Girl Names
Beautiful, strong, and distinctive names for your daughter. Dive into the meaning, origin, and history behind each one.
Wulfhild
“Wolf battle”
Wulfhild is composed of the Old High German elements 'wulf' (wolf) and 'hild' (battle, fight), a spelling variant of Wolfhild. The name projects formidable feminine strength, combining the most feared predator of the Germanic forests with the concept of battle itself. It was used among the Frankish and Saxon aristocracy in the early medieval period.
Wynefried
“Friend of peace”
Wynefried is a rare feminine form deriving from the same Old High German roots as Winfried: 'win' (friend, beloved companion) and 'frid' (peace, harmony). The spelling reflects an archaic or dialectal variant that bridges the Germanic and the Anglo-Saxon forms of the name. It connects to the tradition of Saint Winifred (Welsh Gwenfrewi), whose Latinised name was often rendered in Germanic contexts as a variant of the Winfried family.
Xanthe
“Golden and bright, English classical literary name”
Xanthe derives from the ancient Greek 'xanthos' meaning yellow or golden, and was used in classical literature for golden-haired figures including nymphs and horses. In English culture it arrived through classical education and Victorian enthusiasm for Greek names, finding use among the literary and artistic classes as a name of unusual beauty and learned distinction.
Xanthippe
“yellow horse”
Xanthippe combines the ancient Greek words 'xanthos,' meaning yellow or golden, and 'hippos,' meaning horse, to produce a name that literally means yellow horse or golden horse. The name belongs to a category of ancient Greek compound names incorporating 'hippos,' which were especially associated with aristocratic families who owned and raced horses. Despite its beautiful literal meaning, the name is most commonly encountered through its most famous bearer, the wife of Socrates, whose reputation in later centuries became a byword for a sharp-tongued spouse.
Xanthippi
“Yellow horse”
Xanthippi is an ancient Greek name composed of 'xanthos', meaning yellow or fair, and 'hippos', meaning horse. The combination creates a vivid image drawn from the world of ancient Greece, where horses were symbols of nobility, speed, and status. The name is most famously associated with Xanthippe, the wife of the philosopher Socrates, and has been carried through history as a mark of classical heritage. It represents the enduring richness of Greek naming traditions.
Xara
“Princess, radiance, blooming flower”
Xara is a modern, creative spelling variant used primarily in English-speaking countries, blending the familiar sounds of Sara or Zara with an eye-catching X opening. It has a sleek, contemporary feel that appeals to parents seeking a name that is recognisable in sound but visually unique. The name carries a sense of elegance and individuality.
Xavia
“New house, new home”
Xavia is a rare and creative feminine form of Xavier that has been adopted in English-speaking countries as a graceful, distinctive name. It combines the strength of the X initial with a flowing, feminine ending that gives it a melodic quality. The name is uncommon enough to feel truly individual while remaining intuitive to pronounce.
Xaviere
“From the new house; bright and new”
Xaviere is the French feminine form of Xavier, itself derived from the Basque place name Etxeberria, meaning 'the new house' or 'new home.' The name carries connotations of freshness, new beginnings, and the warmth of home, and it entered the French naming tradition through veneration of Saint Francis Xavier, the great 16th-century Jesuit missionary.
Xena
“Stranger, foreigner; warrior strength”
Xena rose to widespread English-speaking awareness through the hugely popular 1990s television series Xena: Warrior Princess, which transformed the name into a byword for female strength and heroism. Before the show it was a rare variant of Xenia or Zena, but it has since taken on a powerful independent identity. The name appeals to parents who want a name that is bold, feminine, and carries unmistakable associations with courage.
Xenia
“Hospitality, stranger”
Xenia comes from the ancient Greek word xenos, meaning stranger or guest, and refers to the sacred concept of hospitality that was central to ancient Greek society. The principle of xenia was considered a divine law protected by Zeus himself, obligating hosts to welcome and care for strangers. The name thus carries a profound ethical dimension, linking its bearer to one of the oldest and most honoured human virtues.
