4 Letter Girl Names

Unisex name in Israel, ideal for a Hanukkah baby.

Orel

Derived from Sarah, meaning "princess". A notable bearer is Zali Steggall, bronze medalist at the 1998 Winter Olympics and Australian politician.

Zali

A sweet and simple Quechua choice with an equally pretty meaning.

Sisa

Gender-neutral nickname typically used for Yuval, the modern Hebrew form of Jubal.

Yuvi

Mere

Tija is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Latvian tradition, it's a diminutive form of Christina, meaning 'follower of Christ.' In South African contexts, particularly among Tswana speakers, Tija means 'to be strong.' The name is characterized by its brevity and melodic quality, making it appealingly straightforward across various languages. Tija remains relatively uncommon in English-speaking countries but has modest usage in Baltic nations and parts of Africa. The name's simplicity, with just two syllables and four letters, gives it a modern, minimalist appeal while still connecting to meaningful traditions. Its cross-cultural versatility makes it an interesting choice for parents seeking something distinctive yet accessible.

Tija

Hane

River in north-west Wales, spelled in English as Dovey. Like many British river names, it may relate to the word for water.

Dyfi

One of the top Icelandic girl names. It's very pretty — if you know how to pronounce it.

Ylfa

More modern than Helen or Helena, and an interesting alternative to Hayley and Hallie. By coincidence, heli also means "saltwater" in Welsh.

Heli

Tiiu is the cute Estonian form of Tiia, a Finnish diminutive of Dorothy and Dorothea.

Tiiu

Hime

Auðr was a male character in the Prose Edda — Thor's uncle and the son of the god of the night. Today it's more commonly seen in its Icelandic form, Auður, a Top 50 girl name in Iceland.

Auðr

A possible addition to the Ava / Ada / Adah collection, with a Jewish twist.

Adva

Tib and Tibb were medieval nicknames for Isabel, which also spawned short forms such as Bel, Bibb, Ibb, Nibb, and Libb.

Tibb

Typically seen as a pet form of names with the -rell or -rella suffix, such as Estrella and Mirella. One famous bearer is Rell Sunn, an international surfing champion and leader in women's professional surfing. Her given name was Rell itself.

Rell

Jive

Flux

For those looking for a name that connects to their Nepali heritage, Omya is a name that translates well.

Omya

Cute and nicknamey girl name with a great meaning to boot.

Yuyu

, one of the top names for girls not only in the US but around the world.

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Browse our entire collection of four letter names for girls below, ordered by their current popularity on Nameberry. 

Four Letter Girl Names, with origin, meanings, and popularity, including top four letter girl names Emma and Luna and unique four letter girl names Echo and Romy (Page 198)

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