Here you’ll find 62 Modern girl names that start with F, organized from “Fabia” to “Fritzi”. These names favor recent coinages, trending variants, simple spellings, and cross-cultural choices useful for parents, researchers, and writers.
Modern girl names that start with F are contemporary, culturally varied choices used worldwide for babies, characters, and research. Notably, “Finley” and “Florence” illustrate how F names span modern unisex trends and classic revivals.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Pronunciation (IPA), Origin/Country, Meaning & Origin, and Popularity.
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Modern girl names that start with F
| Name | Origin | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fae | English | FAY (ˈfeɪ) | Fairy; enchantment |
| Faye | English | FAY (ˈfeɪ) | Fairy; blessed |
| Faith | English | FAYTH (feɪθ) | Trust; belief |
| Fallon | Irish | FALL-un (ˈfælən) | Leader; descendant of Flann |
| Ffion | Welsh | FEE-on (ˈfiːɔn) | Foxglove (flower) |
| Fiona | Scottish | fee-OH-nuh (fiˈoʊnə) | Fair; white |
| Fiadh | Irish | FEE-uh (ˈfiə) | Wild; deer |
| Filipa | Portuguese | fee-LEE-pah (fiˈlipə) | Lover of horses (feminine of Philip) |
| Filomena | Italian | fil-oh-MEE-nah (ˌfɪloʊˈmiːnə) | Affectionate; lover of strength |
| Finley | English | FIN-lee (ˈfɪnli) | Fair-haired hero; fair warrior |
| Finola | Irish | fi-NOH-lah (fɪˈnoʊlə) | White shoulder; fair-limbed |
| Fionnuala | Irish | fin-OO-lah (fʲɪnˈuːlə) | Fair-shouldered |
| Fiora | Italian | fee-OH-rah (ˈfjoːrə) | Flower |
| Fiorella | Italian | fee-oh-REL-ah (fjoːˈrɛlɑ) | Little flower |
| Flavia | Latin | FLAY-vee-ah (ˈfleɪviə) | Blonde; golden |
| Fleur | French | FLUHR (flœʁ) | Flower |
| Flora | Latin | FLOR-uh (ˈflɔːrə) | Flower |
| Florence | Latin/English | FLOR-ens (ˈflɒrəns/ˈflɔːrəns) | Flourishing; blossom |
| Florencia | Spanish | floh-REN-see-ah (floˈɾenθja) | Flower; flourishing |
| Floriana | Latin | floh-ree-AH-nah (ˌflɔːriˈɑːnə) | Blooming |
| Florine | French | floh-REEN (flɔ.ʁin) | Little flower |
| Florrie | English | FLOR-ee (ˈflɔːri) | Little flower |
| Frances | English | FRAN-sis (ˈfrænsɪs) | Free woman |
| Francesca | Italian | fran-CHES-kah (franˈtʃeska) | Free woman |
| Francisca | Spanish | fran-SEES-kah (fɾaŋˈsiska) | Free woman |
| Fran | English | FRAN (fræn) | Short for Frances/Francesca |
| Francine | French | fran-SEEN (frɑ̃ˈsin) | Little Frenchwoman |
| Frankie | English | FRANK-ee (ˈfræŋki) | Diminutive of Frances/Francesca |
| Frida | German/Scandinavian | FREE-dah (ˈfriːdə) | Peace; beautiful |
| Freya | Norse | FRAY-ah (ˈfreɪə) | Goddess of love; noble woman |
| Fia | Irish/Italian | FEE-ah (ˈfiːə) | Deer; wild (Irish) / diminutive of Sofia |
| Fawn | English | FAWN (fɔːn) | Young deer |
| Faiza | Arabic | FAY-zah (ˈfaɪzə / ˈfeɪzə) | Victorious |
| Farah | Arabic | FAH-rah (ˈfɑːrə) | Joy; happiness |
| Farrah | English/Arabic | FAH-rah (ˈfærə) | Joy; happiness |
