AHEAD: The ultimate list of badass female baby names for your feisty babe.

Not looking to raise another Mary or Jane?

If you’re on the prowl for a fierce-sounding female name you’re in the right place.

Below, you’ll find a huge list of over 200 badass girl names along with their meanings and current popularity.

Here are the best female badass names that will set the stage for your daughter to grow up strong-willed, confident, and ready to take over the world!

Related: Badass Boy Names

Badass girl names that just sound cool

These badass female names are edgy and fierce.

Eden

• Name meaning: The garden of Eden. Place of pleasure.
• Popularity: #77

Fallon or Fallyn

• Name meaning: Descended from a ruler.
• Popularity: Fallon ranks #689 and Fallyn isn’t ranking.

Fenmore

• Name meaning: Dear love.
• Popularity: This badass name isn’t ranking.

Harley or Harlee or Harleigh

• Name meaning: Hare meadow.
• Popularity: Harley ranks #346, Harlee is #912, and Harleigh is not ranking.

Mazie

• Name meaning: Child of light.
• Popularity: This cool 5-letter girls’ name isn’t ranking.

Nova or Novah

• Name meaning: New.
• Popularity: Nova ranks #35 and Novah ranks #704.

^ I predict this name will rise in popularity in 2025!

Raquel

• Name meaning: Innocent.
• Popularity: #905

Teagan

• Name meaning: Little poet.
• Popularity: #308

If you like these badass female names you might also like this list of hippie names.

Badass girl names meaning fiery, passionate, and rebellious

The next badass girl names are perfect for a little maverick who challenges the status quo and blazes her own trail.

Aden

• Name meaning: Little fire.
• Popularity: This modern name is not ranking for girls and ranks #834 for boys.

Ariella or Ariel or Arielle

• Name meaning: Lioness. Roar!
• Popularity: Ariella ranks #185, the mermaid name Ariel ranks #288, and Arielle is #417.

Carrie

• Name meaning: Free woman.
• Popularity: This C name hasn’t ranked since 2008.

Charlie or Charlee or Charli

• Name meaning: Free woman.
• Popularity: Charlie ranks #125, Charlee is #358, and Charli is #435. For boys, Charlie ranks #175 and Charles is #54.

Ember

• Name meaning: Spark.
• Popularity: #170

Frankie

• Name meaning: From France; or free person.
• Popularity: Frankie ranks #538 for girls. For boys, Frankie ranks not ranking and Frank ranks #468.

Liberty

• Name meaning: Freedom.
• Popularity: #891

Malaya or Malayah

• Name meaning: Freedom.
• Popularity: Malaya ranks #847 and Malayah ranks #969.

Molly or Mollie

• Name meaning: Rebellious.
• Popularity: Molly ranks #208 and Mollie is not ranking.

Rebel

• Name meaning: Maverick.
• Popularity: This truly badass name isn’t in the top 1000.

Reese

• Name meaning: Fiery.
• Popularity: This rad name ranks #174 for girls and #630 for boys.

Ruby

• Name meaning: Strong red gemstone.
• Popularity: #66

Scarlett

• Name meaning: Red.
• Popularity: #17

Serafina or Seraphina

• Name meaning: Fiery.
• Popularity: Neither spelling of this beautiful long name is in the top 1000.

Related to badass girl names: Name Pairings for Twin Girls

Badass gender-neutral names

Lots of traditionally male baby names actually make incredible badass girl names!

Camryn or Kamryn or Cameron

• Name meaning: Crooked nose.
• Popularity: Camryn ranks #494, Kamryn ranks #511, and Cameron ranks #480. For boys, Cameron ranks #58.

Dalton

• Name meaning: Valley settlement.
• Popularity: This city name isn’t ranking for girls but ranks #513 for boys.

Daryl

• Name meaning: Beloved.
• Popularity: This badass baby name isn’t ranking for either gender.

Devon or Devyn

• Name meaning: County in South West England.
• Popularity: Devon ranks #907 for boys and hasn’t ranked for girls since 2005. Devyn last ranked for girls in 2013.

Drew

• Name meaning: Strong and manly.
• Popularity: This badass name ranks #761 for girls and #540 for boys.

Dylan

• Name meaning: Child of the sea.
• Popularity: This cool name ranks #648 for girls and #34 for boys.

Eastyn

• Name meaning: From the east town.
• Popularity: Eastyn is not ranking for either gender. Easton ranks #96 for boys.

Ellery

• Name meaning: Alder tree.
• Popularity: This badass E name is not ranking.

