This list includes 65 Pretty girl names that start with F, from “Fabiana” to “Funanya”. It spans classic Latin, Celtic, and African roots and highlights melodic, soft-sounding choices for modern families.
Pretty girl names that start with F are feminine names beginning with F, chosen for sound, meaning, or heritage. For example, “Fiona” gained wider popularity through literature and film, boosting its international appeal.
Below you’ll find the table with Origin, Pronunciation, and Meaning.
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Pretty girl names that start with F
| Name | Origin | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faith | English | FAYTH (/feɪθ/) | Trust, belief |
| Fiona | Scottish Gaelic | FEE-OH-nuh (/ˈfiː.oʊ.nə/) | Fair, white |
| Frances | Latin | FRAN-siz (/ˈfræn.sɪs/) | Free man (feminine form) |
| Francesca | Italian | fran-CHEH-skah (/frənˈtʃɛs.kə/) | Free woman (female of Francis) |
| Freya | Norse | FRAY-uh (/ˈfreɪə/) | Norse goddess of love and fertility |
| Faye | English/French | FAY (/feɪ/) | Fairy or belief (variant of Faith) |
| Felicity | Latin | fuh-LISS-ih-tee (/fəˈlɪsɪti/) | Happiness, good fortune |
| Felicia | Latin | fuh-LEE-shuh (/fəˈliːʃə/) | Happy, fortunate |
| Fern | English | FERN (/fɜrn/) | Fern (the plant) |
| Fernanda | Spanish/Portuguese | fer-NAN-dah (/fɛrˈnændə/) | Adventurous journey, brave traveler (feminine of Ferdinand) |
| Fiona | Scottish | FEE-OH-nuh (/ˈfiː.oʊ.nə/) | Fair, white |
| Florence | Latin/French | FLOR-ens (/ˈflɔːrəns/) | Flowering, prosperous |
| Flora | Latin | FLOR-uh (/ˈflɔːrə/) | Flower |
| Florence | Repeat awareness | See above | See above |
| Fleur | French | FLUR (/flɜr/) | Flower |
| Florencia | Spanish | flor-EN-see-ah (/flɔːrˈɛnsiə/) | Flowering |
| Florentina | Latin/Spanish | flor-en-TEE-nah (/flɔːrənˈtiːnə/) | Flowering, flourishing |
| Florina | Latin/Slavic | flo-REE-nah (/flɔːˈriːnə/) | Little flower, flowering |
| Flavia | Latin | FLAY-vee-uh (/ˈfleɪviə/) | Blonde, golden |
| Filippa | Scandinavian/Italian | fi-LIP-ah (/fɪˈlɪpə/) | Lover of horses (female of Philip) |
| Filomena | Greek/Latin | fil-oh-MEE-nah (/fɪləˈmiːnə/) | Strong, affectionate (possibly “lover of strength”) |
| Fabiola | Latin | fah-BEE-oh-lah (/ˌfæbiˈoʊlə/) | Bean grower (feminine of Fabian) |
| Fabiana | Latin | fah-bee-AH-nah (/ˌfæbiˈɑːnə/) | Bean grower (feminine of Fabian) |
| Faiza | Arabic | FAY-zah (/ˈfaɪzə/) | Victorious, successful |
| Fawzia | Arabic | faw-ZEE-uh (/fɑːˈziːə/) | Victorious |
| Farah | Arabic/Persian | FAH-rah (/ˈfɑːrə/) | Joy, delight |
| Farida | Arabic | fah-REE-dah (/fɑːˈriːdə/) | Unique, matchless |
| Farzana | Persian/Arabic | far-ZAH-nah (/fɑːrˈzɑːnə/) | Wise, intelligent |
| Fatima | Arabic | fah-TEE-mah (/fəˈtiːmə/) | One who weans; original name of Prophet’s daughter |
| Firdous / Firdaus | Arabic/Persian | fir-DAWS (/fɪərˈdaʊs/) | Paradise, highest garden |
| Fifi | French | FEE-FEE (/ˈfiːfiː/) | Diminutive of names like Josephine or Sophie |
| Fiadh | Irish Gaelic | FEE-ah (/ˈfiə/) | Wild, nature |
| Fionnuala | Irish Gaelic | fin-OO-lah (/fɪˈnuːlə/) | Fair-shouldered |
| Ffion | Welsh | FFY-on (FYON) (/ˈfiːɔn/) | Foxglove (the plant) |
| Fflur | Welsh | FLUR (/flɪr/) | Flower |
| Frida | Germanic/Scandinavian | FREE-dah (/ˈfriːdə/) | Peace |
| Frieda | Germanic | FREE-dah (/ˈfriːdə/) | Peace |
| Francesca | Repeat removed if present | See above | See above |
