21 Initials That Make Great Girl Names

“For girls, initials can offer a gender-neutral alter ego to a feminine name,” says explains Laura Wattenberg, baby name expert and founder of BabyNameWizard. If the possibility of a short, punchy initial-based nickname appeals to you, here are some names to get you started: 

A.J. Alexa Jane — A short (and hip!) version of Alexandra pairs well with the plainer and perennially popular Jane.  Alyssa Joelle — This variant of Alicia (which stands for nobility) creates great rhythm with Joelle — which plays into the hot trend among girls of French middle names with a stressed second syllable. C.C. Claudia Celeste — This first name hails from old Rome, while the middle French name adds an ethereal quality. C.J. Crystal Jade — A New Age name all the way with a surprisingly down-to-earth nickname.  Calliope Jo — This elaborate first name after a Greek muse — made popular by Grey’s Anatomy character Calliope “Callie” Torres — begs for a short, snappy second name like Jo. D.J. Diana Juliette — This classy Latin first name (meaning “divine”) gets a sweet flourish with the French diminutive of Julie at the end. Donna Jo — This famous character from Full House was probably the first time D.J. hit our radar for girls. So, it makes sense we pay homage to her here with this Italian-inspired name (Donna is Italian for “lady”). E.V. Evie — That’s it. Get it? This plays off the growing trend of initials sounding just like the full first name. More From The Stir: 8 Hottest Baby Name Trends for 2015 J.K. Joanne Kathleen — Sound familiar, Harry Potter fans? This is J.K. Rowling’s pen name; she was encouraged to use initials to hide her gender and avoid alienating male readers. J.R. Juliet Rae — This ultra-romantic first name gets a dash of cool with this feminine form of Ray, short for Raymond.  K.C. Casey — Playing off the above-mentioned initials-pronounced-as-nickname trend. Karli Crane — This feminine version of Carl or Charles picks up a nice echo with the “c” in the middle name. K.T. Katie — Yet another nod to the trend of making a name and its initials sound the same. So cute! Katherine Taylor — This regal Greek first name pairs well with its more worldly “occupational” second name — which has long been used as a last name but is gaining popularity as a first or middle name in its own right (hello, Taylor Swift).  M.J. Maria Joanna — A fancier, lilting twist to your usual Mary Jo. M.K. Mary Kate — Of Olsen twin fame, of course! The simplicity of this feminine name combined with its fun initial-based nickname are a nice combo. P.J. Penelope James — “James” is a hot name for girls, but combining it with the ultra long, feminine Penelope is a particularly refreshing mix! Peyton Jolie — This Old English “place name” has a contemporary vibe for girls, plus Angelina Jolie fans will love this middle-name nod to their favorite celeb. Pace Justice — Such a stately name for a girl; she’s bound to do great things! T.J. Tara Jacqueline — This strong, simple Irish first name pairs well with the flourish of its French middle name.  Tabitha Jett — This ancient Greek first name is well complemented by the modern-sounding middle name.  How do you feel about nicknames derived from initials? For more great baby name ideas, visit BabyNameWizard. Images via Veronica Lara/shutterstock; © iStock.com/jaroon

title: “21 Initials That Make Great Girl Names” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-16” author: “Charlene Robertson”

“For girls, initials can offer a gender-neutral alter ego to a feminine name,” says explains Laura Wattenberg, baby name expert and founder of BabyNameWizard. If the possibility of a short, punchy initial-based nickname appeals to you, here are some names to get you started: 

