100 Great Songs with a Girl’s Name in the Title
As long as people have written songs there have been songs written about fairer sex, in fact, we’d wager there are more songs about women than just about any other subject. Many of these songs include a girl’s name in the lyrics, but there have been far less that have a girl’s name in the title. Some of these songs are about a specific person, although sometime the name has been changed to protect the subject’s modesty, like in the case of Derek and the Dominos, ‘Layla’.
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‘Layla’ is Clapton’s love song to Pattie Boyd, who at that time was married to George Harrison; she later married Clapton in 1979 (Pattie has had more songs written about her than most women). Clapton was inspired to write the first part of the song having been given a copy of the Persian classical poet, Nizami Ganjavi’s book. After laying down his song Clapton returned to the studio to hear the Dominos’ drummer, Jim Gordon playing a piano piece that he immediately loved and decided he wanted to add it to ‘Layla’ to complete the track; Gordon had in fact borrowed the melody from his former girlfriend Rita Coolidge. Whatever the detail of the story behind the song it remains one of rock’s great love songs.
Often these songs to a specific girl have been written in the first flush of love, Rick Nelson‘s ‘Hello Mary Lou’, being a perfect example as is Buddy Holly’s ‘Peggy Sue’.
But there’s also classic songs about rejection, like ‘Eloise’ by the Damned (originally a hit by Barry Ryan), Tom Jones‘s ‘Delilah’ or the Everlys’ ‘Cathy’s Clown’. Then there’s songs of unrequited love. If you want to hear one of the best, just listen to Frank Sinatra’s ‘Elizabeth’ or there’s Brian Wilson’s ‘Caroline No’.
Another great rock song that name checks a woman is the Allman Brothers, ‘In Memory of Elizabeth Reed’. Dickey Betts wrote the song about Boz Scaggs’s girlfriend, with whom Dickey was also involved with. According to Betts, “She was Hispanic and somewhat dark and mysterious—and she really used it to her advantage and played it to the hilt.” Betts saw a headstone with the inscription upon it at the Rose Hill Cemetery, a place frequented by band members during their early days to relax and write songs.
Other great rock songs that namecheck that we’ve chosen to include are, CCR‘s, ‘Proud Mary’ and their cover of Dale Hawkin’s ‘Suzie Q’: The Ozark Mountain Daredevils, ‘Jackie Blue’: a trio from the Rolling Stones, ‘Angie’, ‘Ruby Tuesday’ and ‘Lady Jane’ and Grand Funk‘s underrated ‘Sally’. No list like this would be complete with Dire Straits‘ ‘Romeo & Juliet’ or Boston’s ‘Amanda’.
We’ve got some classic Motown recordings including the Four Tops, ‘Bernadette’, DeBarge and ‘Who’s Holding Donna Now’, and Lionel Richie‘s ‘Penny Lover’. We’ve added Michael Jackson’s ‘Billie Jean’, one of the best put down songs ever.
There’s rock ‘n’ roll love songs about girls from, Little Richard, Eddie Cochran, Fats Domino, Chuck Berry, and Gene Vincent.
We’ve included some less well-known songs like Gerry Beckley’s ‘Now Sue’, Lee Ritenour’s ‘Linda’, or Richard Harris’s ‘Gayla.
Despite it being about Martha, The Beatles’ ‘Martha My Dear’, he covered by Madeleine Peyroux was inspired by Paul McCartney‘s Old English Sheepdog.
These are our 100, what would you like to see added?
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DavidFW
October 26, 2014 at 1:33 pm
Shelia, Tommy Roe, Sara Lee, Foghat.
Caliber
October 27, 2014 at 7:44 pm
Sheila, by Tommy Roe. I never heard of that song, but my wife’s name is Sheila so I had to look it up. I loved the song, thanks al lot……
sprbrat
November 20, 2014 at 5:24 pm
Tommy Roe also did Sweet Pea, Oh Carol and Hurray for Hazel. Oh yeah and also one called Jack and Jill.
rod
November 1, 2014 at 7:44 am
I PARTICULARLY LOVE MARTY ROBBINS SONG NAMED “EL PASO” WITH ROSEY’S CANTINA.
Ric
January 25, 2016 at 1:17 am
Terrible list. What about:
“Donna” by Richie Valens
“Diana” by Paul Anka
“Sandy” by Dion
“Ruby Baby” by Dion
“Walk Away Renee” by Left Banke
“Dear Prudence” by the Beatles
“Kryie” by Mr. Mister
“Denise” by Randy & the Rainbows
“Cara Mia” by Jay & the Americans
“Amie” by Pure Prairie League
“Jackie Blue” by Ozark Mountain Daredevils
Liz
March 18, 2016 at 6:53 pm
Jolene by Dolly Parton! Should definitely be on the list!
Ric
May 23, 2016 at 9:05 pm
I can’t believe how many great songs are not in this list. I realize you can only include 100, but shouldn’t they at least be the best 100?
Aside from those completely left off, how can you include:
“Dear Prudence” by the Bandshees
over the original version by the Beatles?
How can you overlook?:
Ronnie by the 4 Seasons
Walk Away Renee by Left Banke
Ruby Baby by Dion
Donna the Prima Donna by Dion
Michelle by the Beatles
Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds by the Beatles
Dawn (Go Away) by the 4 Seasons
Donna by Ritchie Valens
Beth by Kiss
Susan by the Buckinghams
Rhiannon by Fleetwood Mac
Sara by Fleetwood Mac
Cara, Mia by Jay & the Americans
Kyrie by Mr. Mister
Denise by Randy & the Rainbows
The Wind Cries Mary by Jimi. Hendrix
Little Jeannie by Elton John
Nikita by Elton John
Veronica by Iron City Houserockers
Daisy Jane by America
Jeffrey Stewart
September 9, 2018 at 2:53 am
Being the FIRST to list “Michelle” – Beatles – well done.
“Sherry” – Four Seasons
“Sue” (A Boy named…) – Johnny Cash 😉
Scott
May 24, 2016 at 12:11 pm
Good list, but Kyrie is not a girl’s name. The lyrics Mr. Mister sings are “Kyrie eleison down this road that I must travel”. Kyrie eleison is a Christian invocation used in Roman Catholic and Greek Orthodox churches meaning “God have mercy on us”.
Kyrie
June 14, 2016 at 4:00 pm
Well it’s my name, so I personally think it should be added to the list 🙂
Bob
November 28, 2017 at 4:28 pm
Close! Kyrie (κύριε) is a Greek word used in direct address to mean “Oh Lord” or “Oh Master.” So “Kyrie eleison” in the context of the Church liturgy means (more precisely) “Oh Lord, have mercy.” Apparently, Kyrie is used as names for both boys and girls. (E.g., Kyrie Irving is an NBA basketball player.)
William J. Kelleher, Ph.D.
December 17, 2016 at 1:03 am
Don’t forget the ultimate girl – Mammy – Al Jolson
Paula
December 16, 2017 at 2:15 pm
Ric, you are right on target your list is much better. I also have thought of Richie Valens, and Randy and the Rainbows, they didn’t even list my name,, HEy Paula, by Paul and Paula.
bjork
April 22, 2016 at 3:51 pm
Rosa’s cantina
Sultan Of Sing
October 25, 2017 at 3:00 pm
I believe the song you are referring to is Marty Robbins – El Paso … it is not titled “Rosa’s Cantina”… unless there is a different song by that title that I have not heard before.
Frank
May 26, 2015 at 6:38 am
Carrie Ann by the Hollies
Ric
January 25, 2016 at 1:19 am
“Francine” by ZZ Top
Ric
January 25, 2016 at 1:21 am
“Lady Madonna” by the Beatles
Ric
January 25, 2016 at 2:27 am
“Annie, Annie Over” by Steppenwolf I’m not familiar with that song. How about “Sookie, Sookie” by Steppenwolf. Is that a girl’s name?
Zeke
May 9, 2018 at 7:35 pm
Help Me Rhonda??
Allan mcfie
October 26, 2014 at 2:05 pm
Caramia by David Whitfield brings tears to my eyes……
Mike d
October 26, 2014 at 4:04 pm
Dr hook’s Sylvia’s Mother has to be on list
Jim
October 26, 2014 at 4:46 pm
Not So Sweet Martha Lorraine 4:24 Country Joe & the Fish Electric Music for the Mind and Body Rock 5/21/11, 5:05 PM 5
Katie
November 9, 2015 at 9:18 am
Great album. Of an era like a dream.
heidi
October 26, 2014 at 5:08 pm
You should add Caroline Says by Lou Reed and Roxette by Dr. Feelgood.
TRACY ROCKY
December 18, 2014 at 9:24 am
Anything by Roxette would be awesome.
michaelnky
October 26, 2014 at 5:30 pm
brandy, you’re a fine girl! (didn’t even make the list!)
catherine Staveley
October 26, 2014 at 5:40 pm
Looking for Elvis Costello´s Alison……did I miss it or was it not there. ?
Chris Shrubsole
January 21, 2016 at 11:03 am
So right, what a great song
Alexander Jeffrey Aerni
January 25, 2016 at 2:47 am
Elvis Costello just so happens to be my favorite musical artist of all time! Anyway, “Alison” did not make the list for some reason, but another one of his songs did, namely “Veronica.”
