140 Top Cute Girl Names for 2024

Naming your baby girl is one of the biggest decisions of your life. If you’re looking for a cute baby name for your newborn daughter, you might feel a tad overwhelmed.

Let’s face it - there’s a lot of choice out there when it comes to selecting the perfect name for your new baby. Whether you want a cute popular name or an uncommon name that’s cute for baby girls, we know you want to get it right.

We offer lots of advice on choosing baby names on Mumsnet and in this article, we’ve rounded up 140 of the cutest girl names out there for 2024. With our help, we hope that you’ll find just the right name for your baby girl. You can thank us later.

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How we chose the top cute baby girl names

We started our baby name search with the most popular names for girls and boys registered in England and Wales in 2021, as recorded by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

How the ONS compiles their list of baby names

The ONS collects yearly birth registration data in order to analyse the frequency with which names are used for new babies. Names are then ranked in popularity and divided by sex. When the yearly ‘top 100’ and ‘top 10’ lists for baby girl names and baby boy names are released, they offer intriguing insights into the very latest naming trends.

As yet, the figures for 2022 haven’t been released. We’ll be sure to update you once they have as naming trends do tend to fluctuate, year on year, with some names rising, others falling and certain names making a new appearance in the ‘most popular’ lists.

For this top 100+ cute girl names for 2024 article, we’ve selected the cutest names for baby girls that we can find to help you make that all-important name choice.

So how did we pick our longlist of names? Well, in addition to including a selection of the cutest baby names from ONS’s top 100 list, we also picked some of our favourite sweet names for baby girls from our other baby name articles, including 200 cute baby names for 2024, most popular baby names, top baby girl names, unusual baby names, old-fashioned baby names and also the most popular Welsh baby names, Scottish baby names and Irish baby names.

There’s no time like the present so grab yourself a brew, a notepad and a pen, if you want to make a shortlist. It’s time to read up on the cutest baby girl names for 2024.

Popular cute girl names

1. Ada

Origin: German
Meaning: Noble

2. Alice

Origin: German
Meaning: Noble

3. Amelia

Origin: Latin, German
Meaning: Work hard

4. Aoife

Origin: Irish
Meaning: Beauty or radiance

5. Aria

Origin: Italian
Meaning: Air or melody

6. Annie

Origin: English

Meaning: Grace

7. Ava

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Bird

8. Ayla

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Oak tree

9. Bella

Origin: Italian
Meaning: Beautiful

10. Bethan

Origin: Welsh, Hebrew
Meaning: God is my oath or dedicated to God

11. Bonnie

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Beautiful, cheerful

12. Chloe

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Green shoot (meaning new growth)

13. Clara

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Clear and bright

14. Daisy

Origin: English
Meaning: From the flower

15. Darcie (or Darcey)

Origin: French
Meaning: Dark, from the town of Archy in France

16. Eden

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Paradise

17. Ella

Origin: German, English
Meaning: All, completely or fairy maiden

18. Elodie

Origin: French
Meaning: Foreign riches

19. Elsie

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Pledged to God

20. Emma

Origin: German
Meaning: Whole or great

21. Erin

Origin: Irish
Meaning: Ireland

22. Esme

Origin: French
Meaning: To love

23. Eva

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Life or breathe

24. Evelyn

Origin: English
Meaning: Wished for child

25. Evie

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: To live

26. Freya

Origin: Old Norse
Meaning: Noble woman

27. Gracie

Origin: English
Meaning: Grace of God

28. Hallie (or Halle)

Origin: English

Meaning: Dweller at the hall meadow

29. Harper

Origin: English, Scottish, Irish
Meaning: Harp

30. Heidi

Origin: German
Meaning: Of noble birth

31. Holly

Origin: English
Meaning: Holly tree

32. Iris

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Rainbow

33. Isla

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: From Islay, an island in the Scottish Hebrides

