List of Baby Girls Names

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If you're having trouble coming up with the perfect name for your daughter, a list of baby girls names may be a helpful tool. Even if you don't find the right name on the list, it may generate some new ideas for you to consider.

Choosing the Perfect Name

Although some women have had their daughter's name picked out since they were young girls themselves, others find the decision to be a bit nerve-wracking. After all, your daughter will have the name you select for the rest of her life. It's the first thing people will find out when they meet her, so it's important to choose a name that is appropriate.

When choosing a baby name, you have several different options.

Names that reflect your religious beliefs:

Names that reflect your family's cultural heritage:

Names that make your child stand out in a crowd:

List of Baby Girls Names Online

According to US Social Security Administration, the top 50 baby girl names for 2008 were:

  1. Emma
  2. Isabella
  3. Emily
  4. Madison
  5. Ava
  6. Olivia
  7. Sophia
  8. Abigail
  9. Elizabeth
  10. Chloe
  11. Samantha
  12. Addison
  13. Natalie
  14. Mia
  15. Alexis
  16. Alyssa
  17. Hannah
  18. Ashley
  19. Ella
  20. Sarah
  21. Grace
  22. Taylor
  23. Brianna
  24. Lily
  25. Hailey
  26. Anna
  27. Victoria
  28. Kayla
  29. Lillian
  30. Lauren
  31. Kaylee
  32. Allison
  33. Savannah
  34. Nevaeh
  35. Gabriella
  36. Sofia
  37. Makayla
  38. Avery
  39. Riley
  40. Julia
  41. Leah
  42. Aubrey
  43. Jasmine
  44. Audrey
  45. Katherine
  46. Morgan
  47. Brooklyn
  48. Destiny
  49. Sydney
  50. Alexa

Are you expecting twins? The most popular names for twin girls in 2008 were as follows:

  1. Gabriella, Isabella
  2. Madison, Morgan
  3. Ella, Emma
  4. Faith, Hope
  5. Isabella, Sophia
  6. Olivia, Sophia
  7. Hailey, Hannah
  8. Mackenzie, Madison
  9. Emma, Sophie
  10. Anna, Emma

To learn more about choosing the perfect name for your daughter, LoveToKnow Baby suggests visiting the following helpful Web sites:

  • Moms Who Think has several lists of baby girls names, including the most popular names for each letter of the alphabet.
  • Baby Names World has a list of baby girls names that includes both the meaning of the name and its popularity for a given year.
  • Baby Zone has lists of girl names by origin, as well as a fun "baby name inventor" tool that lets you choose something very unusual as the name for your daughter.
  • Baby Names has several offbeat baby name lists you can use for inspiration, ranging from names of Oscar winners to names inspired by Shakespeare.

Factors to Consider

When selecting a baby name for your daughter, there are a number of factors to consider:

  • How the name sounds with your family's last name
  • How the name sounds with the middle name you've selected
  • If it can be shortened into a nickname
  • What your child's initials will be
  • How the name fits with the names of other members of your family

Asking for Advice

When reviewing a list of baby girls names, you may find yourself wondering if your best friend or your mother would like a particular name. While it's certainly tempting to solicit the opinions of your loved ones during this process, it can make it much harder to choose the perfect name for your newborn. You'll never find a name that pleases everyone, and some people may hurt your feelings by having negative reactions to names that you love. To keep it simple, try to limit the baby name discussion to just you and the baby's father.

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