1798 Four Letter Girl Names
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Edra
Edra is a concise feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from the Hebrew name Edre, meaning 'flock' or 'cloud', or have connections to Greek or Welsh roots. In Welsh contexts, it…
Ilda
Italian variation of HIlda, German
"battle woman"
The Italian form of Hilda is rarer but sweeter than its mother name, which still isn't ready for revival in the US.
Vela
Sanskrit, Latin
"shore, sail"
Vela is one of those rare names that is at once simple, straightforward, authentic, and unusual, at least in the Western World. Besides being an Indian girls' name, Vela is a Southern sky…
Wava
Variation of Wave, Waverly, or Wafa
"wave; quivering aspen; loyal"
Briefly popular in the 1910s and 20s, Wava is an unusual choice that nevertheless the familiar elements of Ava, Eva, Waverly, and Ocean. While the exact origins of the name are unknown, it may have…
Otha
Otha is a feminine name with American origins, though it was historically used for both genders. It may have evolved as a variant of other names like Otho or Othello, which have Greek and literary…
Eris
Greek
"strife, discord"
Eris was the goddess of strife and discord, turned fairy tale and then popular culture figure Maleficent in Sleeping Beauty. Ironic, as her name sounds so much like that of Eros, the god of love.…
Illa
Illa is a delicate feminine name with diverse cultural roots. It may derive from Latin-based languages where 'illa' means 'she' or 'that,' giving it a simple yet profound feminine essence. In some…
Lesa
Lesa is a feminine name with several possible origins. It may be a variant of Lisa, which derives from the Hebrew Elisheba, meaning 'God is my oath.' Alternatively, it could be related to the Greek…
Tari
Nouveau name that's cute but slight, ala older sisters Tori and Teri.
Keli
Keli is a short, feminine name with multiple possible origins. It could be a variant spelling of Kelly (an Irish surname meaning "warrior" or "bright-headed"), a shortened form of names like Kelila…
Cody
English
"helpful, pillow"
Cody is a once-trendy boys' name occasionally used for girls. The Cody trend has now given way to other nickname-y names such as Rory and Ruby.
Ciji
Modern invented name, initials C + G
This name, which sounds like "C.G.", was popularized by the character Ciji Dunne on the soap opera Knot's Landing . She appeared from 1982-3, and her name peaked sharply in 1983 before slowly fading.
Daja
Daja is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Daja or Daya, which in Sanskrit means 'compassion' or 'kindness.' Alternatively, it could be related to the…
Amya
Variation of Amy or Amaya
As a place name, Amya is a small village in Syria. As a girls’ name , it has ranked in the US Top 1000 since 2000, though it may be close to dropping off the charts altogether. As a variation of…
Neha
Sanskrit
"affection, love"
An Indian name with a beautiful meaning, and a light sound that could easily travel across cultures.
Kiya
Kiya is a feminine name with ancient Egyptian origins, most notably borne by Kiya, a minor wife of Pharaoh Akhenaten in the 14th century BCE. The name may mean 'shine' or 'sparkle' in ancient…
Diya
Mbama, Sanskrit, Hindi and Latin
"love; lamp; heavenly"
A sweet and simple multicultural choice which has several different meanings and origins. Widely used in Africa, it's a variant spelling of Dia, which means "love" in Lembaama. It's a Hindi name…
Zion
Hebrew
"highest point"
A Biblical place name and a unisex choice that has been on the rise in the US in recent years. With its bright sound and cool, zippy Z beginning, it blends religious significance and trendiness.…
Azul
Spanish
"blue"
Azul is the Spanish word for "blue" and was first recorded as a baby name (for girls) in 1995. It's technically considered unisex today, although it is still more than three times as common as a…
Rynn
Diminutive of Katherine, English from Greek
"pure"
Uncommon nickname for Katherine.