"We all know (or are!) one of those “cool girls” who has effortless confidence, grace, and style. The kind who walks down the street with her head high. When people look at her, they say, “She’s got it figured out.”
Each time you talk to her, it’s as if no one else exists. She’s the cool girl—the one you look up to, the ultimate trendsetter, and the person everyone enjoys being around.
These types of girls can be anyone, but I knew I wanted to capture the essence of the cool girl when crafting this list of baby names. To do so, I turned to some celebrities and influencers to see the names they’re loving these days, looked into the latest baby name trends, and, of course, included some that simply fit the ~vibe~.
No matter who you think of when you think of the latest “it” girl, the cool girl names here aim to capture the essence perfectly. Read on for 101 cool girl baby names worth considering for your “it” girl-to-be.
Benny
Perhaps one of the coolest trends in the baby name world is using traditionally boy names for girls. This variation of Benjamin is a Hebrew name that means “son of the right hand”—but who says you can’t use it for a daughter? It can also be short for something more modern like Bennett. IG-famous influencer and podcaster Jaci Marie Smith recently named her daughter Benny, helping the name really skyrocket into cool-girl status.
Betty
One of Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively’s little ones has this lovely old-fashioned girl name that means “oath of God.” The best part? The name Betty is also a Taylor Swift-inspired baby name because Taylor, a close friend of Blake, has a song called “Betty” on her Folklore album.
Charlotte
It’s no surprise to me why this title was the fifth most popular baby girl name of 2024. The classic moniker is charming and can easily be shortened to the nickname Charlie. It means “free man.”
Clementine
While a cute mini orange may come to mind when hearing this name, it actually has the noble meaning of “mercy” and “forgiveness.”
Clover
In September of 2024, Disney star Ashley Tisdale welcomed a little girl named Emerson Clover French. While I think Emerson is pretty darling itself, Clover, meaning “meadow flower,” has cool girl written all over it.
Collins
Gender-neutral baby names are all the rage these days, and it’s a trend that seems to be sticking. A perfect option, Collins comes from Scottish, Irish, and Greek origins and means “people of victory.”
Daphne
The ultimate cool girl of the Regency Era, Daphne brings to mind the main character of season one of the hit series Bridgerton. Her name is highly feminine and means “laurel tree.”
Darby
Unique baby names will always give cool girl energy. That’s why including this Irish, Norse, and Scandinavian name that was once a common boys’ name was a must. It holds the meaning of “deer park.”
Drew
Another gender-neutral name, baby would share a name with the beloved actress Drew Barrymore. The two would have a Welsh title meaning “wise,” “courageous,” and “strong.”
Eden
Bringing to mind a lovely Biblical garden that was practically paradise, this Hebrew name means “delight” or “place of pleasure.”
Ella
Summer Fridays founder Lauren Ireland gave her daughter this short and sweet German title, meaning “fairy maiden.”
Eloise
Perhaps the number one cool girl today—Sofia Richie—recently announced the birth of her little girl, eloquently named Eloise. The vintage baby name means “famous warrior.”
Emerson
I simply had to include the first name Ashley Tisdale chose for her little girl, as it’s just too cute. It’s a German name meaning “brave” and “powerful.”
Fern
This list of cool girl names is filled to the brim with nature-inspired baby names. Fern may be one of the cutest and more uncommon.
Gaia
Parents who are intrigued by Greek mythology may love this name held by the mother goddess. Because of this, it has the meaning of “earth.”
Haven
Because you’ll always provide a “place of safety” for your little girl, consider this name that she would share with one of influencer Sadie Robertson’s daughters.
Hazel
Perfect for welcoming a baby in autumn is this fall-inspired baby name that brings to mind a bold color with hues of brown, gold, and green. The name refers to a hazel tree.
Honey
It truly doesn’t get much sweeter than this. Another of Sadie Robertson’s daughters is named Honey, a name that brings to mind the sweet nectar we love just about as much as honeybees do.
