1798 Four Letter Girl Names
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Ayan
Somali or Azerbaijani from Arabic
"fortune; clear, revelation"
Ayan is an African name heard for both sexes.
Iana
Latin, Slavic variation of Jane
"God is gracious"
In Roman mythology, Iana was an epithet of Diana, goddess of the moon. If pronunciation troubles worry you, use the Yana spelling instead.
Azia
Azia is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Asia, referring to the continent and deriving from Assyrian word 'asu' meaning 'to rise' (as the sun rises in…
Aiza
Arabic
"replacement, substitute"
Popular among the Muslim community and currently in the UK Top 300, Aiza is a name with bright, zippy sounds and a short but substantial feel, making it an appealing choice. Though the exact…
Enya
Irish
"fire"
This phonetic Anglicization of the Irish name Eithne was made familiar by the single-named Irish singer and composer. St. Eithne was the daughter of a king and an early Irish convert to Christianity.
Babe
Word name or diminutive of Barbara
You can call your baby "babe," but don't name her that.
Baby
English word name, diminutive of Barbara, Latin
"foreign woman"
Baby is rarely seen as a given name — or even nickname — these days, although it did rank in the Top 1000 from 1989 to 2003. These instances can be accounted for in two ways. Firstly, infants whose…
Bebe
English diminutive of Beatrice or any other B name
High-kicking cohort of Coco, Gigi, Fifi, Kiki, et al.
Baez
Spanish surname
Plausible music hero choice with undertones of Joan Baez's social activist folkie persona.
Baze
Baze is an uncommon feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from the surname Baze, which has roots in various European languages. As a first name, Baze could be a variant of…
Baja
Spanish place-name
"lower"
Pronounced Bah-hah, this name of the Mexican peninsula attached to California makes for an out-of-the-ordinary possibility.
Baha
Baha is a feminine name with Arabic and Persian origins, though it can also be used for males in some cultures. The name means 'splendor,' 'glory,' or 'brilliance,' conveying radiance and beauty. It…
Bala
Sanskrit
"young"
In India, Bala is a unisex name, but is likely to be perceived as more feminine in the West. In its feminine form, Bala is associated with the daughter of the red goddess, Lalitha Parameshwari.
Bali
Place-name and Sanskrit
"strength"
Evokes picture-postcard image of colorful Indonesia. Bali Barret is a Paris fashion insider who oversees women's style for Hermes. Bali rhymes with tally or galley.
Bara
Hebrew, Japanese
"to select; rose"
Gently appealing, a floral choice in Japanese.
Bari
Italian place name
A city in Italy, or simply a feminized spelling of Barry.
Vary
Vary is an uncommon feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of 'Valerie,' derived from the Latin 'Valerius,' meaning 'strong' or 'healthy.' Alternatively, it could be…
Barb
English diminutive of Barbara, Greek
"foreign woman"
Barb is a midcentury nickname name that, like Deb and Sue, feels terminally dates now. But with the revival of Barbie, Barb may not be far behind.
Babs
Nickname for Barbara or Babette
"foreign woman"
Babs is an old-fashioned nickname for Barbara, itself an old-fashioned name that was hugely popular in the 20th century but that's not (yet) on its way back in. If you really want a vintage-y…
Baba
English diminutive of Barbara, Greek
"foreign woman"
When the once-popular Barbara makes a comeback, so might Baba.