JimmyDunc
March 10, 2016 at 7:54 pm
Should be there….the best
Thomas Moore
October 26, 2014 at 6:02 pm
Smokey “Living next door to Alice” (Alice, Alice who the F*&K is Alice)
Michael Vinson
July 31, 2015 at 9:14 am
Good choice!! It’s amazing how few people remember that song.
michael ord
October 26, 2014 at 6:26 pm
Virginia Plain isnt about a girl. The name comes froma type of tobacco. Allison by Elvis is an appaling omission. How is Lola so low? “Prarie Rose” by Roxy (about Jerry Hall) should be in there. Bowie… Message to Hermione, should be there. A poor list, actually. Nadine, Maybelline, both should be in there. Gloria (Them) dont think I saw that either. I could go on
uDiscover
October 26, 2014 at 10:26 pm
Michael, the list is not in order. both Gloria and Maybelline are included…
JF
May 27, 2015 at 8:30 pm
“Virginia Plain” is actually after a girl, type of cigarette and a plain in Virginia, so it could be in there. “Prairie Rose” is not about Jerry Hall, Bryan Ferry had written this song before he had met Jerry.
Freddy Painkiller
October 26, 2014 at 6:43 pm
Kayleigh by Marillion isn’t on here, is it? It should be.
renan
October 30, 2014 at 3:53 pm
For sure! And Michelle, by the Beatles.
synadude
November 19, 2014 at 11:22 am
It’s probably not on Spotify.
paul kubilius
October 26, 2014 at 7:52 pm
Sugaree /Grateful Dead, Ride on Josephine/Bo Diddley,Nadine/Chuck Berry,Bertha/Grateful Dead,Stella Blue/Grateful Dead,Sossity/Jethro Tull,Cross-Eyed Mary/Jethro Tull,Althea/Grateful Dead
Jarle
September 11, 2018 at 9:58 pm
Bertha: Grateful Dead
Sara: Bob Dylan
Blue Sky: Allman Brothers
Donna Marie: Dickey Betts Band
Fourth of july Asbury Park (Sandy): Bruce Springsteen
Joan of Arc: Leonard Cohen
Sally Maclennane: The Pogues
Ian Wright
October 26, 2014 at 7:53 pm
a boy named Sue
Dianne Doyle
October 26, 2014 at 7:54 pm
“Diana”
Diana Morey
January 8, 2016 at 1:56 pm
“Diana” should be added.to the list. I don’t remember who recorded it.
Ric
January 25, 2016 at 1:28 am
Paul Anka sang “Diana”
Irina
January 21, 2016 at 3:49 pm
And “Dirty Diana” – Michael Jackson 🙂
Sherri
March 7, 2018 at 4:33 am
Yaaaaaassssss!! LOVE Dirty Diana!
Marjorie
October 26, 2014 at 7:55 pm
The song ‘Margie’. Fats Domino did record this.
Mike Kaine
October 26, 2014 at 7:56 pm
Kayleigh should definitely be included….
BobbyM
October 26, 2014 at 8:08 pm
Hot Chocolate – Emma, Chris Rea – Josephine,
Sara
October 26, 2014 at 8:15 pm
Jolene!!!
Rich Mervin
October 26, 2014 at 8:19 pm
Eleanor Rigby.
Stan Dorst
October 27, 2014 at 7:35 pm
Because they collected these from Spotify, they can’t include any Beatles songs.
Isaac Holland
April 22, 2015 at 7:59 pm
they can’t even mention the Beatles? i dont know if i follow..
RichZ
October 26, 2014 at 8:55 pm
This list is horribly skewed to the post British invasion era. The failure to include Gloria by the Cadillacs, Donna by Richie Valens and Sherry by the 4 Seasons pretty much negates the whole thing. All of those should be in the top 20, and the first two should be in the top 10.
Ron Germano
October 27, 2014 at 3:41 am
You must include Wendy/Julia/Cathy’s Clown/Oh! Carol/BarbaraAnn/My Bonny/Diane/Donna/Goodnight Irene/Jennie Lee/Lady Jane/Linda Lu/Maryanne/Melissa/Patricia (Instramental) Hey Paula/Ronnie/Sandy/Tammy/Valerie……I ran out of letters!
uDiscover
October 27, 2014 at 7:37 am
We included a lot of those, Ron!
Chris Shrubsole
January 21, 2016 at 11:22 am
Gloria by Patti Smith as well
Donna, by the Penguins?
October 26, 2014 at 9:13 pm
Too many repeat names. Some of the songs with the repeat names were like ??
TRACY ROCKY
December 18, 2014 at 9:53 am
EVEN SOME OF THE NAMES THAT NOT REPEATS WERE LIKE ??
Linda Talpai
October 26, 2014 at 9:23 pm
Mandy by Barry Manilo
Angelo
October 26, 2014 at 9:29 pm
Maria Cristina, Maria Elena, just a couple of songs that fit the bill, they are of Latin origin, but some that I like
Kathy rielly
October 26, 2014 at 9:40 pm
Magnolia by JJ Cale!!
Christopher Parsons
October 26, 2014 at 9:41 pm
What about Richie Valence-Donna?
Dianne Turner
October 26, 2014 at 10:26 pm
Diane, by the Bachelors
Dorinda Wilson
October 26, 2014 at 10:28 pm
Brandy by Looking Glass. Denise by Randy and the Rainbows.
Dianne Turner
October 26, 2014 at 10:43 pm
Annie’s Song, by John Denver; Mary, Mary and Valeri by The Monkees; Amie by Pure Prairie League;
Dianne Turner
October 26, 2014 at 10:50 pm
Annie’s Song/John Denver; Amie/Pure Prairie League; Mary, Mary and Valeri/The Monkees; Beth/KISS
Louisa T.
October 26, 2014 at 11:24 pm
How could you leave off my all-time favorite Beatle song “Michelle”??
michelle
October 27, 2014 at 3:09 am
I know….Love that song !!
Michelle
November 17, 2015 at 5:46 pm
IKR?! And my granddaughter’s name is Layla. 🙂
Gordon
October 26, 2014 at 11:49 pm
These lists are so skewed to “post British Invasion pro British” type music. Already, aforementioned Sherry, Donna….and did I miss Donna The Prima Donna, Susie Q, Dawn (Go Away), The Monkees’ Valleri (and Mary, Mary) or how about one I usually forget– Tony Orlando and Dawn’s Candida? And sorry, I am a big T Rex fan, but Debora is just a purely stupid song.
Mr.Brown
October 27, 2014 at 12:55 am
Joanne, Some of Shelley’s blues, Winona ,Mary Mary, all written by Micheal Nesmith.
clyde chrisco
October 27, 2014 at 1:15 am
no one mentioned one of the greatest “they call the wind mariah”
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Ed Cutler
October 27, 2014 at 1:24 am
Donna by Richie Valens.
Renita Milanowski
October 27, 2014 at 1:32 am
Sara by Fleetwood Mac
uDiscover
October 27, 2014 at 7:38 am
We went for Rhiannon, instead
Zeke
October 27, 2014 at 1:55 am
paul anka – diana
Cor Lucassen
October 27, 2014 at 2:01 am
Kevin Coyne’s Marjory Razorblade & Marlene.
Cor lucassen
October 27, 2014 at 2:06 am
Forgotten this epic song from The Association “Windy”.
uDiscover
October 27, 2014 at 7:38 am
We weren’t sure Windy was a real name!
Jon Douglas
November 3, 2014 at 6:20 pm
Windy is definitely a name … as in Kranky record label favourites “Windy & Carl”
Mary Ann
October 27, 2014 at 2:17 am
How could you forget Richi Vallens “Donna” or Dion’s “Runaround Sue” & “Donna the Prima Donna” , “Barbara Ann” by the Beach Boys,”Hey Paula” by Paul & Paula, “Brandy” by Looking Glass, “Carol” by Neil Sedaka, & then theres “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds”,” Maybeline”,
uDiscover
October 27, 2014 at 7:37 am
Mary Ann, some of those are on the playlist…
Tony
October 27, 2014 at 2:54 am
Elvis’s Song ….. Marie’s The Name of His Latest Flame
Tony
October 27, 2014 at 2:57 am
Michael Jackson BILLE JEAN
Alex
October 27, 2014 at 3:50 am
How could you guys forget ‘MY SHARONNA’ by The Knack
uDiscover
October 27, 2014 at 7:36 am
We didn’t, it’s on the list!
Ric
January 25, 2016 at 1:45 am
What about:
“Francine” by ZZ Top
“Denise” by Randy & the Rainbows
“Michelle” by the Beatles
“Ronnie” by the Four Seasons
“Dawn (Go Away)” by Four Seasons
“Beth” by Kiss
“Kyrie” by Mr. Mister
“Jackie Blue” by Ozark Mountain Daredevils
“Amie” by Pure Prairie League
“C’mon Marianne” by Four Seaons
“Sandy” by Dion
“Ruby Baby” by Dion
“Donna the Prima Donna” by Dion
“Josie” by Steely Dan
“Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl)” by Looking Glass
“Walk Away Renee” by Left Banke
“Dear Prudence” by the Beatles
elmer harris
October 27, 2014 at 5:25 am
One of the coolest was “Sandy” by Larry Hall from the 50’s -also “Suzie Darlin'” by Robin Lu
Frank
October 27, 2014 at 5:52 am
runaround sue
Jonny Boi
October 27, 2014 at 8:07 am
Caroline, Kirsty MacColl. Selene, Gong. Hello Dawn, Steve Hillage.
