1798 Four Letter Girl Names
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Essa
Essa is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Arabic, it's a variation of Isa (the Arabic form of Jesus) and means 'God is salvation.' In Irish contexts, Essa derives from the Gaelic…
Hedi
Hedi is a gender-neutral name, though more commonly used for females, with multiple cultural origins. In German contexts, it often serves as a diminutive of Hedwig, meaning "combat" or "duel." In…
Rike
Rike is a feminine name with Germanic origins, functioning as both a standalone name and a shortened form of names like Frederike or Ulrike. In German-speaking countries, particularly Northern…
Hera
Greek
"protectress"
She was queen of the Greek gods, both sister and wife to Zeus, but the name of her Roman counterpart Juno has become much more fashionable these days. That said, we think Hera has possibilities today…
Hero
Greek
"demi-god"
Despite the possibility of gender confusion, the Hero in Greek myth was a woman. Myleene Klass got that when she chose Hero for her daughter, and Sam Taylor-Wood and Aaron Johnson used it as their…
Beta
Greek, second letter of the Greek alphabet
If you can't have an Alpha male, how about a Beta girl.
Iann
Iann is an uncommon feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Ian, which is traditionally masculine. Ian originated as a Scottish Gaelic form of John, derived from the Hebrew name…
Idah
Variation of Ida, German
"industrious one"
Ida itself is a rare name, ranking outside of the US Top 1000. But the four-letter variation Idah is even rarer, having been given to fewer than 5 baby girls in the most recent year on record.
Eida
Eida is a concise feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Norse mythology, it relates to Eir, the goddess of healing and medicine, suggesting qualities of compassion and nurturing. In Arabic…
Idys
Idys is an uncommon feminine name with mysterious origins. It may be a variant of the Greek name Ida, which means 'from the mountain,' or possibly related to Idris, a name with Welsh and Arabic…
Itka
Itka is a feminine name with Eastern European origins, primarily used in Polish and Jewish communities. It is likely a diminutive form of names containing 'it' or 'ita', such as Judita or Edita. In…
Idun
Swedish, Norse
"ever young"
Idun is a modern Swedish transcription of Iðunn, the Norse goddess of apples, fertility, and youth. She was responsible for guarding and keeping the apples from which the gods ate to renew their…
Idra
Aramaic
"fig tree"
Idra is one of the less obvious botanical names. In ancient times, a fig tree was a symbol of learning, peace, and prosperity.
Ikea
Word name
Ikea is a down-market version of the Chanel/Tiffany/Porsche brand-name-as-first idea.
Ikia
Ikia is a modern feminine name with uncertain origins, possibly derived from creative naming practices or as a variation of names like Kia or Ikea. It may also have roots in various cultures –…
Alta
Latin
"elevated, high"
Familiar in the 19th- and early 20th-centuries, Alta is little heard today, but it does have that four letter, A-a formula of Alma, Alba, Anna, Ayla, and Anya. Derived from the Latin altus , it has…
Espe
Espe is a distinctive feminine name with possible connections to nature. It may derive from the aspen tree (known as 'espe' in some Germanic languages), suggesting qualities of resilience and grace.…
Ilke
Ilke is a feminine name of Turkish origin. It means 'first, beginning' or 'principle' in Turkish, making it a name with significant philosophical implications. The name is relatively uncommon outside…
Ilsy
Variation of Ilsa, German
"pledged to God"
Sweet and quirky nickname reminiscent of Elsie. In fact, they both ultimately derive from Elizabeth — Elsie through Elsa and Ilsy through Ilsa.
Isme
Variation of Esme, French, Persian
"esteemed; beloved; emerald"
While the traditional Esmé is pronounced EZ-may, the Isme variation would suggest an IZ-may pronunciation.