205 Western Girl Names for Your Little Darlin’ and Her Natural Charm originally appeared on Parade.
Whether you were born and raised in the West—the Southwest, West or the like—plan on having your daughter there or want her to have a name that pays homage to the region, you’ve landed on the right page. Even if you’ve never set foot in that region of the United States, that adventurous spirit can create great Western girl names that will perfectly suit your little cowgirl.
While selecting the right name for your baby can be fun, it may also feel overwhelming with many different names to choose from. That’s why it’s nice to have a theme or something to narrow down your search. And when we say “Western,” we mean anything that might fit with a cowgirl vibe, that has a little Southern charm or that would fit in on a farm out West. While you can stick with the classic Western girl names like “Belle” or “Darcy,” there are also many unique names you can add to your list of options, too (all of which we delve into below).
We’ve rounded up 205 Western names for girls along with their meanings so this process can be easier for you and any of those who might be part of your baby-naming team. You can thank us later.
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Best Western Girl Names and What They Mean
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Ruby — A Latin name meaning “deep red precious stone.”
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Abigail — A Hebrew name meaning “My father is joyful.”
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Savannah — Spanish in origin, this name means “flat tropical grassland.”
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Phoenix — Greek for “dark red” or “Crimson.”
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Bonnie — Is a Scottish name meaning “beautiful” or “cheerful.”
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Dolly — A British name that means “Gift of God.”
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Eden — You may recognize this Hebrew name from the Bible, which means “place of pleasure, delight.”
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Montana — This name has Spanish origins and means “mountainous.”
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Millie — A short version of Mildred or Milred, meaning “gentle strength” or “strong in work.”
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Amelia — “Work” is the meaning of this German name.
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Raleigh — This gentle-sounding English name means “meadow of deer.”
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Mae — Often short for Mary or Margaret, this time-honored name means “pearl” or “beloved, bitter, drop of the sea.”
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Winona — A well-suited name for your firstborn baby girl, this Sioux Indian name means “firstborn daughter.”
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Helen — This Greek name means “torch” or “shining bright.”
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Ada — This German name means “noble,” “nobility,” or “island.”
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Lorelai — You may recognize this name meaning “alluring, temptress” from the television show “Gilmore Girls.”
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Billie — Short for Wilhelmina or Wilma, this six-letter name means “resolute protection.”
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Charlotte — A French-originating name that means “Free man.”
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Loretta — This name means “Bay laurel.”
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Evelyn — This name means “desired” or “water, “island” in English.
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Delilah — “Delicate,” of Hebrew origin.
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Paisley — A Scottish name meaning “church, cemetery.”
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Susanna — A Hebrew name meaning “lily.”
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Lacey — An English name meaning “from Lassy.”
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Dahlia — A popular Swedish last name meaning “Dahl’s flower.”
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Faye — If you’re a fan of fairies, opt for this English name meaning “fairy.”
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Aurora — A Latin name meaning “dawn.”
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Virginia — This Latin name means “Virginal” or “pure.”
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Gail — Short for “Abigail,” this Hebrew name means, “my father rejoices.”
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Brynn — “Hill,” of Welsh origin.
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Ida — “Industrious one,” of German origin.
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Grace — Bring goodness into your life when you name your daughter this name, meaning “goodness,” “blessing,” or “favor.”
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Norma — This name of English origin means “from the north” or “the pattern.”
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Sue — Short for “Susan,” this name means “lily.”
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Ashlyn — An option for those looking to dream big with their baby name, this name of Irish origin means “dream.”
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Blakeley — A popular English last name meaning “Dark wood or clearing.”
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Faith — Faith means “trust” or “devotion.”
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Haleigh — This trendy Western girl’s name means “hay meadow.”
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Hollyn — An adorable name meaning “the holly tree.”
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Bree — This Irish name (usually short for Brigid) means “noble” or “power.”
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Heidi — This German name means “nobility.”
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Brenda — Empower your daughter when you name her this pretty name, meaning “blade of a sword.”
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Ava — This name of Latin origin has a couple of meanings, including “life” and “bird.”