James
October 27, 2014 at 8:15 am
Irene/Goodnight Irene/Irene, Goodnight/Goodnight Irene, Goodnight (different titles used by many artists) was definitely one that was missed. I mean, come on! The song was #1 for 13 or 14 weeks if I remember correctly, definitely popular enough that 10 of the artists on that list Eric Clapton, Van Morrison, Frank Sinatra, Little Richard etc. Have recorded versions/performed live and released.
Rolf
October 27, 2014 at 8:37 am
“Lisa” from late “Louisiana Red” alias Iverson Minter
Peter Cripps
October 27, 2014 at 11:36 am
Violet Tulloch, Queen of Lerwick! (Phil Cunningham)
Jake Manteno
October 27, 2014 at 1:46 pm
Suite: Judy Blue Eyes, a great love song written about Judy Collins
davor
October 27, 2014 at 3:26 pm
Jessica;Little Martha;Melissa,all by Allman brothers band.
Margaret
October 27, 2014 at 3:32 pm
Eleanor Rigby Beatles
Angela
October 27, 2014 at 3:35 pm
Hey Jude!
Ric
January 25, 2016 at 1:47 am
Jude refers to Julian Lennon, John’s son.
Clem Feeney
October 27, 2014 at 3:58 pm
I can’t seem to access the list, I can only see the first eight. I’m guessing it’s limited to Universal artists.
I can think of a few. Sarah/Saras. Sarah by Thin Lizzy, Me and Sarah Jane by Genesis, Sara by Dylan, Sara Smile by Hall and Oates. Then there’s Valerie -different songs by Richard Thompson and Steve Winwood.
Others have mentioned Jolene by Dolly Parton. Did you know that Caroline by Kirsty MacColl was an attempt to tell Jolene’s side of the story?
Robert Kincy
October 27, 2014 at 5:20 pm
One of my favorite songs Mathilde by Cookie and the Cupcakes.
Guy
October 27, 2014 at 5:50 pm
How about Eloise Barry Ryan/The Damned
Guy
October 27, 2014 at 5:53 pm
Charlott the Harlot-Iron Maiden & Macc Lads also sung a song called Chrlott.
michael
August 19, 2015 at 8:06 pm
YEAH! Charlotte the f-ing harlot!
But what about “Melissa” by King Diamond, or “Lucretia” by Megadeth? Or “Dee” by Randy Rhoads (the Blizzard of Ozz)?
Michael
August 19, 2015 at 8:22 pm
YES! Maiden’s “Charlotte”!
But what about Megadeth’s “Lucretia” . . . or King Diamond’s “Melissa” . . . or Randy Rhoad’s (w/ the band Blizzard of Ozz–on their self titled album) “Dee”?
You don’t even have “Beth” by Peter Criss!
R
October 27, 2014 at 5:59 pm
Proud Mary was about a boat….
Steve
October 27, 2014 at 6:15 pm
Carmelita by Warren Zevon.
Grace (about Janis Joplin), and Not So Sweet Martha Lorraine by Country Joe and the Fish.
Steve
October 27, 2014 at 6:19 pm
Hey Jude was about Julian Lennon.
Steve
October 27, 2014 at 6:25 pm
Hey Jude was about Julian Lennon.
But how about “Girl” from Rubber Soul?
Ric
January 25, 2016 at 1:54 am
Girl is not a name
Kal
October 27, 2014 at 6:47 pm
I think Juliet by Kallay-Saunders Andras(Eurovision) is a new and nice song.
Kathy
October 27, 2014 at 6:58 pm
Thanks for this wonderful list; Putting together a list like this probably isn’t easy.
Chris Newman
October 27, 2014 at 6:59 pm
Diana. By Paul Ankara
JANK
October 27, 2014 at 7:08 pm
Alexis – Tommy Bolin
Alison – Elvis Costello / Linda Ronstadt
Alison Gross – Steeleye Span
Althea – Robin Trower
Angelsea – Cat Stevens
Bonny – Prefab Sprout
Caroline – Concrete Blonde
Caroline – Jefferson Airplane
Caroline Says – Lou Reed
Cecilia – Simon & Garfunkel
Cross-Eyed Mary – Jethro Tull
Cymbaline – Pink Floyd
DeDe Dinah – Frankie Avalon
Denise – Randy & the Rainbows.
Donna the Prima Donna – Dion
For Emily, Whenever I May Find Her – Simon & Garfunkel
Gloria – Them /The Doors / Patti Smith / Shadows of Knight
Hannah – Robin Trower
Janis – Country Joe & the Fish
Jennie Lee – Jan & Arnie
Jennifer – The Eurythmics
Julia – The Beatles
Julia Dream – Pink Floyd
Lalena – Donovan / Deep Purple
Lovely Rita – The Beatles
Mariah – Spooky Tooth
Marianne – The 4 Seasons
Mary Ann With The Shaky Hands – The Who
Oh! Carol – Neil Sedaka
Prairie Rose – Roxy Music
Ruby – Dion / Donald Fagen
Runaround Sue – Dion
Sally Simpson – The Who
Sally, Go ‘Round The Roses – The Jaynettes / Fairport Convention
Sara – Fleetwood Mac
Sheila – Tommy Roe
Sossity, You’re a Woman – Jethro Tull
Stephanie Says – Lou Reed
Sugaree – Jerry Garcia
Sweet Jane – The Velvet Underground / Mott the Hoople / Cowboy Junkies
Sweet Melissa – The Allman Brothers
Sweet Pea – Tommy Roe
Windy – The Association
Nero
October 27, 2014 at 8:06 pm
Maggie: May Rod Stewart
Carrie: Cliff Richard
Rosanna: Toto
Pamela: Toto
A girl called Johnny: The Waterboys
Valarie: Steve Winwood
Luka: Suzanne Vega
Ana
September 15, 2016 at 12:00 am
Luka is boy
Greg Eyerman
October 27, 2014 at 7:31 pm
Earnestine by Atlanta Rythem Section little known instrumental off Back Up Against The Wall , great song though !!!
JANK
October 27, 2014 at 8:30 pm
More…….
Cherry Cherry – Neil Diamond
Sherry Darling – Bruce Springsteen
Arlene – The Handsome Family
Honolulu Lulu – Jan & Dean
Aubrey – Bread
Dolly Dagger – Jimi Hendrix
Hooray For Hazel – Tommy Roe
Kitty Can – Bee Gees
Carrie Anne- The Hollies
Jennifer Eccles -The Hollies
Lucille – Little Richard / Everly Brothers
Dear Eloise – The Hollies
Sorry Suzanne – The Hollies
Sandy – Bruce Springsteen / The Hollies
Caroline Goodbye – Colin Blunstone
Walk Away Renee – The Left Banke
Midnight Mary – Joey Powers
What Will My Mary Say? – Johnny Mathis
Maria – Johnny Mathis
Gina – Johnny Mathis
Susan – The Buckinghams
Judy in Disguise (With Glasses) – John Fred & His Playboy Band
Polk Salad Annie – Tony Joe White
Tracy – The Cuff Links
Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes) – Edison Lighthouse
Katie
November 9, 2015 at 9:28 am
Great list! Good for you!
Ric
January 25, 2016 at 1:57 am
Rosanna by Toto
Ric
January 25, 2016 at 2:08 am
The Wind Cries Mary by Jimi Hendrix
Something Like Olivia by John Mayer
cavone
October 27, 2014 at 8:31 pm
Donnie Iris-Ah Leah!
Anja Suontausta
October 27, 2014 at 9:47 pm
Sting : Roxanne
Harry
October 27, 2014 at 10:48 pm
Missing:
Corrina Corrina – Muddy Waters
Corrina Corrina – Bob Dylan.
BEAUTIFUL songs, they should definitely be in the list.
Thanks
Gina
October 6, 2015 at 11:22 pm
My thoughts too! Corina, Corina
Joe Doney
October 28, 2014 at 1:00 am
You’re KIDDING ME! There is NO GREATER HIIGHER OCTANE VOCALLY CHALLENGING BEST GIRL SONG OF ALL TIME THAN…Valleri by The Monkees https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJw0qpqIONQ
Larry
October 28, 2014 at 5:19 am
How about “Jolene” by Dolly Parton, or “Valerie” by Steve Winwood?
Denise Anklesaria
October 28, 2014 at 10:38 am
Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond.
Lucy in the sky with diamonds is not about a girl. Its about LSD
Cat
June 1, 2016 at 9:05 am
The question wasn’t Songs about Girls, it was Songs with a Girls Name
John M Glennie
October 21, 2017 at 8:00 pm
No, it described a picture Paul’s daughter drew.
Mark Loveland
October 28, 2014 at 6:09 pm
Did you explain how the list was put together?
