1798 Four Letter Girl Names

Eire

Eire is the Irish Gaelic name for Ireland itself, derived from the ancient goddess Ériu who was one of the matron deities of the island. As a feminine given name, Eire represents a strong connection…

Mati

Mati is a concise feminine name with diverse cultural roots. In Hebrew, it can be a shortened form of Matilda, meaning 'strength in battle.' In Estonian and Finnish, Mati relates to 'gift of God.'…

Nita

Hindi, Hebrew, and Choctaw

"friendly, to plant, and bear"

One of those slender names, like Lena or Etta, that's used in several cultures and carries a range of meanings. But by being so many things, it doesn't feel decidedly like anything.

Maxi

Latin

"greatest"

Diminutive of Maxine, Maxima or Maximiliane

Maxy

Maxy is a feminine name that functions as a diminutive form of Maxine or Maxima, though it can also stand alone. The root 'max' comes from the Latin 'maximus,' meaning 'greatest.' With its cheerful…

Maxa

Maxa is a distinctive feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from Max or Maxine, which come from the Latin 'maximus' meaning 'greatest.' Alternatively, it could have Slavic…

Maye

Maye is a feminine name with multiple potential origins, primarily derived from the Old French word 'mai' referring to the month of May, symbolizing springtime, renewal, and growth. Alternatively, it…

Anke

Anke is a feminine name of Dutch and German origin. In Dutch, it developed as a diminutive of the name Anna, which means "grace" or "favor." In German usage, it can also be considered a variant of…

Mayi

Mayi is a captivating female name with multiple cultural origins. In Basque culture, it's a diminutive form of Maria, while in some Aboriginal Australian languages, it relates to concepts of harmony…

Moja

Moja is a feminine name with diverse multicultural origins. In Swahili, 'moja' means 'one' or 'first,' making it meaningful for a firstborn child. The name also appears in Slavic languages with…

Erga

Hebrew

"yearning, craving"

Moia

Moia is a rare feminine name with several possible origins. It may be a variation of Moya, which has Gaelic roots meaning "good" or "goddess," or could be connected to the Irish name Moira, meaning…

Moya

Irish variation of Máire or Mary, Spanish place name, Zulu, Sotho, Lala

"beloved, bitter; estate of Modius, estate of measure; spirit, wind"

A multicultural choice with a distinctive sound, Moya may appeal as a unique alternative to Maia/Maya or Mia. Given to a handful of girls each year in the US, it is more commonly heard in the UK or…

Mead

English

"from the meadow"

Sounds like an authentic upper-crust family name -- not necessarily a bad thing.

Meed

Meed is an unusual feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from the English word 'meed,' meaning a deserved reward or recompense, giving it a virtue-name quality similar to Faith…

Mela

Hindi

"religious service"

Unlike Pamela and Melanie, Mela feels fresh and unusual.

Meli

Diminutive of Melissa or Cherokee variation of Mary, Greek, Hebrew or Egyptian

"honeybee; drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"

Mena

Spanish, diminutive of Filomena

Actress Mena Suvari (named after an Egyptian hotel) made this name seem especially appealing. Mena is also a minor Roman goddess of fertility.

Meri

Finnish; Maori

"sea; Mary"

Upbeat name that cheers you as soon as you hear it. One famous bearer is Maori feminist Meri Te Tai Mangakāhia. As Finnish name, it is connected to the sea.

Rica

Scandinavian, diminutive of Federica or Erica

Pretty but slight.