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Blake — This name means “fair-haired, dark.”
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Piper — Perfect for a soon-to-be musical prodigy, meaning “pipe or flute player.”
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Adalee — This catchy compound name means “noble” and “meadow.”
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Kennedy — An Irish name meaning “helmet-headed.”
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Jolene — You may have heard this name meaning “God is gracious” in Dolly Parton’s famous song.
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Carolina — French origin, meaning “free man.”
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Cute Western Girl Names
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Sierra — Meaning “saw, ” this name of Spanish origin is popular and for good reason.
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Pixie — Odds are you’ve heard this name used before when referring to fairies, and that’s because this name means “fairy.”
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Lucille — Your daughter will be the light of your world, so it’s only fitting you name her this French-originating name meaning “light.”
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Keeley — Your daughter will be beautiful, like this name of Irish origin meaning “beautiful.”
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Delaney — This Irish name means “dark challenger” or “the Alder Grove.”
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Rosalie — Meaning “rose,” this French name can be particularly suitable, especially if roses are your favorite flowers.
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Annabelle — “Favored grace” and “beauty”
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Maisie — Often short for Margaret or Mary, this name, of Scottish origin, means “Pearl or bitter.”
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Belle — You might recognize this name from the popular Disney Princess. It’s not surprising this French name means “beautiful.”
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Flora — This name of one of Sleeping Beauty’s fairies means “flower.”
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Clara — A Latin name meaning “bright, clear.”
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Patsy — This cute name (usually short for Patricia) means “patrician” or “nobleman.”
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Willa — German origin, “resolute protection.”
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Addison — While Addison Rae may come to mind when thinking of this name, it means “child of Adam.”
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Winnie — Short for Winifred, this name means “gentle friend.” What’s more? You’ll think of the beloved Disney character every time you call her.
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Libbey — A name meaning “pledged to God.”
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Kinley — A popular Scottish last name meaning “Fair hero.”
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Polly — Means “drop of the sea.” Yes, like Polly Pocket.
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Dorothy — If The Wizard of Oz is one of your favorite films, this name (of Greek origin) is perfect and means “gift of God.”
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Molly — Can be a short name for Mary, meaning “star of the sea” or “bitter.”
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Dixie — This Latin name can mean “tenth” or “I have spoken.”
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Mabel — A lovable name of Latin origin meaning “lovable.”
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Callie — Whether or not your daughter is Greek, this name of Greek origin means “beautiful” and will be a beautiful name for your daughter.
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Rosie — Just as it sounds, this name means“rose.”
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Tabitha — Of Aramic origin, meaning “gazelle.”
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Lulu — Usually short for Lucy or Louise, this name of Arabic origin means “pearl.”
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Lottie — Can be short for Charlotte and means “free man.”
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Betsy — A vintage name of Hebrew origin that means “pledged to God.”
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Bobbi — Usually short for Barbara or Roberta, this name can mean “bright fame” or “foreigner.”
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Lucy — Light up your world when you name your daughter the Latin origin name Lucy, meaning “light.”
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Addie — Usually short for Adelaide or Adeline, this name means “nobility” or “noble.”
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Joanna — A Latin name meaning “God is gracious.”
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Jenna — This name of Welsh origin can mean “white shadow” or “white wave.”
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Allie — This former nickname turned first name means “noble.”
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Evie — You’ve just brought a new life into the world, which makes this name meaning “life” or “to live” all the more beautiful.
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Hannah — This Hebrew name means “grace.”
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Lindy — This beautiful name means “pretty one,” “beautiful.”
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Pearl — This name has Latin origins, meaning “a pearl.”
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Daphne — This name of Greek origin means “laurel tree.”
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Eliza — This popular name with Hebrew origins means “God is my oath.”
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Tate — You might recognize this name of Scandinavian origin, meaning “cheerful,” from the famous pop star Tate McRae.
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Aubrey — This happy-sounding name that rolls off the tongue means “elf ruler.”
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Elsa — You can thank Disney’s Frozen for popularizing this name of German origin, meaning “my God is abundance.”
