100 Girl Names Starting With V and Their Meanings

V is one of the quieter letters on the baby-name shelf, and that is exactly its charm. Only 18 of the 1,000 most popular girl names in the United States for 2025 begin with V, and just four of them reach the top 100: Violet at 13, Valentina at 35, Victoria at 54, and Vivian at 72 ⁽¹⁾. Behind those four the letter opens up, with Vivienne and Viviana carrying a romance-language lilt and softer picks like Vera and Verity that feel timeless without being everywhere.

This list gathers 100 girl names that start with V, many with Latin or Germanic roots and meanings that lean toward life, victory, and strength. Violet is the outlier of the bunch, with 7,546 girls given the name in 2025 according to Social Security Administration data, the best it has ranked in 146 years of records. You will find polished formal names, easy short forms, and a few rare finds you probably have not heard on the playground.

Skim for the sound you love, then check the meaning to see if it fits your daughter.

100 Girl Names That Start With V

These top names for girls that start with V are perfect for any little visionary.

1. Vaani: Or Vani, fit for the most eloquent Hindu princess.
2. Vada: Or Veda, referring to the sacred Hindu texts, making this Sanskrit name holy and beautiful.
3. Vader: A gender-neutral Veda alternative for Star Wars fans, meaning “father” in Dutch (spoiler alert!).
4. Vaiva: The most colorful of Lithuanian girl names that start with V, meaning “rainbow.”
5. Valborg: A unique Scandinavian form of the Germanic Walburga, meaning “powerful fortress.”
6. Vale: A pretty word meaning “valley,” offering rustic and homely connotations.
7. Valencia: Meaning “strength, vigor” in Latin, acting as a fiery Spanish locational name.
8. Valentina: Perfect for a February-born baby, this romantic pick means “healthy, strong.”
9. Valeria: A regal Roman girl’s name also meaning “strength, bravery,” derived from the Latin “valere.”
10. Valerie: Similar to Valeria, this sweet name always reminds us of the catchy Amy Winehouse song.
11. Valeska: A sassy Slavic pick among “strong” names for girls that start with V.
12. Valkyrie: The ultimate badass Old Norse name for a Viking princess, meaning “chooser of the fallen.”
13. Valley: Like Vale, this unique name evokes the image of a cozy home tucked between towering mountains.
14. Valor: The most powerful among unisex V names for a kid full of “honor” and “bravery.”
15. Valoris: A rare elaboration of Valor, carrying the same Latin root for “worth” and “bravery.”
16. Valpuri: Like Valborg, Valpuri is a form of Walburga, meaning “powerful fortress” in Finnish.
17. Van: This Vanessa nickname is also a Dutch preposition and reminds us of the classic vehicle type.
18. Vân: With Vietnamese roots, this fluffy name means “cloud.”
19. Vanda: An international variant of Wanda and a German name referring to the Slavic “Wend” people.
20. Vanderley: A gender-neutral Brazilian name derived from the Dutch surname van der Lee, translating to “from the canal.”
21. Vanellope: A sweet Disney character name coined by mixing Penelope with Vanilla.
22. Vanessa: Created as a variant of Esther, inspired by the Persian word for “star.”
23. Vanna: A brilliant international name for girls, meaning “golden” in Cambodian and “God’s gift” in Hebrew.
24. Vanya: Or Vania, acting as a short form for the beautiful Ivanna, meaning “God is gracious.”
25. Varinia: Meaning “versatile,” this Roman name is fit for a constantly changing little one.
26. Varsha: A Hindu name perfect for a girl born during the wet “Varsha” monsoon season.
27. Varvara: Meaning “foreign, strange,” this Slavic name is a variant of Barbara.
28. Vasuda: Or Vasudha, a “wealthy” Sanskrit name that also refers to the earth.
29. Vashti: A striking biblical name of Old Persian roots, meaning “best” or “beautiful,” borne by the defiant queen in the Book of Esther.
30. Vava: A frilly, feminine surname that works beautifully as a diminutive of Varvara.
31. Veela: A form of Vila, famously used in Harry Potter to describe beautiful, nymph-like beings.
32. Vega: A dual-origin surname pick: “meadow-dweller” as a Spanish and Mexican surname, and “swooping eagle” from the Arabic name of the bright summer star.
33. Vela: This surname means “watchman” and translates to “sail” in Spanish.
34. Velda: Presumed to be of German origin, this cool name projects pure “power.”
35. Vellamo: A mermaid princess name inspired by the Finnish goddess of water.
36. Velma: A Scooby Doo variant of the German Wilma, meaning “determined protector.”
37. Velvet: The softest among names for girls that start with V, named after the plush fabric.
38. Venera: A pretty version of the celestial Venus.
39. Venetia: Perfect for a lovely lady “from Venice,” the iconic city of canals.
40. Venla: A Finnish feminine form of the masculine Wendel, meaning “vandal” or “wanderer.”
41. Venus: An out-of-this-world name after the Roman goddess of love and desire.
42. Vera: A graceful Slavic name meaning “faith” in Russian, also linked to the Latin verus for “true.”
