Expecting a little girl? These cool and unique boy names you can use for a girl are a perfect name choice if you want something that stands out!
These traditional boy names are becoming popular options for girls
They make for a playful choice and tap into that love for unisex names too.
Choosing a boy name for your little girl is a great way to find something unique, but that isn’t too out there and weird because most of the ones on this list are familiar.
Many of the names are sweet shortened versions of familiar names, such as Charlie and Frankie, plus we’ve got some cool unusual choices like Bodhi.
100 best boy names for girls
Adrian
A Latin name meaning son of Adria or rich.
Aiden
This traditional boy’s name means little fire.
Alex
A shortened version of the name Alexander or Alexandria. It means defender of mankind.
Andie
The name Andy or Andie is usually a shortened version of Andrew. It means brave.
Asher
A sweet name that means happy and blessed.
Ashley
This was traditionally an Old English surname that has become a popular boy’s first name. It means dweller near the ash tree meadow.
Ashton
An Old English name meaning from the ash tree.
Atlas
A cool and whimsical name of Greek origin meaning to carry. Find more whimsical baby girl names here.
August
A shortened version of the name Augustus, meaning to increase or great.
Austin
A similar name to August that means great or magnificent.
Bailey
A cute baby name meaning berry clearing or bailiff.
Bay
A British name meaning bathe or berry.
Beau
A sweet French name meaning beautiful.
Bentley
A cool baby name meaning meadow with coarse grass.
Billie
The name Billy is an old-fashioned boy’s name, but add an “ie” instead of the y at the end and you get a cool option for a girl’s name. It means determination and strength.
Blaine
A name of Scottish and Gaelic origins meaning yellow.
Blake
This name has become increasingly popular has a girl’s name thanks to the actress Blake Lively. It means black and bright or shining.
Bobbie
Bobbie has been a cool way to shorten the name Robert. It means foreign or bright fame.
Bodhi
I love this playful name of Sanskrit origin. It means awakening and enlightenment.
Brady
A name of Irish origin meaning broad meadow.
Brennon
I love this unique boy’s name, which means teardrop or prince. Those royal connections in the name meaning are perfect for a little princess.
Brody
Brody is of Scottish and Irish origin, and it means ditch or muddy place.
Brooks
Brooks is an English surname that refers to a small stream or a brook. It is a nature-inspired name that symbolises flowing water.
Caden
Caden is thought to come from the name Cade which means strength.
Callen
Callen is a name of Irish origin, and it means rock. It can also be associated with the Irish name Caelan which means powerful or mighty.
Cameron
Cameron is a Scottish name that means “crooked nose” or crooked river.
Carson
Carson is of Scandinavian origin and means son of marsh-dwellers.
Chandler
Remember the episode in Friends where Phoebe had her brother’s babies? They had expected one baby to be a boy called Chandler, but it turned out to be a girl. So they stuck with the name Chandler. A great tribute if Chandler was your favourite Friend!
Charlie
Charlie is a diminutive of the name Charles, which means “free man” or “manly.” It is of Germanic origin.
Clay
Clay is a name that refers to the material composed of fine-grained minerals, often used to make pottery or ceramics. It can symbolise creativity and artistry.
Cody
Cody is derived from an Irish surname which means “descendant of Cuidightheach.” It also means helpful.
Cooper
Cooper is an occupational surname referring to a person who made or repaired barrels and casks. It has English origins.
Danny
Danny is a diminutive of the name Daniel, which is of Hebrew origin and means “God is my judge”.
Dawson
Dawson is of English origin and means “son of David.” David is a name of Hebrew origin and means beloved.
Dempsey
Dempsey is of Irish and Gaelic origin, and it means proud or fiery one. It can also be associated with strength and determination.
Devin
Devin is of Irish origin and means “poet” or “bard.” It can also be associated with the Irish word “daimhín,” which means “fawn” or “young deer.”
Drew
Drew is a diminutive of the name Andrew, which is of Greek origin and means “manly” or “strong.”
Dylan
Dylan is a Welsh name that means “son of the sea” or “sea-born.”
Eddie
Eddie is a diminutive of names like Edward or Edwin, which have Old English origins and mean “wealthy guardian” or “prosperous friend.” It’s close to the popular girl’s name Edie.
Elliott
Elliott is of English origin and means “the Lord is my God.” It is derived from the name Elijah.
Ellis
Ellis is of Welsh origin and means “benevolent” or “kind.” It can also be a variation of the name Elias, which is derived from the Hebrew name Eliyahu, meaning “my God is Yahweh.”
Emerson
Emerson is of English origin and means “son of Emery.” Emery itself means “brave” or “powerful.”
Evan
Evan is a Welsh form of the name John, which is of Hebrew origin and means “God is gracious.”
Everett
Everett is of English origin and means “brave boar” or wild boar.
Ezra
Ezra is of Hebrew origin and means help or assistance.
Flynn
Flynn is of Irish origin and means “son of the red-haired one.
Frankie
Frankie is often a diminutive of the name Francis or Frank, which means “free man” or Frenchman.
Gabriel
Gabriel is of Hebrew origin and means God is my strength.
Garrett
Garrett is of Irish origin and means spear strength.
Gene
Gene is a short form of Eugene which is of Greek origin and means “well-born” or noble.
George
George is of Greek origin and means “farmer” or “earthworker.” It is a popular boy’s name, and can be used with the popular nickname Georgie.
Gianni
Gianni is of Italian origin and is a diminutive of the name Giovanni, which is the Italian form of John, meaning God is gracious.