| Fatima | Arabic | fah-TEE-mah (fəˈtiːmə) | Weaned; captivating |
| Faustina | Latin | fow-STEE-nah (fɔːˈstiːnə) | Fortunate; lucky |
| Faustine | French | fohs-TEEN (fɔsˈtin) | Lucky; auspicious |
| Felicity | Latin/English | feh-LISS-ih-tee (fəˈlɪsɪti) | Happiness; good fortune |
| Felicia | Latin | feh-LEE-shah (fəˈliːʃə) | Lucky; happy |
| Felice | Italian | feh-LEE-cheh (feˈliːtʃe) | Happy; fortunate |
| Fern | English | FERN (fɜːrn) | Fern (plant) |
| Fernanda | Spanish | fer-NAN-dah (ˌfɛrˈnændə) | Bold voyager |
| Fenna | Frisian | FEN-ah (ˈfɛnə) | Peaceful; protection |
| Fenella | Scottish | feh-NEL-ah (fəˈnɛlə) | White-shouldered (possible) |
| Fiorenza | Italian | fyohr-EN-tsah (fjoːˈrɛntsa) | Flower; flourishing |
| Fiora | Italian | fee-OH-rah (ˈfjoːrə) | Flower |
| Fabiana | Latin/Italian | fah-bee-AH-nah (fabiˈana) | Daughter of Fabius; bean grower |
| Fina | Spanish | FEE-nah (ˈfiːnə) | Pure; slender (diminutive) |
| Fabia | Latin/Italian | FAH-bee-ah (ˈfabiə) | Female of Fabius; bean grower |
| Fiamma | Italian | fee-AHM-mah (ˈfjamma) | Flame |
| Flannery | Irish | FLAN-uh-ree (ˈflænəri) | Descendant of Flann (red-haired) |
| Fauna | Latin | FAW-nah (ˈfɔːnə) | Animals; fertility goddess |
| Fawzia | Arabic | faw-ZEE-ah (fawˈziːə) | Victorious |
| Ferial | Arabic | feh-REE-al (feˈriːal) | Joyful day; happy |
| Fortuna | Latin | for-TOO-nah (fɔrˈtuːnə) | Fortune; luck |
| Fiorina | Italian | fee-oh-REE-nah (fjoːˈriːna) | Little flower |
| Floriane | French | floh-ree-AHN (floʁjan) | Blooming |
| Fritzi | German | FRIT-zee (ˈfrɪtsi) | Diminutive of Friederike |
| Farida | Arabic | fah-REE-dah (faˈriːda) | Unique; precious |
| Fiza | Arabic/Urdu | FEE-zah (ˈfiːzə) | Breeze; free |
| Fiona already included | International | fee-OH-nuh (fiˈoʊnə) | — |
Descriptions
Fae
Short, whimsical variant of Faye; modern fairy-tale vibe and used as a standalone indie choice.
Faye
Vintage-cool name revived in modern naming, elegant and timeless across English-speaking countries.
Faith
Popular virtue name in the U.S. and UK; straightforward, modern, often chosen for spiritual meaning.
Fallon
Originally a surname turned first name; spunky, contemporary, and gendered feminine in many usages.
Ffion
Popular in Wales; distinctly Welsh sound with rising interest outside Wales for its soft vowels.
Fiona
Modern classic since the 20th century; literary and pop-cultural resonance, friendly and internationally recognized.
Fiadh
Rapidly rising in Ireland; modern Gaelic name with airy, nature-driven appeal.
Filipa
Portuguese/European variant, spunky international choice with clear pronunciation.
Filomena
Old saint name revived in modern circles; melodic and vintage-chic.
Finley
Unisex surname-to-name trend, popular for girls in the U.S. and UK; modern and playful.
Finola
Feminine Irish name with mythic roots; fresh alternative to Fiona.
Fionnuala
Mythological Irish name still used today; elegant and distinctly Gaelic.
Fiora
Short, floral Italian name with boutique, contemporary appeal.