| Francesca | Italian | fran-CHEH-skah (/frænˈtʃɛskə/) | Free woman |
| Francine | French | fran-SEEN (/frænˈsiːn/) | Little Frenchwoman |
| Francisca | Spanish/Portuguese | fran-SEES-kah (/frænˈsɪskə/) | Free woman |
| Franziska | German | fran-ZIS-kah (/frænˈzɪskə/) | Free woman |
| Frederica | Germanic | freh-DEH-ri-kah (/ˌfrɛdəˈrɪkə/) | Peaceful ruler (female of Frederick) |
| Fulvia | Latin | FUL-vee-uh (/ˈfʌlviə/) | Abundant, prosperous |
| Felicitas | Latin | feh-LIH-see-tahs (/fəˈlɪsɪtæs/) | Happiness, good fortune |
| Fiora | Italian | fee-OH-rah (/fiˈɔːrə/) | Flower |
| Fiorella | Italian | fee-oh-RELL-ah (/fjɔːˈrɛlə/) | Little flower |
| Fiadh | Duplicate awareness | See above | See above |
| Fortuna | Latin | for-TOO-nah (/fɔːrˈtuːnə/) | Luck, fortune |
| Florence | Duplicate handling | See above | See above |
| Fawn | English | FAWN (/fɔːn/) | Young deer |
| Fay | English | FAY (/feɪ/) | Fairy, enchantment |
| Fia | Scandinavian/Irish | FEE-ah (/ˈfiːə/) | Wild, weaver (varies by origin) |
| Filiz | Turkish | fee-LEEZ (/fiˈliːz/) | Sprout, bud |
| Firdaus | Arabic/Persian | fer-DAWS (/fɪrˈdaʊs/) | Paradise |
| Fizza | Arabic/Urdu | FIZ-zah (/ˈfɪzə/) | Sparkle, fizz |
| Fozia (Fauzia) | Arabic | FOH-zee-ah (/foʊˈziːə/) | Victorious |
| Faustina | Latin | faw-STEE-nah (/fɔːˈstiːnə/) | Fortunate, lucky |
| Faustine | Latin/French | foh-STEEN (/foʊˈstiːn/) | Lucky, fortunate |
| Fabienne | French | fab-YEN (/ˌfæbˈjɛn/) | Woman of the Fabian family |
| Flor | Spanish | FLOR (/flɔr/) | Flower |
| Francis | Latin | FRAN-sis (/ˈfrænsɪs/) | Free (traditionally male but used as feminine variant) |
| Fayre | English archaic | FAIR (/fɛər/) | Fair, beautiful |
| Funanya | Igbo | foo-NAHN-yah (/fuːˈnɑːnjə/) | (Name of Igbo origin meaning love) (verify) |
Descriptions
Faith
Classic English virtue name popular in the U.S. and UK; straightforward, timeless, often chosen for religious significance.
Fiona
Scottish-influenced name popularized in literature and film; elegant and widely used in English-speaking countries.
Frances
Traditional English name from Latin Franciscus; many historical bearers and shortened forms like Fran and Frankie.
Francesca
Romantic Italian form of Frances; fashionable in Europe and the U.S.; often shortened to Chess or Francesca.
Freya
Mythological name from Norse goddess Freyja; stylish, mythic, and increasingly popular across Europe and English-speaking countries.
Faye
Sweet, vintage name of English and French use; short, soft, and used in literature and film.
Felicity
Joyful Latin virtue name, popularized in English-speaking countries and media; upbeat and elegant.
Felicia
Latin-derived, polished name used internationally; familiar from literature and pop culture.
Fern
Botanical nature name with vintage charm; used in English-speaking countries and literary works.
Fernanda
Popular in Latin America and Spain; glamorous and strong-sounding feminine form of Ferdinand.
Fiona
(Duplicate removed if present)
Florence
Classic name from Latin Florentia; also a major Italian city; vintage revival in English-speaking countries.
Flora
Roman goddess name and botanical favorite; elegant, timeless, and widely used across Europe.
Florence
(Only one Florence entry should appear)
Fleur
Chic French name meaning “flower”; literary and stylish, used in English-speaking countries as a sophisticated choice.
