Basque female names come from Euskara and regional toponyms and Marian shrine titles. Many end in -a, reflecting the Basque definite article used in nouns and place-based names. A feminine suffix -ne also appears in some given names formed from nouns or participles, as in Agurtzane and Nekane. Orthographic features such as tx, tz, k, x, and z are common.

Traditional influences include devotional place names tied to sanctuaries (e.g., Begoña/Begonya, Arrate) alongside nature or abstract terms (Edurne “snow,” Alaia “joyful”). Since the late 20th century, short, simple forms have dominated birth registers. Common modern choices include Ane, Amaia, Ainhoa, Alaia, Edurne, Aitziber, Amalur, Andere, Arrate, and Agurtzane.