Elliott or Elliot

• Name meaning: The Lord is my God.
• Popularity: For girls, Elliott ranks #667 and Elliot ranks #898. For boys, Elliott ranks #167 and Elliot ranks #178.

Taylor

• Name meaning: Clothing tailor.
• Popularity: This cool name ranks #261 for girls and #591 for boys.

If you like these badass names for girls you’ll also like this huge list of nonbinary names.

Badass geographical girl names

All of these cool names are inspired by famous places!

Aspen

• Name meaning: Tree with heart-shaped leaves. A ski resort town in Colorado.
• Popularity: #214

Brooklyn

• Name meaning: Broken land or beautiful brook. A borough of NYC.
• Popularity: #84

Dakota

• Name meaning: Friend or ally. North and South Dakota are midwestern states.
• Popularity: #262

Dallas

• Name meaning: Skilled. A city in North Texas.
• Popularity: This southern name ranks #615 for girls and #252 for boys.

Denver

• Name meaning: Green valley. The capital city of Colorado.
• Popularity: This D name ranks #780 for girls and #512 for boys.

Harlem

• Name meaning: A district of New York City known for its rich black history and culture.
• Popularity: This name isn’t ranking for girls but ranks #911 for boys.

Havana

• Name meaning: The capital city of Cuba.
• Popularity: This badass name ending in A isn’t ranking in the U.S.

Londyn or London

• Name meaning: From the great river. The capital of England and the UK.
• Popularity: Londyn ranks #276 and London ranks #313.

Madison or Maddison or Madisyn

• Name meaning: Child of Matthew. The capital city of Wisconsin.
• Popularity: Madison ranks #36, Maddison ranks #482, and Madisyn ranks not ranking.

Phoenix

• Name meaning: A mythical bird that rises from the ashes and is born again. The capital of Arizona.
• Popularity: This amazing two-syllable name ranks #348 for girls and #269 for boys.

Vienna

• Name meaning: The capital of Austria.
• Popularity: #691

If you like these fierce girl names you’ll also like this huge list of city names.

Badass nature names for girls

All of these badass baby names for girls are inspired by the earth, the sea, and the sky.

Arden

• Name meaning: Great forest.
• Popularity: This badass nature name hasn’t ranked since 2019.

Aster

• Name meaning: A daisy-like flower.
• Popularity: This badass name isn’t ranking.

Chesney

• Name meaning: Oak grove.
• Popularity: This country music-inspired name isn’t ranking.

Embry

• Name meaning: Flat-topped hill.
• Popularity: This badass name isn’t ranking.

Emerald

• Name meaning: Green gemstone.
• Popularity: #744

Foster

• Name meaning: Forester (forest worker).
• Popularity: This F name isn’t ranking for girls but ranks #967 for boys.

Hadley or Hadlee

• Name meaning: Heather clearing.
• Popularity: Hadley ranks #119 and Hadlee ranks #894.

Hazel

• Name meaning: Of the Hazelnut tree.
• Popularity: #19

Indra

• Name meaning: Possessing drops of rain.
• Popularity: This boho baby name isn’t ranking.

Iris

• Name meaning: Means rainbow in Greek. Also a flower.
• Popularity: #78

Jade

• Name meaning: Green stone.
• Popularity: #81

Jem or Gem

• Name meaning: Precious stone.
• Popularity: Neither spelling of this badass one-syllable name is ranking.

Mara

• Name meaning: A river.
• Popularity: #582

Raven

• Name meaning: Blackbird.
• Popularity: #361

Reva

• Name meaning: Rain.
• Popularity: This great rainbow baby name isn’t ranking.

River

• Name meaning: Stream of water.
• Popularity: This cool name ranks #193 for girls and #116 for boys.

Rylan

• Name meaning: Island meadow or rye land.
• Popularity: This badass name ranks not ranking for girls but ranks #376 for boys.

If you like these badass nature names you’ll also like these tree names and these bird baby names.

Badass girl names inspired by real-life legends

There are SO many badass women who have changed the course of history in big ways and small.

Amelia or Emilia

Amelia Earhart was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.

• Name meaning: Work.
• Popularity: Amelia ranks #4 and Emilia ranks #42.

Angela

Angela Merkel, the chancellor of Germany, has consistently been at the top of Forbes magazine’s 100 most powerful women in the world.

• Name meaning: Angel.
• Popularity: #256

Billie

Billie Holiday, the legendary jazz singer, left an indelible mark on music and civil rights. Known for her emotive voice and powerful songs, she is remembered as one of the greatest vocalists of all time.

