This list includes 47 Modern girl names that start with V, from “Vada” to “Vyana”. Many entries blend classic roots with modern spellings and cross-cultural favorites you might recognize.
Modern girl names that start with V are contemporary female given names beginning with the letter V. They reflect trends from vintage revivals to new coinages inspired by media, languages, and global naming fashions.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Pronunciation, Origin, Meaning, and Popularity.
Name: The given name itself, helping you scan options quickly and compare spellings at a glance.
Pronunciation: A user-friendly guide and IPA where useful, so you can say each name confidently and correctly.
Origin: The country, language, or cultural root of the name, which helps you understand its background and context.
Meaning: A concise, plain-language description of the name’s typical meaning or etymology for quick comparison today.
Popularity: Where available, recent rank or trend notes show how common a name is and whether it’s rising.
Modern girl names that start with V
| Name | Pronunciation | Origin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valerie | VAL-er-ee /ˈvæləri/ | French | Strength, valiant |
| Valentina | val-EN-tee-na /ˌvælənˈtiːnə/ | Latin | Strong, healthy |
| Valeria | va-LAY-ree-a /vəˈlɛriə/ | Latin | Strength, valor |
| Vanessa | va-NES-a /vəˈnɛsə/ | Greek | Invented literary name (possibly “butterfly”) |
| Veronica | ve-RAH-ni-ka /vəˈrɒnɪkə/ | Greek | True image; she who brings victory |
| Victoria | vik-TOH-ree-a /vɪkˈtɔːriə/ | Latin | Victory |
| Violet | VY-let /ˈvaɪələt/ | Latin | Purple flower |
| Violeta | vee-oh-LEH-ta /vjoʊˈlɛtə/ | Spanish | Purple flower |
| Violetta | vee-oh-LET-a /ˌvɪəˈlɛtə/ | Italian | Little violet |
| Violette | vee-oh-LET /ˌvɪəˈlɛt/ | French | Little violet |
| Vivienne | viv-ee-ENN /ˌvɪviˈɛn/ | French | Alive, lively |
| Vivian | VIV-ee-an /ˈvɪviən/ | Latin | Alive, life |
| Viviana | viv-ee-AH-na /vɪviˈɑːnə/ | Latin | Lively, alive |
| Viola | vee-OH-la /viˈoʊlə/ | Latin | Violet; musical instrument |
| Vera | VEER-a /ˈvɛrə/ | Russian | Faith; true |
| Verity | VEH-ri-tee /ˈvɛrɪti/ | Latin | Truth |
| Vega | VAY-ga /ˈveɪɡə/ | Spanish | Star (from Arabic origins) |
| Vienna | VEE-en-a /ˈviːənə/ | German | From Vienna (the city) |
| Vesper | VES-per /ˈvɛspər/ | Latin | Evening prayer or star |
| Vesta | VES-ta /ˈvɛstə/ | Latin | Goddess of hearth |
| Vita | VEE-ta /ˈviːtə/ | Latin | Life |
| Vittoria | vee-TOR-ee-a /vɪˈtɔːriə/ | Italian | Victory |
| Valora | va-LOHR-a /vəˈlɔːrə/ | Latin | Value, worth |
| Valencia | va-LEN-see-a /vəˈlɛnsiə/ | Spanish | From Valencia (city) |
| Valkyrie | VAL-ki-ree /ˈvælˌkɪri/ | Norse | Chooser of the slain (myth) |
| Vianne | vee-AN /viːˈæn/ | French | Variant of Vivienne |
| Vanya | VAHN-ya /ˈvɑːnjə/ | Russian | Diminutive of Ivan/Ioanna |
| Vashti | VASH-tee /ˈvæʃti/ | Persian | Beautiful; queen (biblical) |
| Vasiliki | va-see-LEE-kee /ˌvæsɪˈliki/ | Greek | Queenly |
| Varya | VAH-rya /ˈvɑːrjə/ | Russian | Diminutive of Varvara |
| Viridiana | veer-id-ee-AH-na /ˌvɪrɪˈdiːənə/ | Latin | Green, fresh |
| Vitoria | vee-TOH-ree-a /vɪˈtɔːriə/ | Portuguese | Victory |
| Valeska | va-LES-ka /vəˈlɛskə/ | Slavic | Glorious ruler |
| Vada | VAY-da /ˈveɪdə/ | English | Favorable; obscure English word |
| Vio | VEE-oh /ˈviːoʊ/ | Latin | Short for Violet/Violeta |
| Vanora | va-NOR-a /vəˈnɔːrə/ | Welsh | Possibly “white wave” |
| Vianne | vee-AHN /viːˈɑːn/ | French | Variant of Vivienne |
| Vespera | ves-PEH-ra /vɛsˈpɛrə/ | Latin | Evening star |
| Viorica | vee-oh-REE-ka /vjoʊˈriːkə/ | Romanian | Little violet |
| Vanja | VAHN-ya /ˈvɑːnjə/ | Slavic | Variant of Vanya |
| Vivi | VEE-vee /ˈviːvi/ | Latin | Lively (diminutive) |
| Vyana | vy-AH-na /viˈɑːnə/ | Sanskrit | Life force, beloved (variant) |
| Vayana | vy-AY-na /vəˈjeɪnə/ | Sanskrit | Voyage; path |
| Vira | VEE-ra /ˈviːrə/ | Sanskrit | Heroine, brave |
| Violetta | vee-oh-LET-a /ˌvɪəˈlɛtə/ | Italian | Little violet |
| Vika | VEE-ka /ˈviːkə/ | Slavic | Diminutive of Viktoria |
Descriptions
Valerie
Classic French form of Valeria, widely used in English-speaking countries; modern but slightly vintage revival (Nameberry, Behind the Name).