Fiorella
Lyrical and feminine; popular in Italian and international communities for its musicality.
Flavia
Ancient root enjoying modern revival; elegant and Mediterranean-sounding.
Fleur
Chic French floral name, minimalist and stylish; used increasingly in English-speaking spaces.
Flora
Classic nature name experiencing a revival; literary and botanical associations.
Florence
Vintage-renaissance favorite; strong, classy, and popular especially in the UK.
Florencia
Spanish form of Florence; melodious and modern in Hispanic communities.
Floriana
Ornate and feminine; an elegant alternative to Flora or Florence.
Florine
French diminutive with a vintage feel; chic and underused internationally.
Florrie
Familiar diminutive of Florence/Flora; playful and sweet as a standalone name.
Frances
Timeless classic with many nicknames (Fran, Frankie); versatile and enduring.
Francesca
Stylish Italian classic widely used internationally; feminine, lively, and fashionable.
Francisca
Spanish/Portuguese form; elegant and strong in Hispanic communities.
Fran
Casual, modern nickname often used independently for girls; friendly and straightforward.
Francine
Mid-century French name enjoying modest revival for retro-chic appeal.
Frankie
Trendy gender-neutral choice; upbeat and contemporary as a standalone girl’s name.
Frida
Strong vintage name revived by cultural figures (e.g., Frida Kahlo); artsy and stylish.
Freya
Very popular in the UK and beyond; mythic, feminine, and distinctly fashionable.
Fia
Short, modern, multi-origin name rising as an independent choice.
Fawn
Nature name with soft, vintage Americana charm; occasional modern use.
Faiza
Common in Arabic-speaking communities; modern, meaningful, and elegant.
Farah
Well-known across cultures; graceful and soft-sounding with international use.
Farrah
Anglicized spelling popularized by Farrah Fawcett; retro-modern and recognizable.
Fatima
Widespread in Muslim communities worldwide; traditional yet modern in everyday use.
Faustina
Classical Roman name revived as an elegant, uncommon feminine choice.
Faustine
Elegant French form with boutique, international appeal.
Felicity
Trendy virtue name; bright, feminine, and used widely in English-speaking countries.
Felicia
20th-century favorite with lyrical sound; modern and approachable.
Felice
Italian variant that feels elegant and underused in English contexts.
Fern
Nature name with vintage-cool vibe; simple, botanical, and increasingly fashionable.
Fernanda
Popular in Latin America; feminine, strong, and modern-sounding.
Fenna
Northern European name with a crisp, contemporary sound; uncommon elsewhere.
Fenella
Literary and Scottish; quaint, charming, and occasionally revived.
Fiorenza
Bold Italianate name; uncommon outside Italy, stylish and dramatic.
Fiora
Short, elegant Florentine name with boutique feel.
Fabiana
Romance-language name used in Hispanic and Italian communities; graceful and modern.
Fina
Short form of Josefina/Serafina often used independently in Spanish-speaking regions.
Fabia
Rare classical name with understated, elegant modern usage in Italy.
Fiamma
Fiery Italian name with bold, contemporary flair; rare but distinctive.
Flannery
Surname-to-first-name trend; literary association and modern feminine usage.
Fauna
Mythic nature name, indie and myth-inspired, appealing to botanical and classical tastes.
Fawzia
Royal and formal Arabic name with historical and modern usage across the Muslim world.
Ferial
Poetic Arabic name, rare but used; feels elegant and contemporary.
Fortuna
Goddess name occasionally revived; bold, vintage, and symbolic as a modern choice.
Fiorina
Italian feminine form related to Flora; melodic and boutique-ready.
Floriane
French form with elegant, lyrical sound; modern in Francophone contexts.
Fritzi
Cute German diminutive used independently as a playful, retro-modern name.
Farida
Well-established Arabic feminine name with graceful, classic-modern appeal.
Fiza
Used in South Asia and Arabic contexts; short, modern-sounding, and easy to pronounce internationally.
Fiona already included
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