Idyllwild
For a name that practically stops you in your tracks for being so cool, look no further. While this name is so uncommon, tracking down a specific meaning is difficult. When we break up the name into two parts, we’re given a beautiful dichotomy. “Idyll” is said to mean “a happy, peaceful, and simple situation,” while “wild” is often synonymous with “untamed.” Maybe you really can have the best of both worlds.
Inez
Another cool name for girls chosen by Blake Lively and Ryan Reynold, Inez was also featured in Taylor Swift’s Folklore album. While she was quite the gossip in the album, your little girl is sure to be much more “pure.”
Indy
A few months ago, Ashley Tisdale hopped on the TikTok trend of sharing some of her favorite baby names that she did not use. One of my favorites on her list was Indy, a name that could derive from India, Indiana, or be tied to “independent.”
Ivy
Nature names are all over this list of cool girl names, and for good reason—it doesn’t get much cooler than the beauty of the earth itself. This nature name refers to the evergreen climbing plant and means “vine.”
James
One of the coolest boy names for girls is certainly James. Parents of girls are loving this Biblical title, meaning “supplanter,” more than ever.
Lemon
Another darling food style baby name is Lemon. While the fruit may be sour, the name variation leman was used as a sweet nickname for “lover” and “sweetheart” in Middle English.
Livia
A classic cool girl go-to is taking a more traditional name and altering it ever so slightly. I love how similar this name is to Olivia, but if that’s a little too popular, this is a lovely option.
London
Place names are always a hit—especially when mom’s name is Paris! Paris Hilton iconically named her daughter London, and I don’t think it gets much cuter than that.
Lyric
Because meeting your baby girl for the first time will be like music to your ears, consider this Greek baby name meaning “songlike.”
Martha
If there’s anything cool girls are known for, it’s making unexpected revivals happen. In the early 1900s, Martha was within the top 30 of baby names, but it dropped to the top 700 in the 2010s. Martha could become more popular and used as a family name for baby—or maybe even an ode to the original influencer, Martha Stewart.
Miller
Last names as first names tend to be some of the coolest these days. Miller is a fairly common surname, but it actually started as an occupational title meaning “one who grinds grain.” Miller can also be shortened to the undeniably cute nickname Millie.
Monday
Influencer and TV personality Francesca Farago also hopped on the TikTok train of sharing baby names she loves but won’t be using. As she did, perhaps one of the most unexpected she shared was Monday. Maybe inspired by the revival of Wednesday Addams, I can’t help but admire her creativity here. Plus, having a baby girl with this name may help you welcome the beginning of a new week more easily.
Navy
Whether you think of the deep blue color or the branch of the military, Navy has all of the cool coastal nautical vibes you could want.
Nell
Followers of influencer Zoë Sugg may recognize Nell as the middle name of her second child, Novie Nell Deyes. With ties to several cultures, the sweet name means “shining light.”
Noa
While we often think of the masculine version, Noa as a feminine title has quite a rich history as well. It also has ties to the Old Testament of the Bible and means “motion” or “movement.” It’s also just simply adorable for a little girl, if you ask me!
Novel
Bringing home your newborn baby girl will be like reading your favorite book for the very first time. Having the meanings of “new,” “fresh,” and “rare” makes it one of the coolest names for a girl.
November
Another name Francesca Farago loved but wouldn’t be using is this month’s name. She shared she loves the name November and would use Novi as a nickname. While commenters were on the fence about this one, I commend the creativity.
Olive
Cool girls may be switching out their nights of dirty martinis with extra olives for baby bottles for a while, but they can still use this baby name, meaning “olive tree.”
Ophelia
Whether you think of Shakespeare’s tragic heroine in Hamlet or sing this name to the tune by The Lumineers, you have a great title meaning “aid” and “help” either way.
Ottilie
Another baby name choice by blogger Zoë Sugg, Ottilie is a highly uncommon moniker worth considering. It only ever reached number 865 on the Social Security Administration’s list of the most popular baby names back in 1902. The German name means “prosperity” and “riches” and can be shortened to the adorable Ottie—as Zoe often does—as well as Tillie and Lottie.
