Girls' names A to Z: photos

Abigail is derived from the Hebrew avhamon, meaning 'father of many'.

Bethan means 'God has promised', and is believed to come from either the name Bethany or Elizabeth.

Carys is a pretty Welsh name. It comes from the Welsh word car and means 'love'.

If you want a gender-neutral name Devon is a good choice. It simply means 'from Devon'.

Effie was originally a pet form of the name Euphemia, but is now used as a name in its own right. It means 'beautiful silence'.

Florence is a classic name that also taps in to the current trend of naming babies after places. It means 'pretty blossoming'.

Grace has English, Irish, Scottish, and Latin roots. It derives from the word for thanks.

Holly is of English origin, and could be from the Old English name for the tree, or an adapted form of the word 'holy'.

If you like the flower name trend but want something different why not choose Ivy? It makes a great girls' name.

Jessica was first used as a name in Shakespeare's play The Merchant of Venice. If you want a literary vibe this could be the name for you!

Kyla is the feminine form of Kyle. It originates from the Gaelic word caol, which means 'narrow'. It makes for a pretty and unusual choice for a little girl.

If you want your baby's name to have a Spanish twist Lola could be a great choice! In Spanish it means 'sorrows'.

Macie was originally from a French surname, meaning 'the estate of Marcius'. It now makes a pretty and feminine girls' name.

If you love mythology Niamh would make a great name for your daughter. Niamh features in Irish legends and was the name of the sea god's daughter.

Ophelia is perhaps most famous for its appearance in Shakespeare's Hamlet. The name has Greek origins and means 'help'.

Philippa means 'lover of horses'. As many girls end up being pony-mad, this could be an apt choice of name!

If you want your daughter's name to link to mythology, Quorra could be a unique choice. It is a variation of the name Cora, which was used as a nickname for the Greek goddess Persephone, and the Roman goddess Proserpina.

The popularity of flower names is proving to be evergreen. Rosie is an affectionate variation of the name Rose named after the famed English bloom.

Saffron would make a vibrant, unusual name for a little girl. Saffron is a luxurious spice that produces a bright yellow colour.

If you want a mythological name, Thea could be a perfect choice. Thea was the Greek goddess of light.

For divine inspiration why not look to Ursula? Ursula was a famous saint in the fourth century whose story was very popular in the Middle Ages.

Violet is an old name that is seeing a bit of a modern revival. The name is derived from the Latin word viola.

To bring a bit of the great outdoors into your daughter's name why not think about Willow? Willow trees are also popular climbing trees for children!

For a vivacious name, Xanthe could be the perfect choice. The name means 'yellow, bright' and derives from the Greek adjective xanthos.

For a Persian twist on your daughter's name, Yasmine makes an excellent choice. It is a variation of the name Jasmine, which refers to the sweet-smelling flower.

Zara makes an exotic choice for a girl's name. It comes from the Arabic word zahr, which means 'flower'.