1798 Four Letter Girl Names

Zoia

Slavic variation of Zoe

See ZOE.

Zoie

Spelling variation of Zoe; Greek

"life"

This spelling variation hasn't followed cousins Zoe and Zoey up the charts. Even though there are a number of feasible spellings, Zoie along with Zooey might cause some unwanted confusion.

Zoya

Russian and Greek variation of Zoe, Greek

"life"

Now that Zoe is getting wildly popular in the U.S. and the U.K. -- one poll puts it at number one in Wales -- parents may start hunting down fresh twists like this.

Zola

African, Congolese; also literary name

"piece of earth"

When the Eddie Murphys named their fourth daughter Zola, it affirmed the up-and-coming status of the name, which has African roots, but also literary links to Emile Zola. Zola may also be…

Zona

Latin

"belt, girdle"

This name of a constellation in Orion's belt has an astral feel; it also belonged to the first woman to win a Pulitzer prize in drama, Zona Gale.

Zory

Zory is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. In Slavic languages, particularly Polish, it may relate to 'zorza' meaning 'dawn' or 'aurora,' symbolizing new beginnings and light. It could…

Zori

Zori is a multicultural feminine name with several possible origins. In Japanese, it refers to traditional sandals, giving the name a cultural connection and distinctive meaning. In Slavic languages,…

Zula

English, derived from Zulu, South African tribal name

Related to the powerful South African warrior people, sometimes chosen by African-Americans to celebrate their heritage. Zula is also a Norwegian diminutive of Zuzanna.

Kina

Hawaiian, Swedish

"short form"

The Hawaiian form of Gina or Tina (as well as the word for the country China), or in Swedish, a short form of Katharina or Kristina.

Alka

Alka is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Sanskrit, it means 'curl' or 'lock of hair' and is associated with beauty. In Slavic languages, particularly Serbian and Croatian, it serves…

Elek

Elek is an uncommon feminine name with Hungarian roots, where it traditionally functions as a masculine name derived from the Greek 'Alexios,' meaning 'defender' or 'helper.' As a feminine name in…

Anki

Anki is a feminine name with Swedish and Finnish origins, commonly used as a diminutive form of Anna or Anneli. These names ultimately derive from the Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace'. In India, Anki…

Ayna

Ayna is a feminine name with diverse cultural origins. In Turkish, it means 'mirror' or 'clear as a mirror,' while in Turkic languages it can represent beauty and clarity. The name also appears in…

Anca

Diminutive of Anna and Ana, Romanian, Hebrew

"grace"

Used predominantly in Romania, Anca is possibly a variation of Anica and Anna, both meaning "grace", though this is conjecture rather than a solid etymological link. Other interpretations could be…

Ance

Ance is an uncommon feminine name with several possible origins. It may be a shortened form of names like Constance or Ancel, or potentially derived from the Latvian name Ance, which has been used in…

Anie

Anie is a feminine name that likely developed as a variant spelling of Annie, which itself is a diminutive of Ann or Anna, ultimately derived from the Hebrew Hannah meaning 'grace'. This shorter,…

Enye

Enye is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from the Spanish letter 'ñ' (pronounced 'en-ye'), giving it a Hispanic connection. Alternatively, it could have African origins,…

Como

Italian place-name

Singer Perry is long gone, but the beautiful northern Italian lake, best known these days as one of the homes of George Clooney, conjures up a clear and tranquil image.

Wade

English

"at the river crossing"

An established male name that might cross over to the girls' side -- though if it's a water name you're after, there are so many prettier choices.

Drum

Word name

Cool, musical modern choice, especially as a middle name.