AHEAD: The ultimate list of girls’ names that start with F

If you’re looking for a beautiful girls’ name starting with the letter F, you’re in the right place!

Perhaps you’re planning to honor a family member whose name begins (or began) with the letter F.

Or you’ve got an “F” theme for your kids’ names.

Or maybe you just happen to like the letter F. (Totally valid, btw).

Below, I’ve rounded up every single F name that’s even the slightest bit modern and cool.

I’ve also included each name’s meaning and current popularity—which will hopefully help you narrow down your list of favorites.

Interestingly, there are zero F names in the top 50… or the top 100!

(By contrast, there are 16 names starting with A in the top 1000.)

Even more surprising is that in total, there are only 16 names starting with F in the entire top 1000!

Now let’s dive in and check out this list of baby names…

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Related: Boy Names that Start with F

“F” names in the Top 500

Kicking off our list of F names for girls with monikers that are relatively popular in the United States right now. All of these are in the top 500.

Faith

• Name meaning: Devotion.
• Popularity: #136

Fatima

• Name meaning: A woman who abstains. Also means captivating.
• Popularity: #342

Felicity

• Name meaning: Happiness
• Popularity: #386

Finley or Finleigh

• Name meaning: Blonde warrior.
• Popularity: Finley ranks #201 and Finleigh is not ranking.

Fiona

• Name meaning: Fair.
• Popularity: #296

Francesca

• Name meaning: From France; or free person.
• Popularity: #456

Freya or Freyja

• Name meaning: Lady. A goddess associated with love, beauty, war, and death.
• Popularity: Freya ranks #179 and Freyja ranks #958.

If you like these popular F names for girls, you might also like this list of modern girl names or these names for rainbow babies.

Unique “F” names for girls

Fable

• Name meaning: A short story.
• Popularity: This short girl’s name is not in the top 1000.

Faithlyn

• Name meaning: Invented name.
• Popularity: This graceful girl’s name is not ranking.

Farrah

• Name meaning: Happiness.
• Popularity: This pretty “F” name hasn’t ranked since 2016.

Farryn

• Name meaning: Adventurous.
• Popularity: This two-syllable girl’s name is not currently popular.

Faye

• Name meaning: Fairy.
• Popularity: #687

Fenix

• Name meaning: A variation of Phoenix, a mythical bird that rises from the ashes. The name also means dark red.
• Popularity: Fenix is not in the top 1000. Phoenix ranks #286 for girls and #238 for boys.

Fernanda

• Name meaning: Adventurous journey.
• Popularity: #571

Frida

• Name meaning: Peace.
• Popularity: #889

If you like uncommon girl names that start with F, you might also like this list of space names.

Gender-neutral “F” names

Gender-neutral baby names are definitely “in” right now, and I’m all about this! Here are some cool options that start with the letter F…

Fallon or Fallyn

• Name meaning: Descended from a ruler.
• Popularity: #859

Farley

• Name meaning: Fern clearing.
• Popularity: This cool double-syllable name is not in the top 1000.

Fenmore

• Name meaning: Dear love.
• Popularity: This great “F” name is not currently ranking for either gender.

Foster

• Name meaning: Forester (forest worker).
• Popularity: Foster is not ranking for girls but ranks #965 for boys.

Frankie

• Name meaning: From France; or free person.
• Popularity: Frankie ranks #591 for girls. For boys, Frankie ranks #979, and Frank ranks #425.

If you like these unisex F names, you might also like this list of edgy names.

Nature “F” names for girls

These organic baby names with F as the first letter are inspired by plants, flowers, and animals.

Fairleigh

• Name meaning: Fern clearing.
• Popularity: This pretty “F” name is not in the top 1000.

Fawn

• Name meaning: Young deer.
• Popularity: This sweet one-syllable girls’ name is not currently ranking.

Fern

• Name meaning: A feathery plant.
• Popularity: Fern is not ranking in the top 1000.

Finch

• Name meaning: A colorful bird. Also means to swindle, but let’s focus on the first meaning.
• Popularity: Finch is not currently in the top 1000 baby names in the United States.

Fiora

• Name meaning: Little flower.
• Popularity: This three-syllable “F” name is not ranking.

Fiorella

• Name meaning: Little flower.
• Popularity: This “F” name is not ranking.

Fleur

• Name meaning: Flower in French.
• Popularity: This cute name is not ranking.

Flora

• Name meaning: Flowers or plants.
• Popularity: #932

Florette

• Name meaning: Small flower or blossom.
• Popularity: This unique nature name is not ranking.

Forrest

• Name meaning: Woods.
• Popularity: This “F” name is not ranking for girls but ranks #470 for boys.

If you like nature-inspired girl names that start with F, you might also like this list of tree names for girls or this list of hippie baby names.

Vintage “F” names for girls

Here are some old-school baby names starting with F that evoke decades (and centuries) of the past.

Fantine

• Name meaning: Fantastic one. This name is famous thanks to Les Misérables.
• Popularity: This “F” name is not currently popular for baby girls in the U.S.

Felice

• Name meaning: Fortunate or happy.
• Popularity: This girls’ name starting with “F” is not ranking in the top 1000 baby names.

Florence

• Name meaning: Prosperous.
• Popularity: #762

Florentine

• Name meaning: A native of Florence, Italy.
• Popularity: This long girls’ name beginning with “F” is not currently popular for baby girls in the U.S.

Frances or Francis

• Name meaning: From France; or free person.
• Popularity: Frances ranks #416. Francis ranks #481 for boys and is not ranking for girls.

Francine

• Name meaning: From France; or free person.
• Popularity: This “F” name is not currently popular for baby girls in the U.S.

Frederica

• Name meaning: Peaceful ruler.
• Popularity: This girls’ name beginning with “F” is not ranking in the top 1000 baby names.

If you like old-fashioned names that start with F, you might also like these southern girl names or these Victorian girl names.

More baby names for girls

Before we get to middle name ideas, here are a few related articles that may be helpful if you’re still looking for the perfect name.

• 33 One Syllable Girl Names that are Actually Cool
• 57 Gorgeous Girl’s Names that Mean Graceful
• 250 Hippie Names for your Boho Baby
• 95 Beautiful Names for Rainbow Babies [Girls Edition]

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.

Final thoughts on girls’ names that start with F

There you have it: a whole bunch of fashionable F names to choose from!

As you can see, there aren’t a lot of super popular names that start with F, but don’t let that keep you from choosing one for your daughter.

In case you want a stranger’s opinion… here’s mine:

• I’d skip the following “F” names: Felicia (bye Felicia!), Frida (reminds me of the brand Frida Baby), and Fannie (reminds me of Fannie Mae for mortgage financing and also means ‘rear end’).
• My favorites on this list are Finley and Farrah.

Before you make any final decisions, make sure you’re comfortable with the name’s meaning and double check that your baby’s initials don’t spell anything undesirable. Be realllly careful if you choose a middle name starting with a vowel.

Congratulations and good luck choosing the perfect F name for your baby girl!

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