1798 Four Letter Girl Names
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Jeri
Jeri is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Geraldine or Jeraldine, though it has long since established itself as an independent given name. It ultimately derives from Germanic…
Jere
Jere as a feminine name typically functions as a shortened form of Jeremiah, Jeri, or other Jer- names, though it can also stand independently. When used for girls, it represents the trend of…
Geri
Diminutive of Gerladine, feminine variation of Gerald, English and French
"ruler with the spear"
Out of fashion alongside the full form - Geraldine. But with boyish nicknames for girls rising, maybe Geri isn't so far out.
Gerd
Gerd is a feminine name with Germanic origins, derived from ancient Germanic elements meaning "protection" or "enclosure." The name is particularly common in Scandinavian countries and Germany, where…
Gert
Short form of Gertrude, German
"strength of a spear"
Gert is an old school nickname for one of the oldest school names, Gertrude. Only the most adventurous, so-far-out-it's-in baby namers will choose Gertrude or Gert today, but it's definitely geek…
Gill
Short form of Gillian, feminization of Julian, Latin
"youthful"
Gill and Jill are both medieval short forms of Gillian or Jillian, a feminine form of Julian. The problem with the G spelling is that some people will pronounce it with a hard G, like Gil, the short…
Gili
Gili is a concise, melodic feminine name with multicultural origins. In Hebrew, it means 'my joy' or 'happiness,' making it a meaningful choice that conveys positivity. The name also appears in…
Lian
Chinese
"graceful willow"
Could be confused with the much less captivating Leanne.
Geni
Geni is a short, sweet feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a diminutive form of names like Genevieve or Eugene, or it could derive from the Greek word 'genea' meaning 'birth' or…
Jena
Diminutive of Jennifer, variation of Gina, English, Arabic, "white wave; paradise"
"white wave; paradise"
Jena is a succinct name with a number of different roots, making it a versatile choice. On one hand, it might be used as a diminutive for the 70s favorite Jennifer, a name of Cornish origin that was…
Beth
English diminutive of Elizabeth, Hebrew
"pledged to God"
The sweetest and most sensitive of the pet names for Elizabeth, now also one of the most dated.
Giny
Giny is a short, spirited feminine name that likely developed as a diminutive form of Virginia, Regina, or names containing "gin" elements. It may also be a variant spelling of Ginny (itself a…
Joya
Elaboration of Joy or variation of Joia, English, Catalan, Spanish
"joy, happiness; jewel, gem"
A bright and cheerful name, Joya may be considered an elaboration of the word name Joy and a variation of Joia, a multicultural choice with its roots in Catalan, Medieval English, and Judeo-French…
Giza
Giza is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from Egyptian roots, sharing its name with the famous plateau where the Great Pyramids stand. In this context, it carries…
Gizi
Gizi is a feminine Hungarian name, commonly used as a familiar form of Gizella (the Hungarian version of Giselle). The name derives from Germanic origins meaning 'pledge' or 'hostage,' though this…
Gish
Chinese, meaning unknown
This name was brought to the fore by acclaimed Chinese-American novelist and short story writer Gish Jen, whose birth name was Lillian.
Gita
Sanskrit; Latvian; Czech "song; pearl or strength or exalted one"
"song; pearl or strength or exalted one"
A simple, international name extremely popular in India. The word, meaning "song", also appears in the name of the Bhagavad Gita, a Hindu sacred text. Geeta is a spelling variant. Gita has also seen…
Glad
Glad is an uncommon feminine name derived from the English word meaning 'happy' or 'joyful.' As a name, it emerged primarily as a shortened form of Gladys, which has Welsh origins meaning 'princess'…
Glen
Scottish
"narrow valley"
Former traditional male name now in middle-aged limbo, but with a nice naturey meaning to endear it to modern parents. Actress Glenn Close is a famous female bearer.
Essy
Essy is a delicate feminine name that can function as either a standalone name or a diminutive form of names beginning with 'Es' such as Esther, Estelle, or Esperanza. With its soft sound and…