Girl Names That Start with F

F names for girls tend to feel graceful, bright and a little old-fashioned in the best sense. Several are virtue names. Faith is one of the classic virtue names, and Felicity comes from the Latin word for happiness. Florence comes from a Latin word meaning flourishing and is also the name of the Italian city, while Flora is the Roman goddess of flowers and spring. Frances is the feminine form of a Latin name meaning Frenchman, and Francesca is its Italian form.

Other F names come from a wide range of traditions. Freya and Freyja are two spellings of the Norse goddess associated with love and beauty. Fiona comes from a Gaelic word meaning fair or white and was popularized by Scottish writers. Fatima is a name held in deep honor in Islam, and Fernanda is a beloved Spanish and Portuguese name. Frida has Germanic roots linked to peace, Fallon comes from an Irish surname, and Faye is linked to an old word for fairy.

The f sound is soft and airy, which gives these names a gentle quality. Think about whether you prefer the vintage feel of Frances and Florence or the mythological associations of Freya. If you like Freya, decide early between the two spellings, since both are common.