In the U.S., most of the names given to baby girls end with a vowel sound. And many of the remaining names end with an N-sound.
So, what about girl names that end with other sounds?
Below is a selection of girl names that end with a Z-sound, regardless of last letter. The names are ordered by current popularity.
Eloise
An English form of the French name Héloïse, which may be derived from a Germanic name made up of elements meaning “healthy, whole” and “wide.” Here’s the popularity graph for Eloise.
Rose
From the type of flower. Here’s the popularity graph for Rose.
Collins
From the surname, which has various possible derivations. Here’s the popularity graph for Collins.
Liz
A nickname for Elizabeth. Here’s the popularity graph for Liz.
Inez
An English form of the Spanish name Inés. Here’s the popularity graph for Inez.
Aries
From the zodiacical constellation (whose name means “ram” in Latin). Here’s the popularity graph for Aries.
Hayes
From the surname, which has various possible derivations. Here’s the popularity graph for Hayes.
Primrose
From the type of flower. Here’s the popularity graph for Primrose.
Praise
From the English vocabulary word. Here’s the popularity graph for Praise.
Blaise
The French form of the Roman name Blasius, meaning “lisping.” Here’s the popularity graph for Blaise.
Melrose
From the Scottish surname, which is derived from a place name made up of elements meaning “bare” and “moor.” Here’s the popularity graph for Melrose.
Rivers
A variant of the English surname River, which has several possible derivations. Here’s the popularity graph for Rivers.
Jewels
A form of the name Jules influenced by the English word jewel. Here’s the popularity graph for Jewels.
Rawlings
A variant of the English surname Rawling, which is derived from the name Raul. Here’s the popularity graph for Rawlings.
Harnaaz
A Hindi name made up of elements meaning “every” and “pride.” Here’s the popularity graph for Harnaaz.
Less-common girl names that end with a Z-sound include Mills, Rhodes, Jazz, Ceres, Mumtaz, Rollins, and Turquoise.
Which of the above do you like most? What others can you think of?
P.S. Here are lists of girl names that end with D-, K-, L-, M-, R-, S-, T-, and V-sounds.
Sources: SSA, Behind the Name, Aries – Wiktionary
Arnez (OJ Simpson’s daughter’s name btw)
I like from your list Turquoise most.
I hate most of those.
Rose is nice. Inez is fine. Liz is better than Beth.
I know of a woman named Topaz.
@Ardis – I think the eldest daughter was named Arnelle (she had a small influence on baby names in the ’90s, during the trial). That said, Arnez has seen some usage for girls (though more for boys).