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Pretty Girl Names

A
15 of 136 names
Aaliyah
Arabic · Exalted, sublime, heavenly
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Abella
French · Sigh, breath
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Abigail
Hebrew · My father is joyful, father rejoices
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Adaline
German · Noble
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Adalyn
Germanic · Noble
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Adalynn
Germanic · Noble, of noble kind
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Adda
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · Noble, admired; graceful, elegant.
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Addie
Germanic · Noble / noble character
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Addison
Old English · Child of Adam, son of the earth
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Addyson
Old English · Wealthy guardian / son of Matthew
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Adele
Germanic · Noble, of noble character
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Adeline
Germanic · Noble, of noble kind, nobility
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Adella
Germanic · Noble, of noble character
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Adelyn
Germanic · Noble, of noble character
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Adria
Latin · From Hadria, dark, rich
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B
15 of 47 names
Baila
Jewish / Spanish / Yiddish · Dance
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Bailey
English · Governor, Bailiff
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Bamma
Modern American · Unknown meaning, uncommon name.
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Barbara
Greek · Foreign, strange, exotic
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Beatrice
English / Italian / Latin / Swedish · Voyager
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Belinda
English / German / Germanic / Spanish · Pretty Snake
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Bella
Italian / Hebrew · Beautiful, devoted to God
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Berdia
Modern American · Russian male given name.
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Berlie
Modern American · Bright, illustrious, famous, brilliant, shining.
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Bernice
Greek · Bringer of victory
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Bernie
Germanic · Strong, brave bear
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Bertha
Germanic · Bright, famous
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Bertie
Germanic · Bright, famous
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Bessie
English / Amish · Short form of Elizabeth.
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Bethany
Hebrew · House of figs, house of affliction
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15 of 68 names
Caddie
French · Free man
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Cadence
English / Latin · Beat, Rhythm
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Caitlin
Hebrew / Irish · God is gracious / pure
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Caitlyn
Hebrew / Irish · God is gracious / pure
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Callie
Greek · Beautiful
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Camila
Latin · Attendant at rites, noble
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Camryn
English · Crooked nose
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Candace
Biblical / English / Latin · White, Clear
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Candice
English · Pure, glowing, sincere, white, honest.
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Cara
Latin / Irish · Beloved, dear friend / dark one
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Carla
Germanic · Free woman, strong, feminine
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Carly
Germanic · Free woman, strong
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Carmen
English / Hebrew / Italian / Romanian / Spanish · Garden of God
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Carol
English / Germanic · Free Woman
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Caroline
Germanic · Free woman, strong, feminine
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D
15 of 52 names
Dacota
Modern American · "Dacota" means "friend" or "ally".
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Dahlia
English / Swedish · Dahlia Flower
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Daisy
English · Day's eye, flower
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Dakota
English / NativeAmerican / Native-american · Friendly Companion
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Dallie
Modern American · Simple and formal meaning of the name 'Dallie': From the valley.
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Dana
Arabic / English / Persian / Slavic / Romanian · From Denmark, gift, or wise
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Danelle
Modern American · God is my judge.
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Daniela
Hebrew · God is my judge
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Danielle
English / French / Hebrew · God Judges Me
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Dannie
Modern American · Gift of God.
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Daphne
Dutch / English / Greek · Laurel Tree
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Dara
Hebrew / Irish / Slavic / Bulgarian · Pearl of wisdom; gift; or oak tree
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Darla
English · Dear, Darling
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Darlene
English · Dear, Darling
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Darnelle
Modern American · Strong, noble, leader, determined, courageous.
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15 of 52 names
Earlie
Modern American · Early onset or beginning.
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Earnie
Modern American · Serious and earnest person.
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Ebony
English · Like Dark Smooth Wood
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Edith
Old English · Prosperous in war, wealthy battle
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Edna
Hebrew / Amish · Rejuvenation, delight
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Edrie
Welsh / Arabic · Lord; studious
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Eileen
Irish Gaelic · Shining light, bright ray of sun
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Elaina
Greek · Shining light, bright torch
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Elaine
Greek / French · Shining light, bright torch
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Eleanor
Old French / Occitan · Bright, shining, other Aenor
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Elena
Greek / Spanish · Shining light, bright, torch
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Elgie
Modern American · Noble and illustrious warrior.
