AHEAD: The ultimate list of F names for girls… and which could go viral in 2025.
If you’re looking for beautiful girl names that start with F you’re in the right place!
I’ve rounded up every F name that’s even the slightest bit modern and cool.
Below you’ll find over 40 names, their meanings, and current popularities.
You’ll also find a shortlist of F names poised to go viral in 2025.
Related: Boy Names that Start with F
“F” names trending in 2025
These girl names that start with F are climbing the charts right now, each making significant gains since last year.
Fallon
- Name meaning: Descended from a ruler.
- Popularity: #689 (↑28)
Faye
- Name meaning: Fairy.
- Popularity: #500 (↑64)
Flora
- Name meaning: Flowers or plants.
- Popularity: #684 (↑41)
Florence 🔥
- Name meaning: Prosperous.
- Popularity: #521 (↑102)
Frances
- Name meaning: From France; or free person.
- Popularity: #405 (↑14)
Frankie 🔥
- Name meaning: From France; or free person.
- Popularity: Frankie ranks #538 (↑7) for girls. For boys, Frank ranks #468, and Frankie isn’t ranking.
Freya or Freyja 🔥
- Name meaning: Lady. A goddess associated with love, beauty, war, and death.
- Popularity: Freya ranks #136 (↑8) and Freyja ranks #626 (↑8).
More on 2025 viral predictions shortly!
Popular girl names that start with F
The primary spellings of these F names for girls are ranked in the top 500.
Faith
- Name meaning: Devotion.
- Popularity: #242
Fatima
- Name meaning: A woman who abstains. Also means captivating.
- Popularity: #344
Felicity
- Name meaning: Happiness
- Popularity: #454
Fernanda
- Name meaning: Adventurous journey.
- Popularity: #469
Finley or Finleigh
- Name meaning: Blonde warrior.
- Popularity: Finley ranks #282 and Finleigh isn’t ranking.
Fiona
- Name meaning: Fair.
- Popularity: #400
Francesca
- Name meaning: From France; or free person.
- Popularity: #374
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Vintage “F” names for girls
These old-fashioned names that start with F are lost treasures that have fallen out of use.
Fantine
- Name meaning: Fantastic one. This name is famous thanks to Les Misérables.
- Popularity: This pretty F name isn’t ranking.
Felice
- Name meaning: Fortunate or happy.
- Popularity: This F name isn’t ranking.
Fiora
- Name meaning: Little flower.
- Popularity: This 3-syllable name isn’t ranking.
Fiorella
- Name meaning: Little flower.
- Popularity: This 4-syllable name isn’t ranking.
Fleur
- Name meaning: Flower in French.
- Popularity: This cute name is not ranking.
Florentine
- Name meaning: A native of Florence, Italy.
- Popularity: This Victorian name isn’t ranking.
Florette
- Name meaning: Small flower or blossom.
- Popularity: This unique nature name is not ranking.
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Francine
- Name meaning: From France; or free person.
- Popularity: This F name isn’t ranking.
Frederica
- Name meaning: Peaceful ruler.
- Popularity: This German name isn’t ranking.
A few more vintage F names that are likely past their prime: Fannie, Felicia, Feodora, Fern, Fidelia, Filomena, Flossie, Florine, Francisca, Faustina
Unique girl names that start with F
These F names for girls are a little different!
Fable
- Name meaning: A short story.
- Popularity: This name isn’t ranking.
Fairleigh
- Name meaning: Fern clearing.
- Popularity: This F name isn’t ranking.
Farley
- Name meaning: Fern clearing.
- Popularity: This name ending in y isn’t ranking.
Farrah
- Name meaning: Happiness.
- Popularity: This name isn’t ranking.
Farryn
- Name meaning: Adventurous.
- Popularity: This badass name isn’t ranking.
Fenix
- Name meaning: A variation of Phoenix, a mythical bird that rises from the ashes. Also means dark red.
- Popularity: This Greek-inspired name isn’t ranking. Phoenix ranks #348 for girls and #269 for boys.
Fenmore
- Name meaning: Dear love.
- Popularity: This cool hippie name isn’t ranking.
Finch
- Name meaning: A colorful bird.
- Popularity: This bird-inspired name isn’t ranking.
Foster
- Name meaning: Forester (forest worker).
- Popularity: This tree-inspired name isn’t ranking for girls but ranks #967 for boys.
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Will any girl names starting with F go viral in 2025?
Yes, I believe so!
There are four stand-out names poised for dramatic growth this year.
Florence
After nearly disappearing from the American naming landscape, this F name has made a stunning comeback, achieving an extraordinary 448-spot climb from #969 to #521 in just six years.
Each jump gets more dramatic, with 2023 seeing its largest gain yet – leaping from #623 to #521, marking a 16.4% improvement in ranking.
More parents chose Florence in 2023 than any year since 1981.