• Name meaning: Resolute protector.
• Popularity: #865

Eleanor

Eleanor Roosevelt, the influential First Lady, diplomat, and advocate for human rights, left an indelible mark on history with her dedication to social causes.

• Name meaning: Light-hearted or shining one.
• Popularity: #14

Erin

Erin Brokovich is an environmental activist best known for building a case against PG&E for the contamination of drinking water.

• Name meaning: Ireland.
• Popularity: #658

Georgia

Georgia O’Keefe was the definition of a rule-breaker when it came to female artists of her time.

• Name meaning: Farmer.
• Popularity: #128

Harriet

Harriet Tubman was born into slavery but went on to free around 300 enslaved people through her work on the Underground Railroad.

• Name meaning: Home.
• Popularity: This three-syllable girls’ name isn’t in the top 1000.

Josephine

Josephine Baker, the trailblazing performer and civil rights activist, captivated audiences worldwide and used her fame to advocate for equality and justice.

• Name meaning: God will increase.
• Popularity: #64

Margaret

Margaret Thatcher, the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, is remembered as a powerful leader known for her resilience and determination.

• Name meaning: Pearl.
• Popularity: #132

Marion

Marion Donovan invented the diaper! How à propos! Plus, she has a cool name.

• Name meaning: Drop of the sea; or beloved.
• Popularity: This badass name is not in the top 1000.

Maya or Mya or Maia

Poet and civil rights activist Maya Angelou made history with her memoir, “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings”, as the first nonfiction best-seller by an African-American woman.

• Name meaning: Water.
• Popularity: Maya ranks #50, Mya ranks #340, and Maia ranks #459.

Meryl

I’ll let you decide whether Meryl Streep has changed history. All I know is that she’s a phenomenal actor and she has an awesome name (that I’m surprised more people haven’t copied).

• Name meaning: Of the bright sea.
• Popularity: This badass name is not currently popular.

Ruth

Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the U.S. Supreme Court Justice, was a pioneering advocate for gender equality and an icon of resilience and strength.

• Name meaning: Compassionate friend.
• Popularity: #187

Simone

Simone Biles, one of the most decorated gymnasts in history, is a symbol of strength, resilience, and excellence in sports. She has inspired millions with her incredible skills and determination.

• Name meaning: Listener.
• Popularity: #927

Unique & unusual badass girl names

All of these unusual badass girl names are interesting and uncommon without being too far out there.

Bex

• Name meaning: To tie or bind.
• Popularity: This unique B name isn’t ranking.

Egypt

• Name meaning: Country.
• Popularity: This badass name is no longer ranked in the top 1000.

Indigo

• Name meaning: Blue or Indian dye.
• Popularity: This cool hippie name is not ranking in the U.S.

Izaria

• Name meaning: Invented name.
• Popularity: This badass girls’ name is not currently ranking.

Keziah or Kezia

• Name meaning: The Hebrew term for the spice tree, Cassia.
• Popularity: This unique tree name is not in the top 1000.

Larkin

• Name meaning: Rough or fierce.
• Popularity: This badass L name isn’t ranking.

Lyra

• Name meaning: Lyre harp.
• Popularity: #481

Nava

• Name meaning: Pleasant or beautiful.
• Popularity: This badass N name isn’t ranking.

Navy

• Name meaning: Dark blue. Branch of the military.
• Popularity: #363

Onyx

• Name meaning: A layered black stone.
• Popularity: This totally badass O name ranks #308 for boys but isn’t ranking for girls.

Pandora

• Name meaning: Gifted.
• Popularity: This badass name isn’t ranking.

Reverie

• Name meaning: Daydream.
• Popularity: This unusual badass girls’ name isn’t ranking.

Tazara

• Name meaning: Elegance + grace.
• Popularity: This graceful name isn’t ranking.

Vale

• Name meaning: Valley.
• Popularity: This one-syllable “V” name isn’t ranking.

Vela

• Name meaning: Coastline.
• Popularity: This badass name isn’t ranking.

Zenith

• Name meaning: The point in the sky or celestial sphere directly above an observer.
• Popularity: This badass space name isn’t ranking.

Zuri

• Name meaning: Good + beautiful.
• Popularity: #203

If you like these unusual badass girl names you might also like this list of outer space names.

Powerful badass girl names meaning strength and bravery

These badass names are perfect for any little girl who wants to be the hero of her own story…

Alessia

• Name meaning: Defender.
• Popularity: #301

Alexandra

• Name meaning: Defender.
• Popularity: #204

Alexis

• Name meaning: Defender.
• Popularity: This badass name ranks #449 for girls and #472 for boys.