Carrie Ann
October 28, 2014 at 8:26 pm
Wish Carrie Anne by the Hollies was on there…
Also Sara by Fleetwood Mac.
Beccy Musson
October 28, 2014 at 8:34 pm
Pearls a Singer – Elkie Brooks
Lily – Heather Peace
Tim Duprey
October 28, 2014 at 8:49 pm
Mustang Sally – Mitch Rider and the Detroit wheels
Lucille – Kenny Rogers
Jolene – Dolly Parton
Alice’s restaurant – Arlo Guthrie
Theodore619
October 28, 2014 at 8:59 pm
Jolene – Dolly Parton
Valerie – Amy Winehouse
Maria – Blondie
Joe Crawford
October 28, 2014 at 9:53 pm
I was suprisede “Goodnight Irene” by Bob Dylan, and “Hey Paula” from the early sixties weren’t on the list. I don’t remember seeing it on the list, but I’m sure “Lay Down Sally” by Eric Clapton was on the list.
Clair Worsfold
October 28, 2014 at 10:21 pm
Clair by Gilbert O’Sullivan – I have had it sang at me so many times…….
Phil
October 28, 2014 at 10:28 pm
“Aubrey” by Bread and “I’m Not Lisa” by Jessi Colter
Cathie
October 29, 2014 at 12:24 am
I miss seeing one of my favourites:. Desirée by Neil Diamond.
Belén
October 29, 2014 at 1:31 am
I think the list is already great, but I would like to add “annie ‘s song” by John Denver
ruralbob
October 29, 2014 at 2:25 am
“Work with me, Annie” -Hank Ballard and the Midnighters
Ed Tobin
October 29, 2014 at 3:43 am
Angela Jones by Johnny Ferguson, Valerie by Steve Winwood, Jenny Lou by Sonny James.
Jim
October 29, 2014 at 6:58 am
Cold Ethel by Alice Cooper – a true classic!
Ron
October 29, 2014 at 8:25 am
Missing is CHIQUITITA by ABBA! Where is it? One of the band’s (and music’s) biggest and recognizable hits!
Alejandra Castrp P
April 30, 2015 at 3:13 am
I agree, one of the best ever
Dennis Dahill
October 29, 2014 at 11:26 am
“Diana”, by Paul Anka, one of the biggest selling singles of pop music. “Vallerie”, by the Monkees, and “Claire”, from Gilbert O’Sullivan.
Ric
January 25, 2016 at 2:03 am
Jean by Oliver
Perry
October 27, 2016 at 2:11 pm
One of the most covered and performed song since it’s release by many artists and orchestras.
Roberta
October 29, 2014 at 11:39 am
I have 5 daughters. They’re each named after a song. Your list included #1 Layla, #45 Roxanne and #73 Rhiannon. I’d like you to add Lorelei by Styx and Ah Leah by Donnie Iris. 😀
Ingvar Agermo
October 29, 2014 at 11:53 am
Diana- Paul Anka! How could you miss that?
Annies song- John Denver
David Hammer
October 29, 2014 at 12:50 pm
“Michelle,” by the Beatles is an egregious omission!
Mircea Pauca
October 30, 2014 at 8:59 am
Ann-Maria – Luv
Waltzing Maria – BZN
Gabrielle – Hootenanny Singers
Marianne – Hootenanny Singers
Corinne Corinna – (many early rock artists)
John O'Dwyer
October 30, 2014 at 11:49 am
Pamela, Pamela by Wayne Fontana
Marcelo Castro Da Veiga
October 30, 2014 at 3:02 pm
Confirmed Eve.
I Love You So Much Forever My Show Marvelous Woman.
Marcelo Castro Da Veiga, Your Real Loved Man Adam.
– http://facebook.rebento.com/index.php/adao-e-eva-os-insubornaveis/
Cute Lunatic
November 16, 2014 at 3:48 am
Is the order important? mine would be 1. Layla 2. Angie 3. Elenor (Turtles) 4. Valleri (monkees, my add) and 5. Desiree (Neil Diamond – my add).
Ann Melton
November 17, 2014 at 4:07 pm
Good listing, but unless I missed these on the list, was surprised not to see Peggy Sue – Buddy Holly, Lady Jane – Stones, and Carrie Anne – Hollies.
Ramrod
November 17, 2014 at 4:14 pm
Many songs are missing: Sandy, Rosalita (Bruce Springsteen); Valerie (Steve Winwood); Sara Smile (Hall & Oates); Suzanne (Journey); Rosanna (Toto).
Ric
January 25, 2016 at 2:04 am
My Maria by Brooks & Dunn
esw
November 17, 2014 at 9:46 pm
Chris Rea – Josephine
Chris Rea – Julia
Bruce Springsteen – Frankie fell in love
🙂
Steven
November 18, 2014 at 12:13 am
Surely ‘Jessie’ by Joshua Kaddison deserves to be somewhere on here?!
😉
John
November 18, 2014 at 11:48 am
How does the 40th anniversary version of Layla top the list….whiny boring crap…LAYLA rocks hard, leave it rocking. Who said Clapton should unplug his guitar.
What about Eleanor Rigby, The Beatles.
Whole Lotta Rosie, AC/DC
Evie, Stevie Wright
Oh Sherrie, Steve Perry
Barry Cleaver
November 19, 2014 at 12:02 pm
How about “Runaround Sue” by Dion & the Belmonts?
Susan
November 19, 2014 at 9:03 pm
Richie Valens’ Donna
Gisele Freed
November 19, 2014 at 9:31 pm
GiGi, Maurice Chevalier, 1958
Joellen
November 19, 2014 at 9:34 pm
Corrina
Judith
November 19, 2014 at 9:43 pm
I didn’t see “Oh Judy” Elvis Presley song on the list.
Marion Josephine
November 19, 2014 at 10:01 pm
Tonight Josephine. Johnny Wray
Lunatic Man
November 20, 2014 at 5:14 am
Frankie and Johnny by Johnny Cash.
TexZ
November 20, 2014 at 8:34 pm
My personal favorite for years,my mothers name, “Georgia” by Hugh Nelson one more time Willie
Cecilia
November 27, 2014 at 11:57 am
Hello… CECILIA!
Chris
November 27, 2014 at 1:01 pm
What about one of the most famous. Annie Song, John Denver
C Barr
November 28, 2014 at 12:58 am
sarah/Fleetwood Mac, Song for Sharon/Joni Mitchell.
Ben
December 2, 2014 at 3:46 pm
•Leon Russell – Me and Baby Jane
A song about a tragic reunion of young love. Weather the song is about Leon finding his old love as a junky or in the hospital is unclear; Either way it’s terribly haunting.
Barbara Goldstein
December 2, 2014 at 7:26 pm
How about my daughter’s name- Joanna and I believe there is more than one song with Joanna in the title
Richard Johnson
December 8, 2014 at 2:29 pm
Little Latin Lupe Lu: Rightous Brothers !
Elaine
December 15, 2014 at 8:19 pm
Corinna Corinna Ray Peterson. Patches Dickey Lee Oh Carol Neil Sedaka Cindy’s Birthday Johnny Crawford Cindy Oh Cindy Eddie Fisher Mariena Four Seasons Marie Bachelors Abigail Beecher FreddyCannon Bernardine Pat Boone Bernadette Four Tops Dede Dinah Frankie Avalon
TRACY ROCKY
December 18, 2014 at 9:22 am
WHY NOT THEY WRITE SONGS ABOUT MY NAME? ISN’T A GOOD NAME?!
Dan Jestic
January 25, 2016 at 12:40 am
Tracy…the Cufflinks
MELISSA
December 29, 2014 at 6:21 pm
Melissa by the Allman Bros – duh! 😉
Ginny
December 29, 2014 at 6:37 pm
One of my favorites, Bertha Lou, by Clint Miller! (I wanna conjugate with you! LOL)
lana
December 29, 2014 at 7:01 pm
Lana By Roy Orbison?
cariann
December 29, 2014 at 8:32 pm
Hey Cariann =Hollies
Jolene=Dolly P
Lorilie=Styks
Mellissa= ALMOND B’s
Jessica =almondb’s
Dirty Diana=Micheal J
Beth Pelletier
December 30, 2014 at 3:14 am
beth by kiss
duane
December 30, 2014 at 5:12 am
I didn’t get more than eight on the list but counted 24 in the article, how about Mrs. Robinson or Cecilia-Simon and Garfunkel, Sherry- Steve Perry, Sweet Caroline-Neil Diamond, Beth-Kiss,
duane
December 30, 2014 at 5:29 am
maybe Daisy Jane-America, Ruby-Kenny Rogers,
duane
December 30, 2014 at 5:35 am
Amanda-Waylon Jennings
jack
October 7, 2015 at 1:32 am
HURT by Johnny Cash
duane
December 30, 2014 at 5:41 am
how about Amanda- Waylon Jennings
Robert Grant
December 30, 2014 at 6:16 am
how about “Mona Lisa”, Nat King Cole,or maybe” Beautiful Delilah”, the Kinks or even ” Betty Lou’s gettin’ down tonight ,Seger , there’s probably tons more!
