20 Beautiful Baby Girl Names Inspired by Places Around the World
Whatās in a name? For some parents, a name is generational; giving your child the name of relatives and ancestors holds personal significance. For others, itās the chance to give a child a name thatās inspiring and worldly, with influences from places around the globe.
If youāve ever traveled to a place where the culture and lifestyle feels effortlessly beautiful, then perhaps consider naming your little one in its honor. There are endlessĀ monikers that evoke femininity and grace that come from all seven continents,Ā so many that it may actually be hard choosing just one.
Below are 20 baby girl names inspired by places around the world.
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Florence
Romantic and whimsical, this gorgeous name comes from the capital of Italyās Tuscany region, where youāll find several masterpieces of Renaissance art and iconic architecture.
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Bristol
An urban city in southwestern England, the name Bristol is derived from OldĀ English and translates to āplace at the bridge.āĀ Although typically recognized as a boyās name in several countries, the name is quickly gaining popularity for girls because ofĀ its androgynous sound.
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Catalina
Named after one of southern Californiaās Channel Islands, the name Catalina is said to mean āpureā in both Spanish and Portuguese.
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Sahara
The Sahara Desert covers most of North Africa and is one of the largest deserts in the worldĀ āĀ likewise, the name Sahara is powerful and exotic, and translates to āThe Great Desert.ā
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Holland
Known as a main region and former province of the Netherlands, the name Holland for a baby girl is bright and sweet.
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Delancey
Although the name is derived from Irish origin, Delancey is also a popular New York City street located on the Lower East Side.
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Adelaide
If you have dreams of traveling to the land Down Under, then AdelaideĀ āĀ the coastal capital city in South AustraliaĀ āĀ might be the perfect name for your baby girl. The name also stems from the German āAdelheid,āĀ which translates to nobility.
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Vienna
Known mainly for being Austriaās capital, Vienna is a pleasant name that carries sophistication, but has the possibility for several sweet nicknames like Vee or ViVi.
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Eleadora
A rare name that was given to many saints, Eleadora means āgift of the sunā in both Greek and Spanish.
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Bethany
Although Bethany is recognized as a Biblical nameĀ āĀ itās the little village located about a mile-and-a-half east of Jerusalem āĀ itās also the name of a small coastal town in Delaware.
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Kenya
Feminine yet strong, Kenya is an East African country thatās surrounded by beautiful savannah, valleys, and mountains. Named for Mount Kenya, the name roughly translates to āmountain of whiteness.ā
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Salem
Witchcraft aside, the name Salem has several origins, all with meaningful translation. In Arabic, the name Salem means āpeace,ā while the Islamic translation is āsafe and free.ā
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Geneva
Derived from the Old French word āgenevre,ā which means ājuniper berry,ā this lovely name is also the name of a picturesque city in Switzerland.
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Amari
With two significant meanings in African (āPossess great strength) and in Arabic (āmoonā), Amari also has two famous namesakes, being both a village in Nepal and a province on the Greek island of Crete.
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Shasta
Mount Shasta is a volcanic peak in Northern California, but is also a Sanskrit term that means āteacher.ā
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Abilene
Beautifully translated as āLand of Meadowsā in Hebrew, Abilene is also the name of a small city in Texas.
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Dixie
With several different meanings, the name Dixie derives from English roots, and most notably references the states south of the Mason-Dixon line in the U.S.
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Mercia
This unique name is derived from one of the ancient Anglo-Saxon kingdoms in central Britain and translates to mean āMercy.ā
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Lourdes
What could be more lovely than to be named after a small town in the foothills of France? The name was perhapsĀ most notably inĀ the spotlight when Madonna chose the name Lourdes for her daughter decades ago, itās proven to be a timeless name.
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Svea
This popular Swedish name derives from the tribe āSvearā who conquered the land of Sweden, meaning that the name Svea literally translates to āSwede.ā