A.J. Alexa Jane — A short (and hip!) version of Alexandra pairs well with the plainer and perennially popular Jane.  Alyssa Joelle — This variant of Alicia (which stands for nobility) creates great rhythm with Joelle — which plays into the hot trend among girls of French middle names with a stressed second syllable. C.C. Claudia Celeste — This first name hails from old Rome, while the middle French name adds an ethereal quality. C.J. Crystal Jade — A New Age name all the way with a surprisingly down-to-earth nickname.  Calliope Jo — This elaborate first name after a Greek muse — made popular by Grey’s Anatomy character Calliope “Callie” Torres — begs for a short, snappy second name like Jo. D.J. Diana Juliette — This classy Latin first name (meaning “divine”) gets a sweet flourish with the French diminutive of Julie at the end. Donna Jo — This famous character from Full House was probably the first time D.J. hit our radar for girls. So, it makes sense we pay homage to her here with this Italian-inspired name (Donna is Italian for “lady”). E.V. Evie — That’s it. Get it? This plays off the growing trend of initials sounding just like the full first name. More From The Stir: 8 Hottest Baby Name Trends for 2015 J.K. Joanne Kathleen — Sound familiar, Harry Potter fans? This is J.K. Rowling’s pen name; she was encouraged to use initials to hide her gender and avoid alienating male readers. J.R. Juliet Rae — This ultra-romantic first name gets a dash of cool with this feminine form of Ray, short for Raymond.  K.C. Casey — Playing off the above-mentioned initials-pronounced-as-nickname trend. Karli Crane — This feminine version of Carl or Charles picks up a nice echo with the “c” in the middle name. K.T. Katie — Yet another nod to the trend of making a name and its initials sound the same. So cute! Katherine Taylor — This regal Greek first name pairs well with its more worldly “occupational” second name — which has long been used as a last name but is gaining popularity as a first or middle name in its own right (hello, Taylor Swift).  M.J. Maria Joanna — A fancier, lilting twist to your usual Mary Jo. M.K. Mary Kate — Of Olsen twin fame, of course! The simplicity of this feminine name combined with its fun initial-based nickname are a nice combo. P.J. Penelope James — “James” is a hot name for girls, but combining it with the ultra long, feminine Penelope is a particularly refreshing mix! Peyton Jolie — This Old English “place name” has a contemporary vibe for girls, plus Angelina Jolie fans will love this middle-name nod to their favorite celeb. Pace Justice — Such a stately name for a girl; she’s bound to do great things! T.J. Tara Jacqueline — This strong, simple Irish first name pairs well with the flourish of its French middle name.  Tabitha Jett — This ancient Greek first name is well complemented by the modern-sounding middle name.  How do you feel about nicknames derived from initials? For more great baby name ideas, visit BabyNameWizard. Images via Veronica Lara/shutterstock; © iStock.com/jaroon

title: “21 Initials That Make Great Girl Names” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-19” author: “Patty Keirnan”

“For girls, initials can offer a gender-neutral alter ego to a feminine name,” says explains Laura Wattenberg, baby name expert and founder of BabyNameWizard. If the possibility of a short, punchy initial-based nickname appeals to you, here are some names to get you started: 

A.J. Alexa Jane — A short (and hip!) version of Alexandra pairs well with the plainer and perennially popular Jane.  Alyssa Joelle — This variant of Alicia (which stands for nobility) creates great rhythm with Joelle — which plays into the hot trend among girls of French middle names with a stressed second syllable. C.C. Claudia Celeste — This first name hails from old Rome, while the middle French name adds an ethereal quality. C.J. Crystal Jade — A New Age name all the way with a surprisingly down-to-earth nickname.  Calliope Jo — This elaborate first name after a Greek muse — made popular by Grey’s Anatomy character Calliope “Callie” Torres — begs for a short, snappy second name like Jo. D.J. Diana Juliette — This classy Latin first name (meaning “divine”) gets a sweet flourish with the French diminutive of Julie at the end. Donna Jo — This famous character from Full House was probably the first time D.J. hit our radar for girls. So, it makes sense we pay homage to her here with this Italian-inspired name (Donna is Italian for “lady”). E.V. Evie — That’s it. Get it? This plays off the growing trend of initials sounding just like the full first name. More From The Stir: 8 Hottest Baby Name Trends for 2015 J.K. Joanne Kathleen — Sound familiar, Harry Potter fans? This is J.K. Rowling’s pen name; she was encouraged to use initials to hide her gender and avoid alienating male readers. J.R. Juliet Rae — This ultra-romantic first name gets a dash of cool with this feminine form of Ray, short for Raymond.  K.C. Casey — Playing off the above-mentioned initials-pronounced-as-nickname trend. Karli Crane — This feminine version of Carl or Charles picks up a nice echo with the “c” in the middle name. K.T. Katie — Yet another nod to the trend of making a name and its initials sound the same. So cute! Katherine Taylor — This regal Greek first name pairs well with its more worldly “occupational” second name — which has long been used as a last name but is gaining popularity as a first or middle name in its own right (hello, Taylor Swift).  M.J. Maria Joanna — A fancier, lilting twist to your usual Mary Jo. M.K. Mary Kate — Of Olsen twin fame, of course! The simplicity of this feminine name combined with its fun initial-based nickname are a nice combo. P.J. Penelope James — “James” is a hot name for girls, but combining it with the ultra long, feminine Penelope is a particularly refreshing mix! Peyton Jolie — This Old English “place name” has a contemporary vibe for girls, plus Angelina Jolie fans will love this middle-name nod to their favorite celeb. Pace Justice — Such a stately name for a girl; she’s bound to do great things! T.J. Tara Jacqueline — This strong, simple Irish first name pairs well with the flourish of its French middle name.  Tabitha Jett — This ancient Greek first name is well complemented by the modern-sounding middle name.  How do you feel about nicknames derived from initials? For more great baby name ideas, visit BabyNameWizard. Images via Veronica Lara/shutterstock; © iStock.com/jaroon

