4 Letter Girl Names

Aeva is a feminine name that appears to be a modern variant spelling of Eva or Ava, both of which have ancient roots. Eva derives from the Hebrew name Chava meaning "life" or "living one," while Ava has potential Persian origins meaning "voice" or "sound." The addition of the initial 'e' to Ava creates a distinctive spelling while maintaining familiar pronunciation. This contemporary variation emerged as parents began seeking unique spellings of classic names. Aeva combines the timeless simplicity of its traditional counterparts with a touch of modern flair. The name's balanced structure of two syllables and flowing vowel sounds gives it an elegant, feminine quality that appeals to parents looking for something slightly unusual yet still accessible.

Aeva

Agam

Ahvi

Appealing comedian Aidy Bryant -- born Aidan -- put this energetic nickname on the map when she joined the cast of Saturday Night Live in 2012. Each of the years since then has seen a handful of baby girls given Aidy as a full name. Which makes sense: It combines the elegance and trendiness of the whole Ada/Adaline/Adelaide family with the retro (almost rockabilly?) appeal of names like Hattie. Expect to see it more going forward as Bryant's star continues to rise.

Aidy

A stylish Latvian name, similar to the trendy Ava, Eva and Isla, but much more unexpected.

Aiva

Aixa is a feminine name with Moorish and Arabic origins, historically significant in Spanish culture. Pronounced 'AY-sha' or 'EYE-sha,' it was notably borne by Aixa, the mother of Boabdil, the last Moorish king of Granada. The name derives from the Arabic 'Aisha,' meaning 'living' or 'prosperous.' Aixa has maintained popularity in Spanish-speaking regions, particularly among families with North African heritage or connections. The name carries a sense of historical dignity and cultural richness. Its brevity and melodic quality make it appealing to contemporary parents seeking a name with cross-cultural resonance and historical depth, while its distinctive spelling gives it a unique character.

Aixa

Amea

Anta is a succinct feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In African traditions, particularly in Senegal, it serves as a feminine name meaning 'grace' or appears as a shortened form of names like Aminata. It also exists in Baltic languages with connections to nature. The name's brevity gives it a modern, minimalist appeal while its multicultural roots provide depth and meaning. Anta's simple two-syllable structure makes it easily pronounceable across language barriers, yet its uncommon status gives it distinction. The name has a gentle strength in its consonant-vowel-consonant-vowel pattern. While rare in English-speaking countries, Anta might appeal to parents seeking a short, meaningful name with international versatility and subtle elegance.

Anta

Ayli

Although the single-named singer is male, this might be a girl's nickname name or a sleek nature name that's perfect in the middle.

Beck

Beya

Cely

Most people are likely to associate the name Chai with tea, but it's also a Chinese surname and Hebrew masculine name. The video game series Soulcalibur features a female character named Chai.

Chai

Dari

Once unique to the Zappa family, now you can have your own little prima donna. 

Diva

Elvi is one of those elusive names that fit in yet stand out. It's similar to currently trendy girl names such as Ellie and Evie but maintains distinction.

Elvi

Cute nickname but the "gabby" synonym might prove problematic, especially is your daughter is chatty....or not.

Gabi

Gail was a mid-twentieth century favorite, which has been far surpassed by its original form, Abigail and nickname Abby. Spelling variations include Gale and Gayle, the latter represented by TV journalist and Oprah bestie Gayle King. Gail was most popular in the 1950s, when it was in the Top 40, and could rise again, possibly as a middle.

Gail

Hava is an anglicization of the Hebrew name Chava, which, like its English form Eve, means "life". In some accents, it may sound like "have a", so it's worth considering if this will be an issue combined with a last name. But overall, it's an elegantly simple name with a great meaning.

Hava

A popular name among Arabic speaking communities, Hind has several meanings. It could relate to the Arabic name for India, alhind, or refer to a large group of camels, in turn associating it with abundance. 
 
As an English surname, it likely derives from the Old English, Old Germanic and Old Dutch word for a female deer, however it is unlikely that this is the reason it is used as a given name.

Hind

, 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. 

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