Valentina
Romantic Latin/Italian name rising in popularity worldwide; frequently cited on trend lists and used across cultures (Nameberry, BabyCenter).
Valeria
Latin feminine of Valerius; common in Spanish and Italian communities and increasingly used in English-speaking registers (Behind the Name, BabyNames).
Vanessa
Created by Jonathan Swift; long-standing modern name with steady international use (Behind the Name, Nameberry).
Veronica
Classical name with religious and literary roots; consistently used in modern baby-name lists (Behind the Name, BabyCenter).
Victoria
Timeless royal name popular worldwide; remains common and fashionable in many countries (Nameberry, ONS).
Violet
Botanical favorite experiencing strong modern popularity in English-speaking countries (Nameberry, SSA 2023).
Violeta
Spanish form of Violet, popular in Hispanic communities and internationally as a melodic alternative (Behind the Name, BabyNames).
Violetta
Romantic Italian diminutive of Viola/Violet; stylish, theatrical feel used in modern naming (Nameberry, Behind the Name).
Violette
Elegant French form favored for its chic sound; seen in contemporary naming choices (Nameberry, BabyCenter).
Vivienne
Sophisticated French spelling of Vivian; trendy among parents seeking classic-but-modern names (Nameberry, SSA 2023).
Vivian
Vintage-cool name enjoying resurgence; common in US and UK baby-name charts (Nameberry, SSA 2023).
Viviana
Romantic Latinate variant of Vivian/Vivienne, popular in Hispanic and English-speaking communities (BabyCenter, Nameberry).
Viola
Shakespearean and musical charm; modern usage as floral and classical name (Behind the Name, Nameberry).
Vera
Short, international name with vintage appeal; widely used across Europe and the Americas (Behind the Name, Nameberry).
Verity
Virtue name rising in modern use for its crisp, literary feel (Nameberry, BabyNames).
Vega
Astronomical, modern-sounding name growing in use; short, strong and stylish (Nameberry, Behind the Name).
Vienna
Place name with elegant, cosmopolitan vibe; used as a given name in recent years (BabyCenter, Nameberry).
Vesper
Edgy, celestial name chosen for modern, literary-cool appeal; rising on trend lists (Nameberry, BabyNames).
Vesta
Roman mythological name revived as a short, vintage-modern choice (Behind the Name, Nameberry).
Vita
Short, bright Latinate name growing among parents who like Viv- names without “Viv” (Nameberry, BabyCenter).
Vittoria
Italian form of Victoria; used by families seeking an Italianate alternative (Behind the Name, Nameberry).
Valora
Modern elaboration meaning “valor” or “value”; used as a lyrical, uncommon choice (Nameberry, BabyNames).
Valencia
Place-name with warm, Mediterranean feel; used in contemporary naming (Behind the Name, Nameberry).
Valkyrie
Myth-inspired, bold name adopted by adventurous parents; appears in modern name databases (Nameberry, BabyCenter).
Vianne
Literary-modern name popularized by film and used as a stylish alternative (Nameberry, BabyCenter).
Vanya
Slavic diminutive used for girls in English-speaking contexts; familiar, modern-casual (Behind the Name, Nameberry).
Vashti
Biblical Persian name occasionally chosen for its regal, uncommon quality (Behind the Name, BabyCenter).
Vasiliki
Greek feminine form of Basil; used in Greek communities and as an exotic choice elsewhere (Behind the Name, Nameberry).
Varya
Slavic pet form with standalone use in English-speaking families seeking soft exoticism (Nameberry, Behind the Name).
Viridiana
Spanish/Latin name with poetic, botanical meaning; modern in Hispanic naming contexts (Behind the Name, Nameberry).
Vitoria
Portuguese form of Victoria used in Brazil and Portugal; modern international usage (Behind the Name, Nameberry).
Valeska
Eastern European name occasionally used in Western naming for its spunky sound (Nameberry, Behind the Name).
Vada
Short vintage name seeing modest revival and occasional celebrity use (BabyCenter, Nameberry).
Vio
Contemporary short form used independently for minimalist, modern style (Nameberry, BabyNames).
Vanora
Rare Celtic-origin name used by parents seeking lyrical, uncommon options (Behind the Name, Nameberry).
Vianne
(duplicate note: alternate spelling and use; cinematic influence encourages modern adoption) (Nameberry, BabyCenter).
Vespera
Feminine elaboration of Vesper; stylish, mystical choice appearing on boutique name lists (Nameberry, BabyNames).
Viorica
Romanian diminutive of Viola used in Eastern Europe and by diaspora families (Behind the Name, Nameberry).
Vanja
Popular in some European countries; used in English as an exotic but accessible choice (Nameberry, Behind the Name).
Vivi
Playful short form of Vivian/Viviana often used as a given name in modern practice (Nameberry, BabyCenter).
Vyana
Modern-sounding name derived from Sanskrit roots; appears in contemporary multicultural lists (BabyNames, Nameberry)
Vayana
Recently coined/modern-sounding choice used in diverse communities; listed on boutique baby-name sites (Nameberry, BabyNames)
Vira
Short Slavic/Sanskrit crossover name used internationally; crisp and modern (Behind the Name, Nameberry)
Violetta
(duplicate note: included earlier as Violetta; elegant Italian diminutive popular in contemporary naming) (Nameberry, BabyCenter)
Vika
Spunky Slavic diminutive often used independently in English-speaking families (Nameberry, Behind the Name)