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Dana — This name has several English meanings, including “From Denmark,” “gift,” or “wise.”
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Greta — While you may know an older friend or relative with this name of German origin meaning “pearl,” it has become increasingly popular in recent years.
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Unique Western Girl Names
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Shiloh — A peaceful sounding Hebrew name meaning “His gift” or “tranquil.”
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Andie — Suitable for a strong daughter, meaning “strong and manly.”
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Magnolia — A sweet name (often a French last name) meaning “Magnol’s flower” or “Magnolia flower.”
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Arizona — This name, with Native American origin,s means “place of the little spring.”
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Brandy — Of Dutch origins, meaning“burnt wine.”
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Liberty — Means “freedom.”
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Scarlett — Just like Taylor Swift’s song (and album), this name means “Red.”
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Capri — While a name of a popular Italian island, this name also means “wild boar” or “goats.”
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Cady — A rare name (and the name of the protagonist in Mean Girls) meaning “pure” or “idyllic place.”
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Cora — A name of Greek origin that can mean “heart” or “maiden.”
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Thea — A pretty Greek name meaning “goddess.”
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Augusta — A great Western girl name meaning “great,” or “magnificent.”
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Emmylou — Perfect for your daughter, who will be your entire universe, meaning “entire,” or “universal.”
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River — Means “stream of water.”
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Camille — A chic name with French origins meaning “young ceremonial attendant.”
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Aspen — If you want to name your daughter after your favorite Colorado city, you would probably want to know this name means “a shaking tree.”
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Reba — While you might associate this name with the famous country singer, it’s a name with Hebrew origins meaning “fourth born.”
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Memphis — “Enduring and beautiful.”
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Aggie — A name sometimes short for Agatha or Agnes, meaning “Good,” “pure” or “good woman.”
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Cornelia — A Latin name meaning “horn.”
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Hazel — An English name meaning “the hazelnut tree.”
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Calla — A beautiful name with Greek origins for your beautiful daughter, meaning “beautiful.”
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Cadence — “Rhythm, beat”
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Felicity — You might recognize this name, meaning “good fortune, happy,” from the popular American Girl doll.
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Arden — This name of English origin rhymes with garden and means “Valley of the eagle” or “high.”
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Charity — Give your child this English name meaning “hiving,” “kindness.”
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Prairie — Reminiscent of nature, “Flatland.”
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Opal — A beautiful name for your beautiful “gem” of a daughter.
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Missy — Often short for Melissa, meaning “honeybee.”
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Clementine — While a small orange might pop into your head when you hear this name with Latin origins, it actually means “mild,” “merciful.”
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Ophelia — A Greek name meaning “help.”
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Star — Your daughter will be a shining “star,” so this is a fitting four-letter name.
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Sunny — Means “sunny,” but can also mean “cheerful.”
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Jodi — Means “praised” or “woman from Judea.”
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Addilyn — A French name meaning “nobile, nobility.”
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Dani — This name of Hebrew origin means “God is my judge.”
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Western Cowgirl Baby Names
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Daisy — An English name meaning “day’s eye.”
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Sadie — A name meaning “princess” (after the Hebrew name, Sarah).
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Laura — A Latin name that means “from Laurentum or bay laurel.”
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Tess — An English name meaning “to harvest.”
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Morgan — Of Welsh origins, this name means “sea-born, sea-song or sea-circle.”
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Elizabeth — A popular Hebrew name meaning “pledged to God.”
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Beatrice — With Italian and Latin origins, this name means “she who brings happiness,” or “blessed”.
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Jess — Short for Jessica, this Hebrew name means “behold or wealthy.”
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Nellie — This name, with Latin origins, means “horn” or “sun ray.”
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Tatum — An English name meaning “Tate’s Homestead.”
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Jessie — Short for Jessica, this name means “behold or wealthy.”
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Gracie — Short for Grace, this name means “favor” or “blessing.”
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Sutton — An English name meaning “from the Southern homestead.”
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Cassidy — If your daughter has curly hair, it’s hard to go wrong with this Irish name meaning “curly-headed.”
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Harlow — This name means “rock hill or army hill.”