title: “21 Initials That Make Great Girl Names” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-17” author: “Ronald Ehrgott”

“For girls, initials can offer a gender-neutral alter ego to a feminine name,” says explains Laura Wattenberg, baby name expert and founder of BabyNameWizard. If the possibility of a short, punchy initial-based nickname appeals to you, here are some names to get you started: 

A.J. Alexa Jane — A short (and hip!) version of Alexandra pairs well with the plainer and perennially popular Jane.  Alyssa Joelle — This variant of Alicia (which stands for nobility) creates great rhythm with Joelle — which plays into the hot trend among girls of French middle names with a stressed second syllable. C.C. Claudia Celeste — This first name hails from old Rome, while the middle French name adds an ethereal quality. C.J. Crystal Jade — A New Age name all the way with a surprisingly down-to-earth nickname.  Calliope Jo — This elaborate first name after a Greek muse — made popular by Grey’s Anatomy character Calliope “Callie” Torres — begs for a short, snappy second name like Jo. D.J. Diana Juliette — This classy Latin first name (meaning “divine”) gets a sweet flourish with the French diminutive of Julie at the end. Donna Jo — This famous character from Full House was probably the first time D.J. hit our radar for girls. So, it makes sense we pay homage to her here with this Italian-inspired name (Donna is Italian for “lady”). E.V. Evie — That’s it. Get it? This plays off the growing trend of initials sounding just like the full first name. More From The Stir: 8 Hottest Baby Name Trends for 2015 J.K. Joanne Kathleen — Sound familiar, Harry Potter fans? This is J.K. Rowling’s pen name; she was encouraged to use initials to hide her gender and avoid alienating male readers. J.R. Juliet Rae — This ultra-romantic first name gets a dash of cool with this feminine form of Ray, short for Raymond.  K.C. Casey — Playing off the above-mentioned initials-pronounced-as-nickname trend. Karli Crane — This feminine version of Carl or Charles picks up a nice echo with the “c” in the middle name. K.T. Katie — Yet another nod to the trend of making a name and its initials sound the same. So cute! Katherine Taylor — This regal Greek first name pairs well with its more worldly “occupational” second name — which has long been used as a last name but is gaining popularity as a first or middle name in its own right (hello, Taylor Swift).  M.J. Maria Joanna — A fancier, lilting twist to your usual Mary Jo. M.K. Mary Kate — Of Olsen twin fame, of course! The simplicity of this feminine name combined with its fun initial-based nickname are a nice combo. P.J. Penelope James — “James” is a hot name for girls, but combining it with the ultra long, feminine Penelope is a particularly refreshing mix! Peyton Jolie — This Old English “place name” has a contemporary vibe for girls, plus Angelina Jolie fans will love this middle-name nod to their favorite celeb. Pace Justice — Such a stately name for a girl; she’s bound to do great things! T.J. Tara Jacqueline — This strong, simple Irish first name pairs well with the flourish of its French middle name.  Tabitha Jett — This ancient Greek first name is well complemented by the modern-sounding middle name.  How do you feel about nicknames derived from initials? For more great baby name ideas, visit BabyNameWizard. Images via Veronica Lara/shutterstock; © iStock.com/jaroon