Audra

• Name meaning: Noble strength.
• Popularity: This badass girls’ name is not ranking.

Audrey

• Name meaning: Noble strength.
• Popularity: #74

Brianna

• Name meaning: Strong and honorable.
• Popularity: #152

Bridget

• Name meaning: Strength.
• Popularity: #748

Emery

• Name meaning: Brave or industrious.
• Popularity: #70

Everly or Everleigh

• Name meaning: Brave.
• Popularity: Everly ranks #69 and Everleigh ranks #149.

Gabriella or Gabriela

• Name meaning: God is my strength or strong woman.
• Popularity: Gabriella ranks #89 and Gabriela is #297.

Hart

• Name meaning: Brave.
• Popularity: This cool name is not in the top 1000.

Hera

• Name meaning: Protector. Another name for the goddess Juno.
• Popularity: This badass girls’ name is not ranking.

Jacqueline

• Name meaning: Supplanter.
• Popularity: #539

James

• Name meaning: Supplanter.
• Popularity: Unsurprisingly, James doesn’t rank for girls. It ranks #6 for boys. Super badass middle name!

Kennedy

• Name meaning: Helmeted chief.
• Popularity: This presidential name ranks #72 for girls and hasn’t ranked for boys since 2005.

Kinley

• Name meaning: Warrior.
• Popularity: #597

Koa

• Name meaning: Hawaiian for “warrior”.
• Popularity: This 3-letter name is not ranking for girls but ranks #298 for boys.

Lexi

• Name meaning: Defender.
• Popularity: #522

Matilda or Tillie

• Name meaning: Strength in battle.
• Popularity: The Victorian name Matilda ranks #437. Tillie isn’t ranking.

Riley or Rylee

• Name meaning: Courageous.
• Popularity: For girls, Riley ranks #43 and Rylee ranks #117. For boys, Riley is #223.

Ryder

• Name meaning: Horsewoman.
• Popularity: This badass name is not ranking for girls but ranks #129 for boys.

Sloane

• Name meaning: Warrior.
• Popularity: #151

Valentina

• Name meaning: Strength.
• Popularity: #49

Valerie

• Name meaning: Strength.
• Popularity: #144

If you like these powerful badass female names you might like this list of exotic names.

Badass regal names connoting female power

If your princess is going to grow up to be a queen, she’ll need a fitting name. These badass girl names mean royalty, ruler, nobility, and goddess.

Ada

• Name meaning: Noble.
• Popularity: #177

Adara

• Name meaning: Noble or virgin.
• Popularity: This badass “A” name is not in the top 1000.

Addilyn or Addie

• Name meaning: Nobility.
• Popularity: Addilyn ranks #746 and Addie isn’t ranking.

Adele

• Name meaning: Noble.
• Popularity: #823

Adeline

• Name meaning: Noble.
• Popularity: #71

Adella or Della

• Name meaning: Noble.
• Popularity: Adella isn’t ranking but Della ranks #647.

Alice

• Name meaning: Noble.
• Popularity: #65

Alyssa or Ilyssa

• Name meaning: Noble.
• Popularity: Alyssa ranks #333 and Ilyssa isn’t ranking.

Athena

• Name meaning: Goddess.
• Popularity: #76

Avery

• Name meaning: Elf king.
• Popularity: This perfect gender-neutral name ranks #29 for girls and #241 for boys.

Bria

• Name meaning: Noble or hill.
• Popularity: #910

Brienne

• Name meaning: Noble and revered.
• Popularity: This Game of Thrones-reminiscent name is not in the top 1000.

Candace

• Name meaning: Queen mother.
• Popularity: This badass royal name hasn’t ranked since 2005.

Hallie or Halle

• Name meaning: Little rock or estate ruler.
• Popularity: Hallie ranks #194 and Halle ranks #686.

Hattie

• Name meaning: Estate ruler.
• Popularity: #383

Heidi

• Name meaning: Noble.
• Popularity: #351

Henrietta

• Name meaning: Estate ruler.
• Popularity: This H name isn’t in the top 1000.

Idina

• Name meaning: Wealthy.
• Popularity: This badass name for girls is not ranking in the U.S.

Janie

• Name meaning: Noble or gracious.
• Popularity: This J name hasn’t ranked since 2002. (Jane ranks #281).

Juno

• Name meaning: The Roman goddess of the heavens.
• Popularity: This badass name isn’t ranking.