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Peyton — This English name means “fighting man’s estate.”
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Skye — It’s a smart decision to name your daughter this Scottish name meaning “Skye.”
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Tabitha — An Aramaic name meaning “gazelle.”
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Elanor — Your daughter will shine with this name, meaning “sun star.”
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Penny — Short for Penelope, this name means “weaver.”
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Finley — Perfect for a fair-haired daughter, this Irish and Scottish name means “fair-haired hero.”
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Annie — A nickname for Ann meaning “grace.”
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Hope — This English name means “faith.”
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Presley — An English name meaning “priest’s meadow.”
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Lainey — Of French origins, this name means “bright shining light.”
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Hattie — This fun-sounding name means “estate ruler.”
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Harper — As the name suggests, this English name means “harp player.”
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Sally — Short for Sarah, this Hebrew name means “princess.”
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Velma — While you might recognize this name from “Scooby-Doo,” this German name means “helmet.”
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Wendy — This name means “friend” or “white.”
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Tammy — Perfect for a twin girl, meaning “twin.”
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Darcy — With French and Irish roots, this name means “dark-haired.”
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Darla — An English name meaning “darling.”
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Florence — Latin for “flourishing” or “prosperous.”
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Adeline — A French name meaning “noble, nobility.”
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Georgia — While this name might be one of a state, it also means “farmer.”
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Kimber — A shortened version of Kimberly, meaning “Cyneburga’s meadow.”
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Baylor — Is an English name meaning “horse trainer.”
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Dale — An English name meaning “valley.”
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Brooke — An English name meaning “small stream.”
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Jo — A name meaning “he shall increase” in Hebrew or “violet flower” or “modest” in Greek.
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Lesley — Scottish for “garden of holly.”
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Evangeline — A soft Greek name meaning “bearer of good news.”
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Blaire — A Scottish name meaning “dweller on the plain.”
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Kendall — An English name meaning “Valley of the river Kent.”
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Matilda — A widely recognized name (thanks to the popular film) meaning “battle-mighty.”
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Tilly — A German nickname or shortened version of Matilda, meaning “battle-mighty.”
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Trixie — This cute name (short for Beatrice), meaning “she who brings happiness.”
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Frankie — Short for Frances, this Latin name means “from France” or “free man.”
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Paige — This English name means “young servant.”
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Oakley — You might think of an oak tree when you hear this name, and that’s because it’s an English name meaning “oak wood or clearing.”
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Jane — Means “God is gracious.”
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Alma — A Latin name for “soul.”
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Kacey — Is a Greek name meaning “thorny.”
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Camryn — Is a Scottish name meaning “crooked nose.”
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Carmen — A Latin name that can mean “garden” or “song.”
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Emerson — Means “child of Emery.”
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Ella — Can mean “all, completely,” or “fairy maiden.”
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Irma — A German name meaning “universal,” “whole, or “great.”
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Peggy — Can be a nickname for Margaret, meaning “pearl.”
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Vicki — Short for Victoria, meaning “victory.”
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Sloane — Is an Irish name meaning “raider.”
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Logan — This Scottish name, meaning “little hollow,” is perfect for your little girl.
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Susan — Can be short for the Hebrew name, Susannah, meaning “lily.”
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Clea — Deriving from the Greek, kléos, this name means “to praise,” or “acclaim.”
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Landry — This French and English name, meaning “ruler,” literally rules.
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Maple — A Latin name meaning “maple tree.”
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Sage — Your daughter will shine with this name, meaning “wise and knowing.”
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Marigold — Name your daughter Marigold after the popular flower, meaning “golden flower.”
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Kit — This Greek name means “pure.”
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Kaye — Another Greek name meaning “pure.”
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Eunice — A Greek name meaning “Victory.”
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Rainy — Often short for Regina, this Latin name means “queen.”
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Celia — This is a heavenly Latin name meaning “heavenly.”
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Laurel — Latin for “laurel tree.”
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205 Western Girl Names for Your Little Darlin’ and Her Natural Charm first appeared on Parade on Jul 25, 2025
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