Jack Lamphier
December 30, 2014 at 7:23 pm
Nancy… with the laughing face…Sinatra
enrique
January 1, 2015 at 12:40 am
Sara Fleetwood Mac
Ann Toto
Isabelle Charles Aznavour
Chrissie
January 4, 2015 at 9:28 pm
Elenore by the Turtles! Love that song and the name!
Sandra
December 21, 2018 at 4:29 am
ELEANORE by the Turtles should be on the list!!! Really, how could they overlook that.
Wendy
January 7, 2015 at 3:50 am
Christine – Siouxsie & the Banshees
Grace – Jeff Buckely
Jennie, Jennie – Kincaid
Dear Prudence – The Beatles
Wendy – Beach Boys
Elly
January 9, 2015 at 12:32 pm
Solitary Man by Neil Diamond is all about his heartbreaks over women and my fave song ever.
Curtis
January 14, 2015 at 9:15 pm
Rachal – Russell Morris
Saddy the cleaning lady – John Farnham
Phil
January 24, 2015 at 4:12 pm
Tracy by the Cufflinks and Eleanor by the Turtles.
Jacky
January 24, 2015 at 8:47 pm
Where is Jacky or Jacqueline by Bryan and the Brunels
Also Jacqueline by Bobby Helms. Don’t leave my name out please.
Ørnulf
February 1, 2015 at 9:49 am
I had hoped u gays had not forget Lisa, with Lita Ford. The list has to bee longer if you have to get all the great songs abaout girl in the lyrik..
Jeff Adler
February 22, 2015 at 5:44 am
Any list of the “Greatest” songs with girls names that does not include any song by The 4 Seasons in the Top 100 titles is simply UNTRUE. “SHERRY” … “DAWN (GO AWAY)”…”MARLENA” … “C’MON MARIANNE” WERE ALL BIGGER THAN 98 PERCENT OF THE SONGS ON YOUR “TOP” 100.
By the way, check out the number of ‘hits’ “Sherry” alone has on YouTube … more than 50 years since its release date (1962) which predates YouTube by more than 30 years … it still has more than 20 million hits on various sites … not to mention being the central song of a Tony winning Broadway play & recent motion picture.
Also overlooked !!!!! Songs by Dion (DiMucci not Celine) …. “Runaround Sue”, “Donna the Prima Donna”, “Ruby Baby”, “Little Diane” …. All were better than ninety percent of what you made up on your list, and …
How can you overlook “Michelle” by the Beatles? It was the most requested song of 1966 (never released as a single from the Rubber Soul LP). I feel there’s some bias in your selection of “O Yoko” which sucks, even if it is by John Lennon.
Where’s “Diana” by Paul Anka (1957) — The first song that went #1 in the R&R era using a girl’s name in the title ….
“My Cheri Amour” by Stevie Wonder … a standard by all means
“Cecelia” by Simon & Garfunkel … overlooked?
“Jackie Blue” by the Ozark Mountain Daredevils … a song about Jackie Kennedy-Onassis.
“Devil with the Blue Dress & Good Golly Miss Molly” by Mitch Ryder & the Detroit Wheels (also two separate songs by Little Richard)
“Annie’s Song” by John Denver … his biggest hit single and a beautiful tribute to his first wife.
“Oh, Sherri” by Joe Perry
“Marie’s the Name (His Latest Flame) by Elvis Presley – sometimes called his most mystical song
“Cracklin’ Rose” by Neil Diamond … his first #1 song as a recording artist performed by himself (“I’m a Believer” was his first #1 song recorded by the Monkees) …
“Aubrey” by David Gates & Bread
“Judy’s Turn To Cry” by Leslie Gore
“Me and Bobbi Magee” by Kris Kristofferson (Janis Joplin changed the “i” to a “y” to change the gender in her rendition)
“Sundown” by Gordon Lightfoot … don’t catch her creeping ’round your back door.
“Ramblin’ Rose” by Nat King Cole … the last major hit by a legendary performer
And the magnificent mainstay song from “West Side Story” …. “Maria” … even more majestic when sung by Johnny Mathis.
Hey, I’ve got nothing against Layla or In Memory of Elizabeth Reed … but in a recent survey published by “Rewound Radio” … only “Layla” (#26) placed ahead of “Sherry” (#30), “Dawn (Go Away)” (#33), “Lola” (#61) by the Kinks, and “Denise” by Randy & the Rainbows (#81) in their Top 777 (that’s right, Top 777) songs of all time in a listeners poll released in December 2014. These were the 5 highest ranking songs on the poll with girls names in the title.
YOUR LIST IS BOGUS and has no supporting data. It’s simply one person’s list of “favorite” songs.
Georgette
March 17, 2015 at 7:29 pm
Georgy Girl by The Seekers, from 1966. From the movie of the same name with Lynne Redgrave and James Mason.
Johnny Karlsson
March 26, 2015 at 1:44 pm
Judy, Elvis
Alan Black
May 4, 2015 at 11:00 pm
Alan – I agree with Judy by Elvis. By the way, Hello Mary Lou was written and first recorded by Gene Pitney; the version by Rick Nelson is a cover.
Donna Taylor
March 26, 2015 at 3:21 pm
Donna by Richie Valens
Beth
March 26, 2015 at 4:47 pm
one of the best songs by KISS – BETH
Carma
March 26, 2015 at 5:20 pm
A Fats Domino instrumental song for his wife Rosemary. The song : Song for Rosemary.
Colin
March 26, 2015 at 9:59 pm
There are two massive hits from the UK charts of the 60s that should appear on any top 100 list.
Tell Laura I love her Ricky Valence one of the biggest selling singles ever.
Lying in the arms of Mary Sutherland Bros & Quiver massive hit in the mid 60s
Paul Whelan
March 27, 2015 at 4:21 am
Kelly by Del Shannon
Sister Isabell by Del Shannon
Barbara J Steele
March 27, 2015 at 9:24 am
Please Don’t Ask about Barbara by Bobby Vee
Dave Taylor
March 27, 2015 at 10:22 pm
Sweet Jane: Cowboy Junkies
Sad Eyed Lady of the Lowlands: Bob Dylan
Woman: John Lennon
Michelle: Beatles
Chris Shrubsole
January 21, 2016 at 11:21 am
Sweet Jane absolutely, especially the live version Rock n Roll Animal
Mike Kroll
March 30, 2015 at 3:03 pm
19 nombres de mujer (19 names of women) CD by LOS SABANDENOS
Rando
April 14, 2015 at 4:18 pm
“MC5 – Sister Ann”::!
Barry Clarke
April 20, 2015 at 9:48 pm
Patricia the Stripper
Sherrie Curtis
April 28, 2015 at 2:02 pm
I loved all the suggestions but Franky Valli’s Sherry should have been there.
Sharon
April 29, 2015 at 6:00 am
Angie Baby, Me and Mrs. Jones, Linda, Tammy, all good ones, definitely Sherry!!
Mark Ross
April 29, 2015 at 9:11 am
Evie Stevie Wright 1, 2 &3
Alejandra Castrp P
April 30, 2015 at 3:17 am
I want to see in the list , Nina pretty ballerina ABBA
Alejandra Castrp P
April 30, 2015 at 3:24 am
Beatrce, one of my favorites
Agnetha Fatskog
Alejandra Castrp P
April 30, 2015 at 3:36 am
I just remember too
Cassandra ABBA
Hey Hey Helen ABBA
Elaine ABBA
Santa Rosa ABBA
Mary go round ABBA
Suzy – Hang – Around ABBA
chris myers
April 30, 2015 at 10:38 am
So many. Some not so popular ones. cat stevens -randy – sad Lisa. John Prine – Sam stone . Genesis – vurgil. Steely dan – Peg – ricky don’t loose. – Rose darling. Don Maclain – Vincent. More also! Jimmy cracked corn! Michael row the bout! Phil Collins – Billy don’t loose.. – Michael Jackson – Ben Oak Ridge boys -Elvira! Elton John – little Genie! John Henry! Fun to look at all these. The crazy thing is very few of them overlap. Only a hand few of names have been used more then once or three to four times!! Man, the most in one son – – of course Paul Simons 50 ways!!!!!!!! later Chris
kim millar
May 4, 2015 at 1:32 pm
on your page of 100 SONGS WITH GIRLS NAMES ON IT, I DONT SEE ‘HELLO THIS IS JOANNIE…IM TRYING TO FIND IT BUT I CANT REMEMBER THE BAND NAME THAT SANG IT..if you know the band name or song i am talkin about any reply would be good…thanks kim
Ankaguy
May 4, 2015 at 5:00 pm
Cindy Go Home , Amanda and Andi all girl’s name songs by Paul Anka
RNF123
May 4, 2015 at 6:01 pm
I did not see “Diana” by Paul Anka. Proud Mary Credenence Clearwater and Tina Turner. Long Tall Sally by Little Richard. Angie by the Stones. Sara by Hall and Oates. Mandy by Barry Manilow. Runaround Sue by Dion. Suzanne by Leonard Cohen. Oh Carol by Neil Sedeka. Good Golly Miss Molly by Little Richard. Tell Laura I Love Her by Ray Peterson. Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond. Bernadette by the Four Tops. Mrs. Robinson by S and G. Cecilia by S and G. Nadine by Chuck Berry and Carol by Chuck Berry. Help Me Rhonda by the Beach Boys. Barbara Ann by the Beach Boys. Judy in Disguise by John Fred and the Playboy Band. Try to find one by Elvis.
