113 Cute Simple Girl Names (Classic, Pretty, Sweet)
Last Updated on 06/05/2024 by Nell Marie
Cute simple girl names is such a vibe. So many people love the unique, long, sing songy names but more and more of you are choosing simple, one may even say plain, classic and cute names.
What do I mean by simple and classic?
Names like Jane and Alice and Nell and Beth and even names like Claire, Edith, Ella, and Esme.
So if you want some simpler, cute, shorter (5 letters or less) names for your baby girl, this is THE list for you.
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So who am I anyway? How did I get into researching baby names for a living?
I’m Nell (my nickname) and I have three boys.
I loved the naming process so much.
Choosing a first name, thinking about any possible nicknames, the flow of the first name with the middle name, and how it all went with the last name is something that lit me up when I was pregnant with each one of our boys.
And while I’m done having children, I found I wasn’t done thinking about names.
I love character names on shows, in movies, and in books.
I love naming our pets and especially adore researching names to write on this website for you!
While there isn’t a baby names college to get a degree from, I’d say I’m qualified as I’ve tackled naming my three boys, and countless pets, and have the passion for names one needs for all the research in writing these articles packed with names.
So now that you know me a bit better, let’s jump into the article!
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Cute Simple Girl Names
To me cute and simple is mostly a name without a sing songy flair. So no Gianna’s or Olivia’s or names like that. Shorter, more classic, cute, simple names is the vibe I’m going for in this list!
I hope you enjoy and find a name you’d like… or more than one!
Do let me know in the comments if you find names you have on your short list. I’d love to read what caught your eye on this list.
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Please note, while we researched each name, we cannot guarantee each origin or meaning and some names have multiple meanings and origin stories. I’d advise you Google any name you are interested in with “meaning” or “origin” behind it to see all the possible meanings and origins – if the meaning and origin of the name is important to you.
Simple Girl Names – A
Ada:
Meaning: Noble, prosperous
Origin: Germanic, from the element “adal” meaning “noble”
Alice:
Meaning: Noble, graceful
Origin: Germanic, from the element “adal” meaning “noble”
Alma:
Meaning: Soul
Origin: Latin, from the word “alma” meaning “nourishing, kind”
Anna:
Meaning: Grace
Origin: Hebrew, from “Hannah” meaning “grace”
Anne:
Meaning: Grace
Origin: Hebrew, from “Hannah” meaning “grace”
Aria:
Meaning: Melody, song
Origin: Italian, meaning “air” or “song”
Ava:
Meaning: Life
Origin: Latin, possibly derived from “avis” meaning “bird” or Germanic, from “awila” meaning “desired”
Simple Girl Names – B
Bella:
Meaning: Beautiful
Origin: Italian
Beth:
Meaning: A short form of Elizabeth, meaning “pledged to God” or “God is my oath.”
Origin: Hebrew
Bree:
Meaning: A short form of Brianna, meaning “strong” or “virtuous.”
Origin: Irish
Brynn:
Meaning: Hill
Origin: Welsh
Blair:
Meaning: Plain or field
Origin: Scottish
Blake:
Meaning: Black or pale
Origin: Old English
Brooke:
Meaning: Small stream or brook
Origin: English
Blythe:
Meaning: Free spirit, carefree, happy and lighthearted.
Origin: Old English
Bailey:
Meaning: Bailiff, administrator, or one who lives near a berry field.
Origin: Old English
Bess:
Meaning: A short form of Elizabeth, meaning “pledged to God” or “God is my oath.”
Origin: Hebrew
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Simple Girl Names – C
Cara:
Meaning: Beloved, dear
Origin: Italian, Irish
Chloe:
Meaning: Blooming, fertility
Origin: Greek
Claire:
Meaning: Clear, bright
Origin: French
Clara:
Meaning: Clear, bright
Origin: Latin
Cleo:
Meaning: Pride, fame, glory
Origin: Greek
Cora:
Meaning: Maiden
Origin: Greek
Carys:
Meaning: Love
Origin: Welsh
Cate:
Meaning: Pure
Origin: Greek
Ciel:
Meaning: Sky, heaven
Origin: French
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Simple Girl Names – D
Eden:
Meaning: Delight, paradise
Origin: Hebrew
Edith:
Meaning: Prosperous in war
Origin: Old English
Ella:
Meaning: Beautiful fairy, light
Origin: Old Germanic, English
Elle:
Meaning: She, her (French)
Origin: French
Elsie:
Meaning: Noble, God is my oath
Origin: Scottish, English
Emma:
Meaning: Universal, whole
Origin: Germanic
Erin:
Meaning: Ireland (in Irish)
Origin: Irish
Esme:
Meaning: Beloved, esteemed
Origin: French
Etta:
Meaning: Little one
Origin: Old English
Eve:
Meaning: Life, living one
Origin: Hebrew
Simple Girl Names – F
Fern:
Meaning: A type of green, non-flowering plant
Origin: Old English
Faye:
Meaning: Fairy or enchanting
Origin: Middle English
Fia:
Meaning: Wild or weaver
Origin: Irish
Flor:
Meaning: Flower
Origin: Spanish
Fran:
Meaning: Free man or woman
Origin: Latin
Frida:
Meaning: Beautiful, beloved
Origin: Old Norse
Faye:
