This list includes 83 Pretty girl names that start with V, from “Vala” to “Vreni”. They range from classic and folkloric choices to modern, international options, useful for expectant parents, writers, and researchers.
Pretty girl names that start with V are female given names beginning with the letter V that often carry clear cultural roots and meanings. A notable example is “Vera,” meaning “truth” in several languages, which shows the broad, cross-cultural appeal of V names.
Below you’ll find the table with Origin, Pronunciation and Meaning.
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Pronunciation: A simple phonetic guide with optional IPA, so you can say each name correctly and check its sound.
Meaning: A concise definition of the name in five to twelve words, giving you the core sense and cultural context.
Pretty girl names that start with V
| Name | Origin | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vala | Old Norse | VAH-lah | Seeress; prophetic woman |
| Valentina | Latin | val-EN-tee-nah (vəˌlɛnˈtiːnə) | Healthy, strong |
| Valeria | Latin | vah-LEH-ree-ah | Strong, healthy |
| Valerie | French/Latin | VAL-er-ee (ˈvæləri) | Strong, healthy |
| Valeska | Slavic/German | vah-LES-kah | Glorious ruler (prob.) |
| Valora | Latin/Spanish | vah-LOR-ah | Valor, worth |
| Vanda | Slavic | VAHN-dah | Possibly wanderer; uncertain |
| Vania | Slavic/Latin | vah-NEE-ah | God is gracious (variant) |
| Vanja | Slavic/Scandinavian | VAHN-yah | Gracious; diminutive of names like Ivan |
| Vanna | Khmer/Italian | VAH-nah | Golden (Khmer) / variant of Giovanna |
| Varda | Hebrew | VAR-dah | Rose |
| Vardah | Persian/Arabic | VAR-dah | Rose |
| Varina | Latin/English | vah-REE-nah | Diminutive form; uncertain |
| Varvara | Greek/Slavic | var-VAH-rah | Foreign woman (from Greek “barbaros”) |
| Vasanti | Sanskrit | vah-SAHN-tee | Spring season |
| Vasilisa | Slavic | vah-see-LEE-sah | Royal; queenly |
| Vasiliki | Greek | vah-see-LEE-kee | Royal |
| Vashti | Persian/Hebrew | VASH-tee | Beautiful; esteemed |
| Vasudha | Sanskrit | vah-SOO-dah | Earth, giver of riches |
| Vasundhara | Sanskrit | vah-sun-DAH-rah | Holder of the earth |
| Veda | Sanskrit | VAY-dah | Knowledge; sacred knowledge |
| Vedika | Sanskrit | veh-DEE-kah | Altar; consciousness |
| Vega | Spanish/Arabic | VAY-gah | Meadow; (star name) |
| Vela | Spanish | VAY-lah | Sail; veil |
| Velma | Germanic | VEL-mah | Protector; helmet (from Wilhelmina) |
| Venera | Latin/Albanian | veh-NEH-rah | Worship; linked to Venus |
| Venetia | Latin/Italian | veh-NEE-shah | From Venice |
| Venus | Latin | VEE-nus (ˈviːnəs) | Goddess of love |
| Vera | Russian/Latin | VEH-rah (ˈvɛrə) | Faith; true |
| Verena | Latin | veh-REE-nah | Truth; integrity |
| Verity | Latin/English | VER-ih-tee | Truth |
| Veronica | Greek/Latin | veh-RAH-ni-kah (vɛˈrɒnɪkə) | True image; victory-bringer |
| Veronika | Slavic | veh-ROH-nee-kah | Variant of Veronica |
| Veronique | French | veh-roh-NEEK (vərɔˈnik) | French form of Veronica |
| Vesela | Bulgarian | veh-SEH-lah | Cheerful |
| Vesna | Slavic | VES-nah | Spring |
| Vesper | Latin | VES-per | Evening; evening star |
| Vesta | Latin | VES-tah | Goddess of the hearth |
| Vibeke | Danish | VEE-beh-keh | Battle woman (Germanic) |
| Vibha | Sanskrit | VEE-bah | Radiance, splendor |
| Vijaya | Sanskrit | vee-JAH-yah | Victory |
| Vikdis / Vigdis | Old Norse | VIG-dees | Battle goddess |
| Vilda | Scandinavian | VIL-dah | Wild |
| Vikoria / Viktoria | Greek/Slavic | vik-TOR-ee-ah | Victory |
| Vina | Sanskrit/English | VEE-nah | Musical instrument; vine |
| Vinita | Sanskrit | vih-NEE-tah | Humble, modest |
| Violet | English/Latin | VAI-o-let (ˈvaɪələt) | Purple; violet flower |
| Viola | Latin/Italian | vee-OH-lah (viˈoʊlə) | Violet; viola instrument |
| Violeta | Spanish/Slavic | vee-oh-LEH-tah | Violet flower |
| Violetta | Italian | vee-oh-LET-tah | Little violet |
| Violette | French | vee-oh-LET (vjoˈlɛt) | Little violet |
| Viorica | Romanian | vee-oh-REE-kah | Little violet |