The cultural timing is perfect: Florence Pugh’s star keeps rising (with 2024’s Dune 2), while vintage names dominate trends.
What makes Florence particularly compelling among girl names that start with F?
Not only did it hit #7 in the early 1900s, but it’s currently crushing international rankings: #8 in England, #20 in New Zealand, #30 in Australia, and #23 in Canada.
Frankie
After falling off the charts for nearly 40 years, Frankie has staged a remarkable comeback. Since re-entering at #988 in 2015, it has climbed 450 spots to reach #538 in 2023.
The timing couldn’t be better for this vintage charmer. Kristin Hannah’s #1 bestseller The Women (February 2024) features a compelling protagonist named Frances “Frankie” McGrath, a brave Vietnam War nurse.
The name’s international appeal is undeniable – it ranks #106 in England, #160 in Scotland, and has strong showings in Australia (#51) and New Zealand (#37).
Frankie hits multiple sweet spots in current naming trends: it’s gender-neutral, works as both a nickname and full name, and carries vintage charm while feeling thoroughly modern.
The name’s steady climb from #736 in 2019 to #538 in 2023 shows organic popularity rather than a temporary spike.
Combined with the boost from Hannah’s novel, Frankie appears poised for a dramatic rise in 2025.
Freya and Freyja
This pair of girl names that start with F is showing some serious momentum right now.
The more familiar spelling, Freya (#136), has climbed an astounding 774 spots since 2013, when it ranked at #910. Its trajectory has been remarkably steady, gaining ground even in the competitive top 150 territory.
Meanwhile, its sister spelling Freyja (#626) is showing even more explosive growth. After first appearing in the U.S. top 1000 in 2019 at #994, it has rocketed up 368 spots in just four years.
Both variants draw power from their connection to the Norse goddess of love and beauty. They’re part of the mythological name trend that’s also lifted choices like Atlas (#112) and Aurora (#22).
The names’ international popularity adds to their appeal – Freya ranks #5 in England and #3 in Scotland. This global recognition suggests significant room for growth in the U.S.
With Freya showing steady gains and Freyja demonstrating dramatic momentum, both spellings appear poised for continued rises.
The success of similar pairs like Sofia/Sophia suggests these goddess names could become the next big sister-spelling success story.
Nicknames for girl names that start with F
These are great if you love long names but want a shorter F-starting nickname.
👉🏼 Jump ahead to middle name ideas if you wish.
Fifi
Short for: Fiona, Felicity, Fiora, Fiorella, Fidelia
Fin
Short for: Finley, Finleigh, Finch
Flo
Short for: Florence, Flora, Florentine, Flossie, Florine
Fran or Frannie
Short for: Francesca, Frances, Francine, Francisca, Frederica
Frankie
Short for: Francesca, Frances, Francine
Freddie or Freddi
Short for: Frederica
Nicknames whose long versions start with F:
Ella
Short for: Fiorella, Fenella
Leigh
Short for: Fairleigh, Finleigh
Middle name ideas for first names that start with F
Here are some beautiful first + middle name combinations for a first name with F as the first letter.
| Fable Abigail Fairleigh Madison Faith Everly Faithlyn Hart Fallon Blakely Fantine Rose Farley Brooke Farrah Layne Farryn Sage Fatima Blaire Fawn Sophie Faye Magnolia Felice Juliette Felicity Charlotte Fenix Hailey Fenmore Jade Fern Valerie Fernanda Paige |
Finley Reese Fiona Eve Fiora Madelyn Fiorella Violet Fleur Emmeline Flora Harlow Florence Marie Florentine Hazel Florette Daphne Forrest Magnolia Foster Hadley Frances Penelope Francesca Grace Francine Ella Frankie Mia Frederica Rylan Freya Lennox Frida Mackenzie |
F Names for Girls: Trend Analysis
Girl names that start with F make up a surprisingly small portion of today’s popular names, with only 15 options ranking in the top 1000.
The highest ranked F name is Faith at #242, followed by international favorite Freya at #136.
We’re seeing a fascinating mix of styles emerge among trending F names. Florence, Frankie, and Freyja represent three distinct modern naming approaches: vintage elegance, tomboyish nicknames, and mythological names.
The steady risers like Fallon, Faye, Flora, and Frances suggest parents are drawn to both short, sweet options (Faye) and more traditional choices (Frances).
Nature-inspired themes are prominent among F names, from the obvious Flora and Florence to the more subtle Faye (meaning “fairy”).
There’s a notable Italian influence in both ranked names (Francesca) and unranked vintage options (Fiora, Fiorella).
Many gorgeous vintage F names remain surprisingly underused. Names like Fleur, Felice, and Frederica align perfectly with current vintage revival trends but haven’t yet caught on. Perhaps 2025 will be the year that they do!
The source for popularity data is SSN.
This article was originally published on Dec 6, 2021 and was updated on Jan 11, 2025.
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