Palmer
Palmer didn’t hit the charts until 2018 for girls when it was number 675. It’s now in the upper 200s and holds the meaning of “pilgrim,” following the trend of surname baby names. Parents might also be inspired by cool girl Brooklyn Decker’s character from the 2011 rom-com with Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston, Just Go With It.
Paloma
A refreshing cocktail may come to mind, but this name gets even better once you know that it means “dove,” a symbol of peace throughout the world. Paloma was recently chosen by Campbell, AKA “Pookie,” and Jett Puckett, two social media sensations known for their epic adoration for one another, for their newborn baby girl.
Penelope
Another star in the Bridgerton franchise, Penelope is also the name of a daughter Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick welcomed in 2012.
Piper
Blogger Cassidy Montalvo welcomed a little girl named Piper Presley in January of 2024. To raise a musically inclined little one, consider giving her this name meaning “flute player.”
Plum
While not everyone’s cup of tea, cute fruit names offer some potential cool names for girls, and fans speculated cool girl Hailey Bieber would name her new baby Plum (instead, the Biebers went with Jack Blues). While not currently in the top 1,000, I wouldn’t be surprised to see Plum on the list sometime soon.
Poet
Perhaps it’s the Tortured Poets Department of it all, but this word name feels like quite a fierce girl name to me. Both beautiful and unique, you’ll raise a little girl with a creative side.
Poppy
Chosen by influencer Abbie Herbert and millennial cool girl actress Anna Paquin, Poppy brings to mind a bright and delicate flower.
Quinn
Since hitting the scene of the baby girl name charts in the late ’90s, Quinn has been inching its way to the top. Now at spot number 85, this gender-neutral name means “wise.”
Romee
Bachelor alum Hannah Ann shared her favorite baby names on TikTok recently as well. One of the top on her list is the adorable Romee—a Dutch name meaning “from Rome.”
Rue
If you’re looking for an edgy girl’s name, Rue may be just what you need. Meaning “street” in French, she’s sure to grow up to have the best street style.
Sage
Dancing With the Stars pro and beloved influencer Lindsay Arnold Cusick named one of her babies Sage, and the name simply couldn’t be cuter. Another nature-inspired moniker thanks to an herb of the same name; the title also means “wise.”
Townes
Disney fans teared up just a bit as Hilary Duff welcomed her fourth child in May of 2024. The star and her husband chose the darling name of Townes Meadow for their newest bundle of joy.
Wiley
Also hopping on the TikTok trend earlier this year, Abbie Herbert shared that her top baby name since high school was Wiley. Traditionally a surname, it’s since morphed into a spunky cool girl name meaning “willow meadow.”
Willow
Speaking of Willow, this name was also a necessary inclusion. Another nature-inspired name, the title quickly brings to mind a beautiful willow tree.
More Cool Names for Girls
- Alma
- Annika
- Astoria
- Astrid
- Aura
- Birdie
- Blake
- Briar
- Carter
- Chandler
- Chantel
- Colette
- Delta
- Goldie
- Greer
- Halle
- Harlow
- Hart
- Ilsa
- Jade
- Kian
- Lennon
- Lohan
- Lola
- Lovely
- Mae
- Maren
- Margot
- Marlowe
- Meadow
- Monroe
- Opal
- Parker
- Rayna
- Remi
- Rhodes
- River
- Ruby
- Sasha
- Scout
- Stella
- Stevie
- Sutton
- Sylvie
- Veda
- Vienna
- Violet
- Winnie
- Wren
Brett Nicole Hayden, Assistant Editor
As the Assistant Editor, Brett works with the editors of The Everymom on the content creation process by updating stories, sourcing images and graphics, and pitching and contributing her own articles. Her favorite topics to write about are culture, relationships, and living. She’s also The Everymom’s resident baby names and family movies expert!