Baby girl names with secret positive (and powerful) meanings

Some names aren’t just a pretty face, they have some extra oomph because they’re jam-packed with joyful or feisty or brave bonus points!

Here’s twenty gorgeous names for girls that tick all the boxes in the excellent hidden meaning stakes.

Sofia

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The very pretty Sofia - or Sophia - means "wisdom". It's Greek in origin, but is also the name of a Spanish princess and an Italian movie star. The perfect multicultural mix of cleverness and culture.