1798 Four Letter Girl Names

  1. Anja
    • Origin:

      Scandinavian; Finnish; Slovene; Croatian; Serbian, from Russian
    • Meaning:

      "grace"
    • Description:

      Anja is one of the most international of several versions of Ann/Anna now being imported, also including Anya and Annika.
  2. Leta
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "glad, joyful"
    • Description:

      Leta has hipster cred as the daughter of cool mommy blogger Dooce. Related to the Greek mythological Leda, a great beauty who mothered another great beauty, Helen of Troy, Leta is a name that's as unique as it is historic: Only 14 baby girls were named Leta in the US last year, and 18 were named Leda. Pronunciation is lee-tah.
  3. Saga
    • Origin:

      Swedish word name
    • Meaning:

      "story; seeress"
    • Description:

      Apt name for a little drama queen with a long future ahead of her. Saga is a Top 30 girls' name in Sweden.
  4. Rowe
    • Origin:

      Variation of Rowan or Rowena
    • Meaning:

      "rowan tree, little redhead; white spear, famous friend"
    • Description:

      Mini names beginning with R are a trend to watch for both sexes. Recently, celebrities have been loving names like Ren, Rue, and Ro(w). The four-letter spelling, complete with a silent E, makes Rowe feel like a complete package despite its single syllable.

      Influencers Avalon Nadfalusi and Adam Sullivan named their daughter Rowe in 2026.
  5. Jana
    • Origin:

      International feminine variation of Jan
    • Description:

      A sweet name with many cross-cultural ties: it's an equivalent of Jane in languages including Czech, Slovak, Dutch, German, Slovene, Catalan, Estonian, and Latvian.
  6. Aine
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "brightness, splendor"
    • Description:

      More commonly seen here as Anya, this traditional yet unique Irish name belonged to the queen of the Munster fairies and is sprinkled throughout Irish folklore as an early Celtic goddess of summer and prosperity. One of the most popular baby names in Ireland, Aine's spelling and pronunciation might seem simple but could prove confusing in the U.S.
  7. Nara
    • Origin:

      Japanese place name or Celtic
    • Meaning:

      "happy"
    • Description:

      Soft, simple, and far more unusual than Tara or Farrah. As a Japanese place name, it's been used occasionally as a surname and is beginning to be used as a first. Nara is also the name of a Hindu (male) God and the name means "man" in Hindi.
  8. Yuli
    • Description:

      Yuli is a feminine name with diverse origins. In Hebrew, it's a variation of Julius, meaning 'youthful' or 'downy-bearded.' It also has Russian and Spanish roots, where it serves as a diminutive of Yulia or Julia. In Chinese, Yuli (玉莉) combines characters for 'jade' and 'jasmine,' creating a name with elegant natural imagery. The name has gained modest popularity in multicultural communities, appreciated for its melodic sound and cross-cultural appeal. Yuli conveys a sense of youthfulness and beauty while remaining distinctive and uncommon in many Western countries. Its brevity and simple pronunciation make it practical across language boundaries.
  9. Theo
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Theodora
    • Meaning:

      "divine gift"
    • Description:

      Theo has a girls' name is used for only a handful of babies today. As a short form of Theodora, Theo is used much less frequently than Thea or even Teddy. One notable appearance was as the younger daughter in Sofia Coppola's film On the Rocks in 2020.
  10. Tori
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Victoria, English, Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "victory; bird"
    • Description:

      A more modern nickname for Victoria than Vicky, Tori is used fairly frequently on its own, kept in the public eye by singer Tori Amos and actress Tori Spelling. Still, it's far from fashionable, sinking in the polls significantly since reaching a peak of Number 142 in 1994. It dropped out of the US popularity charts in 2021, and even earlier in the UK, perhaps owing to the sound-alike political party nickname.
  11. Caia
    • Origin:

      Latin, feminine variation of Caius
    • Meaning:

      "to rejoice"
    • Description:

      Caia Caecilia was the Roman Goddess of fire and women. The name Caia would make a truly fresh alternative to the flagging Maya, with which it rhymes.
  12. Emmy
    • Origin:

      English diminutive of Emily and Emma
    • Meaning:

      "work; universal"
    • Description:

      Long a nickname for all the Em-names, as well as an annual award, Emmy is now being given on its own, as are soundalikes Emme and Emmi. Might be too identified with the TV awards--though that doesn't seem to have hurt Oscar or Tony. We think Emmy is a little too cutesey, and is probably best kept as a nickname for something that ages a little better.
  13. Beth
    • Origin:

      English diminutive of Elizabeth, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "pledged to God"
    • Description:

      The sweetest and most sensitive of the pet names for Elizabeth, now also one of the most dated.
  14. Ocie
    • Origin:

      Short form of Ocean, nature name
    • Description:

      Ocie is antiquated ie-ending nickname that was popular in the late 1800s and early 1900s and has seen a slight uptake in interest in recent years.
  15. Rina
    • Origin:

      European diminutive of Catherine, Hebrew, Sanskrit, Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "pure; joy, singing; melted; white jasmine"
    • Description:

      One of those short, punchy names with its roots in a variety of different cultures and languages, Rina is sister to names like Mina, Mira, Lina, and Nina. Retro in feel, but never overused in the US, it peaked in 1980 when it was given to 90 girls.
  16. Sana
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "mountaintop, splendid, brilliant"
    • Description:

      One of the most easily imported Arabic names.
  17. Asta
    • Origin:

      Norwegian
    • Meaning:

      "divine strength"
    • Description:

      This Scandinavian name was made famous in English-speaking countries as the name of the dog in the "Thin Man" series. Danish actress Asta Nielsen was another famous bearer. Asta can be considered as a short form of Astrid or Augusta.
  18. Halo
    • Origin:

      English, word name
    • Description:

      Halo is a glowing word name that's both cosmic and spiritual, and with its shiny imagery and bright sounds, it was one of the fasted rising names in 2023.
  19. Juna
    • Origin:

      English, Latin
    • Meaning:

      "June"
    • Description:

      Juna, a variation of the newly stylish month name June, goddess name Juno, or literary Djuna, is among the fresher-feeling girl names starting with J. While Juna has never been given to more than 50 baby girls per year in the US, it's a popular choice in Germany, Switzerland and the Netherlands.
  20. Cile
    • Description:

      Cile is a feminine name that likely originated as a shortened form of Cecile or Cecilia, names derived from the Latin 'Caecilius,' meaning 'blind' or associated with the ancient Roman Caecilia family. This short, sweet name offers simplicity while maintaining connections to its more traditional counterparts. Cile may also be seen as a variant spelling of 'Sile,' an Irish name pronounced 'SHEE-la.' As a standalone name, Cile remains quite uncommon, appealing to parents who prefer minimalist names with historical connections. The name's brief, two-syllable pronunciation gives it a modern feel despite its traditional roots. While Cile hasn't achieved widespread popularity, it represents the trend toward shorter, uncomplicated names that work well across cultural boundaries.

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