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Literary Girl Names

These literary girl names are derived from female characters in books from all genres and periods. Girl names from children's books are particular popular today, including Alice (in Wonderland) and Eloise (at the Plaza). Literary girl names from classic books such as Scarlett and Scout are fashionable.

Along with Eloise and Scarlett, other literary girl names in the US Top 300 include Daisy, Harper, Juliet, Maisie, Harriet, Bella, Arya, and Evangeline. Distinctive literary names with strong ties to their characters include Cosette, Snow Flower, Hermione, and Lolita.

Literary names for girls from books that have become television shows or movies such as Game of Thrones or Hunger Games have also found widespread use, with names such as Aria and Katniss used for non-fictional baby girls.

In the literary baby names category, as always, feel free to think about your own personal favorites.

Literary Names for Girls

Mamie Mamie is a name given primarily to girls. It...
Origin:Diminutive of Mary or Margaret
1595
Ginevra

Meaning: white shadow, white wave

Origin:Italian variation of Guinevere
930
Calixta

Meaning: most beautiful

Origin:Greek
2159
Nicandra

Meaning: man of victory

Origin:Botanical name and feminine variation of Nicander, Greek
0
Pansy

Meaning: thought

Origin:English flower name from French
2903
Vivi

Meaning: life

Origin:Diminutive of Viv- names
1677
Briana

Meaning: strong, virtuous, honorable

Origin:Feminine variation of Brian
805
Feyre

Meaning: fair, beautiful

Origin:Literature, English
1133
Origin:Literary name
1269
Alia

Meaning: supreme, exalted

Origin:Arabic feminine form of Ali
381
Luck Number: 8
5467
Tristana

Meaning: sorrow

Origin:Celtic mythology name, feminine variation of Tristan
5570
Tamora The name Tamora is typically used for girls....
Origin:Meaning unknown
5738
Jacy The name Jacy is derived from American roots...
Origin:American
6450
Malta Malta is a name given to girls and the meani...
Origin:Place-name
6473
Alhambra The meaning of Alhambra is associated with '...
Origin:Place-name
6767
Faunia

Meaning: to befriend

Origin:Latin feminine variation of Faunus
8143
Ninetta

Meaning: little girl

Origin:Italian and Spanish diminutive of Nina
8217
Orleanna Orleanna is a beautiful name that is usually...
Origin:Literary name
8701
Origin:Literary name
8953