Meaning: Fairy or enchanting
Origin: Middle English
Fleur:
Meaning: Flower
Origin: French
Freya:
Meaning: Norse goddess of love and fertility
Origin: Old Norse
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Simple Girl Names – G
Gail:
Meaning: Lively, cheerful
Origin: English
Gia:
Meaning: God is gracious
Origin: Italian
Grace:
Meaning: Elegance, kindness
Origin: English
Gwen:
Meaning: Fair, blessed, holy
Origin: Welsh
Gigi:
Meaning: Nickname for Georgina or Virginia, meaning “farmer” or “virginal”
Origin: French
Gwen:
Meaning: Fair, blessed, holy
Origin: Welsh
Goldie:
Meaning: Precious metal
Origin: English
Glyn:
Meaning: Valley
Origin: Welsh
Grey:
Meaning: Grey color
Origin: English
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Simple Girl Names – H
Hila:
Meaning: Halo or aura
Origin: Hebrew
Hira:
Meaning: Diamond (also associated with Mount Hira, a sacred place in Islam)
Origin: Arabic
Hettie:
Meaning: Diminutive of Henrietta, meaning “home ruler”
Origin: English
Hedy:
Meaning: Battle maiden or noble
Origin: German
Hazel:
Meaning: The hazelnut tree; symbolizing wisdom and protection
Origin: English
Hope:
Meaning: Optimism, expectation
Origin: English
Hana:
Meaning: Flower
Origin: Japanese, Arabic
Holly:
Meaning: A type of evergreen shrub; symbolic of good fortune
Origin: English
Simple Girl Names – I
Inez:
Meaning: Pure, chaste
Origin: Spanish, Portuguese
Iris:
Meaning: Rainbow; also the name of the Greek goddess of the rainbow
Origin: Greek
Ivy:
Meaning: Climbing plant; fidelity
Origin: Old English
Additional short “I” names:
Ida:
Meaning: Prosperous, industrious
Origin: German
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Simple Girl Names – J
Jade:
Meaning: Green gemstone; precious stone
Origin: Spanish
Jane:
Meaning: God is gracious
Origin: English
Jill:
Meaning: Youthful, girl
Origin: English
Joy:
Meaning: Happiness, delight
Origin: English
June:
Meaning: Juno’s month; youth
Origin: Latin
Jean:
Meaning: God is gracious
Origin: French
Joss:
Meaning: Short form of Jocelyn; member of the Gaut tribe
Origin: English
Juno:
Meaning: Queen of the heavens in Roman mythology
Origin: Latin
Simple Girl Names – K, L
Kate:
Meaning: Pure
Origin: English
Kara:
Meaning: Pure
Origin: Greek
Kai:
Meaning: Sea
Origin: Hawaiian
Lana:
Meaning: Little rock; attractive, peaceful
Origin: Slavic
Lane:
Meaning: Narrow country lane
Origin: English
Leah:
Meaning: Weary, tired
Origin: Hebrew
Lila:
Meaning: Night; dark beauty
Origin: Arabic
Lily:
Meaning: Lily flower; purity
Origin: English
Liv:
Meaning: Life
Origin: Scandinavian
Lorna:
Meaning: Crowned with laurel
Origin: Scottish
Lucy:
Meaning: Light
Origin: English
Luna:
Meaning: Moon
Origin: Latin
Lynn:
Meaning: Waterfall
Origin: Welsh
Simple Girl Names – M, N
Mabel:
Meaning: Lovable, beautiful
Origin: Latin
Maeve:
Meaning: Intoxicating, she who intoxicates
Origin: Irish
Maya:
Meaning: Illusion, dream
Origin: Sanskrit
Mia:
Meaning: Mine; bitter
Origin: Scandinavian, Italian
Mila:
Meaning: Gracious, dear
Origin: Slavic
Nell:
Meaning: Bright, shining one
Origin: English
Nola:
Meaning: Fair shoulder
Origin: Irish
Nora:
Meaning: Honor, light
Origin: Irish
Nova:
Meaning: New
Origin: Latin
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Simple Girl Names – O, P, Q, R
Opal:
Meaning: Jewel, gemstone
Origin: Sanskrit
Paige:
Meaning: Page, servant
Origin: English
Pearl:
Meaning: Precious gem formed within an oyster
Origin: English
Quinn:
Meaning: Descendant of Conn (chief, leader)
Origin: Irish
Remy:
Meaning: Oarsman
Origin: French
Rose:
Meaning: Rose flower
Origin: Latin
Ruby:
Meaning: Red gemstone
Origin: Latin
Ruth:
Meaning: Compassionate friend; pity, compassion
Origin: Hebrew
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Simple Girl Names – S, T, V, W, and Z
Sage:
Meaning: Wise and judicious
Origin: English
Skye:
Meaning: Cloud
Origin: Scottish
Tess:
Meaning: Harvest, to reap
Origin: English
Vera:
Meaning: Truth
Origin: Russian, Latin
Wren:
Meaning: Small bird
Origin: English
Zara:
Meaning: Princess; flower
Origin: Arabic, Hebrew
Zoe:
Meaning: Life
Origin: Greek
Zoey:
Meaning: Life
Origin: Greek
Zola:
Meaning: Earth
Origin: African (Zulu)
Cute Simple Girl Names – Wrap-Up
The world of baby names is a delightful realm where timeless elegance meets vintage charm.
Exploring cute and simple girl names with a classic feel not only adds a touch of nostalgia but also honors traditions that withstand the test of time.
Whether inspired by literature, nature, or cherished family roots, these names carry a timeless allure that transcends trends.
As parents embark on the journey of choosing the perfect name for their precious daughters, the options are boundless, each carrying its own unique blend of simplicity and vintage grace.
Embracing the beauty of these names not only reflects a sense of tradition but also a celebration of the enduring charm that resonates through generations.
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Happy name deciding and if you have any questions about a name you’re trying to decide between, do let me know.
I’m happy to help!