Kaya

• Name meaning: Eldest sister or wealthy.
• Popularity: This badass K name hasn’t ranked since 2019.

Kingsley or Kinsley

• Name meaning: King’s meadow.
• Popularity: Neither version is ranking for girls, but Kingsley ranks #849 for boys.

Kira

• Name meaning: Throne.
• Popularity: #384

Malika

• Name meaning: Queen.
• Popularity: This badass regal name is not currently ranking.

Meredith

• Name meaning: Great ruler.
• Popularity: #585

Rayna or Reyna or Reina

• Name meaning: Queen.
• Popularity: Rayna ranks #717, Reyna ranks #569, and Reina ranks #643.

Reagan or Raegan

• Name meaning: Little king.
• Popularity: Reagan ranks #168 and Raegan ranks #418. Reagan hasn’t ranked for boys since 2017.

Regina

• Name meaning: Queen.
• Popularity: #328

Reign

• Name meaning: Rule or sovereign.
• Popularity: This regal name ranks #414 for girls and #624 for boys.

If you like these regal badass names for girls you’ll also like this huge list of royal names.

Badass female warrior names inspired by fictional heroines

All of the badass girl names below come from strong female characters in movies and television.

Aria or Arya

You don’t get more badass than Arya Stark from Game of Thrones. She is a fighter in all senses of the word.

• Name meaning: Air or melody.
• Popularity: Aria ranks #24 and Arya is #139.

Clara

Clara Oswald, a companion of the Doctor in Doctor Who, is brave, clever, and resourceful, often saving the day alongside the Doctor.

• Name meaning: Bright, clear.
• Popularity: #99

Diana

Diana Prince, also known as Wonder Woman, is a symbol of strength, justice, and compassion. This Amazonian warrior fights for truth and inspires countless others with her bravery.

• Name meaning: Divine.
• Popularity: #228

Elena

Elena Gilbert, from The Vampire Diaries, is known for her resilience, compassion, and strength, navigating life’s challenges with bravery.

• Name meaning: Shining light.
• Popularity: #47

Eve or Evie

Eve Polastri, played by total badass Sandra Oh in Killing Eve, is part of the UK’s secret intelligence service.

• Name meaning: Life.
• Popularity: Eve ranks #600 and Evie ranks #265.

Kara

Kara Zor-El, also known as Supergirl in the DC Universe, embodies courage, resilience, and compassion, standing as a protector of Earth.

• Name meaning: Dear or beloved.
• Popularity: #937

Lara

Lara Croft (from the Tomb Raider franchise) is a highly intelligent and athletic English archaeologist. Her character is known for bravely venturing into ancient tombs and hazardous ruins.

• Name meaning: Fortress.
• Popularity: #732

Letty

Letty Ortiz from the Fast and Furious franchise doesn’t let anyone intimidate her. She’s an amazing driver and fighter—and an absolute badass!

• Name meaning: Diminutive of Letitia, meaning joy.
• Popularity: This badass girls’ name isn’t currently ranking.

Merida

From the Pixar movie, Brave, this headstrong character would rather hone her archery skills than live the life of a princess.

• Name meaning: One who has achieved honor.
• Popularity: This unique girls’ name starting with M is not in the top 1000.

Natasha

Natasha Romanoff, known as Black Widow in the Marvel Universe, is a highly skilled spy and combat expert who uses her intelligence and agility to overcome any obstacle.

• Name meaning: Birthday of the Lord.
• Popularity: #986

Rey or Rae

Rey Skywalker is the heroine of the most recent Star Wars movie. She is a great Jedi in power and in practice.

• Name meaning: Female sheep.
• Popularity: This short girls’ name is not ranking in the top 1000.

Ripley

From the Alien films (played by Sigourney Weaver), many would argue that Ripley is the ultimate female badass.

• Name meaning: Clearing in the woods.
• Popularity: This badass “R” name isn’t ranking.

Selene

This great warrior (played by Kate Beckinsale in the Underworld franchise) is loyal, hard-headed, and diligently fights for vengeance.

• Name meaning: Moon goddess.
• Popularity: #708

Storm or Stormi

Played by Halle Berry in the X-Men franchise, Storm is a weather-controlling mutant, as well as a fierce team leader.

• Name meaning: Weather event.
• Popularity: Storm is not ranking and Stormi ranks #872.

Sydney

Sydney Bristow, played by Jennifer Garner in Alias, is a spy for the CIA with remarkable physical and emotional strength. She is multilingual and highly skilled in Krav Maga.

