Darling Daughter: 22 gorgeous names for your little girl

Are you preparing to become a mum for the very first time? Or are you awaiting the arrival of another member of your growing family?

Summer is a beautiful time of the year, especially for expectant-mums who are set to give birth to a tiny tot.

Welcoming a little girl into your life is one of the most special gifts you’ll ever receive. They make the world seem that little bit brighter and happier. Choosing a name for your little one isn’t easy, but we have 22 gorgeous monikers that’ll suit your darling daughter.

1. Molly meaning star of the sea

2. Posie meaning bunch of flowers

3. Katy meaning pure

4. Maggie short for Margaret

5. Lily after the flower

6. Rae short for Rachel

7. Clara meaning bright

8. May after the month

9. Ruby after the gemstone

10. June after the month

11. Nina meaning gracious

12. Cara meaning friend

13. Alice meaning nobility

14. Harriet meaning home ruler

15. Emma meaning universal

16. Marigold after the flower

17. Daisy after the flower

18. Belle meaning beautiful

19. Niamh meaning radiant

20. Lucy meaning daylight

21. Felicity after happiness

22. Serena meaning peaceful