Xia
“Summer, rosy clouds”
Xia carries the warmth of summer and the beauty of rosy clouds at sunset, depending on the character chosen. It is a name that paints a picture, evoking the most vivid and generous season in the natural world.
Xianghua
“Fragrant flower, auspicious blossom”
Formed from 'Xiang' (香 or 祥), meaning 'fragrant' or 'auspicious/lucky,' and 'Hua' (花 or 华), meaning 'flower' or 'splendor/magnificence.' The name evokes the image of a fragrant, beautiful flower or a person who brings auspicious splendor to those around them.
Xiangning
“Peaceful fragrance”
Xiangning combines two meaningful Chinese characters: xiang, referring to fragrance, scent, or something sweet-smelling, and ning, meaning peaceful, serene, or tranquil. Together the name evokes the image of a calming, beautiful presence, like the gentle scent of blossoms carried on a still breeze. It suggests a person who brings harmony and quiet beauty to those around her.
Xiangyun
“auspicious cloud”
Xiangyun is a poetic Chinese name that evokes the propitious clouds of traditional Chinese cosmology, the colorful, luminous formations believed to accompany divine beings and signal great fortune and blessings from heaven. In classical Chinese art and literature, auspicious clouds (xianggyun) are among the most celebrated symbols of heavenly favor, appearing in temple carvings, imperial robes, and poetry as harbingers of prosperity and spiritual grace. Parents who choose Xiangyun bestow upon their daughter a name that is simultaneously an aesthetic image and a prayer for a fortunate life.
Xiaohui
“Little wisdom, bright intelligence”
Xiaohui (小慧 or 晓慧) combines a softening prefix 'small/little' (小, xiǎo) or 'dawn' (晓) with 'wisdom/intelligence' (慧, huì). The name essentially means 'bright little wisdom' or 'intelligent at dawn', and is among the most common ways Chinese parents express hope for a child's intellectual brilliance.
Xiaojing
“Little crystal”
Xiaojing combines the Chinese characters for little and crystal or quiet, suggesting delicate purity or petite serenity. The character 'xiao' conveys smallness and endearment, while 'jing' can mean crystal, clarity, or stillness depending on the character chosen. Together they create an image of something precious, small, and luminously clear. The name carries a gentle, meditative quality that is deeply rooted in Chinese aesthetic sensibility.
Xiaoli
“Little beauty”
Xiaoli is a Chinese given name combining the character 'xiao', meaning small or little, with 'li', which can mean beautiful, lovely, or stand for strength and propriety depending on the character chosen. The combination is affectionate and endearing, often used for girls to suggest petite, delicate beauty. In Chinese naming culture, the characters chosen for a name carry deliberate parental wishes, and Xiaoli reflects hopes for a daughter who is graceful and charming. The name has a gentle, musical quality when spoken.
Xiaoling
“Dawn spirit”
Xiaoling is a Chinese given name combining two characters: 'xiao', meaning dawn, small, or morning, and 'ling', meaning spirit, clever, delicate, or tinkling as of bells. The precise meaning depends on the specific characters chosen, as Chinese names allow for significant variation in written form. The most poetic reading combines dawn and spirit to suggest someone whose presence is as fresh and uplifting as early morning light. The name has a lively, musical quality in Mandarin and is associated with intelligence and brightness.
Xiaomei
“Little beauty”
Xiaomei combines the Chinese characters xiao, meaning small or little, and mei, meaning beautiful or plum blossom. Together they create an endearing name that suggests delicate, intimate beauty rather than grand splendour. The xiao prefix is commonly used as a term of affection in Chinese culture, adding warmth and closeness to the name. Mei alone is a celebrated character in Chinese naming, evoking the plum blossom, which blooms resilient and fragrant even in winter cold.