34. Ivy

Origin: English
Meaning: The evergreen Ivy plant

35. Jasmine

Origin: Persian
Meaning: Gift from God

36. Laila

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Night beauty

37. Lara

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Laurel leaf

38. Lily (or Lillie)

Origin: English
Meaning: The flower

39. Lola

Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Lady of sorrows

40. Lottie

Origin: French
Meaning: Strong woman

41. Lila (or Lyla)

Origin: Persian
Meaning: Youthful innocence

42. Liv

Origin: Old Norse
Meaning: Life, protection, shelter or warmth

43. Lucy

Origin: English
Meaning: Light

44. Luna

Origin: Italian
Meaning: Moon

45. Lola

Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Lady of sorrows

46. Lyra

Origin: Greek
Meaning: A small harp

47. Mabel

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Loveable

48. Maeve

Origin: Irish
Meaning: Intoxicating or she who rules

49. Maisie

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Pearl

50. Margot

Origin: French
Meaning: Pearl

51. Maryam

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Drop of the sea

52. Matilda

Origin: German
Meaning: Strength in battle

53. Mia

Origin: Italian
Meaning: Mine

54. Molly (or Mollie)

Origin: Irish
Meaning: Star of the sea

55. Megan

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Pearl

56. Millie

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Gentle strength

57. Myla

Origin: Latin, German, French
Meaning: Soldier or merciful

58. Nancy

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Grace

59. Olive

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Olive tree

60. Orla

Origin: Irish
Meaning: Golden princess

61. Penelope (or Penny)

Origin: Greek
Meaning: One who weaves

62. Rose

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Rose flower

63. Ruby

Origin: Latin
Meaning: From the gemstone

64. Sadie

Origin: Hebrew, English
Meaning: Princess

65. Saoirse

Origin: Irish
Meaning Freedom

66. Sara

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Princess

67. Scarlett

Origin: English
Meaning: Red

68. Seren

Origin: Welsh
Meaning: Little star

69. Sophia

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Wisdom

70. Sophie

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Wisdom

71. Summer

Origin: English
Meaning: Season of the year when weather is warmest

72. Thea

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Goddess

73. Violet

Origin: Latin
Meaning: The colour purple

74. Willow

Origin: English
Meaning: Willow tree

75. Zara

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Blossoming flower

What Mumsnetters say about popular cute baby girl names

“Ava… Beautiful name. I think pairing it with a longer middle name like Elizabeth, Meredith and Catherine works well.” - Mumsnet user, NannyR

“I love Mabel. It was on my shortlist 14 years ago and I sometimes have pangs of regret for not using it.” - Mumsnet user, KitNCaboodle

“Summer? Lovely name! Works well for grownups I think.” - Mumsnet user, WashableVelvet

Cute and unique girl names

76. Alessia

Origin: Italian
Meaning: Defender of mankind

77. Alora

Origin: Latin
Meaning: My beautiful dream

78. Amaya (or Amaia)

Origin: Japanese, Spanish, Arabic
Meaning: Night rain, mother city or the end

79. Amethyst

Origin: Greek
Meaning: The precious stone or intoxicate

80. April

Origin: Latin

Meaning: To blossom

81. Aspen (or Aspyn)

Origin: English origin
Meaning: The Aspen tree

82. Ariadne

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Most holy

83. Aubrey (or Aubrie/Aubriee)

Origin: German
Meaning: Ruler of the elves

84. Betty

Origin: English
Meaning: Consecrated to God

85. Bibi

Origin: Irish
Meaning: The exalted one

86. Billie

Origin: German name
Meaning: High protector

87. Birdie

Origin: English
Meaning: Refers to a little bird

88. Blair

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Field or meadow

89. Bluebell

Origin: English
Meaning: Refers to the bluebell flower

90. Bo

Origin: Old Norse
Meaning: To live

91. Bronte

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Thunder

92. Chiara

Origin: Italian
Meaning: Bright and luminous

93. Coco

Origin: French
Meaning: Victorious

94. Cressida

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Gold

95. Daphne

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Laurel tree

96. Dulcie

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Sweet or pleasant

97. Dot

Origin: English
Meaning: Gift of God

98. Emerald

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Rebirth and love (referring to the gemstone)

99. Ember

Origin: English
Meaning: The burning remains of a fire

100. Eleri

Origin: Welsh
Meaning: River in Wales

101. Etta

Origin: English, Italian
Meaning: Little rose

102 Fallon (or Falon)

Origin: Irish origin
Meaning: Superior or descended from ruler

103. Fifi

Origin: Hebrew, French
Meaning: God gives

104. Fleur

Origin: French
Meaning: Flower

105. Flora

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Flourishing

106. Gaia

Origin: Greek
Meaning: The Earth

107. Gloria

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Glory

108. Honey

Origin: Old English
Meaning: Nectar

109. India

Origin: Sanskrit, Old English
Meaning: From the river Indus

110. Indie (or Indy)

Origin: English
Meaning: Independence

111. Jaime (or Jamie)

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Supplanter or one that follows