• Name meaning: Wide meadow.
• Popularity: #306

Trinity

From The Matrix, Trinity is famous among hackers for escaping the Matrix. She is an intellectual badass and a skilled fighter.

• Name meaning: Triad.
• Popularity: #349

Vivian

Vivian Ward, the strong and confident lead in Pretty Woman, embodies a blend of strength and independence with a classic appeal.

• Name meaning: Lively.
• Popularity: #87

If you like these badass female warrior names from fiction you’ll also like this list of mermaid names.

Badass girl names inspired by winning

All of these badass girl names are perfect for a little champion with a competitive spirit!

Augusta

• Name meaning: Magnificent.
• Popularity: This badass “A” name is not ranking.

Collins

• Name meaning: Victory of the people.
• Popularity: Collins ranks #237 for girls (and is not ranking for boys). Colin singular with one “l” ranks #57 for boys.

Maxine

• Name meaning: Greatest.
• Popularity: #513

Mckinley

• Name meaning: Child of the fair hero. Presidential name.
• Popularity: #634

Nicole

• Name meaning: People of victory.
• Popularity: #327

Nilsa

• Name meaning: Winner or champion.
• Popularity: This badass “N” name isn’t currently popular.

Nolan or Nolen

• Name meaning: Champion.
• Popularity: Nolan is not ranking for girls but ranks #57 for boys. Nolen isn’t ranking for either gender.

Nyla or Nylah

• Name meaning: Winner or champion.
• Popularity: Nyla ranks #250 and Nylah ranks #382.

Tenille

• Name meaning: Champion or passionate.
• Popularity: This badass “T” name isn’t in the top 1000.

Veronica

• Name meaning: She who brings victory.
• Popularity: #410

If you like these powerful badass girl names you might also like this list of Greek names.

Cool Middle Name Ideas

Now that you’ve (hopefully) found a few lead contenders for your daughter’s first name, let’s talk middle names!

I generally find these to be the easiest names to pair with most first names:

For more inspiration, here are a whole bunch of badass female name pairings.

(Or, if you’d rather, jump ahead to predictions for badass girl names in 2025).

A

Ada Harlow
Ada James
Ada Lennox
Adara Phoenix
Addie Noelle
Addie Palmer
Addilyn Mabel
Addilyn Quinn
Addilyn Rhett
Adelaide Jewel
Adelaide Marie

Adelaide Quinn
Adeline Lily
Adeline Pearl
Adeline Rey
Adella Harlow
Alessia Frances
Alessia Reese
Alessia Rylan
Alessia Sloane
Alexandra Harlow
Alexandra Marion

Alexandra Page
Alexis Embry
Alexis Jade
Alexis Rylan
Alice Magnolia
Alice Remington
Alice Vivienne
Amelia Blake
Amelia Hazel
Amelia Reese
Amelia Rylan
Angela Harper

Angela Hart
Angela Madelyn
Arden Hadley
Arden James
Arden Lennox
Arden Radley
Aria Jade
Ariella Bryn
Ariella Charlotte
Ariella Scarlett
Arielle Frances
Arielle Hartley

Arya Blaire
Arya Everly
Arya June
Aspen Brooke
Aspen Mazie
Aspen Phoenix
Aspen Vienna
Aster Hadley
Aster James
Aster Lennox
Aster Slate
Athena James
Athena Jane

Athena Raven
Athena Ruby
Audrey Blake
Audrey Noelle
Audrey Pearl
Augusta Eve
Augusta Hart
Augusta Hayes
Augusta James
Avery Hart
Avery Jade
Avery Peyton
Avery Teagan

B

Bex Kennedy
Blake Harper
Blake Ryder
Blake Sutton
Bria Raven
Brianna Abigail
Brianna Daisy
Brianna Eve
Bridget Danielle
Bridget Emma
Bridget Grace
Brienne Harley
Brooklyn Mayes

C

Camryn Reese
Carolina Jade
Carolina Ryder
Carolina Sophie
Charlie Madison
Charlotte Grace
Charlotte Victoria

Chesney Arden
Chesney Blake
Chesney Ember
Chesney Nash
Collins Hart
Constance Marie
Constance Olivia
Constance Rose

D

Dara Emerson
Dara Indigo
Dara Lennox
Delia Blake
Delia Embry
Delia Reagan
Delia Rylan
Demi James
Demi Madison
Demi Quinn
Denver Raven
Devon Jade

E

Eastyn Hart
Eden Blake
Eden James
Eden Lennox
Eden Madison
Ember Rayne
Embry Indigo
Embry Jade
Embry Lennox
Embry Quinn
Emerald Rayne
Emerson Jade
Emerson Lennox