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Elia
Hebrew / Italian · God is Yahweh, devotes to God.
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Eliana
Hebrew · My God has answered, God is gracious
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Elija
Hebrew · My God is Yahweh, God is the Lord
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F
13 of 13 names
Fannie
Latin · Free / crown
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Fantasia
Greek · Imagination
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Farrah
Arabic · Happiness
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Felecia
Modern American · Happy and fortunate.
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Felicia
Latin · Happy, fortunate, lucky
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Finley
Scottish · Fair warrior
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Fiona
Irish Gaelic · White, fair, pure, beautiful
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Flora
Latin / Italian · Flower
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Florence
Latin · Flourishing, blooming
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Fonda
Modern American · "Belongs to a fond person."
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Frances
Latin · Free, from France
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Frankie
Latin · Free, from France
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Freda
English / German / Germanic · Counsel of Elves
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15 of 29 names
Gabriela
English / Hungarian / Italian / Swedish · God is my strength
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Gabriella
Hebrew / Italian · God is my strength
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Gabrielle
English / French / Hebrew · God's Bravest Woman
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Garcia
Portuguese / Spanish · Bear
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Garnie
Modern American · Uncertain or ambiguous gender identity.
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Gemma
Latin / Italian · Gem, precious stone
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Genesis
Greek · Beginning
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Geneva
English / Germanic · Leader of The Tribe
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Genevieve
French / Germanic / Celtic · Woman of the race
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Georgia
Greek · Farmer, earth worker
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Geraldine
Germanic · Ruler of the spear, spear wielder
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Gertrude
Dutch / English / German / Germanic / Amish · The Strongest Spear
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Gianna
Hebrew / Italian · God is gracious, gift of God
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Gillie
Modern American · Servant; protection; shield; young goat.
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Gina
Latin / Italian · Farmer / famous warrior
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15 of 23 names
Hailey
Old English · Hay meadow, bright clearing
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Haley
English · Hay's meadow
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Hallie
Old English / Norse · Hay meadow / rock guardian
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Hannah
Hebrew · Grace, favour, God has graced me
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Harmony
English · Unity
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Harper
Old English · Harp player, musician
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Harriet
Germanic · Home ruler, estate ruler
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Hassie
Modern American · Short form of Harriet.
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Hattie
Germanic · Estate ruler / home ruler
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Havana
Modern American · Capital city of Cuba.
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Hayden
English · Hay valley
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Hazel
Old English · The hazel tree, commanding
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Heather
English · Flowering Plant
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Heidi
Germanic · Noble character, of noble kind
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Helen
Greek · Shining light, bright
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15 of 16 names
Idella
English · Delicate, noble, pleasant, industrious, womanly.
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Iesha
AfricanAmerican · "Life" or "alive" or "living".
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Ilia
Bulgarian / Greek · God is with me.
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Iliana
Greek / Spanish · Shining light, bright torch
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Imogene
English · Maiden, innocent, pure, beloved
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India
English / Sanskrit · From The River Indus
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Inez
Greek / Spanish · Pure, holy, chaste
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Irene
Greek / Italian · Peace
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Iris
Danish / Dutch / English / Finnish / French / German / Greek / Norwegian / Spanish / Swedish · Colors of Rainbow
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Irma
Germanic / Italian · Whole or universal
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Isabel
Hebrew / Spanish · Pledged to God
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Isabella
Hebrew / Italian · Devoted to God, pledged to God
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Isabelle
Hebrew / French · Devoted to God, pledged to God
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Isla
Scottish Gaelic · Island, from Islay
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Isola
Modern American · Island
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J
15 of 64 names
Jackie
Hebrew · Supplanter, held by the heel
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Jaclyn
Hebrew / French · Supplanter, held by the heel
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Jacquelyn
Hebrew / French · Supplanter, held by the heel
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Jada
English / Spanish · Precious stone or jade.