112. Joy

Origin: English
Meaning: Contentment

113. Juno

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Youthful

114. Kai

Origin: Hawaiian, Japanese
Meaning: Sea, ocean or keeper of the keys

115. Katia

Origin: Russian
Meaning: Pure

116. Kiki

Origin: French, Spanish
Meaning: Double happiness or noble

117. Loren

Origin: Latin origin
Meaning: Laurel

118. Lulu

Origin: German
Meaning: Famous warrior

119. Lux

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Light

120. Malin

Origin: Old English
Meaning: Little strong warrior

121. Monroe

Origin Scottish, Irish
Meaning: Mouth of the River Roe, in Northern Ireland

122. Morgan

Origin: Welsh
Meaning: Circling sea, great brightness or bright sea dweller

123. Morven

Origin: Scottish, Irish
Meaning: Child of the sea or big peak

124. Nala (or Nahla)

Origin: African (Swahili), Arabic
Meaning: Queen

125. Nelly (or Nellie)

Origin: English
Meaning: Light or bright

126. Nina

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Full of grace

127. Opal

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Precious gem

128. Raine (or Rain)

Origin: English
Meaning: Rain or queen

129. Raya

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Friend

130. Remi (or Remy)

Origin: French
Meaning: Rower

131. Rumi

Origin: Japanese
Meaning: Peaceful or flow

132. Safia

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Pure or wise

133. Sage

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Wise

134. Stevie

Origin: Greek

Meaning: Crown

135. Suki

Origin: Japanese
Meaning: Beloved

136. Thuli

Origin: Zulu (South Africa)
Meaning: Quiet

137. Tiggy

Origin: English
Meaning: Poet

138. Vita

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Life

139. Winnie

Origin: English
Meaning: Holy reconciliation

140. Zama

Origin: Zulu/Xhosa (South Africa)
Meaning: To try

What Mumsnetters say about unique and cute baby girl names

“I'm Welsh and a Welsh speaker. Eleri is a very pretty name - not too common in babies or very young children these days.” - Mumsnet user, user1469770863

“I like Nahla and would also pronounce it the Arabic way - Nah-La. Pretty!” - Mumsnet user, MrsCaecilius

“Suki? I think it’s fabulous! I see her growing up to be cool and confident - that’s the vibes it gives me.” - Mumsnet user, fairycupcakes

How to choose a cute girl name

Names ending in a ‘y’ or ‘ie’ sound are naturally cute - Betty, Tiggy and Lottie, for example. However, the ‘y’ or ‘ie’ ending is by no means an essential characteristic for a baby girl's name to be considered cute.
Cute names can be striking and strong as well as sweet - think punchy one syllable names with significant meanings such as Nala (or Nahla). which means ‘queen’ or Sage, which means ‘wise’.

Choose a cute meaning, such as Ava which means ‘little bird’ or Suki which means ‘beloved’.
Look to nature for inspiration and consider cute baby girl names including Rose, Lily, Aspen and Birdie.
Your baby girl is going to be a precious jewel, right? So think about pretty jewel-inspired names such as Ruby, Opal, Emerald and Amethyst. The bonus of this is that your girl will have a signature jewel her whole life, which is great for birthday gifts.
If you’re looking for a popular baby name, pick one of the top 100 on the latest ONS list.
If you fancy going for something more unusual, keep abreast of naming trends and don’t jump on them. Look for a name outside the ONS top 100 list.
When choosing a cute name, keep in mind that your cute ickle baby is going to be a grown adult one day. Try to imagine your preferred name being used by a –moody– teen, a 20-something working in an office or a pensioner. If you reckon that the cute name you have in mind would work for all stages of life, you might just have found The One.

What is the cutest name ever for a girl?

There are so many cute names on our list, it’s hard to choose the top picks. If we had to REALLY narrow it down, we think one of the cutest, popular names for a girl - as preferred by Mumsnetters and according to the latest ONS top 100 list - is Mabel. It’s been in the top 100 since 2019 and is steadily rising in popularity with new parents. It’s also gaining popularity year on year on our Mumsnet Baby Name forum. Short and sweet, Mabel means ‘loveable’ which is pretty adorable, we’re sure you’ll agree.

If you prefer to think outside the box a little, we reckon Dulcie is the cutest unique name for a baby girl. It’s well outside the ONS top 100 list, meaning it’s not an overly popular choice, as yet. Plus, it means ‘sweetness’ and can you seriously get any cuter than that?

About the author

Louise Baty writes parenting content for Mumsnet, producing product round-ups, travel guides and baby name articles. She’s also written content for Mumsnet’s sister site, Gransnet.

Originally from West Yorkshire and now based in Nottinghamshire, Louise has worked as a features writer for consumer magazines and national newspapers for 20 years. She specialises in parenting and lifestyle features and emotional true life first-person interviews and has authored four non-fiction books on parenting and grandparenting.

Mum to two tweenagers, Louise’s own baby name choosing days may be long gone. However, she admits to having spent a LONG time deciding on her DCs’ names, together with her DP.

For this reason, Louise has a particular interest in baby names. She understands how difficult it can be to narrow down a short list from your long list of baby names, either during pregnancy or during the sleep-deprived days following the birth of your baby. By compiling comprehensive and easy-to-follow baby name round-ups for Mumsnet, she hopes to provide inspiration and support to parents-to-be who are looking for the perfect name for their baby.