Popular, Old-Fashioned & Unique Country Names for Girls

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Plus, naming expert Natalie Mulholland shares her favorite names for Southern girls

Co-authored by Natalie Mulholland and Raven Minyard, BA

Last Updated: November 18, 2025 Fact Checked

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The South has a very unique culture, including its naming conventions. Whether you live in the South or are simply a fan of the Southern Belle aesthetic, there are plenty of beautiful country names perfect for your baby girl. We talked to naming experts Natalie Mulholland and Dr. Hayley Elizabeth Wilson to help us compile a list of popular, classic, and unique country girl names, as well as names inspired by female country singers. Keep reading to find the perfect name for you.

Beautiful Country Girl Name Ideas

Naming expert Natalie Mulholland says Dodie, Birdie, and Nellie are cute Southern-sounding names. Other options include:

Popular: Abigail, Charlotte, Daisy, Grace, Scarlett
Classic: Annie, Darlene, Dorothy, Faye, Loretta
Unique: Adabelle, Clementine, Cricket, Fara, Henley

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Popular Country Girl Names

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Choose a country name with a modern twist. A lot of traditional country girl names sound a bit old-fashioned, but many have seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years. If you’re looking for a name that feels a bit more modern and trendy, try one of these options:
- Abigail (Hebrew for “my father is joy”)^{[1]
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- Brielle (Hebrew for “God is strong”)
- Cassidy (Irish for “curly-haired”)^{[2]
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- Charlotte (French for “free man”)
- Clara (German for “clear, bright”)
- Daisy (English for “day’s eye”)
- Ellie (English, Greek, and Hebrew for “light”)
- Emmelyn (German and French for “universal, living near a lake”)
- Evangeline (Greek for “good news”)
- Grace (Latin for “favor, goodwill”)
- Lucy (Latin for “light”)
- Peyton (Irish and English for “fighting man’s estate, Paega’s settlement”)
- Sadie (Hebrew for “lady, princess”)
- Scarlett (French for “red”)
- Violet (English for “violet flower”)
Meet the wikiHow Experts

Natalie Mulholland is a naming expert from Athens, Georgia. Since 2023, she’s also been a content creator focused on sharing the origin of names, plus what they mean and interesting people who’ve had that name before.

Dr. Hayley Elizabeth Wilson is a naming and early childhood expert. She has over 20,000 followers on Instagram, where she shares naming tips, name meanings, and other inspiration.

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Classic Country Girl Names

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Pick something old-fashioned for a timeless option. Dr. Wilson says many parents choose certain names to “reclaim family history, honor a grandparent, or pass on a legacy in a new form.”^{[3]
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Expert Interview} Choosing a vintage country name can be a great way to honor an older family member or to acknowledge your roots. Here are some examples:
- Annie (Hebrew and French for “favor, grace”)^{[4]
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- Darlene (English for “darling”)
- Deanna (English for “divine”)
- Dorothy (Greek for “gift of God”)
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- Elma (German for “will, desire, protection”)
- Faye (English for “fairy”)
- Gertie (German, a diminutive of Gertrude, meaning “spear of strength”)
- Gretchen (German for “pearl”)
- Hattie (German for “home or estate ruler”)
- Imogene (Gaelic for “maiden”)
- Jewel (French and English for “precious gem”)
- June (Latin for “young, sacred to Juno, the sixth month of the year”)
- Loretta (English for “laurel tree”)
- Mabel (Latin for “lovable, dear”)
- Nellie^{[6]
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- Pearl (Latin and English for the pearl gemstone)

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Rare & Unique Country Girl Names

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Go for a beautiful name you don’t hear very often. While there are a ton of traditional country names to choose from, plenty of more unique names still have that Southern vibe. Here are some of our favorites:
- Adabelle (Latin and French for “noble, beautiful”)^{[7]
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- Adeline (French for “noble”)
- Annamae (British, Hebrew, and American for “favor, grace, bitter, beloved, spring”)
- Antonia (Latin for “highly praiseworthy, from Antium”)
- Beatrice (Italian for “voyager, traveler”)
- Birdie^{[8]
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- Bithy (Aramaic, a diminutive of Tabitha, meaning “gazelle”)
- Cady (English and Greek for “pure, talkative, idyllic place”)
- Chantilly (French for “singer”)
- Clementine (French for “merciful, gentle”)^{[9]
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- Cricket (English for the cricket insect)
- Delilah (Hebrew for “delicate”)
- Fara (Arabic for “joy, happiness”)
- Gemma (Italian for “gem, precious stone”)
- Henley (English and Irish for “hen, wild bird, wood clearing”)
- Josephine (Hebrew for “Jehovah increases”)
- Kinsey (English for “royal, victory”)
- Margo (French and Greek for “pearl”)
- Minnie (German, a diminutive of Wilhelmina, meaning “will, desire, protection”)

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Girl Names Inspired by Country Singers

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Get inspiration from your favorite country singer. From Dolly Parton to Kelsea Ballerini, there have been a ton of talented female country singers over the years. If you’re a big fan of a certain artist, consider naming your child after them. Here are some examples:
- Carrie (after Carrie Underwood; German for “free man”)
- Dolly (after Dolly Parton; Greek for “gift of God”)
- Faith (after Faith Hill; British for “trust, devotion”)
- Jennifer (after Jennifer Nettles; British for “fair one”)
- Kacey (after Kacey Musgraves; Irish for “vigilant, watchful”)
- Kelsea (after Kelsea Ballerini; English for “victorious ship”)
- Lainey (after Lainey Wilson; French and Greek for “bright, shining light”)
- LeAnn (after LeAnn Rimes; British for “honest, soft, lovely willow”)
- Maren (after Maren Morris; Danish for “of the sea”)
- Martina (after Martina McBride; Latin for “servant of Mars”)
- Megan (after Megan Moroney; Welsh for “pearl”)
- Miranda (after Miranda Lambert; Latin for “worthy of admiration”)
- Patsy (after Patsy Cline; Latin for “noble, patrician”)
- Patty (after Patty Loveless; Latin for “noble, patrician”)
- Reba (after Reba McEntire; Hebrew for “to tie firmly, connection”)
- Shania (after Shania Twain; Ojibwe for “I’m on my way”)
- Sheryl (after Sheryl Crow; English and French for “beloved, darling”)
- Tammy (after Tammy Wynette; Hebrew for “palm tree, date palm”)
- Taylor (after Taylor Swift; English for “tailor”)
- Trisha (after Trisha Yearwood; English and Latin for “noble, patrician”)