Musical, mighty, and fiercely fashionable, emo girl names are some of our favorites. Linked to the early 2000s style of dark hair, side bangs, and emotion-packed music, these monikers are as nostalgic as they are beautiful. Let’s reconnect with some of these sweethearts and see what we can find.
The emo subculture, characterized by emotional expression and a distinct aesthetic, has inspired a unique set of names for girls. These names often reflect the genre’s introspective and passionate nature, drawing from various sources like nature, mythology, and even the music itself.
Evoking the Emo Vibe
Many emo girl names evoke the genre’s vibe at their very mentioning. Winter and Autumn come to mind, as these seasonal sweethearts are a touch moodier than their sunny counterparts. This is true of their friends Snow and Rain, too. There’s also Raven, a bird beauty with connections to everything from emo favorite Edgar Allan Poe to ominous omens. Ember is another great option that nails the emo aesthetic.
Some monikers offer their emo connections via meaning, such as Brenna. Meaning “little drop of water” or “raven-haired,” she’s a real stunner. Luna is another, courtesy of her “moon” meaning. Ebony, meaning "deep black wood," also fits this category, along with Gray, which means "gray color". These names subtly convey the emotional depth and often darker themes associated with emo culture. Night and Nyx, both meaning "night", are also great choices to evoke a sense of darkness and mystery.
Here are some additional names that resonate with the emo aesthetic:
- Darcy: Meaning "dark" from Irish origin.
- Melanie: Meaning "black" from Greek origin.
- Onyx: Meaning "black stone" from Greek origin.
- Trista: Meaning "sad" from French origin.
Emo Girl Names Inspired by Songs
Many emo girl names appear in songs, making them ultra-cool picks for your kiddo. For instance, Helena famously starred in a My Chemical Romance ballad of the same name. Meaning “sun ray” or “shining light,” she’s a joyous Greek girl. Maria was the star of All Time Low’s “Dear Maria, Count Me In,” while We The Kings used the literary darling Juliet in “Check Yes, Juliet.” Aurelia was used by AFI in a 2017 single. This Latin beauty means “the golden one” and is an awesome alternative to the popular Amelia. See Veronica, Belle, and Delilah for more emo names for girls linked to songs.
Other song-inspired options include:
- Nicole: Inspired by the Saves the Day song "At Your Funeral."
- Jamie: Inspired by the Taking Back Sunday song "Cute Without The ‘E’ (Cut From The Team)."
Names from Emo Icons
Emo girl names can come from famous faces linked to the style, like Billie. Connected to musician Billie Joe Armstrong, she’s a unisex sweetheart. She also has jazz connections, courtesy of Billie Holiday. Hayley is another emo celebrity pick, worn by Paramore singer Hayley Williams. Tegan and Sara are linked with a certain pair of singing sisters, while Carah will forever be linked to Shiny Toy Guns singer Carah Faye Charnow. We can’t forever Avril, either, as in the tie-wearing wonder girl Avril Lavigne. Others include Poe, Audrey, and Alesana.
A Broader Selection of Emo Girl Names:
To further enhance your search, here is a broader selection of names, with their meanings and origins:
- Adelaide: (German) "Noble one"
- Aiden: (Gaelic) "Fire"
- Alesana: (Greek) "Defender of man"
- Alice: (German) "Of nobility"
- Alix: (German) "Noble"
- Amaya: (Japanese, Spanish) "Night rain or the end"
- Amethyst: (Greek) "Precious purple jewel"
- Annabel: (Latin) "Lovable"
- Ashlee: (English) "Ash meadow"
- August: (Latin) "To increase"
- Aurelia: (Latin) "Golden"
- Aurora: (Latin) "Goddess of dawn"
- Autumn: (English) "Season of harvest"
- Avion: (French) "My father"
- Avril: (Latin) "To open"
- Bella: (Italian) "Beautiful one"
- Bellatrix: (Latin) "Warlike"
- Billie: (English) "A feminine diminutive of William"
- Blake: (English) "Black or pale"
- Bree: (Irish) "Noble"
- Brenna: (Gaelic) "Little drop of water; raven or black-haired"
- Bryony: (Greek) "Climbing plant"
- Cambria: (Welsh) "The people"
- Carah: (Latin) "Beloved; friend"
