Girl Names

Violet is named for the purple flower, a Victorian-era favorite making a strong modern comeback.

Hazel is named for the hazel tree, long tied to wisdom in folklore, and has revived strongly as a vintage botanical name.

Aurora means “dawn” in Latin, named for the Roman goddess of sunrise, and is rising fast in popularity.

Scarlett means “red” or “scarlet cloth,” an occupational surname made famous by Gone with the Wind.

Layla means “night” in Arabic, tied to a famous Middle Eastern love story, and has grown steadily popular in the West.

Zoe means “life” in Greek, a name favored by early Greek Christians and still popular for its simple, powerful meaning.

Isla means “island,” echoing both a Scottish river name and the Spanish word — a fast-rising favorite.

Nora means “honor” or “light,” with Latin and Arabic roots, and has climbed steadily into the top 50 girl names.

Luna means “moon” in Latin, named for the Roman moon goddess, and has risen fast into the top ten girl names.

Aria means “air” or “melody” in Italian, or “lioness” in Hebrew — a fast-rising modern favorite.