Patvyn
May 19, 2015 at 3:07 pm
Dinah Moe Humm – Zappa
Isobel Goudie – Sensational Alex Harvey band
Kayleigh – Marillion
Marie Long – Deep Purple
Cross-eyed Mary – Jethro Tull
Ian
May 21, 2015 at 9:42 am
What about Pretty Belinda – Chris Andrews.
Sotiris
May 31, 2015 at 5:23 pm
Aren’t you leaving out the best of all, the luckiest girl of all, AMANDA by Boston????
DJ SirPlus
June 3, 2015 at 5:21 am
Lucille – by Kenny Rogers
Laszlo Jakabfi
June 29, 2015 at 6:56 am
How about Petunia, the Gardener’s Daughter from Elvis” Frankie and Johnny, Lawdy Miss Clawdy.
Steve Smith
July 21, 2015 at 11:34 am
All By Frank Zappa:
Sharleena
Heavy duty Judy
Dinah Moe hum
The girl in the magnesium dress
Jezebel boy
Ms pinky
The nancy and mary music
Magdelena
Carolina hard core ecstacy
Lucille has messed up my mind
Debra kadabra
Carol, you fool
Sad jane (1st & 2nd movements)
Valerie
Doreen
Artificial Rhonda
Babbette
Sweet leilani
Electric aunt jemima
Ruth is sleeping
Cindylou
July 21, 2015 at 2:22 pm
Julia
Lovely Rita
Both by The Beatles
jeremy
July 24, 2015 at 5:17 am
BETH – KISS
YOU GUYS MISSED THIS ONE…BIG TIME
Neville
July 25, 2015 at 1:30 pm
O Carol by Neil Sedaka, O Susanna b y James Taylor, Sarah Maria by James Taylor, Bernadine Pat Boone, Mona lIsa Nat kIng Cole, Cecelia by Simon and Garfunkle, Diana Neil Sedaka,…. I can give you a hundred more.
Neville
Alta Drillon
August 20, 2015 at 2:55 pm
Morgana Jones- Kenny Rogers
Take him back Rachel – Basia
Lou McConnell
August 26, 2015 at 12:46 am
‘Perfidia ” Billy May Band
Marie Cain
August 26, 2015 at 7:46 pm
Marie’s the Name of his latest Flame-Elvis Presley
Vicki-Lynn
September 26, 2015 at 11:07 am
Eleanor by The Turtles
Love Grows(Where My Rosemary Goes … by Edison Lighthouse
tuck
September 27, 2015 at 1:41 am
Denise-Randy and the Rainbows
Linda Lu-Ray Sharpe
Sherry-Four Seasons
Danny M Reed
October 6, 2015 at 11:46 pm
Babe from Styx and Vera (Lynn) from Pink Floyd The Wall
jean
October 6, 2015 at 11:49 pm
Little Jeannie. Nitty Gritty Band
Wake up Sleepy Jean
John Henderson
October 7, 2015 at 1:42 am
“Shirley” by Jimmie Foster (of 18 Miles From Wittleton to Wattleton fame) :-p
My prom date’s name 100 years ago was ‘Shirley’!!
Traci
October 7, 2015 at 1:57 am
Tracy by The Cufflinks
JayDF
October 7, 2015 at 2:36 am
JOLENE by Dolly Parton, the most unforgivable left out!!!
Also SARA by Fleetwood Mac, this is forgivable for including RHIANNAON.
mary tyndale
October 7, 2015 at 12:16 pm
How about Claudette by Roy Orbision; also Leah
Athena
October 7, 2015 at 1:30 pm
Dudes! You forgot Joelene by Dolly Parton and
To Ramona by bob Dylan. Are you kidding me?
Val
October 7, 2015 at 7:18 pm
AMY – Pure Prairie League
Jim Farrell
October 7, 2015 at 9:35 pm
Oh Carol, BY Niel Sedaka! Big time git!! Should be in top 20!!
Cristobal Llanos
October 8, 2015 at 5:07 am
Angie by the Rolling Stones, Sarah by Journey, these ladies are unique
Teena
October 8, 2015 at 10:24 am
You missed Sweet Lorraine (about a hotel), and Tangerine.
Lorraine
October 8, 2015 at 6:13 pm
Sweet Lorraine by Nat King Cole which is about a woman, not a hotel
Nancy With the Laughing Face by Frank Sinatra for his daughter
When Joanna Loved Me by Tony Bennett
Mona Lisa by Nat King Cole
Gigi by Louis Jourdan
Candy’s Room by Bruce
RONALD LEWIS
October 14, 2015 at 1:06 pm
why don’t you give the Regents credit for Barbra Ann? they had the first big hit with that song.
alan
October 14, 2015 at 5:55 pm
Teresa- Eddie Cochran
Eric
October 27, 2015 at 8:22 am
DINAH MOE HUM –Frank Zappa
Eric
October 27, 2015 at 8:25 am
ARTIFICIAL RHONDA –frank Zappa
Candice
November 2, 2015 at 5:40 pm
Simon & Garfunkel — Cecilia
Patti Stewart
November 6, 2015 at 10:43 pm
Jezebel Herman’s Hermits
Colette
November 7, 2015 at 11:57 am
My Maria by B.W. Stevenson
Joanne by Michael Nesmith
Katie
November 9, 2015 at 9:34 am
Stormy by Classic IV
Flora – The Lily of the the West
Joan Baez -Folk ballad
Joanie by Skeeter Davis (I think) 1963
Alisson Miranda
November 9, 2015 at 11:42 pm
Deborah – Jon & Vangelis
Emmylou – First Aid Kit
Aline – Christophe
Henk Scheerooren
November 10, 2015 at 10:44 am
Only one song from Toto?
besides Rosanna there’s
Musghanga
Pamela
Anna
Hollyanna
Mateusz
November 17, 2015 at 6:34 pm
Where are:
Renee by Talk Talk
Julia by Pavlov’s Dog
Anna Lee by Dream Theater
Kayleigh by Marillion
Face of Melinda by Opeth
Bijou by Queen
Skiddy
November 20, 2015 at 10:54 am
Caroline – Status Quo
Mandi
December 3, 2015 at 2:50 am
Mandy-Barry Manilow; Mustang Sally-Wilson Pickett; Amanda-Don Williams; Jolene- Dolly Parton
M. Whelan
December 8, 2015 at 3:21 pm
Sing it pretty Sue , Johnny Cash
Oh Virginia , Marty Robbins
Kate , Johnny Cash
Sweet Lorraine , Nat King Cole
Charles Rollings
December 8, 2015 at 4:03 pm
Goodbye Mary-Ann by Charlie Rich..
baz
December 8, 2015 at 6:26 pm
Jesamine by the Casuals
Lovely Rita meter maid by the Beatles
maxine
December 21, 2015 at 12:11 am
“MAXINE” by John Legend
patrick
December 21, 2015 at 1:45 am
Donna. By Richie valens
Lauri J
December 21, 2015 at 3:59 am
Jessie’s Girl!
Elizabeth
December 21, 2015 at 7:21 pm
Joanna by Kool and the Gang
Charlotte Sometimes by The Cure
Jeanne by The Smiths
Jezebel by 10,000 Maniacs
Elizabeth My Dear by Stone Roses
Maureen by Sade
Jari
December 30, 2015 at 11:21 am
Bob Dylan: Visions of Johanna
Ricardo Mendez
January 8, 2016 at 2:37 pm
Just some points… “Linda” the brasilian song, is not a name of a girl. In Portuguese, linda means beautiful and in the lyrics subject ir refers to the city of Salvador da Bahia. Not a girl.
I also have some other famous songs to join. Paul Anka’s “Diana”, Neil Sedaka´s “Oh Carol”. Pat Boone’s “Oh Bernardine”, Brasilian song “Marina Morena” amd so many others. believe me there´s more … thousands around the world. The French “Aline”… and each time I connect my memory, I can remember one.
Tye Morris
January 9, 2016 at 12:09 am
Please add, “Oh Donna,” Ritchie Valens and “Mustang Sally.”
Davey Meredith
January 9, 2016 at 1:37 am
Valleri – The Monkees, Mary Mary – The Monkees, Joanne- Michael Nesmith
Tim
January 21, 2016 at 4:51 am
Beth by KISS is a great song. Should be in top 100.
Lisa
January 21, 2016 at 10:00 am
Mona Lisa by Nat King Cole
Chris Shrubsole
January 21, 2016 at 11:18 am
Not strictly a song title Steely Dan’s Katy Lied lp did have Rose Darling on it, Rosalie Bob Seger/Thin Lizzy, and of course Sarah, don’t know if this qualifies Sushi girl or Attack of the fifty foot woman The Tubes of the outstanding Completion Backward Principle
Bryan
January 21, 2016 at 1:57 pm
Beth-Kiss
John Henderson
January 22, 2016 at 1:04 am
Lawdy Miss Claudie – Elvis
Gina – Johnny Mathis
Betty Ann – Cruisers
Patrick Abe
January 24, 2016 at 9:12 pm
Obscure name: “Mari-Mac” by Great Big Sea
Deb
January 24, 2016 at 11:34 pm
Sweet Melissa-Allman Bros.