Emerson Mazie
Emersyn Nova
Emery Jade
Emery James
Emery Onyx
Emery Reagan
Erin Harper
Erin Makayla
Erin Natalia
Erin Palmer
Eve Blakely
Eve Rylan
Eve Taylor
Everly Faye
Everly Hayes
Everly Lane

F

Fallon Hadley
Fenmore Rylan
Frances Coraline
Frances Eve
Francesca Hale
Francesca Hazel

G

Gabriella Jewel
Gabriella Lacey
Gabriella Marie
Gem Mazie
Gem Sage
Georgia Leigh
Georgia Rain
Georgia Ruby

H

Hadley Indigo
Hadley Jade
Hadley James
Hadley Lennox
Hallie Palmer
Halston Eve
Harley Blake
Harley Blaze
Harley Ember

Harley James
Harley Lennox
Harriet Blakely
Harriet Marley
Harriet Rai
Harriet Raven
Hart Emerson
Hart Magnolia
Hart Savannah
Hayden Sage
Hazel Madison
Hazel Mia
Hazel Quinn
Hazel Rae
Hazel Zoe
Heidi Lennon
Henrietta Brooke
Henrietta Everly
Henrietta Presley
Hutton Tenille

I

Idina Lacey
Idris Rowyn
Indigo Alexis
Indigo Arden
Indigo Hart
Indigo May
Indigo Rylan
Indra Lynx
Iris James
Izaria Hazel

J

Jade Aspen
Jade Embry
Jade Hannah
Jade Madelyn
Jade Taylor
Jem Indigo
Jem Sutton
Juno Ayla
Juno Bryn
Juno Hart
Juno Kinsley
Juno Oakley

K

Kaya Mackenzie
Kennedy Blake
Kennedy Sloan
Kennedy Victoria
Kennedy Violet
Koa Madison

L

Landen Embry
Lara Blaire
Lara Emersyn
Lara Juliette
Lara Quinn
Lennon Mazie

Lennox Embry
Lennox Hart
Lennox Hartley
Lennox Mazie
Lennox Raven
Letty Bridget
Letty Delilah
Letty Harlow
Lexi Sofia
Lexi Sutton
Lexi Teagan
Lila Hartley
Lila Raven
Lila Teagan
Lottie Brooke
Lyra Harper
Lyra Lennox
Lyra Nova
Lyra Ryder

M

Madison Blaze
Madison Harper
Madison Radley
Malika Nava
Mara Hazel
Mara Indigo
Mara Lennon
Mara Lennox
Mara Teagan
Marion Ayla
Marion Birch
Marion Brooke
Marion Hadley

Matilda June
Matilda Presley
Maya Indigo
Maya Jane
Maya Nicole
Maya Reverie
Mazie Hale
Mazie Harlow
Mazie Quinn
Mazie Reagan
Mazie Rylan
Mckinley Rae
Merida Grace
Merida Page
Merida Reagan

Merida Violet
Meryl Reese
Meryl Sloane
Meryl Taylor
Meryl Valentina
Mollie Lennox
Molly Hart
Molly Palmer

N

Navy Reign
Nolen Harley
Nova Beatrix
Nova Brooke
Nova Jade
Nova Lynx
Nova Rylan
Nyla Hazel

P

Pandora Bryn
Pandora Ember
Pandora Quinn
Phoenix Hart
Phoenix Nova
Phoenix Ripley
Phoenix Skye
Phoenix Starr

Q

Quinn Palmer
Quinn Rowan
Quinn Ryder

R

Rai Hartley
Rai Marley
Rai Teagan
Raquel Blake
Raquel Hart
Raquel Jade
Raquel Page
Raven Eve
Raven Hart
Raven Hayes
Raven Quinn
Raven Starr
Rayna Gray
Reagan Blake
Reagan Brooke

Reagan Hart
Reagan Jade
Reagan James
Rebel Emersyn
Rebel Paige
Rebel Shiloh
Rebel Trinity
Reese Avery
Reese Hadley
Reese Hart
Reese Mackenzie
Reva Marin
Rey Magnolia
Rhiannon Ava
Rhiannon Eliza

Rhiannon Eve
Riley Alexandra
Ripley Blake
Ripley Madison
Ripley Quinn
Ripley Stone
Ripley Teagan
Rory Sutton
Rowan Emery
Rowan Jade
Rowan James
Rowan Onyx
Rowan Slate
Ruby Phoenix
Ryan Blakely
Rylan Blake
Rylan Hazel
Rylan James
Rylan Mazie
Rylee Ariella
Rylee Blake
Rylee Jane

