Feminine 5 letter girls names

Jenna is overheated, but Jemma is still cool. Jemma and Gemma are most heard in Australia but are increasingly used in other countries.

This sweet nickname style name combines contemporary Indy with vintage Minnie. Popular in the 80s, it fell out of style by the mid-90s, but, with the likes of Annie, Edie, Ellie, Bonnie and Heidi getting more attention, could Mindy make a comeback?

Gilda, although related to the words gold and gilded, has definitely tarnished. It once shimmered with the seductive image of Rita Hayworth in the film Gilda, then was associated with the beloved early Saturday Night Live star Gilda Radner. In opera, Gilda lives on as the name of the daughter of Rigoletto.

Audacious offshoot of Roxanne, the wayward heroine of the musical Chicago.

A spelling variant of Lydia used in parts of Southern & Eastern Europe.

Kaiya might have peaked in 2002 and has since fallen behind its sisters Kaya and Kaia, however, in recent years, it has been slowing climbing back up the charts.

Milly and her more popular sister Millie are adorable Old Lady nickname-names springing back to life. Nearly 100 baby girls were named Milly, just Milly, last year, and Millie is in the US Top 500. Milly is the Molly of the new generation.

Although this is a legitimate name, most people would associate it with a line of Volkswagens -- you'd be better off choosing a Mercedes.

Nilda is a feminine name with Germanic and Spanish origins. In Germanic contexts, it evolved as a shortened form of names containing the element '-hild' meaning 'battle' or 'conflict,' such as Brunhilda or Matilda. In Spanish-speaking countries, it gained independent usage and popularity, particularly in Latin America. The name has a gentle yet distinctive sound with its flowing consonants. Nilda enjoyed moderate popularity during the mid-20th century in the United States, particularly among Hispanic communities, but has become less common in recent decades, giving it a vintage quality. The name carries associations with strength beneath its melodic exterior, reflecting its war-related etymological roots. For many families, Nilda serves as a connection to Hispanic heritage while offering a less commonly heard alternative to more ubiquitous Spanish names.

A more interesting and unusual shortening of Antonia than Toni.

Lolla is a feminine name with varied possible origins. It likely developed as a diminutive or pet form of names containing 'lol' such as Dolores, Charlotte, or Lola. In Swedish, it may be related to 'lolla,' an affectionate term for a young girl. The repetitive 'l' sounds give the name a playful, rhythmic quality. Lolla has never been widely popular but occasionally appears in various cultures as a nickname or independent name. In modern contexts, some may associate it with the music festival Lollapalooza, though the name predates this connection. Its cheerful sound and informal feeling give it a friendly, approachable quality that contrasts with more formal feminine names.