| Vira | Ukrainian/Sanskrit | VEE-rah | Faith (Ukrainian) / hero (Sanskrit variant) |
| Viridiana | Latin/Spanish | veer-ee-dee-AH-nah | Greenish; verdant |
| Vira duplicate avoided | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Vita | Latin | VEE-tah | Life |
| Vitalia | Latin | vi-TAL-ee-ah | Life-giving |
| Vittoria | Italian | vit-TOH-ree-ah | Victory |
| Viva | Latin | VEE-vah | Live, lively |
| Vlada | Slavic | VLAH-dah | Rule; glory (short for Vladislava) |
| Vonda | English/Modern | VON-dah | Variant of Wanda; uncertain |
| Vreni | Swiss German | VREH-nee | Diminutive of Verena |
| Vreni duplicate avoided | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Vreni removed duplicate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Vesna included earlier | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Vesna duplicate removed | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Vimala | Sanskrit | vih-MAH-lah | Pure, spotless |
| Vinita | Sanskrit | vih-NEE-tah | Humble, modest |
| Vincenza | Italian | vin-CHEN-za | Conquering |
| Vilma | Germanic/Scandinavian | VIL-mah | Resolute protector |
| Vilhelmina | Scandinavian | vil-hel-MEE-nah | Resolute protector |
| Violet duplicate removed | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Vivian | Latin/English | VIV-ee-ən (ˈvɪviən) | Alive |
| Viviana | Latin/Italian | viv-ee-AH-nah | Alive |
| Vivienne | French | viv-YEN (vɪvˈjɛn) | Alive |
| Viveca | Swedish | VEE-veh-kah | Alive; discernment |
| Viveka | Sanskrit/Scandinavian | vih-VEY-kah | Wisdom; discernment |
| Viva duplicate removed | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Violet/Viola group covered | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Varsha | Sanskrit | VAR-shah | Rain |
| Vandana | Sanskrit | vun-DAH-nah | Worship, salutation |
| Vatsala | Sanskrit | vut-SAH-lah | Affectionate, loving |
| Vijaya duplicate avoided | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Descriptions
Vala
Mythic Old Norse name for a female seer; literary and rare, used for Nordic-inspired or mythic choices.
Valentina
Romantic Latin name popular worldwide; elegant and timeless, often shortened to Val or Tina.
Valeria
Classic Roman feminine; common across Italy, Spain, and Latin America; variants include Valérie and Valeriya.
Valerie
French/English form of Valeria; longstanding favorite in Anglophone countries with vintage appeal.
Valeska
Eastern European name adopted in German-speaking areas; lively and less common than Valeria.
Valora
Rare, poetic name derived from “valor”; distinctive with Spanish/Latin flavor.
Vanda
Traditional Central/Eastern European name (Polish, Czech); historical and grounded.
Vania
Used as female name in Slavic and Romance languages; soft, international sound.
Vanja
Unisex in parts of Europe but established as a girl’s name in Scandinavia and the Balkans.
Vanna
Used in Cambodia and occasionally in Western countries; simple and melodic.
Varda
Biblical/Hebrew name meaning “rose”; elegant and poetic, used in Jewish communities.
Vardah
Persian/Urdu name with floral imagery; poetic and used across South Asia and the Middle East.
Varina
Historic use (e.g., Varina Davis); vintage and literary in English-speaking contexts.
Varvara
Russian and Slavic form of Barbara; traditional and familiar in Eastern Europe.
Vasanti
Indian name celebrating spring; bright, nature-linked, used across South Asia.
Vasilisa
Iconic Russian fairy-tale name (Vasilisa the Beautiful); regal and feminine.
Vasiliki
Greek feminine of Basil; common in Greece, often shortened to Vaso.
Vashti
Biblical Persian queen in Esther; antique-biblical name with unique sound.
Vasudha
Classical Indian name meaning “earth”; dignified and meaningful.
Vasundhara
Grand, formal Sanskrit name; poetic and earth-centered, used in India.
Veda
Refers to ancient Hindu scriptures; spiritual, short, and lyrical.
Vedika
Contemporary Sanskrit name popular in India; elegant and meaningful.
Vega
Spanish word-name also associated with the star Vega; crisp and celestial.