Deb
January 24, 2016 at 11:35 pm
Maria – Deborah Harry
talinmaplewood
January 25, 2016 at 2:45 am
Mandy was actually about Barry Manilow’s dog.
sweetfe
January 28, 2016 at 6:37 am
Candy – Iggy Pop, Cameo,
Candy-O – The Cars
I Want Candy – Aaron Carter, Strangeloves
Lucretia, Alice, Emma, Emily, Emmaline,Joelene, Marian, Marianne, Sister Ray, Summer, Susanne – Sisters of Mercy
Come On Eileen – Dexys Midnight Runners
Mary Jane’s Last Dance, Candy, Luna, Magnolia, Melinda, Golden Rose – Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers.
If You See Kay – April Wine (this song has been redone by a number of artisis)
Magdelena, Allison, Anna, Cecelia Ann, Havalina, Indie Cindy – The Pixies
Veronica – Elvis Costello
Iris, Gloria, Grace, Maggie’s Farm, – U2
Maria Maria – Santana
Jamie’s Cryin’, Josephina, Gloria, Lucille – Van Halen
Angie Girl, My Cherie Amour, Ruby, Sunny, Silvia – Stevie Wonder
Yolanda – Bobbie Blue Bland
Peter Friberg
February 28, 2016 at 8:21 pm
Mary Anne – The Shadows
Anduriiña – Juan y Junior
Tamara
February 29, 2016 at 10:10 pm
I was named after the song, “Tammy,” sung by Debbie Reynolds. Can’t believe it was left off the list. Lots of women of a certain age named some variation of Tammy or Debbie.
Julian Thornton
March 12, 2016 at 5:50 am
Hello my name is SUE…. by Johnny Cash…
Valarie Elliott
April 11, 2016 at 8:10 pm
Valarie, Valerie, ,,there are about 11 different spellings and songs about VALERIE, ,,someone’s not doing their homework,was an uncommon name in the tv’s when I was born but I may have the most sung name now, ,monkees,winwood, winehouse,mars,weekend and many more, ,thou left me out! !!
Dominc
April 14, 2016 at 6:57 am
Dreadful list.
Janine :: Bowie
Martha :: Beatles
Alison :: Costello
Celia D Vaught
April 15, 2016 at 12:52 am
Wasn’t there a song by Donavon called “Celia of the Seals”?
Stuart
May 19, 2016 at 9:16 pm
“I’m Not Lisa” – Jessi Colter
F. David Plummer
May 23, 2016 at 6:21 pm
” Walk away Renee” by the Left Banke – 1966
Ric
May 23, 2016 at 9:19 pm
I know, I love that song. I believe I left a comment about 2 years ago with this song and roughly a dozen more that were left off.
Like:
Ronnie by the 4 Seasons
Michelle by the Beatles
Denise by Randy & the Rainbows
Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl) by Looking Glass
Ruby Baby by Dion
Donna by Ritchie Valens
Melissa by the Allman Brothers Band
Beth by Kiss
Kyrie by Mr. Mister
Marianne
May 24, 2016 at 4:36 am
“So Long, Marianne” by Leonard Cohen
Marush Denchev
May 31, 2016 at 10:11 pm
I cannot believe nobody mentioned Andru Donalds’ song Mishale! Shame on you!
Anja Zebi
June 8, 2016 at 4:27 pm
Anya – Deep Purple
Janie’s got a gun – Aerosmith
Dirty Diana – Michael Jackson
Bob
June 29, 2016 at 1:29 am
Did anybody mention Come On Eileen by Dexy’s Midnight Runners?
Cora
July 8, 2016 at 12:00 am
Corrina, Corrina – by Bob Dylan, Ray Price , also Bill Haley and the Comets
Linda – by Jan and Dean
Little Diane – by Dion
Elvira – by The Oak Ridge Boys
Carrie Anne – by Herman’s Hermits (written about Marianne Faithful)
Wendy – by The Beach Boys
Barbara Ann – by The Beach Boys
Simon
July 10, 2016 at 12:02 am
Can’t believe no-one has mentioned Iris by The Goo Goo Dolls!
Pierre Savoie
July 10, 2016 at 7:25 pm
“Rachel’s Song” from the Blade Runner soundtrack by Vangelis. There are no words in it, but if you listen to it, loud, you will feel like a little baby tucked in your mother’s arms again, and nothing at all can hurt you.
Johnny
July 12, 2016 at 12:19 am
Adam Sandler – Forgetful Lucy
Aerosmith – Janie’s got a gun
Allman Brothers – Jessica
Aqua – Barbie Girl
Bananarama – Venus
Barry Manilow – Mandy
Beatles – Clarabella
Beatles – Dear Prudence
Beatles – Dizzy Miss Lizzy
Beatles – Eleanor Rigby
Beatles – Julia
Beatles – Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds
Beatles – Maggie Mae
Beatles – Martha my dear
Beatles – Michelle
Beatles – Ruby Baby
Beatles – Sexy Sadie
Big Joe Turner – Corrina, Corrina
Billy Idol – Mony Mony
Billy Joel – The Downeaster Alexa
Blondie – Maria
Bobby Darin – Plain Jane
Boney M – Ma Baker
Boston – Amanda
Buddy Holly – Peggy Sue
Buddy Holly – Peggy Sue got married
Cab Calloway – Minnie the Moocher
Chuck Berry – Betty Jean
Chuck Berry – Maybelline
Creedence Clearwater Revival – Proud Mary
The Cure – Charlotte sometimes
Dale Hawkins – Susie-Q
David Bowie – Blue Jean
David Bowie – Jean Genie
Debarge – Who’s holding Donna now
Debbie Reynolds – Tammy
Derek & The Dominoes – Layla
Dexy’s Midnight Runners – Come On Eileen
Dion – Runaround Sue
The Doors – Gloria
Dr. Hook – Sylvia’s Mother
Dramatics – Me and Mrs. Jones
Duck Sauce – Barbra Streisand
Eddie Cochran – Jeanie, Jeanie, Jeanie
Eddie Cochran – Oh Julie
Eddie Cochran – Teresa
Elton John – Nikita
Elvis Costello – Veronica
Europe – Carrie
Everly Brothers – Cathy’s clown
Fountains of Wayne – Stacy’s mom
Four Tunes – Marie
Frankie Avalon – De de Dinah
Frankie Avalon – Venus
Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons – Sherry
Freddy Cannon – Tallahasse Lassie
Goo Goo Dolls – Iris
Jerry Lee Lewis – Hello Josephine
Jimmy Clanton – Venus in blue jeans
Jimmy Dorsey & Helen O’Connell – Six lessons from Madam La Zonga
John Cougar Mellencamp – Jack and Diane
John Denver – Annie’s Song
Kim Carnes – Bette Davis’ Eyes
The Kinks – Lola
KISS – Beth
KISS – Shandi
The Knack – My Sharona
Larry Williams – Bony Maronie
Larry Williams – Short fat Fannie
Laura Branigan – Gloria
Lesley Gore – Judy’s turn to cry
Little Richard – Good golly Miss Molly
Little Richard – Long tall Sally
Little Richard – Lucille
Los Lobos – Charlena
The McCoys – Hang on Sloopy
Michael Jackson – Dirty Diana
Mojo Nixon & Skid Roper – Debbie Gibson Is Pregnant With My Two Headed Love Child
Mötley Crüe – Angela
Neil Diamond – Cracklin’ Rosie
Neil Diamond – Holly Holy
Neil Diamond – Sweet Caroline
Neil Sedaka – Carol
Night Ranger – Sister Christian
Paul & Paula – Hey Paula
Paul Anka – Adam and Eve
Paul Anka – Diana
Paul McCartney – Movie Magg
The Police – Roxanne
Ramones – Sheena Is A Punk Rocker
Ray Peterson – Tell Laura I love her
Ray Sharpe – Linda Lu
Ready For The World – Oh Sheila
Regents – Barbara Ann
Red Hot Chili Peppers – Dani California
Richard Clayderman – Ballad for Adeline
Ritchie Valens – Donna
Ritchie Valens – That’s my little Suzie
Rob Banks & The Dramatics – Me and Mrs. Jones
Robin Luke – Susie darling
Rod Stewart – Baby Jane
Rod Stewart – Maggie May
Rolling Stones – Angie
Rolling Stones – Brown Sugar
Rolling Stones – Ruby Tuesday
Roy Orbison – Claudette
Save Ferris – Come on Eileen
The Sevilles – Charlena
Shaggy – Oh Carolina
The Shocking Blue – Venus
Simon & Garfunkel – Cecilia
Simon & Garfunkel – Mrs. Robinson
Starship – Sara
Steve Perry – Oh Sherrie
Steve Winwood – Valerie
Stray Cats – Gina
Them – Gloria
Tommy Dorsey – Marie (feat. Jack Leonard)
Tommy Roe – Sheila
Tommy Tutone – 8675309 Jenny
Toto – Holyanna
Toto – Pamela
Toto – Rossana
The Turtles – Elenore
Van Halen – Jamie’s Crying
Van Morrison – Gloria
Eric
August 17, 2016 at 6:55 pm
Belinda – Eurythmics
Sylvia – Eurythmics
Jennifer – Eurythmics
Julia – Eurythmics
Nikki Turner
August 17, 2016 at 11:56 pm
Darling Nikki, by Prince
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Peter Aussiebloke
October 20, 2016 at 12:22 pm
Brandy – Scott English.