- Chelsea: (English) "Chalk landing place"
- Clio: (Greek) "Glory"
- Cora: (Greek) "Maiden"
- Coraline: (Latin) "A variant form of Coral"
- Cordelia: (Latin) "Heart"
- Cornelia: (Latin) "Horn"
- Darcy: (Irish) "Dark"
- December: (Latin) "Month of December"
- Delilah: (Hebrew) "Delicate"
- Demetria: (Greek) "The fruitful one"
- Demi: (French) "Half"
- Devon: (English) "Valley dwellers; defender"
- Ebony: (Latin) "Deep black wood"
- Edith: (English) "Strife for wealth"
- Eisley: (European) "Cheerful"
- Eleanor: (English) "Of unknown meaning"
- Elena: (Greek) "Shining light"
Elliott: (English) "My God is Yahweh" - Ember: (English) "Smoldering coal"
- Emery: (German) "Home strength"
- Emma: (German) "Whole or universal"
- Enid: (Welsh) "Soul, life"
- Esme: (French) "To love"
- Eugenia: (Greek) "Well-born, noble"
- Evan: (Greek) "Good news"
- Ever: (American) "Always"
- Evy: (Latin) "Life, animal"
- Gray: (English) "Gray color"
- Harlow: (English) "Rock hill"
- Harper: (English) "Harp Player"
- Hayley: (English) "Hay meadow"
- Hazel: (English) "Hazelnut tree"
- Helena: (Greek) "Sun ray, shining light"
- Ida: (Greek) "Hardworking"
- Imogene: (Irish) "Maiden"
- Iris: (Greek) "Rainbow"
- Isolde: (Welsh) "Queen of the ice"
- Ivy: (English) "Ivy plant"
- Jade: (English) "Precious stone"
- Josephine: (Hebrew) "God will increase"
- Juliana: (Latin) "Youthful and downy"
- Juliet: (English) "Youthful and downy"
- Kat: (Greek) "Pure"
- Kit: (Latin) "Pure; follower of Christ"
- Lark: (English) "Bird"
- Layla: (Arabic) "Night"
- Lee: (English) "Meadow or pasture"
- Lila: (Arabic) "Night"
- Lucy: (English) "Of the light"
- Luna: (Latin) "The moon"
- Lydia: (Greek) "From Lydia"
- Madeline: (English) "Woman from Magdala"
- Mae: (English) "The fifth month"
- Maria: (Latin) "Of the sea"
- Mavis: (French) "Song thrush"
- Maya: (Indian (Sanskrit)) "Dream"
- Meadow: (English) "Clearing"
- Melanie: (Greek) "Black"
- Nessa: (Greek) "Pure, holy; butterfly"
- Night: (American) "Evening"
- Nora: (Latin) "Honorable one"
- Nyx: (Greek) "Night"
- Octavia: (Latin) "Eighth"
- October: (Latin) "Eighth month"
- Onyx: (Greek) "Black stone"
- Ophelia: (Greek) "Help"
- Orchid: (Latin) "Flowering plant"
- Pandora: (Greek) "All gifts"
- Paula: (Latin) "Small"
- Penelope: (Greek) "Weaver"
- Phoenix: (Greek) "Dark red"
- Poe: (English) "Peacock"
- Poet: (English) "Writer of poems"
- Quinn: (Irish) "Descendent of Conn"
- Rae: (Hebrew) "A diminutive or nickname for Rachel"
- Rain: (English) "Rain"
- Ramona: (Spanish) "Protecting hands"
- Raven: (English) "Raven"
- Rosalie: (French) "Rose flower"
- Sabrina: (Celtic) "The siren from the river Severn"
- Sadie: (Hebrew) "Princess"
- Sara: (Hebrew) "Princess"
- Scarlett: (English) "Shade of red"
- Selena: (Spanish) "Moon"
- Silver: (English) "Precious metal"
- Snow: (English) "Frozen Rain"
- Sofie: (Greek) "Wisdom"
- Sonnet: (English) "14-line Poem or Verse"
- Sparrow: (English) "Small bird in the Finch family"
- Stella: (Latin) "Celestial star"
Story: (American) "Tale" - Sunday: (English) "Sun’s day"
- Tabitha: (Aramaic) "Gazelle"
- Tegan: (Irish) "Little poet"
- Thea: (Greek) "Gift of God"
- Tori: (Japanese) "Bird"
- Trista: (French) "Sad"
- Vera: (Latin) "Truth and faith"
- Veronica: (Latin) "True image"
- Violet: (English) "Violet flower"
Vivian: (Latin) "Alive" - Waverly: (English) "Meadow of quivering aspens"
- Wednesday: (English) "Wednesday"
- Willow: (English) "Willow tree"
- Winifred: (Welsh) "Holy, blessed reconciliation; joy, peace"
- Winter: (English) "Winter season"
- Wren: (English) "Bird"
- Xyla: (Greek) "Woodland; wood-dweller"
- Yasmin: (Persian) "Jasmine flower"
- Yoselin: (Spanish) "Little Goth"
- Yvette: (French) "Yew"
- Zadie: (Arabic) "Prosperous, fortunate"
- Zaniya: (Aztec (Nahuatl)) "Forever and always"
- Zara: (English) "Blooming flower"
- Zoe: (Greek) "Life"
Zoelle: (Greek) "Life"
Browse the rest of our emo girl names collection to see which beauty catches your eye. This diverse array offers something for every parent seeking a name that is both stylish and meaningful, encapsulating the spirit of the emo subculture.
