1798 Four Letter Girl Names
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Bell
English and Scottish occupational name
"ringer of the bell"
These days, it's more likely you'd call your daughter the popular Belle or Bella.
Mady
Mady is a charming feminine name that functions both as a standalone name and as a diminutive for longer names like Madeline, Madison, or Madeleine. With French influences, it carries a sweet,…
Mada
Mada is a concise feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from Hebrew meaning 'knowledge' or could be a shortened form of names like Magdalena. In Romanian, Mada can be a…
Mala
Sanskrit
"necklace, garland"
Mala is one of those names that's both simple and striking, easy to pronounce yet unfamiliar to many English speakers.
Magi
Cherokee
"who is like God"
Magi, as in the Three Wise Men who visited the baby Jesus, is a new word name appropriate for Christmas babies. It might also be a way to spell Maggie, but you can see the problems that's going to…
Mags
Mags is typically a diminutive or nickname for Margaret, which derives from Greek 'margarites' meaning 'pearl.' While primarily used as a familiar form, Mags has occasionally been given as a legal…
Rika
Japanese, or diminutive of names that end in -rika
"beautiful village; peaceful ruler; estate ruler"
Rika is most common as a Japanese name, when it means "beautiful village" in one kanji combination. It is also seen as a nickname and given name in Scandinavia, Lithuania, and the Netherlands, where…
Mare
Variation of Maria and Mary
"drop of the sea; bitter; beloved; love"
A variation of Maria and Mary, used as a diminutive in Estonia, Croatia, Macedonia, The Netherlands, and Slovenia, and occasionally as a respelling of the Irish Máire. In the first instance, it may…
Enyd
Enyd is a feminine name likely derived from Enid, which has Welsh origins in mythology and literature. The name appears in the Arthurian legends as Geraint's faithful wife and means 'life' or 'soul'…
Mair
Welsh form of Mary
One of the many international versions of Mary that could make an unusual alternative. The similar sound to Maya/Maia could be a plus or a minus. Mair appears in the many Welsh towns and villages…
Maja
German, Slovene, and Scandinavian form of Maya; also, Arabic
"splendid"
Whether you pronounce it my-a, ma-zha or ma-ha, Maja is an intriguing choice. Sometimes associated with Goya's famous painting "The Naked Maja." As a cognate of Maya, it's a Top 10 name in Slovenia…
Malu
Hawaiian
"peace"
Malu is a charming Hawaiian name chosen by ex-Talking Head David Byrne for his daughter. Malu might also be an abbreviated form of Malou, which is an abbreviated form of Mary Louise. Malu or Malou…
Mame
Diminutive of Mary or Margaret
Has a dotty, antic feel via dotty, antic Auntie Mame.
Mago
Diminutive of Margaret, Greek
"pearl"
So many short forms of Margaret, from Peggy all the way through Maggie and Megan, are outdated now that Mago has value simply by being undiscovered. But still, not very appealing.
Rita
Spanish, Hindi
"pearl; truth, order"
One of the glamour girl names of the Rita Hayworth 1940s, Rita was once a Top 50 name and stayed on the SSA list until 2002. The name Rita still has enough Latin zip to be a lively, revivable short…
Meta
German, Slovene, and Scandinavian diminutive of Margaret, Greek
"pearl"
A unique international short form of Margaret, now associated with Facebook and Instagram and with "meta" fiction, books, TV shows, and similar that are self-referential.
Maie
Maie is a delicate feminine name that likely developed as a variant of May or Mae, which themselves originated as nicknames for Mary or Margaret. The name has French influences and carries the fresh,…
Marj
Marj is a feminine name primarily used as a diminutive form of Marjorie or Margaret. Both parent names have historical significance: Margaret derives from Greek 'margarites' meaning 'pearl,' while…
Mata
Mata is a concise feminine name with diverse cultural origins. In Sanskrit, it means 'mother' and holds sacred connotations, while in Hebrew it can mean 'gift.' The name appears in various cultures…
Mart
Diminutive of Martina, Latin
"of Mars"
Traditionally a diminutive of Martin or Martina, Mart fits within the rising trend of boyish nicknames for girls. Though many minds may go to "mini mart" or "shopping mart" so Martie is preferable.