S

Sadie Gray
Sadie Hazel
Sadie Madison
Sadie Raquel
Sadie Raven
Selene Ellery
Selene Faye
Selene Madison
Serafina Grace
Seraphina Blaire
Seraphina Everly

Sloane Avery
Sloane Charlotte
Sloane Genevieve
Sloane Regan
Storm Brinley
Storm Haley
Stormi Onyx
Sydney Eden
Sydney Faye
Sydney Grace
Sydney Reese

T

Tazara Ryan
Teagan Jade
Teagan James
Teagan Lynx
Teagan Wolf
Tenille Sloane
Tillie Quinn
Trinity Hale
Trinity Hart
Trinity Jane
Trinity Paige

V

Valentina Blakely
Valentina Faye
Valentina Hart
Valerie Frances
Valerie Grace
Valerie Rose
Vela Crane

Vela Ember
Vela Quinn
Vela Raven
Vienna Emerson
Vienna Hailey
Vienna Jade
Vienna Rai
Vienna Teagan

Z

Zenith Indigo
Zenith Onyx
Zenith Rai
Zenith Skye
Zuri Lennox

Predictions for 2025

Of the badass girl names on this list, there are 3 that I believe are poised to see sharp rises in popularity in 2025…

Nova

Current rank: For girls, Nova ranks #35 and Novah is #704. For boys, Nova ranks #952.

Since first appearing in the top 1000 in 2011, Nova has seen a remarkable 96% increase in popularity.

The name has quite literally skyrocketed in popularity, partly due to its bold, energetic meaning (“new”) and visibility from high-profile figures like “The Walking Dead” star Norman Reedus and actress Diane Kruger, who revealed their daughter Nova’s name in 2022.

Holding a solid #35 rank in 2023, Nova is part of the nature-inspired and cosmic name trend seen with Luna (#10) and Stella (#46).

Eleanor

Current rank: #14

Eleanor’s popularity continues to grow due to its timeless charm and connection to powerful historical figures like Eleanor Roosevelt.

A significant factor in its appeal is the modern, cute nickname Ellie, which ranked #27 in 2023, highlighting its strong popularity as both a nickname and standalone choice.

Parents are increasingly drawn to vintage names that offer versatility, and Eleanor’s mix of classic appeal with a modern twist positions it alongside other rising names like Charlotte (#3) and Amelia (#4).

Lyra

Current rank: #481

Lyra gained major visibility when Ed Sheeran named his daughter Lyra Antarctica in 2020.

The name Lyra combines celestial appeal (it’s a constellation) with musical roots (from the lyre, an ancient instrument), resonating with parents who favor names that carry both artistic and natural significance.

Lyra’s upward momentum aligns with the popularity of other cosmic-inspired names like Luna (#10) and Aurora (#22).

What say you? Will these badass girl names go viral in 2025?

The source for popularity data is SSA.

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FAQs

If you’re struggling to narrow down your list, this should hopefully make your quest for badass girl names a bit easier.

What are some short badass girl names?

Each of these names either has just 3 or 4 letters – or just one syllable.

Ada
Aria
Arya
Asia
Blake
Bria
Drew
Eden
Erin
Eve
Gem
Hart
Jade
Jem
Kali
Kira
Lana
Lexi
Liv
Luna
Lyra
Mara
Nova
Nyla
Onyx
Reese
Reva
Rey
Sky
Sloane
Storm
Vera

What are some trendy but badass girl names?

These names are all currently ranked in the top 50:

Amelia
Eleanor
Hazel
Aria
Ellie
Avery
Nova
Madison
Willow
Emilia
Stella
Elena
Valentina
Maya

What are some uncommon badass girl names?

None of the following are ranked in the top 1000 baby girl names:

Adara
Addie
Adella
Alexi
Ilyssa
Aster
Augusta
Carrie
Chesney
Dalton
Daryl
Eastyn
Fallyn
Fenmore
Foster
Harleigh
Hart
Havana
Henrietta
James
Jem
Gem
Juno
Kaya
Kingsley
Koa
Landen
Letty
Madisyn
Malika
Marion
Tillie
Merida
Meryl
Mollie
Nava
Nilsa
Nolan
Nolen
Onyx
Pandora
Rebel
Reverie
Ripley
Ryder
Rylan
Serafina
Storm
Tenille
Tazara
Vale
Vela

This article was originally published on Sept 13, 2021 and was updated on Nov 7, 2024.

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