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Jade
Spanish / English · Stone
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Jaila
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · "Jaila" means "clarity" or "brightness".
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Jaimie
Modern American · Variant of Jamie; supplanter.
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Jamaica
Modern American · Rich in springs
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Jamelle
Modern American · Formal and simple meaning of the name 'Jamelle': Supplanter or Variant of James.
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Jamie
Hebrew · Supplanter
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Jammie
Modern American · Sweet, lovable, cherished child.
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Jane
Hebrew · God is gracious
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Janelle
Hebrew / American · God is gracious, God's gift
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Janet
Hebrew · God is gracious, God's gift
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Janice
Hebrew · God is gracious
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15 of 54 names
Kaitlin
Hebrew / Irish · God is gracious / pure
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Kaitlyn
Hebrew / Irish · God is gracious / pure
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Kala
Hawaiian / Hebrew · Princess, Lady-like
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Kalia
Modern American · Hawaiian/Sanskrit origin; beauty or flower bud.
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Kallie
Greek / Celtic · Most beautiful / slender, pure
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Kamara
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Chameleon
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Kaniya
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Welcoming and gracious spirit.
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Kara
English · Pure, dear, beloved.
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Karen
English / Greek · Chaste, Pure
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Karina
Greek / Scandinavian · Pure / pure, clear one
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Karla
Germanic · Free woman, strong, feminine
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Karma
Hindi · Destiny, spiritual force
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Kassandra
Greek · Shining upon men, unheeded prophetess
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Katana
Japanese / Persian · Honorable or sword
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Kate
Greek · Pure, clear, unsullied
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15 of 80 names
Lacey
English / French · Person From Normandy
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Laila
Arabic · Night
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Lainey
English · Bright
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Lakota
NativeAmerican / Sioux / Native-american · Friend to us
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Lana
Slavic / Greek · Light / rock, harmony, beautiful
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Landrie
Modern American · Short, Simple and Formal
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Lannie
Modern American · Formal meaning of the name 'Lannie': Noble, gracious, or fair.
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Laramie
French · Canopy of leafy boughs
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Larrie
English · Uncertain, cautious, persevering, protector, honest.
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Lassie
Modern American · Female dog; young girl.
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Latasha
AfricanAmerican / English / Latin · Birthday of Christ
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Latonia
Modern American · Goddess of ancient Roman fertility.
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Latonya
AfricanAmerican / English / Latin · Invaluable
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Latoya
AfricanAmerican / American / English · Woman of Victory
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Laura
Latin / Italian · Laurel crowned
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15 of 106 names
Mabel
Latin · Loveable, dear, beautiful
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Mabelle
English · Lovable
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Mable
Latin · Loveable, dear, beautiful
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Mackenzie
Scottish · Son of Kenneth
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Madeline
Hebrew / French · Woman of Magdala, elevated tower
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Madelyn
Hebrew / French · Woman of Magdala, elevated tower
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Madison
Old English · Son of Matthew, strong-willed
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Maeve
Irish · She who intoxicates
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Maggie
Greek · Pearl, precious gemstone
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Magnolia
Latin · Flower
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Mahala
Arabic / English / Hebrew · Tender
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Makala
Hawaiian · Myrtle,
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Makayla
Hebrew · Who is like God
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Makena
Modern American · Happy one
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Makenzie
English · Son of Kenneth
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15 of 29 names
Nadia
Arabic / Russian · Hope; tender, delicate
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Nakia
Arabic · Pure
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Nala
African · Lioness, beloved, or gift of God.
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Nancy
Hebrew · Grace, favour
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Naomi
Hebrew · Pleasant, my delight, beautiful
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Natalia
Latin / Italian · Birth of the Lord
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Natalie
Latin · Born on Christmas day, natal, birth
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Natasha
Latin / Russian · Born at Christmas, natal day
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Nautica
Modern American · Pertaining to ships or sailors
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Navie
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · "New, inexperienced, and nave."