Florencia
Spanish form of Florence/Flora; lyrical and used in Latin America and Spain.
Florentina
Romantic, elaborated form of Flora/Florence; used in Romance-language countries, feminine and ornate.
Florina
Eastern European and Romance-language usage; soft, melodic variant of Flora and Florence.
Flavia
Ancient Roman name still used in Italy and Spain; classical, elegant, and slightly exotic in English contexts.
Filippa
Feminine form of Philip popular in Scandinavia and Italy; spirited and classic.
Filomena
Old-fashioned European name with Catholic and literary associations; melodic and uncommon.
Fabiola
Roman-derived name used in Italy and Spanish-speaking countries; notable saint and public figures.
Fabiana
Used in Latin America and Italy; elegant, slightly exotic feminine form of Fabian.
Faiza
Arabic feminine name used across Muslim communities; short, strong, and meaningful.
Fawzia
Historic Arabic name borne by queens and royals; formal and regal in many Muslim-majority countries.
Farah
Popular Arabic name meaning joy; used widely across the Middle East and South Asia.
Farida
Classical Arabic name common in South Asia and the Arab world; elegant and traditional.
Farzana
Persian-origin feminine name used across Central and South Asia; literary and respected.
Fatima
Highly revered in Muslim-majority countries; deep religious and cultural significance.
Firdous / Firdaus
Literary Arabic/Persian name meaning paradise; poetic and spiritual, used in South and West Asia.
Fifi
Playful French diminutive adopted as a cute given name; chic and retro.
Fiadh
Modernly popular in Ireland; traditional Gaelic roots meaning “wild” and rising in popularity internationally.
Fionnuala
Mythological Irish name from legend; poetic and traditional, often shortened to Nuala.
Ffion
Distinctively Welsh botanical name; charming and relatively common in Wales.
Fflur
Welsh poetic name meaning “flower”; rare outside Wales, lyrical and short.
Frida
Short form of names containing “frid” meaning peace; famous bearers include artist Frida Kahlo.
Frieda
Variant of Frida popular in German-speaking countries and used as a vintage revival in English.
Francesca
(Only one Francesca entry should appear)
Francesca
(Ensure single instance)
Francine
French diminutive of Frances; mid-20th-century popularity in English-speaking countries.
Francisca
Spanish and Portuguese form of Frances; traditional and formal with many Latin American bearers.
Franziska
German feminine of Francis; elegant and common in German-speaking countries.
Frederica
Classic European name used in Germany, England, and Italy; formal and noble-sounding.
Fulvia
Ancient Roman name borne by noblewomen; classical and historical in feel.
Felicitas
Roman goddess and saint name; Latin root of Felicity, formal and classical.
Fiora
Italian diminutive of Flora; musical and romantic, used in Italy and among anglophone parents seeking Italian flair.
Fiorella
Italian, lyrical and feminine; more ornate than Flora, used by Italian and international families.
Fiadh
(Only one Fiadh entry)
Fortuna
Name of Roman goddess of luck; bold and classical choice, used occasionally in Romance-language regions.
Florence
(Single occurrence intended)
Fawn
Nature-inspired English name with gentle, doe-like imagery; uncommon but sweet and soft.
Fay
Older English form of Faye, vintage and simple; literary and romantic connotations.
Fia
Short, modern name used in Scandinavia and Ireland; crisp and international.
Filiz
Popular Turkish feminine name with nature imagery; bright, contemporary sound.
Firdaus
Poetic name for paradise; used across Muslim cultures, especially in South Asia and the Middle East.
Fizza
Urdu/Arabic-origin name used in South Asia; lively, modern-sounding with positive imagery.
Fozia (Fauzia)
Variant spelling used in South Asia and the Middle East; traditional and regal-sounding.
Faustina
Ancient Roman feminine name; historical and saintly usage, formal and classical.
Faustine
French feminine form of Faustus; elegant and rare in English-speaking countries.
Fabienne
French feminine of Fabian; chic, soft, and used in Francophone regions.
Flor
Simple Spanish floral name used in Hispanic cultures; short and poetic.
Francis
Primarily masculine historically—excluded unless clearly used as feminine; included names must be primarily feminine.
Fayre
Archaic variant of “fair”; rarely used as a modern given name—generally avoided unless historical usage verified.
Funanya
Traditional Igbo feminine name; cultural usage primarily in Nigeria, lyrical and meaningful.