85 Best Preppy Names for Girls (With A Name Generator)

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Plus, how to choose a sophisticated name for your little girl

Co-authored by Novalee Wilder and Raven Minyard, BA

Last Updated: September 11, 2025 Fact Checked

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Preppy Girl Names

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Choosing a Name

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Other Name Ideas

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Preppy Girl Name Generator

The word “preppy” is often associated with wealth and class, so preppy names are often timeless and charming. If you want your daughter, your original character, or even yourself to have an air of sophistication, you’re in luck! We’ve gathered 85 of the best preppy girl names, and we’ve even included a preppy girl name generator for endless options! Keep reading to find the perfect preppy name for you.

Popular Preppy Names for Girls

Beautiful names: Alexandra, Genevieve, Heather, Madeline, Waverly
Unique names: Aisley, Hadley, Leighton, Sutton, Willa
Short names: Blair, Emma, Ivy, Macy, Nora

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Best Preppy Girl Names

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Choose a girl’s name that’s sophisticated and timeless. Many traditional “preppy” names evoke feelings of prestige and wealth. They’re classic names that have been used for generations. Still, other preppy girl names sound sophisticated while still being trendy. Here are some of our favorite beautiful, popular, and unique preppy girl names:^{[1]
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- Ainsley (British for “hermitage, solitary woodland”)
- Alexandra (Greek for “defender of the people”)
- Ashley (English for “ash tree meadow”)
- Astrid (Scandinavian for “divinely beautiful”)
- Beverly (English for “beaver stream, meadow”)
- Blair (Scottish for “plain, field”)
- Blythe (English for “happy, joyful”)
- Caitlyn (Greek and Irish for “pure”)
- Charlotte (French for “free man”)
- Claire (French for “bright, clear”)
- Eleanor (French for “shining light”)
- Elizabeth (Hebrew for “God is my oath”)
- Eloise (German for “famous warrior”)
- Emma (German for “universal, whole”)
- Gabriella (Hebrew for “heroine of God”)
- Genevieve (French for “woman of the family”)
- Georgina (Greek for “farmer”)
- Gloria (Latin for “glory”)
- Grace (Latin for “favor, blessing”)
- Hadley (English for “heather meadow”)
- Hannah (Hebrew for “grace”)
- Harper (English for “harp player”)
- Heather (English for “evergreen flowering plant”)
- Holly (English for “the holly tree”)
- Isabella (Italian for “devoted to God”)
- Ivy (English for “ivy plant”)
- Jenna (English for “fair magical being”)
- Jessica (Hebrew for “God beholds or God’s grace”)
- Julia (Latin for “youthful, Jove’s child”)
- Katherine (Greek for “pure”)
- Kayla (English for “pure”)
- Kennedy (Irish for “helmet-headed”)
- Kimberly (English for “Cyneburg’s meadow”)
- Kylie (Aboriginal for “boomerang”)
- Laurel (Latin for “laurel tree, bay tree”)
- Leighton (English for “herb garden, leek town”)
- Lindsay (English for “island of linden trees”)
- Loren (Latin for “laurel”)
- Lydia (Greek for “from Lydia”)
- Macy (French for “weapon”)
- Madeline (French for “from Magdala, high tower”)
- Madison (English for “son of Maud”)
- Margaret (Greek for “pearl”)
- McKenna (Gaelic for “son of Cionaodh”)
- Melanie (Greek for “black”)
- Meredith (Welsh for “great ruler, protector of the sea”)
- Michelle (French for “Who is like God?”
- Natalie (French for “Christmas Day”)
- Nicole (French for “victory of the people”)
- Noelle (French for “Christmas Day”)
- Nora (Latin for “honorable one”)
- Olivia (Latin for “olive, olive tree”)
- Paige (English for “young servant”)
- Paisley (Scottish for “church”)
- Penny (English for “weaver”)
- Peyton (English for “fighting man’s estate”)
- Pippa (Greek for “lover of horses”)
- Presley (English for “priest clearing”)
- Quinn (Gaelic for “chief”)
- Rachel (Hebrew for “ewe”)
- Rebecca (Hebrew for “to join”)
- Reese (Welsh for “enthusiasm”)
- Regina (Latin for “queen”)
- Sadie (Hebrew for “princess”)
- Samantha (Hebrew and Greek for “listener, God has heard”)
- Serena (Latin for “clear, tranquil, serene”)
- Skylar (English for “noble scholar”)
- Sloane (Irish for “raider, warrior”)
- Sophia (Greek for “wisdom”)
- Stacy (Greek and English for “resurrection”)
- Stella (Latin for “star”)
- Sutton (English for “from the southern homestead”)
- Tatum (English for “Tata’s homestead”)
- Tiffany (Greek for “manifestation of God”)
- Tilly (German for “mighty in battle”)
- Tinsley (English for “Tynni’s hill”)
- Valerie (French for “strength, vigor”)
- Veronica (Latin for “true image”)
- Victoria (Latin for “victory”)
- Violet (English for “violet flower”)
- Vivian (Latin for “alive”)
- Waverly (English for “meadow of quivering aspens”)
- Whitney (English for “white island”)
- Willa (German for “will helmet, protection”)
- Wren (English for “bird”)

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How to Choose a Name

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Try out several names until you find the right one. Whether you’re naming your child, a fictional character, or yourself, it’s important to choose something you like and that you won’t get tired of. Here are some things to keep in mind when deciding on a name:^{[2]
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- Research the name’s meaning to make sure you like it.
- Consider the name’s cultural origins, and make sure it’s appropriate for you to use.
- Say the name out loud and write it down to make sure it’s easy to pronounce and spell.
- Name change expert Novalee Wilder recommends choosing a name after your baby is born to make sure the name fits their personality.^{[3]
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Other Girl Name Ideas

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Check out our other articles for more girl name ideas. Did none of these preppy names catch your eye? That’s okay! We have plenty of other awesome baby name articles to choose from. Try some of these if you’re looking for a similar vibe:

Preppy Girl Name Generator

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