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Nayeli
NativeAmerican / Zapotec · I Love You
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Nealie
Arabic / Islamic · Simple and formal meaning: "Shining beauty; light of beauty".
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Neela
Hindi / Indian / Sanskrit / Tamil · Sapphire blue
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Nellie
Greek / Hebrew · Shining light / God is my light
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Nettie
English / Hebrew · Gracious, Merciful
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15 of 15 names
Oaklynn
American · "Oaklynn" means "oak tree meadow".
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Ofelia
Italian / Spanish · Italian form of Ophelia.
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Olga
Bulgarian / Czech / Danish / German / Greek / Hungarian / Icelandic / Italian / Latvian / Norse / Norwegian / Polish / Portuguese / Romanian / Russian / Serbian / Slovene / Spanish / Swedish / Ukrainian · Divine Woman
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Olive
Latin · Olive tree, symbol of peace
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Olivia
Latin · Olive tree, peace, fruitfulness
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Ollie
Latin / Norse · Olive tree / ancestor relic
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Omega
English / Greek · The end, culmination, or final.
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Onita
Modern American · "Valuable or most cherished one."
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Onnie
Modern American · "Beloved, gracious gift from God"
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Opal
English / Sanskrit · Jewel
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Ophelia
English / Greek · Helpful Woman
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Oralia
Arabic / Islamic · Golden (Or "Golden princess" in some sources)
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Orlie
Modern American · Gold, radiant, brilliant, golden-haired princess.
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Otha
Modern American · Noble, prosperous, wealthy, fortune.
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Ottilia
German / Swedish · Prosperous
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P
15 of 20 names
Paige
English · Young servant
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Paisley
Scottish · Church, basilica, church settlement
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Pallie
Modern American · Sweet, kind, caring friend.
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Pamela
English / Greek · All Sweetness
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Patricia
Latin · Noble, patrician, of noble birth
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Patsy
Latin · Noble, patrician
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Patty
English · Noble, strong, or lady.
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Paula
Latin · Small, humble, modest
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Paulette
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Pauline
Latin / French · Small, humble, modest one
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Peggy
Greek · Pearl, precious gem
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Penelope
Greek · Weaver, faithful wife, duck
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Penny
Greek · Weaver, thread of the web
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Peyton
English · Fighting man's estate
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Phoebe
Biblical / English / Greek / Latin · Brightest of Women
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15 of 37 names
Rachael
Hebrew · Ewe, innocent as a lamb
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Rachel
Hebrew · Ewe
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Raelynn
Modern American · Graceful light
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Ramona
Germanic / Spanish · Wise protector, counsel protection
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Randie
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · Variant of the name 'Randy'
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Ranie
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · Majestic; Ruler; Joyful; Victorious Bounty.
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Rannie
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · Child of a hero
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Reagan
Irish · Little king
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Rebecca
Hebrew · To bind, captivating
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Rebekah
Hebrew · To bind, captivating, beautiful
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Reese
Welsh · Ardor
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Regina
Latin / Italian · Queen
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Rella
Modern American · Reliable, gentle, and elegant.
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Renee
Latin / French · Reborn, born again, renewed
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Renie
English · Petite, joyful, and optimistic.
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15 of 70 names
Sabella
Hebrew / Italian · My God is an oath, devoted
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Sabrina
English / German / Italian / Latin · From The River Severn
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Sadie
Hebrew · Princess, noblewoman, lady
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Sahasra
Sanskrit · New beginning, one thousand
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Sallie
Hebrew · Princess, noblewoman, lady
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Sally
Hebrew · Princess, noblewoman, lady
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Samantha
Aramaic / Hebrew · Listener, told by God
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Samaya
Modern American · Time, moment, era, season, age.
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Samie
Modern American · "Listener; calm and serene."
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Sammie
Hebrew · God has heard
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Sandra
Greek / Italian · Defender of mankind
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Sandy
Greek / Scottish · Defender of men
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Santa
Italian / Latvian · Gift giver, Saint Nicholas.