43. Veralynn: A fancy-sounding combination of the earthy Vera with the pretty Lynn.
44. Verbena: One of the rarer floral V names for girls, named after a “sacred plant.”
45. Verena: Meaning “truth, integrity,” this is one of the noblest Latin women’s names that start with V.
46. Verity: The prettiest Latin and English virtue name with V, meaning “truth.”
47. Vermont: A rare name inspired by the U.S. state, meaning “green mountain.”
48. Verna: Pretty and fresh, this vintage Latin name relates to “springtime.”
49. Verona: A beautiful Italian city name that immediately brings Romeo and Juliet to mind.
50. Veronica: A Latin name to set a daughter up for success, meaning “she who brings victory.”
51. Veruca: Famously used in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, this pretty-sounding name actually means “wart.”
52. Verushka: This Russian diminutive of Vera is undeniably fun to say.
53. Vesna: Inspired by the Slavic goddess of spring and fertility, this mythical name is full of life.
54. Vespa: Meaning “wasp,” this Italian girl’s name is absolutely worth buzzing about.
55. Vesper: A cute wish of a name, meaning “evening star” in Latin.
56. Vesta: A cozy pick after the Roman goddess of the hearth, home, and family.
57. Vetch: A rare girl name inspired by the common climbing garden plant.
58. Vibeke: A spirited Danish and Norwegian pick among V names for girls, meaning “war” or “battle.”
59. Vibiana: Carrying all the best energy, this Roman name means “liveliness, alive.”
60. Vickilyn: A modern name created by combining Vicky with the feminine “lyn” suffix.
61. Vicky: A common short form of Victoria, also spelled Vicki if you are feeling sassy.
62. Victoria: The most queenly and popular of girl names with V, meaning “victory.”
63. Victorine: A dainty French diminutive of Victoria, sharing its Latin meaning of “victory.”
64. Victory: A bold English virtue name and the plainest, most triumphant of the V picks.
65. Vidonia: A rich, earthy name with Portuguese roots, meaning “vine branch.”
66. Vidya: A powerful pick among Sanskrit names, promoting “knowledge, learning.”
67. Vienna: Dreamy and romantic, this city name would suit any little Austrian lady.
68. Viera: An enticing Slavic alternative to Vera, meaning “faith, truth.”
69. Vigga: Meaning “war,” this Danish girl’s name sounds like a battle cry.
70. Viking: A rare yet powerful and fierce name for a warrior girl.
71. Vila: A magical 4-letter name inspired by a fairy-like creature in Slavic mythology.
72. Vilde: A short form of the Norse Alvilde, with the cute and spritely meaning of “elf battle.”
73. Vilja: Meaning “grain, cereal,” this Finnish girl’s name sounds cute on a bright, morning-born baby.
74. Villanelle: It might sound deliciously edgy, but this rustic Italian name actually means “farmhand.”
75. Vilma: Strong and confident, this European name and Velma variant means “determined protector.”
76. Vimala: A feminine form of the Indian and Tamil name Vimal, meaning “clean, pure” in Sanskrit.
77. Vinca: Another name for a pretty “periwinkle” flower.
78. Vincente: A feminine form of the “triumphant” male name Vincent.
79. Vincenza: Like Vincente, this Italian name translates to “prevailing” and “conquering.”
80. Vincetta: Or Vincentia, these are pretty, girly alternatives to the masculine Vincent.
81. Vinh: A gorgeous pick among gender-neutral Vietnamese V names, full of “glory.”
82. Viola: Meaning “violet,” famously used by Shakespeare in his comedy Twelfth Night.
83. Violet: The most beautiful of floral female names that start with V, luscious in deep purple.
84. Violetta: A sassy and ultra-feminine European form of Violet.
85. Viona: An awesome mashup name combining Viola with Fiona (“blessed, fair”).
86. Virge: A short form of Virginia, also meaning “alert” in Estonian or “flourishing” in Latin.
87. Virginia: A U.S. state with the dainty meaning of “pure, virginal, or maiden” in Latin.
88. Virtudes: Translated from Spanish, this holy name quite literally means “virtues.”
89. Visage: The French word for “face” makes an especially striking middle name for girls.
90. Visitación: A powerful Spanish female name referring to the Virgin Mary’s “visitation” in the bible.
91. Vita: The most prosperous among Latin V names for girls, meaning “life.”
92. Vitaliya: An energetic international name meaning “full of life.”
93. Vitória: A top Brazilian form of Victoria, simply dropping the “c.”
94. Vivi: Lively among various V nicknames for girls, also acting as a short form of Olivia.
95. Vivian: From the Latin “vivianus,” this pretty girl’s name means “lively, alive.”
96. Vivienne: An elegant and ultra-feminine spelling variant of Vivian.
97. Viviette: A lesser-seen variant of Vivienne with a romantic, French-sounding appeal.
98. Vlasta: Homely and secure, this beautiful Slavic girl’s name means “homeland.”
99. Vondra: A confident Czech girl name for a “brave, womanly” lady.
100. Vui: A 3-letter name of Vietnamese origin, meaning “radiant, amusing, joyful.”

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