meaning means goddess or godly
100.Viola: (from Italy) means violet
101.Zaara: (from Spain and the Middle East) means a blossoming flower or dawn
102.Zinnia: (from Germany, Italy) also Zeenia, meaning Zinn’s flower
103.Zoe: (from Greece) means life
Girls Names Derived From Flowers
Nothing describes delicateness and softness as flowers do. Flowers have always been a popular theme in feminine baby names, not just in English, but all cultures the world over.
While these names share a common element or theme, they are each distinct in their meaning and the sentiment they evoke. We share this list for all those parents looking for a soft, pretty girl's name.
104.Alyssa: Greek name from the alyssum flower
105.Daisy: from the flower, also cheerful and pretty
106.Heather: plant bringing life to the barren land
107.Iris: name of a flower, also a symbol of royalty and power
108.Ivy: creeper, also a symbol of faith and love
109.Jasmine: like Yasmine, a flower, means fragrant and pure
110.Lily: name of a flower, also meaning pure and passionate
111.Poppy: from the plant, also means flower
112.Rosabella: (Latin origin) means a beautiful rose
113.Rose: the flower, a symbol of love
114.Roselyn: from the word rose
115.Sage: the plant, also means wisdom
116.Violet: a pretty flower, also the color
Kidadl has lots of great baby names articles to inspire you. If you liked our suggestions for Soft Girl Names then why not take a look at english girl names and Stylish City Girls Names, or for something different take a look at Romanian Girls Names to help you in your search for names for girls.
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