Vela
Spanish word-name meaning “sail” or “veil”; rare but lyrical in English and Spanish contexts.
Velma
Vintage 20th-century English name with a retro feel; associated with classic fiction.
Venera
Used in Albania and some Romance-language settings; graceful and slightly exotic.
Venetia
Historic English name derived from Venice; aristocratic and literary, though place-derived usage is attested.
Venus
Roman goddess name; classical and evocative, used as a bold literary choice.
Vera
Classic across Russia and the West; concise, vintage, and widely recognized.
Verena
Swiss and Germanic usage; slightly rarer than Vera but similarly elegant.
Verity
English virtue name from Latin veritas; modern-vintage appeal, used especially in the UK.
Veronica
Historic Christian name (Saint Veronica); widespread use and literary presence.
Veronika
Common spelling in Eastern Europe; energetic and international.
Veronique
Elegant French variant; popular in Francophone countries and stylish elsewhere.
Vesela
Common in Bulgaria; bright and upbeat Slavic name meaning “cheerful.”
Vesna
Widely used in South Slavic regions; seasonal, fresh name meaning “spring.”
Vesper
Literary Latin name meaning “evening”; modern, slightly mysterious choice with celestial ties.
Vesta
Name of the Roman hearth goddess; classical and cozy with mythic resonance.
Vibeke
Nordic name used in Denmark and Norway; crisp Scandinavian sound and regional familiarity.
Vibha
Indian name with luminous meaning; short, poetic, and widely used in South Asia.
Vijaya
Traditional Indian feminine name; strong and auspicious, used across South Asia.
Vikdis / Vigdis
Nordic name combining “vig” (fight) and “dis” (goddess); mythic and uncommon.
Vilda
Nordic name meaning “wild”; concise and modern-sounding with nature energy.
Vikoria / Viktoria
International spelling variant of Victoria common in Slavic and Central European countries.
Vina
Used solo in South Asia and Western contexts; short, sweet, and versatile.
Vinita
Classical Indian feminine name with a gentle, respectful meaning.
Violet
Classic floral name with steady popularity and vintage charm across English-speaking countries.
Viola
Shakespearean and musical associations; literary, elegant, and classic.
Violeta
Common across Spain, Eastern Europe, and Latin America; soft and melodic variant.
Violetta
Italian diminutive of Viola; romantic and musical, familiar from opera and literature.
Violette
French variant of Violet; chic and floral, favored in Francophone regions.
Viorica
Popular Romanian name meaning “violet”; lyrical and regional.
Vira
Used in Ukraine as a form of Vera; concise, international, and strong.
Viridiana
Romantic Spanish name from Latin viridis (“green”); poetic and uncommon.
Vira duplicate avoided
N/A
Vita
Short Latin name meaning “life”; classic in Italy and Eastern Europe with vintage-modern appeal.
Vitalia
Rare feminine from “vitalis”; formal and distinctive.
Vittoria
Italian form of Victoria; elegant and widely used in Italy.
Viva
Exuberant Latin word-name meaning “alive”; playful and modern.
Vlada
Used in Russian and Slavic countries as a feminine form; concise and strong.
Vonda
American 20th-century name with vintage-modern resonance; known from notable figures.
Vreni
Common Swiss diminutive used independently; regional and affectionate.
Vreni duplicate avoided
N/A
Vreni removed duplicate
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Vesna included earlier
N/A
Vesna duplicate removed
N/A
Vimala
Classical Indian name with spiritual meaning; dignified and elegant.
Vinita
Traditional Indian feminine name; gentle and widely used.
Vincenza
Italian feminine form of Vincent; traditional and regional, often shortened to Enza.
Vilma
Short form of Wilhelmina in many languages; vintage, strong, and popular historically.
Vilhelmina
Scandinavian form of Wilhelmina; formal and classical in Nordic contexts.
Violet duplicate removed
N/A
Vivian
Classic English name used for centuries; elegant and often female today.
Viviana
Romantic Italian/Spanish form of Vivian; melodic and popular in Hispanic communities.
Vivienne
Chic French form of Vivian; stylish and fashionable in English-speaking countries.
Viveca
Nordic name with crisp consonants; used in Sweden with refined sound.
Viveka
Used in both India and Scandinavia with slightly different origins and appealing cross-cultural quality.
Viva duplicate removed
N/A
Violet/Viola group covered
N/A
Varsha
Common Indian name tied to monsoon and renewal; poetic and nature-inspired.
Vandana
Popular Indian name meaning “devotion”; reverent and lyrical.
Vatsala
Traditional Indian name, warm and familial in tone.
Vijaya duplicate avoided
N/A