You obviously want the best for your little gal. The way to set her up for success from the start? By giving her a smarty-pants name, of course. Here, 13 brilliant options to consider.
13 Smart Baby Girl Names for Your Scholar in Training
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Published Nov 22, 2017
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Harriet
Meaning: “Ruler of the house.” Also, a really cool kid spy in a yellow coat.
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Mika
Originating in Scandinavia, Mika means “intelligent raccoon.” The raccoon part is neither here nor there, but the intelligent part we’ll take.
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Akeelah
In Arabic, Akilah means “intelligent” or “logical.” In English, “winner of spelling bees.”
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Dara
A Hebrew name, meaning “nugget of wisdom.” We have a feeling she’ll grow up to be as funny as she is smart.
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Veda
In Sanskrit, Veda means "wisdom" and "knowledge." It’s also the name given to the sacred books in Hinduism.
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Shannon
Meaning: “Wise woman.” (She’ll grow into the woman part.)
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Alvie
An English name that was once a shortened form of Alvina; it means "intelligent."
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Minerva
The Roman goddess of wisdom, Minerva’s also the name of one of our favorite Harry Potter characters (ahem, Professor McGonagall). You can call her Min for short.
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Kayla
Coming from Arabic, this popular name means “wise child.”
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Cassidy
Meaning: “Clever.” Perfect for little Cass.
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Sage
Meaning: “Wise.” See also: A delicious spice.
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Mackenzie
This Gaelic or Irish name was originally meant for boys and means “son of the wise ruler.” We like it for smart girls.
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Sophia
Coming from Greece, this beyond popular name means "wisdom." Francophiles can opt for the French version, Sophie.
