Latvian female given names come from the Latvian language, with influences from Christian calendar names and older Baltic forms. A clear feminine marker is the final vowel, especially -a and -e, with forms like -ija and -uta also common (Aija, Biruta). Latvian orthography appears in names through macrons and diacritics (ā, ē, ī, ū, č, š, ģ, ķ, ļ, ņ, ž). In surnames, the feminine form typically ends in -a or -e.

Modern usage favors concise, two-syllable forms and the preservation of diacritics in official records. Name days remain a practical driver of selection. Examples include Aija, Ance, Anda, Baiba, Biruta, Dace, Daina, Ilze, Juta, and Maija.