Girl Names That Start With F
F is a small letter in baby-name terms — far fewer girls get an F name than an A or an E name — which is exactly why it’s appealing. An F name like Freya, Florence or Fern feels familiar yet uncommon on a classroom roster. Here are more than 100 girl names starting with F, with meanings and origins, sorted by style.
Looking for neighboring letters? Try girl names that start with E or G. Planning for a brother? See boy names that start with F.
Popular girl names starting with F
The F names most parents reach for today, all steady in US and UK baby-name data.
| Name | Meaning | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Freya | Lady; the Norse goddess of love | Old Norse |
| Fiona | Fair, white | Scottish Gaelic |
| Florence | Flourishing, in bloom | Latin |
| Frances | From France; free | Latin |
| Faith | Trust, belief | English |
| Felicity | Happiness, good fortune | Latin |
| Francesca | From France; free | Italian |
| Frankie | Free (short for Frances) | English |
| Faye | Fairy; also “faith” | Old French / English |
| Fatima | Captivating; daughter of the Prophet Muhammad | Arabic |
| Finley | Fair-haired warrior | Scottish Gaelic |
| Fallon | Leader; descendant of Fallamhan | Irish |
| Flora | Flower; Roman goddess of flowers | Latin |
| Fernanda | Bold voyager | Spanish / Germanic |
| Farrah | Joy, happiness | Arabic |
| Fleur | Flower | French |
Vintage F names for girls
These grandmother names are ripe for a comeback. Browse vintage girl names for more of this style.
| Name | Meaning | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Frieda | Peace | German |
| Florrie | Flourishing (pet form of Florence) | English |
| Fannie | Free (pet form of Frances) | English |
| Flossie | Flourishing (pet form of Florence) | English |
| Fern | The fern plant | English |
| Faustina | Lucky, fortunate | Latin |
| Frederica | Peaceful ruler | Germanic |
| Francine | Free; from France | French |
| Fay | Fairy | English |
| Flo | Short for Florence | English |
| Fredda | Peaceful (short for Frederica) | Germanic |
| Fidelia | Faithful | Latin |
| Fanny | Free; from France | English |
| Filomena | Loved, beloved | Greek (via Italian) |
| Fernande | Bold voyager (French form of Fernanda) | French |
Unique girl names that start with F
Rare but wearable choices for parents who want an F name nobody else in class will have. See our unique girl names for more.
| Name | Meaning | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Fenella | White shoulder (anglicized Fionnuala) | Scottish |
| Farren | Wanderer; traveler | English |
| Fable | A moral story | English |
| Fennel | The aromatic herb | English |
| Figgy | Nickname from the fig | English |
| Flannery | Red-haired | Irish |
| Fia | Wisdom (short for Sofia) | Scandinavian |
| Feodora | Gift of God | Russian |
| Fenna | Peace (Frisian) | Dutch / Frisian |
| Florentina | Flourishing | Latin |
| Faunia | From Faunus, the Roman nature god | Latin |
| Fiorella | Little flower | Italian |
| Fayette | Little fairy | French |
| Flavia | Golden, yellow-haired | Latin |
| Fleurette | Little flower | French |
| Fiammetta | Little flame | Italian |
| Fontaine | Fountain, spring | French |
| Fausta | Lucky, fortunate | Latin |
| Fantine | Possibly “childlike”; heroine of Les Misérables | French |
| Fianna | From the Fianna, legendary Irish warrior bands | Irish |
Nature-inspired F names
Plants, animals and seasons starting with F. Browse nature names for girls for a wider selection.
| Name | Inspired by | Vibe |
|---|---|---|
| Fawn | A young deer | Gentle and soft |
| Forest | The woodland | Earthy, unisex |
| Freesia | The fragrant flower, named for F. Freese | Delicate |
| Fuchsia | The magenta flower, named for Leonhart Fuchs | Bold and bright |
| Fjord | A deep glacial inlet | Scandinavian-cool |
| Flurry | A swirl of snow | Wintry and fun |
| Fig | The fig tree and fruit | Quirky and short |
| Foxglove | The tall wildflower | Cottagecore |
| Feather | A bird’s plume | Light and airy |
F girl names from around the world
F names from Irish, Arabic, Spanish, Scandinavian and other traditions. Irish choices pair well with our Irish girl names.
