There are a million and one directions you can go with naming your kid, but there’s just something about a tried-and-true name that’s stood the test of time—especially if it has a significance you never realized. From Jennifer to Lois, here are 23 baby girl names with inspiring secret meanings (thanks, Babynames.net for the info).
23 Classic Baby Girl Names That Have Secret Meanings
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Published Apr 3, 2017
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1. Alexis
Meaning: Protector of humanity
Alexis for President 2060?
2. Lois
Meaning: The best
But don’t worry, it will never get to her head.
3. Emma
Meaning: Universal
She’ll get along with everyone.
4. Amanda
Meaning: One who deserves love
Of course she does.
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5. Andrea
Meaning: Daring
Perhaps an early curfew for this one?
6. Jennifer
Meaning: Woman of white magic
Well, she kinda has cast a spell on you.
7. Melissa
Meaning: Honeybee
We know what she’s being for her first Halloween.
8. Amelia
Meaning: Hard-working
Start saving for college.
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9. Gloria
Meaning: Woman of glory
Obviously seeing big things for this little one.
10. Antonia
Meaning: Invaluable
Couldn’t be more true.
11. Jessica
Meaning: One who can foresee
How did she know you needed hug?
12. Audrey
Meaning: Of noble strength
Aka learning to walk at eight months.
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13. Chloe
Meaning: Little green sprout
That might be the cutest thing we’ve ever heard.
14. Erica
Meaning: Ruling forever
Well, student council, for now.
15. Carolyn
Meaning: Free woman
Nobody will hold her back.
16. Sophia
Meaning: Woman of wisdom
Kids say the dardnest smartest things.
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17. Elaine
Meaning: Torch of light
A triple threat in the making.
18. Kelly
Meaning: Intelligent and bright
Again: Save early for college.
19. Ella
Meaning: Sympathy, compassion
Always thinking about her siblings.
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20. Tina
Meaning: Like a river
Do not get in the way of this one crawling toward her pacifier.
21. Victoria
Meaning: Woman of victory
This one is off to the races.
22. Adele
Meaning: Graceful and noble
…and will have a gazillion platinum records before she’s 22?
23. Zara
Meaning: Radiant
That smile. (Oh God, what’s that smell?)
