Ideally, picking out your child's name should be one of the fun parts of baby prep [1]. Whether your list is long and short, whether you settle on a name in the first trimester or want to wait until you lay eyes on your baby before you choose for sure, whether you go for a traditional baby name [2] or a unique baby name [3] — it's one of the first major decisions you'll make as a new parent. That coupled with the fact that your child will be called this name for their entire life means you'll likely want to pick carefully.

There's a lot to weigh when choosing a name. You want something that fits your little one and something that flows with your last name. You also want to consider meaning. You'll want to make sure to avoid a baby name that has an unintentional double entendre meaning (no one wants to be named the same thing as some random French laxative). But also, you may want something that has a meaning that really resonates with you. Sometimes when you know the beautiful meaning behind a name, it makes it all the more perfect for your baby.

Choosing a baby that means "light," or "love," or "warrior" can feel like the first gift you can give to your child. Giving them a meaningful name is a wonderful celebration of their little personality and who they'll grow up to be. So, with all that in mind, heck out these 100 pretty names with equally powerful meanings [4].

Meaningful Baby Girl Names: A - F

1. Abigail: Hebrew — The father's joy.
2. Alessia: Italian — Defending warrior.
3. Alexandra: Greek — Helper; defender of mankind.
4. Alice: English — Noble; kind.
5. Amara: Latin — Strong.
6. Amelia: German — Industrious; striving.
7. Anne: Hebrew — Favoured grace.
8. Arabella: Latin — Lovely; elegant.
9. Audree: French — Nobility; strength.
10. Arianna: Greek — Holy.
11. Avery: French — Wise.
12. Callie: Greek — Most beautiful.
13. Calynn: Gaelic — Powerful in battle.
14. Charlotte: French — Petite; feminine.
15. Charvi: Sanskrit — Beautiful.
16. Claire: Latin — Bright; clear; famous; brilliant.
17. Cora: Greek — Filled heart.
18. Darlene: English — Darling, loved one.
19. Della: German — Noble; bright.
20. Diana: Latin — Moon Goddess.
21. Eleanor: Greek — Bright, shining one; sun rays.
22. Ella: English — Light; beautiful fairy woman.
23. Eva: Hebrew — Life.
24. Farrah: Arabic — Happy.
25. Faye: French — Loyalty; confidence; trust; belief.

Meaningful Baby Girl Names: G - Z

26. Gabriella: Hebrew — Devoted to God.
27. Grace: Latin: Goodness; generosity.
28. Hannah: Hebrew — Favour; grace of God.
29. Isabelle: Hebrew — God is my strength; devoted to God.
30. Jocelyn: Latin — Happy; joyful.
31. Kaitlyn: Greek — Pure.
32. Kalila: Arabic — Heap of love.
33. Layla: Egyptian — Dark beauty.
34. Mackenzie: Gaelic — Child of the wise leader.
35. Malia: Hawaiian — Beloved.
36. Mia: Latin — Mine; wished-for child.
37. Mila: Russian — Industrious; hardworking.
38. Millie: Latin — Free-born; strength; determination.
39. Naila: Arabic — Successful.
40. Nora: Greek — Shining light.
41. Reagan: Irish — Little ruler.
42. Reveka: Hebrew — Captivating.
43. Samantha: Hebrew — Listener.
44. Sarah: Hebrew — Princess.
45. Shayna: Yiddish — Beautiful; God is gracious.
46. Sophia: Greek — Wisdom.
47. Stella: Greek — A star.
48. Vivian: Latin — Full of life.
49. Zahra: Arabic — Flower.
50. Zoe: Greek — Life.

Meaningful Baby Boy Names: A - I

1. Aaron: Hebrew — Enlightened.
2. Aiden: Celtic — The sun god; fiery.
3. Alexander: Greek — Defender of men.
4. Amell: German — Power of an eagle.
5. Amory: German — Leader; divine; brave; powerful.
6. Andrew: Greek — Strong; manly; courageous.
7. Anthony: Latin — Priceless.
8. Asher: Hebrew —Happy or blessed.
9. Austin: Latin — Majestic dignity.
10. Azai: Hebrew — Strength.
11. Aziel: Hebrew — God is my power.
12. Caelan: Irish — Powerful warrior; victorious people.
13. Chance: English — Good fortune.
14. Charlie: English — Free.
15. David: Hebrew — Beloved.
16. Edric: English — Power and good fortune.
17. Edward: English — Wealthy guardian.
18. Elliot: Hebrew — Lord is my God.
19. Ethan: Hebrew — Strong; safe; firm.
20. Ezra: Hebrew — Helper.
21. Felix: Latin — Happy; fortunate.
22. Gabriel: Hebrew — Devoted to God; a hero of God; God is my strength.
23. Henry: German — Ruler of the household.
24. Ian: Scottish — God is gracious.
25. Isaac: Hebrew — He will laugh.

Meaningful Baby Boy Names: I - Z

26. Isaiah: Hebrew — Salvation of the lord.
27. Jayce: Greek — Healer.
28. Jonathan: Hebrew — God gives.
29. Josiah: Hebrew — Fire of the Lord; healer.
30. Julian: Latin — Father of the skies.
31. Kano: Japanese — One's masculine power; capability.
32. Levi: Hebrew — Joined in harmony.
33. Liam: Irish — Strong-willed warrior and protector.
34. Lucas: Latin — Light-giving; illumination.
35. Magnus: Latin — Greatest.
36. Matthew: Hebrew — Gift from God.
37. Miles: Latin — Soldier.
38. Milo: German — Merciful.
39. Nathan: Hebrew — He gave.
40. Ned: English — Wealthy guardian.
41. Noah: Hebrew — Rest; comfort.
42. Nolan: Gaelic — A descendant of a chariot fighter or champion; famous; noble.
43. Oswald: English — Divine power.
44. Owen: Welsh — Young warrior; well-born; noble.
45. Robert: German — Bright fame.
46. Ryan: Irish — Descendent of the king; little king.
47. William: German — Strong-willed warrior; resolute protection.
48. Xander: Greek — Protector of men.
49. Zachary: Hebrew — Remembered by God.
50. Zane: Hebrew — God's gracious gift.