1798 Four Letter Girl Names
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Mima
Diminutive of Jemima, Hebrew
"dove"
Mima was once a common nickname for the biblical Jemima.
Jenn
Jenn is primarily a feminine name that originated as a shortened form of Jennifer, which derives from the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar, meaning 'white wave' or 'fair spirit.' Jenn became popular as a…
Jeny
Jeny is a feminine name that functions as a simplified spelling variant of Jenny, which is traditionally a diminutive form of Jennifer or Genevieve. This streamlined spelling gives the classic…
Jess
Short form of Jessica, Hebrew
"behold or wealthy"
Many variations of Jessica, including Jessie and Jessa, are used on their own, but Jess is an exception, given to only a handful of baby girls last year. But Jess is certainly the name that many…
Jeta
Jeta is a concise, powerful feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Albanian, Jeta directly translates to 'life,' making it a profoundly meaningful choice that celebrates existence and…
Jule
Jule is a feminine name with Germanic roots, functioning as a variation of Julia or Juliet, ultimately derived from the Roman family name Julius, meaning 'youthful' or 'downy-bearded.' In…
Juel
Juel is a feminine name with Scandinavian roots, representing a variant spelling of the more common Jewel. While Jewel directly references the precious stone and qualities of value and beauty, Juel…
Jill
Diminutive of Gillian or Juliana
"youthful"
Probably due to its nursery rhyme association, Jill has the perpetual air of a rosy-cheeked tot -- even though it is one of the oldest names on the roster, a medieval variation on the Roman Julia.…
Jyll
Jyll is a feminine name representing a modern, streamlined spelling variant of Jill. The traditional Jill derives from the medieval nickname for Julia or Gillian, which ultimately comes from the…
Jinx
Word name
"spell, curse, bringer of bad luck"
Jinx, a James Bond heroine name has an ominous meaning but kinetic energy. In the film "Die Another Day," the actual first name of the character played by Halle Berry is Giacinta. It could therefore…
Bird
Nature name
We once dismissed Bird as "too flighty", but with the rise of avian names from Lark to Robin to, well, Birdie, we don't see why Bird can't be a fine choice, especially as a middle name.
Joan
English feminine variation of John, Hebrew
"God is gracious"
Joan was the perfect name choice for one of the leading characters on Mad Men , being a quintessential girls' name of the period. A Top 10 name in the 30s, a Top 50 name from the 40s through the…
Jone
Jone is a feminine name with multiple cultural connections. It can be viewed as a variant spelling of Joan, which derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious.' In Basque culture,…
Sion
Sion, as a feminine name, is uncommon but carries rich historical significance. While more frequently used as a masculine name with Hebrew origins meaning 'elevated' or 'highest point,' its feminine…
Zana
Polish, Croatian, Bosnian, Serbian, Latvian, Albanian
"God is Gracious; lily; voice, fairy"
An international possibility, heard from England and Israel to Poland, Latvia, and Albania. It is a name with a vast range of possible meanings and origins, including: a Polish variation of Jane,…
Jobi
Jobi is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a modern diminutive of biblical Job, a variation of Joby, or derive from Nigerian origins where it can mean 'protected by God.' The…
Joby
Hebrew
"persecuted"
Reduces and lightens up the Job connection even further, sounding like a lively, Jody-like nickname name.
Joss
Diminutive of Jocelyn, German
"member of the Gauts tribe"
Joss is more fashionable than Jocelyn or Josslyn. This is a short form that could be used independently, a la the singer Joss Stone. One of a troupe of adorable boyish nicknames newly fashionable for…
Jody
Diminutive of Joan and Judith
One of the cute and bouncy nicknames so popular in the 1960s and 70s, but that hasn't made a comeback in the way Eames chairs and miniskirts have. Think of it as one of the original but now…
Alfa
Alfa is a distinctive feminine name with multiple cultural origins. It can be related to the Greek letter 'alpha,' symbolizing the beginning or the first, suggesting leadership and originality. In…