12 Girl-Power Baby Names You'll Be Proud to Give Your Daughter

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Published Jul 6, 2016

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The news is in: Thank the good Lord you’re having a girl! (Not that there’s anything wrong with fire-engine noises and fart jokes.) Now to give her an uncommon baby name that’s pretty and sweet but also fierce and empowering. Here, 12 terrific monikers inspired by some of the most badass ladies in history.

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Harriet

Brings to mind both Tubman and Beecher Stowe.

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Amelia

May she be just as fearless.

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Rosa

This little girl stands up for her rights.

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Rosie

And this one knows that “we can do it!”

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Georgia

As in O’Keeffe, noted feminist and painter of lady parts landscapes.

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Golda

As in Meir, first female Israeli prime minister.

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Florence

Way more than “just” a war medic, Ms. Nightingale basically revolutionized modern nursing.

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Coretta

In addition to fighting tireless for racial equality, MLK’s wife was one of the founders of NOW.

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Ruth

The Notorious RBG.

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Gloria

Dear Ms. Steinem, we’re not worthy.

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Malala

She’s just the youngest Nobel Prize Laureate. NBD.

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Teresa

Plays well with fellow Peace Prize winners.

Rachel Bowie

Senior Director, Special Projects and Royals

Writes and produces family, fashion, wellness, relationships, money and royals content
Podcast co-host and published author with a book about the British Royal Family
Studied sociology at Wheaton College and received a masters degree in journalism from Emerson College

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