Five Letter Girl Names
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Panya
African, Swahili; or, Russian, diminutive of Stephania
"mouse, tiny one; or, crowned one"
Panya is a multicultural possibility with a sound that's pleasing to the English-speaking ear, though the Swahili translation, which might also be "rat," makes it less than savory as an African name.
Paola
Italian and Spanish variation of Paula
"small"
Paola is the Latinate version of Paula. Its intriguing sound could make it more appealing than the English standard.
Parys
Parys is a unique feminine variation of Paris, drawing inspiration from both the French capital city and ancient Greek mythology. In mythology, Paris was a Trojan prince whose actions precipitated…
Pasha
Diminutive of Pavel or Praskovya, Russian
"small, humble; preparation"
Sweet and soft but outdoorsy too, Pasha could make an interesting alternative to Sasha. Typically used as a diminutive for Russian male names like Pavel, it has also been used for the feminine name…
Pesha
Pesha is a feminine name with Yiddish and Eastern European Jewish origins. Traditionally, it's considered a diminutive form of biblical names like Perpetua or Persian names meaning 'flower.' In some…
Patia
English
"noblewoman"
An uncommon short form of Patricia – an innovative way to honor Great-Aunt Pat.
Patya
Patya is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Slavic contexts, particularly Bulgarian and Russian, it often functions as a diminutive form of Patricia or Patritsia, meaning 'noble' or…
Paddy
Diminutive of Patricia, Irish
"noble, patrician"
Paddy is generally a nickname for the male Patrick, and not one used very often any more due to its derogatory connotations. But plausibly this could be a short form for Patricia.
Trish
Diminutive of Patricia
"noble, patrician"
Trish was a cool -- in every sense of the word -- nickname back when Patricia was one of the most popular names in the US, primarily in the 1960s and 1970s. Trish is actually kind of a nickname of a…
Patte
Patte is a feminine name of French origin, functioning as a diminutive form of Patricia, which derives from the Latin 'patricius' meaning 'noble' or 'patrician.' In French, 'patte' also means 'paw'…
Patee
Patee is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variation of Patti or Patty (diminutives of Patricia, meaning "noble"), or potentially derive from French roots where "pâté"…
Patsy
English, diminutive of Patricia
"noble, patrician"
This sassy, spunky name was used for the mostly Irish jump-roping pigtailed girls of the thirties and forties -- and some Irish and Italian boys as well. Its most noted bearer was iconic country…
Patty
Diminutive of Patricia
"patrician"
Replaced Patsy as the midcentury's popular, peppy babysitter.
Patie
Patie is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Patricia, which derives from the Latin "patrician," meaning "noble" or "of aristocratic birth." This charming variation has Scottish…
Trisa
Trisa is a feminine name that likely emerged as a shortened form of names like Patricia, Beatrice, or Theresa, or as an alternative spelling of Teresa. With its crisp, bright sound and compact…
Patti
English diminutive of Patricia
"patrician"
Long one of the most popular girls' names starting with P , Patti replaced Patsy as the midcentury's popular, peppy babysitter but has now joined her in the retirement home.
Patsi
Patsi is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Patricia, which derives from the Latin 'patricius' meaning 'noble' or 'of noble birth.' This playful spelling variant of the more…
Patzi
Native American, Omaha
"yellow bird"
Though unrelated, this would probably be taken as a fanciful spelling of Patsy.
Pawla
Pawla is the feminine form of Paul, with a distinctive spelling that reflects Eastern European linguistic influences, particularly Polish. The name ultimately derives from the Latin 'Paulus,' meaning…
Paule
French, feminine variation of Paul
This, the simplest French female version of Paul, was brought into the U. S. mix by novelist Paule Marshall, whose roots are in the West Indies.