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Santana
Spanish · Holy, sacred, or saint-like.
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Santanna
Modern American · Holy or sacred in Spanish.
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15 of 40 names
Tabitha
Aramaic · Gazelle, graceful beauty
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Tamara
Hebrew / Italian · Date palm
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Tamika
English · Sweet, beloved, gracious, people, child
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Tammy
Hebrew · Palm tree, upright and graceful
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Tanya
Latin / Russian · From the Tatius family
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Tara
Irish / Serbian / Slovenian / Croatian · Rocky hill
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Tasha
English / Latin / Russian · Birthday of Christ
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Taylor
English · Cloth maker
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Teddie
Old English / Germanic · Wealthy guardian / gift of God
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Tennie
Cherokee · Short form of Tennessee, American state.
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Tequila
Spanish · Liquor distilled from the agave plant
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Tera
English · Earth, land, or goddess' earth.
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Teresa
Greek / Italian · Harvester or from Thera
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Terra
English / Latin · Earth
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Terri
Greek · Harvester, late summer reaper
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15 of 30 names
Valentina
Latin / Italian · Strong and healthy
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Valeria
Latin · Strong, healthy
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Valerie
Latin · Strong, healthy
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Vallie
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Vallie: Valley; peaceful, natural habitat.
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Vanessa
English · Butterfly
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Vassie
Modern American · "Vassie" means "noble" or "noble protector".
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Vella
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Short for 'Vellavonius', no known meaning.
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Velma
English / German / Germanic · Stout Protector
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Venna
Modern American · Name meaning: "blessed, beloved"
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Vennie
Modern American · Promising, gracious, blessed, loving, charming
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Ventura
Spanish · Good fortune
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Vera
German / Latin / Russian · Verity, Truth
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Verbie
Modern American · No available information found.
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Verla
Modern American · Wise, trusted friend, noble.
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Verlie
Modern American · Beloved, admired; affectionate and cherished.
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9 of 9 names
Wanda
English / French / German / Germanic / Polish / Slavic · From The Vandal Tribe
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Wendy
English · Unclear
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Weslie
English · Western meadow
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Whitney
English · From A White Island
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Willia
Modern American · Feminine name meaning "resolute protector."
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Wilma
Germanic · Resolute protector, strong-willed
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Winifred
Welsh · Blessed reconciliation, fair peace
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Wrenley
Modern American · Modern and unique bird-inspired name.
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Wylie
Modern American · Strong and crafty warrior.
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1 of 1 name
Ximena
Spanish / Basque · Listener, hearkening
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4 of 4 names
Yesenia
Spanish · Like A Flower
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Yolanda
English / Latin / Spanish / Germanic · Violet Flower
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Yvette
Germanic / French · Yew wood, archer
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Yvonne
Germanic · Yew wood, archer
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5 of 5 names
Zamora
Modern American · City in Spain.
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Zannie
Modern American · Zannie - Meaning: "God is gracious."
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Zollie
Modern American · Short form of Zollman, particularly Jewish.
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Zona
Greek / Latin · From A Zone
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Zula
English / African / SouthernAfrican · Unclear
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Pretty Girl Names — Questions & answers

Everything you need to choose the perfect name for your daughter.

Pretty names tend to have soft vowels, lyrical rhythm, and warm meanings. Aria, Lila, Mia, and Sofia all feel naturally pretty when spoken.
Parents are loving Aria, Lily, Isla, Mia, and Eloise — all soft, melodic, and instantly beautiful.
They can be either. Short names like Mia and Ava feel sweetly pretty, while longer names like Isabella and Genevieve feel lyrically pretty.
Nature names are some of the prettiest. Lily, Rose, Daisy, Ivy, and Iris are all timeless floral favorites.
Aria means air or melody, Mia means mine or beloved, Lila means night, and Aurora means dawn — meanings as pretty as the sounds.
NameHub has a full collection of pretty girl names organized by sound, style, and meaning — heart your favorites as you browse.