1798 Four Letter Girl Names

In the Divergent series, Tris was used as a short form of Beatrice, but it could also be given as a nickname for names like Tristan, Patricia, or Demetris.

Looking for a musical name beyond the increasingly popular Aria? Why not consider the similar sounding Riya, a familiar yet little used name (in the US) with the appealing meaning "singer" and a similar sound to the likes of Mia and Leah.

Niah is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Welsh mythology, Niah relates to Annwn, the otherworld or underworld. In Hebrew, it may be connected to the name Nehemiah, meaning 'comforted by God.' The name also appears in Malaysian place names and can be found in various cultures with different meanings. Niah has gained modest popularity in recent decades as parents seek short, melodic names with cross-cultural appeal. Its simple two-syllable structure and flowing sound make it phonetically pleasing while remaining distinctive. The name carries a gentle, ethereal quality that appeals to modern naming preferences. Niah offers the advantages of being easy to spell and pronounce while remaining uncommon enough to be distinctive.

A popular name for both sexes in Israel, in the Top 10 for boys and Top 100 for girls.

Riva's cooler daughter.

With the growing popularity of Celia and Cecilia, this vintage canasta-playing nickname name could be due for a comeback.

Arwa is a feminine name of Arabic origin with deep historical roots. The name means 'mountain goats' or 'ibexes,' symbolizing grace, agility, and sure-footedness. Arwa was notably borne by Queen Arwa al-Sulayhi, who ruled Yemen in the 11th-12th centuries and was known as a wise and powerful leader. The name has a delicate yet strong sound with its two flowing syllables. While traditional in Arabic-speaking countries, Arwa remains relatively uncommon in Western nations. Its combination of historical significance, natural symbolism, and elegant pronunciation makes it appealing to parents seeking a name with cultural depth and feminine strength.

A striking French and Spanish short form of Veronica or Véronique.

This is a short form of names like Rowena and Morwena — but like Nina and Lena, it stands up on its own, too. The spelling Wenna would make the pronunciation more clear to monolingual English speakers.

Its association with the word liebe gives this name an endearing, adored aura.

A strong and simple Maori name that could also be an alternative spelling of Kaia.

Popular in Poland and Slovenia, but familiar in a number of other Slavic countries too, Zoja is just as spirited and lively as its origin name, Zoe. Pronounced as ZO-ya, it's notably borne by Zoja Skubis, a Polish social media star, known for her photography, travel, and more recently, for climbing Mount Everest.

Espn was first recorded as a girl name in 2015, eleven years after it was first used for boys. It's considered a variation of the Scandinavian male name Espen, although its use can be attributed to the cable sports channel ESPN, which stands for Entertainment and Sports Programming Network.

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.

A sleek Arabic name common in Bosnia and Herzegovina and also regularly used in the UK, Amna has a very international sound and sweet meaning.

The short O variation of Tomi (homophonous with Tommy) was used for dozens of daughters in midcentury America, putting it firmly in grandma name territory.

Yola is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Polish, it's a diminutive of Jolanta, meaning 'violet flower.' The name also exists independently in African cultures, particularly in Nigeria among the Yoruba people. Additionally, Yola has Hungarian roots as a nickname for Jolán. This multicultural background gives the name a global appeal while remaining concise and melodic. Yola has never been extremely common in English-speaking countries, maintaining its distinctive quality. The name's brevity and open vowel sounds make it accessible across language barriers. Its rhythmic quality and gentle sound contribute to its feminine appeal. Parents might be drawn to Yola for its simplicity, international character, and the subtle natural connection to violets in its Polish origin.

The açai palm is a tree native to Brazil that produces açai berries (the base of those trendy smoothie bowls). Since US birth certificates don't allow for diacritical marks, we are unsure if people are naming their children after the fruit (pronounce ah-sah-EE) or omitting the cedilla and pronouncing it a-KYE.

Unusual but appealing nickname that could really be used for any name starting with Im-, although most commonly Imena.