Xiaoqing
“Little green”
Xiaoqing combines the Chinese characters xiao, meaning little or young, and qing, meaning green, blue-green, or pure. The colour qing in Chinese culture evokes the fresh green of spring, clarity, and vitality. The name is closely associated with the character Xiao Qing from the Legend of the White Snake, one of China's four great folk tales, in which she is a loyal, spirited green snake spirit.
Xiaotong
“Morning child”
Xiaotong combines the Chinese characters for dawn or little and child or unity. The name suggests a child born with the bright promise of a new day, carrying hope, freshness, and the warmth of new beginnings. The unity reading of tong adds a sense of togetherness and harmony, making Xiaotong a name full of optimistic warmth.
Xiaoxue
“Little snow”
Xiaoxue combines the Chinese characters for little or small and snow. The name creates a delicate image of light snowfall, suggesting purity, quiet beauty, and the still wonder of winter. Xiaoxue is also the name of one of the twenty-four traditional Chinese solar terms, marking the first light snowfalls of winter around mid-November, which gives the name a poetic seasonal depth.
Xiaoyan
“Little swallow”
Xiaoyan is a Chinese given name combining the characters xiao, meaning little or small, and yan, meaning swallow, the bird. In Chinese culture, the swallow is a cherished and auspicious bird, associated with the arrival of spring, the warmth of home, happiness, and good fortune. The phrase the swallow returns home is a deeply poetic image in Chinese literature, evoking longing, reunion, and loyalty. Xiaoyan therefore paints a picture of something small, graceful, and full of joyful energy, a name that is both tender and culturally resonant. The yan character can also mean beauty or elegance in other contexts.
Xiaoyu
“Morning jade”
Xiaoyu combines the Chinese characters for dawn or little and jade or rain. The name paints a poetic image of jade glistening in morning light, or of gentle dawn rain falling softly. It is a name of quiet, delicate beauty, suggesting someone who brings clarity and freshness to those around them.
Ximena
“Listener”
Ximena means 'listener' or 'one who hears,' derived from the Hebrew name Shimon through its Spanish evolution. It carries the beautiful implication of someone who is attentive, perceptive, and deeply in tune with the world around them.
Xinru
“As the heart desires, joyful and agreeable”
Xinru (心如 or 欣如) most often combines 'heart/mind' (心, xīn) with 'like/as' (如, rú), meaning 'as one's heart desires' or 'just as the heart wishes'. Alternatively, 欣如 pairs 'joyful/delighted' (欣) with 'like', conveying a nature that is joyful and agreeable. Both interpretations suggest a person whose inner life is harmonious and content.
Xinyan
“Joyfully beautiful, swallow of the heart”
Xinyan (欣妍 or 心燕) most commonly combines 'joyful/delighted' (欣, xīn) with 'beautiful/graceful' (妍, yán), meaning 'joyfully beautiful' or 'delightfully graceful'. The variant 心燕 pairs 'heart' (心) with 'swallow bird' (燕, yàn), evoking the image of a swallow, a bird symbolising happiness, loyalty, and the return of spring, dwelling in the heart.
Xinyao
“Heart of precious jade”
Xinyao combines 'xin' (心, heart/mind) with 'yao' (瑶, precious jade or a type of fine jade). Together the name conveys the idea of a heart as precious and luminous as jade, symbolizing inner beauty and purity.
Xinyi
“Joyful heart”
Xinyi combines the Chinese characters for heart (xin) and joy or suitability (yi), creating a name that speaks of inner happiness and harmony. It suggests a person whose spirit is naturally buoyant and whose presence brings warmth to those around them. The name carries a beautifully optimistic quality that resonates with modern parents seeking something meaningful and melodic.
Xinyue
“Heart like the moon, heart's joy”
Xinyue combines 'xin' (心, heart) with 'yue' (月, moon or 悦, joy). The pairing 心月 evokes a heart as pure and bright as the moon, while 心悦 means 'heart's delight,' suggesting happiness and contentment.
Discover thousands of names in the app
Swipe through names, match with your partner, and find the perfect name together. Privacy-first, always.