Eve – Jim Capaldi.
Come Away Melinda – Uriah Heep
c0nnie whitman
October 23, 2016 at 12:58 am
Don’t forget Patches
Brenda
October 24, 2016 at 5:27 am
Heather Honey by Tommy Rowe ( I think)
Perry
October 27, 2016 at 2:25 pm
I really am amazed you left off “Venus” By Shocking Blue. It was released in late 60’s, released again in mid 70’s, AND released a third time in the 80’s. Each time with improved instrumentals but KEPT ORIGINAL. AND EACH TIME HIT #1 on the charts. So much for your list of “GREATEST HITS. Hard to beat that record.
Gary L Andrus
November 14, 2016 at 8:39 pm
Well had a few real ovious ones and a couple ones no one had come up with like Jessica by Seals and Croft along with Robin and Racheal. Or Sally was a Goodun covered by Dirt Band. I bet we could compile a list is at least 500. After all what is the favorite subject of male singers.
Toad
November 22, 2016 at 2:07 pm
Tammy – Debbie Reynolds
Black Pearl – The Checkmates
Daniela
December 5, 2016 at 2:46 pm
Perry Como – Caterina
Mike
December 6, 2016 at 5:07 pm
My first thought was Naima by John Coltrane. Also Laura by Johnny Mercer.
Keyser Söze
December 9, 2016 at 5:07 am
De las que no he visto que hayan puesto en los comentarios:
The Move – Stephanie Knows Who
Canned Heat – Marie Laveau
The Move – When Alice Comes Back to The Farm
Jefferson Airplane – Martha
The Move – Ella James
Free – Heartbreaker
Grandfunk Railroad – Heartbreaker
Led Zeppelin – Heartbreaker
Entre otras, jajaja!!!
Donna
November 18, 2018 at 2:33 pm
tomaría páginas y páginas para listar todas las canciones de HEARTBREAKER
Jeje
Eric machtelinckx
December 31, 2016 at 6:07 am
I m mandy’ Fly me / 10cc.
Cindy tells me / Brian Eno
Judy is a punk / ramones
Suzy is a headbanger/ ramones
Ann / The stooges
Frank
February 21, 2017 at 3:06 am
Lida Rose – from the Music Man
Nancy With The Laughing Face – Sinatra
Hello, Mary Lou – Ricky Nelson
I’ll Take You Home Again, Kathleen – John Gary
Thomas Dorazio
February 28, 2017 at 2:41 pm
Wow, where the hell is Dylan?? Queen Jane Approximately, or Sail On Sara. HM, a psychedelic/garage classic, Stephanie Knows Who-Love.
Mander2311
March 1, 2017 at 1:30 pm
Julia The Beatles
Sad-eyed Lady Of The Lowlands Bob Dylan
Goognight Irene The Weavers
judy anne
March 7, 2017 at 4:47 am
Elvis song Judy, Terry Staford song Judy, Johnny Tilitson Judy Judy Judy
Clay
March 22, 2017 at 2:06 am
Hope these haven’t already been mentioned…..
Wake up Little Susie – The Everly Brothers
Fancy – Reba McEntire
Blue Jean – David Bowie
Fanny (Be Tender With My Love) – Bee Gees
Rio – Duran Duran
Help Me Rhonda – The Beach Boys
K-K-K-Katy – Billy Murray
867-5309/Jenny – Tommy Tutone
Clay
March 22, 2017 at 2:11 am
Oops, forgot one….
Jane -Jefferson Starship
Thea Ramsay
April 10, 2017 at 9:38 am
I was wondering when someone would mention “Sherry” by the Four Seasons. But no one mentioned Lanna by Roy Orbison. And since my name is Thea, I went hunting for something named after me. Not much out there, but Thea by Steelrain. Where’s Candida by Tony Orlando and Dawn, as well as “Should I Marry Jamie” by them as well. And the song “Maria” from West Side Story. “Bonnie and Clyde” was missing as well. Oh yes, “Darlene” by Led Zeppelin, and there was a country song “Darlene” but I don’t know the artist. But only one “Thea” song? Please … it’s lonely out here. Among all the Marias, Donnas and Jennys, no one can see me. … sSpeaking of which, there’s “8675309, Jenny”
Thea Ramsay
April 13, 2017 at 12:17 pm
Angelia. Neat name, neat song. Damned if I know who did it, though.The first line of the chorus went “Angelia, where you running to now …”
Murdock
April 30, 2017 at 7:00 pm
Lady James, it was on the B side or the 45
Valeria
May 24, 2017 at 10:22 pm
Number 53 Voce E Linda isn’t a song with a girls title in the name it translates to you are pretty not the name Linda
Andy
August 6, 2017 at 11:27 am
Really shocked that Sara – Starship is missing, along with Mickey – Toni Basil. How dare they forget these two! You want more overlooked songs? How about Rosie – Joan Armatrading; Johhny come home – Fine Young Cannibals; Ita – Cold Chisel; James – BillyJoel; Alfie – Cher; and Luka – Suzanne Vega.
Pedro Perez
August 8, 2017 at 4:46 pm
Melanie – Toto
Luisa maria – Juan Gabriel
No llores Melina – Raphael
Mary es mi amor- Leo Dan
Pedro Perez
August 8, 2017 at 5:27 pm
Yolanda – Pablo Milanes
Maria bonita – Pedro vargas
Maria Isabel – Formula V
Think of Laura – ? (A time for Love-99 -(Vol 2)
Carrie – Europe
Gloria – Laura Branigan
Skinny Minnie – Bob Denton
Shirley Lee – Bobby Lee Trammell
You’re Late Miss Kate – Jimmy Dee
Mary Lou – Lew Burdette
Henrietta – Jimmy Dee
Annie Laurie – Billy May & His Orchestra
Margie – Billy May & His Orchestra –
Alasdair Scott
August 15, 2017 at 3:56 pm
you’d have to be over 70 to remember this one, but the words have stuck since about 1955.
When I go to sleep I never count sheep I count all the charms about Linda.
But lately it seems, in all of my dreams I walk with my arms around Linda
But what good, Does it do me ‘cos Linda doesn’t know I exist
Can’t help feeling gloomy When I think of all the love that I’ve missed
We pass on the street my heart skips a beat I say to myself ‘hello linda’ If only she’d smile, I’d stop her a while And then I could get to know Linda
But miracles still happen, And when my lucky star begins to shine, With one lucky break I’ll make Linda mine
Daniel Pastor
October 26, 2017 at 1:00 pm
Proud Mary is about a boat, not a girl
Don Dennerline
December 19, 2017 at 4:58 am
Michelle – The Beatles….
Jack O'Sullivan
December 19, 2017 at 10:46 am
Jenny was a friend of mine and Believe Me Natalie both by The Killers should be on there 🙂
peter
December 26, 2017 at 11:31 am
where is kenny ball samather should be no 1
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J Mangal
January 16, 2018 at 10:55 pm
Wake up little Susie
Beat Nav
January 26, 2018 at 7:02 pm
No one has mentioned ‘Melody fair’ by Bee Gees
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Sherri Stewart
March 7, 2018 at 4:54 am
Wow! Over the years, I’ve endured cheesy renditions of several songs bearing my name – usually by immature boys or too mature men – LOL!!! I was really surprised that not even one of them made your list!!
However, you reminded me of some favorites that I haven’t heard in a LONG time (Lola by The Kinks – yaasss indeed!!) This was fun – thanks!
Sherry – The Four Seasons ‘62
Sherry Darling – E Street Band ‘80
Oh Sherrie – Steve Perry ‘84
Sherry Fraser – Marcy Playground ‘97
Sherry’s Living In Paradise –
Kenny Chesney ‘05
Crystal
May 12, 2018 at 1:10 pm
Elvira
Chris
September 5, 2018 at 3:03 pm
Too many to mention but for me To Ramona, Visions of Johanna
S
November 18, 2018 at 2:25 pm
My name is Donna and the song Oh Donna has been played to me many many times. I love❤️it.
my daughter’s name is
Irene— Goodnight Irene
my second daughter’s name is RoseAnna and again there’s a beautiful song with her name in it.
I find that to be a cute coincidence.
patvyn
January 2, 2019 at 10:30 am
ZZ Top – Francine
Frank Zappa – Sharleena
Sensational Alex Harvey Band: Isobel Goudie
Paice, Ashton, Lord: Arrabella
Peter Hammill: Alice
Frank Zappa: Dinah Moe-Humm
Jordy
March 21, 2019 at 1:41 am
The Rolling Stones – Miss Amanda Jones
Christopher Nowak BFA MLIS
July 29, 2020 at 2:04 pm
MANDY by BARRY MANILOW??!!!
Christopher Nowak BFA MLIS
July 29, 2020 at 2:10 pm
Sorry folks. MANDY was already mentioned by another commenter.
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