150+ Christian Names for Girls

Author:
Laynie H
Updated date:
Mar 1, 2022 5:42 PM EST

Christian Baby Names for Girls
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Christian Baby Girl Names With Meaning

Are you looking for the perfect name for your baby girl? Inspired by your Christian faith? If your faith is an important part of your life, consider these common and uncommon names from the Bible.

All of these names are inspired by the New Testament and Old Testament and include meaning or origin. Choose from popular names like Faith and unique names like Selah. Whatever name you choose, think of what traits you would like your daughter to carry with her in this lifetime.

Tips for Choosing a Name

Pronounce the name out loud—how does it sound?
Consider the meaning of the name—does it resonate with you?
Consider the origin of the name—what region or language does it derive from?
Consider your family's history—are you looking to honor a family member?

Happy searching, and share your favorite name in the comments below!


Name	Meaning/Origin
Aaria	melody
Abiah	ancestor of Christ
Abigail	youthful
Abital	feminine form of Abraham
Ada	noble
Adah	ornament
Adelaide	noble and kind
Adina	slender
Allegra	cheerful
Anna	grace
Apphia	fruitful, Philemon 1:2
Aquila	eagle-shaped constellation
Ariel	light
Asenath	wife of Joseph
Beny	Blessed
Bernice	victory
Beth	God's promise
Bethany	song
Bethel	house of God


Name	Meaning/Origin
Beulah	married Isaiah 62:4
Bina	melodies
Bridget	strength
Brielle	of God
Cady	pure
Calah	opportunity
Carly	womanly
Cassandra	prophetess
Cate	Katherine, pure
Celeste	heavenly
Celia	divine
Chloe	growth
Claudia	feminine of Claude
Clementia	mild
Dahlia	from the valley
Daisy	day's eye
Damaris	Athenian woman converted to Christianity
Danica	morning star
Daniela	feminine of Daniel


Name	Meaning/Origin
Davina	cherished
Deborah	bee
Delight	pleasure
Delilah	delicate
Diana	divine
Dinah	God will judge
Dorcas	gazelle
Dove	peace, Genesis 8:8
Drusilla	fruitful
Elisha	God is salvation
Elizabeth	oath
Ephrath	fruitful
Estella	star
Esther	star
Eternity	infinity
Eunice	happy, victory
Eve	giver of life
Faith	loyalty
Gabriella	devoted to God


Name	Meaning/Origin
Gailyn	lively
Galilee	region of Northern Israel, revolution
Gomer	prophet Hosea's wife
Grace	Latin word for gratia, thanks
Haggith	dancer
Hannah	favor
Helena	light
Herodias	Herod, feminine
Hodesh	new moon
Honey	sweet
Hope	optimism
Hosanna	prayer
Isla	devoted to God
Jael	wife of Heber
Jemimah	little dove
Jewel	precious stone, Genesis 24:53
Joanna	Greek for Ioanna
Jordan	river Jordan
Judith	praised


Name	Meaning/Origin
Julia	youthful, Romans 16:15
Junia	youth
Kaara	pure
Kandake	Greek for Candance
Kaylee	pure
Keturah	fragrance
Kezia	cinnamon
Leah	weary, first wife of Jacob
Lilian	purity, beauty
Lois	holy
Lydia	beautiful one
Magdalen	Mary Magdalen
Magdalena	Mary Magdalen, variance
Mahlah	one of five fearless daughters
Makara	blessed (Greek)
Mara	Mary
Maria	Mary
Marie	French for Mary
Martha	the lady
Mary	rebellion


Name	Meaning/Origin
Merab	increase
Mercy	to have mercy
Merry	cheerful
Michal	stream
Miriam	Hebrew form of Mary
Naamah	beautiful
Naomi	pleasant
Neriah	God is my lamp
Noah	one of 5 daughters of Zelophehad
Olive	beauty
Olivia	peace
Paloma	dove
Peninnah	precious stone
Phoebe	shining
Prisca	ancient
Priscilla	venerable
Puah	ewe
Quinn	wise
Rachel	ewe
Raelyn	grace


Name	Meaning/Origin
Rahab	large
Rebecca	captivating
Rebekah	captivating, wife of Isaac
Rhiannon	queen
Rhoda	rose
Rochelle	rest
Roxanne	bright
Ruby	a jewel
Ruth	beauty
Sarah	princess
Sarai	song
Selah	praise
Sera	princess
Sharon	flat area
Sheba	oath
Shela	petition
Shua	riches
Sophia	wise
Susanna	lily
Tabitha	beauty


Name	Meaning/Origin
Talitha	little girl
Tamara	palm tree
Thea	goddess
Tirzah	pleasant
Tori	triumphant
Valerie	great power
Wren	ruler
Zeresh	gold
Zibiah	doe
Zion	highest point

This content is accurate and true to the best of the author’s knowledge and is not meant to substitute for formal and individualized advice from a qualified professional.

Comments

Liz Westwood from UK on June 20, 2020:

This is an interesting list. I appreciate the list of meanings to go with it.