Grayson
Grayson is of English origin and means son of the steward or son of the gray-haired one.
Hadley
Hadley is of English origin and means “heath” or “heathland.” It is a nature-inspired name.
Hudson
Hudson is of English origin and means son of Hugh.
Hunter
Hunter is a name of British origin that means one or hunts.
Jack
This traditional and vintage boy’s name is a fun choice for a girl. Jack can be a diminutive of the name John, which is of Hebrew origin and means “God is gracious.”
Jackson
Jackson is of English origin and means “son of Jack” or “son of John.”
James
I love this timeless one-syllable name as a girl’s name! James is of Hebrew origin and means “supplanter” or “one who follows.”
Jamie
Jamie is often a diminutive of the name James or its feminine counterpart, Jamie or Jaime. It means he who supplants.
Jayden
A cool modern name meaning thankful and god will judge.
Jesse
Jesse is of Hebrew origin and means “gift” or “wealth.” The spelling Jessie is often used as a girl’s name, or as a shortened version of Jessica, but the spelling Jesse is more typically for boys.
Joey
Joey is often a diminutive of the name Joseph, which is of Hebrew origin and means “he will add” or God will increase.
Jordan
Jordan is of Hebrew origin and means “to flow down” or descend.
Jude
Jude is of Greek origin and means “praised” or “glorified.”
Jules
A French name meaning youthful.
Kai
A Hawaiian name meaning sea.
Keegan
Keegan is of Irish origin and means little fire.
Kelsey
Kelsey is of Old English origin and means ship’s victory.
Kendall
Love Succession? Then Kendall is a great name choice for you, inspired by the character Kendall Roy! Kendall is of English origin and means “valley of the River Kent.”
Kennedy
Kennedy is of Irish and Scottish origin and means helmeted chief.
Killian
This strong boy’s name is of Irish and Gaelic origin and means “church” or “associated with the church.”
Landon
Landon is of Old English origin and means “long hill” or “ridge.”
Lee
Lee is of Old English origin and means “meadow” or “clearing. Great if you want a short and sweet option.
Lennon
Lennon is of Irish origin and means “lover” or dear one.
Lenny
Lenny is often a diminutive of names like Leonard or Leonardo, which are of German and Italian origins. Leonard means brave lion.
Levi
Levi is of Hebrew origin and means “joined” or “attached.” It is a name with biblical significance.
Logan
Logan is of Scottish origin and means “small hollow” or little hollow.
Luca
This sweet name is of Italian origin and is a form of the name Luke, which means “light” or illumination.
Maddox
Maddox is of Welsh origin and means fortunate.
Marley
Marley is of Old English origin and means “pleasant wood” or “woodland clearing.”
Mason
Mason means worker in stone or a stonemason.
Maxwell
Maxwell is of Scottish origin and means great stream.
Morgan
Morgan is of Welsh origin and means “sea-born” or “sea chief.”
Nico
Nico is often a diminutive of the name Nicholas, which is of Greek origin and means victory of the people.
Noah
I love this as a girl’s name! Noah is of Hebrew origin and means “rest” or comfort.
Ollie
Ollie is often a diminutive of the name Oliver, which is of Latin origin and means olive tree.
Owen
Owen is of Welsh origin and means “young warrior” or “well-born.”
Parker
Parker is of English origin and refers to a “park keeper” or gamekeeper.
Paxton
Paxton is of English origin and means “peaceful town” or peaceful settlement.
Peyton
Peyton is of English origin and means “fighting man’s estate” or warrior’s town.
Ray
Ray is often a diminutive of names like Raymond or Rayan and means wise protector.
Reese
Reese is often a diminutive of the name Reece or Rhys, which is of Welsh origin and means “enthusiastic” or ardent.
Ricky
Ricky is often a shortened version of the name Richard, which is of Germanic origin and means “brave ruler” or powerful leader.
Riley
Riley is of Irish origin and means “courageous” or valiant.
Rio
Rio is of Spanish origin and means river.
Ronnie
This is often a diminutive of the name Ronald, which is of Norse origin and means ruler’s counsellor or advice.
Rowan
Rowan is of Gaelic origin and means “little red-haired one” or mountain ash tree.
Rudy
Rudy is often a diminutive of the name Rudolf or Rudolph, which is of German origin and means famous wolf.
Ryan
Ryan is of Irish origin and means “little king” or descendant of the king.
Sonny
Sonny is a name that implies a cheerful and sunny disposition.
Spencer
Spencer is of English origin and refers to someone who dispensed provisions or supplies.
Stevie
Music fans will love the name Stevie! After the singer Stephanie “Stevie” Nicks. This name is what former Love Island presenter Laura Whitmore and her Love Island narrator husband Iain Stirling called their baby girl.
Sydney
The traditional name Sidney is a boy’s name, but Sydney is often used as a unisex name. It means wide meadow.
Tate
Tate is of Old English origin and means “cheerful” or “pleasant.”
Taylor
Taylor is an English name that originally referred to a tailor, someone who sewed and altered clothing.
Toby
A sweet name that is often used as a diminutive of the name Tobias, which is of Hebrew origin and means God is good.
Tyler
Tyler is of English origin and is derived from an occupational name meaning “tile maker” or roofer.
Wyatt
Wyatt is of Old English origin and means “brave in war” or warrior.
Zaiden
Zaiden means god, divinity or angel. It is quite close to the name Zander or Xander.
Zane
This cute one-syllable name can also be spelt Zain or Zayn. It means beauty and grace.
Zephyr
This whimsical cool name is of Greek origin and means west wind.
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