| Name | Pronunciation / meaning | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Fiadh | FEE-a; wild, deer | Irish |
| Fionnuala | fin-NOO-la; white shoulder | Irish |
| Fionnait | FIN-atch; fair | Irish |
| Ffion | FEE-on; foxglove | Welsh |
| Farida | fa-REE-da; unique, precious | Arabic |
| Fairuz | fay-ROOZ; turquoise | Arabic |
| Fatou | FAH-too; form of Fatima | West African (Wolof) |
| Folasade | fo-la-SHA-de; honor confers a crown | Yoruba |
| Funmilayo | foon-mee-LAH-yo; given to me to enjoy | Yoruba |
| Farzaneh | far-zah-NEH; wise | Persian |
| Fumiko | foo-MEE-ko; child of abundant beauty (varies by kanji) | Japanese |
| Frida | FREE-da; peace | Scandinavian / German |
| Filippa | fi-LIP-pa; lover of horses | Swedish / Italian |
| Flor | FLOR; flower | Spanish |
| Fátima | FAH-tee-ma; Portuguese form, also a Marian shrine | Portuguese |
| Françoise | frahn-SWAHZ; French woman | French |
| Fenja | FEN-ya; giantess in Norse legend | Old Norse |
| Finola | fin-OH-la; white shoulder (anglicized Fionnuala) | Irish / Scottish |
| Fiorenza | fyo-REN-tsa; Italian form of Florence | Italian |
| Fredrika | fred-REE-ka; peaceful ruler | Swedish |
| Friederike | free-de-REE-ke; peaceful ruler | German |
| Francisca | fran-SEES-ka; free | Spanish / Portuguese |
| Felipa | fe-LEE-pa; lover of horses | Spanish |
Short and sweet F names
Quick, spunky F names and nicknames that work alone or as middle names. For more mini names, see short girl names.
| Name | Meaning | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Fae | Fairy | English |
| Fifi | Pet form of Josephine | French |
| Fran | Free (short for Frances) | English |
| Frankee | Free (variant of Frankie) | English |
| Flick | Short for Felicity | English |
| Fliss | Short for Felicity | English |
| Fina | Short for Josefina or Serafina | Spanish / Italian |
| Freddie | Peaceful ruler (short for Frederica) | English |
| Flynn | Son of the red-haired one | Irish |
F names with beautiful meanings
Names that carry joy, faith and fortune — see names that mean happy for more upbeat choices.
| Name | Meaning | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Felicia | Lucky, happy | Latin |
| Fortuna | Fortune; Roman goddess of luck | Latin |
| Fidelity | Faithfulness | English virtue name |
| Faustine | Fortunate | French |
| Fayola | Walks with honor; good fortune | Yoruba |
| Farhana | Joyful, glad | Arabic |
| Farah | Joy | Arabic |
| Felicitas | Good luck | Latin |
| Fleurine | Little flower | French |
Tips for choosing a girl name that starts with F
- Check the flow. F names ending in a vowel (Freya, Fiona, Flora) glide into most surnames; consonant endings like Fern or Faith pair best with multi-syllable last names.
- Think about initials. F is fun as an initial, but double-check monograms such as F.A.T. or F.B.I.
- Help with Irish spellings. Fiadh and Fionnuala are gorgeous but unfamiliar in the US; be ready to explain pronunciation.
- Pair with a classic middle name. Bold picks like Fable or Fig sit nicely next to a traditional middle name. Our middle names for girls can help.
- Consider nicknames. Felicity gives you Flick and Fliss; Florence gives Flo and Florrie; Frances gives Frankie and Fran.
Frequently asked questions
What is the most popular girl name that starts with F?
Freya is currently one of the most popular F names in the UK and is rising in the US, alongside Fiona, Faith, Frances and Florence.
What is a pretty girl name starting with F?
Florence, Felicity, Flora, Fleur and Francesca are widely considered among the prettiest F names, with soft sounds and floral or joyful meanings.
What is a rare F name for a girl?
Fenella, Flannery, Fiorella, Flavia and Fiadh are uncommon in the US while still easy to wear.
How do you pronounce Fiadh?
Fiadh is pronounced FEE-a (roughly like “Fia”). It’s an Irish name meaning “wild” or “deer” and has become a top name in Ireland.
Which F names mean happy?
Felicity, Felicia and Felicitas come from Latin words for luck and happiness; Farah and Farhana mean joy in Arabic.