1798 Four Letter Girl Names
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Izar
Basque
"star"
A bright and sparky Basque name with a lovely celestial meaning.
Dísa
Old Norse
"goddess"
Gróa
Old Norse
"to grow"
Ozzy
Short form of Oscar or Osborn, English or Irish
"deer; divine"
This grandpa-esque nickname, traditionally short for masculine names like Osmond, Oscar, or Oswald, is starting to get traction on its own, thanks to its cool, zippy sound. In the Top 1000 for boys…
Keke
English variation of Kiki, Finnish diminutive of Gertrud, or Hawaiian variation of Kate
"double happiness; strength of a spear; pure"
Keke is a multicultural double-punch nickname, notably borne by actress Keke Palmer. Palmer was born Lauren Keyana, yet her nickname does not derive from her middle name — her older sister had an…
Mint
English word name or diminutive of Araminta, English from Greek and Latin
"mint; defender; yielding to prayer"
You may be tempted to scoff at Mint as another wacky celebrity baby name — it was used by Dutch model Romee Strijd for her daughter in 2020 — but it's a far more legitimate choice than many would…
Tóka
Old Norse diminutive
"Thor"
Xiah
American invented name
X is one of the coolest first initials to bestow upon a baby, and many parents are agreeing — Xyla was among the fastest-rising baby. names of 2022. Xiah is a modern invented name that is beginning…
Gaïa
French from Greek and Latin
"earth mother; rejoicing"
French spelling of Gaia.
Bobo
Diminutive of Bo- names
Cheeky nickname better left off the birth certificate.
Dali
Variation of Dalia, Spanish, or Georgian
"dahlia"
In Georgian mythology, Dali is the goddess of hunting. The origins of her name are disputed — some scholars claim it comes from the Georgian word for morning, dila , while others claim links to words…
Lomi
Diminutive of Paloma, Salome and similar, or Enthiopian, Amharic
"lemon"
Sweet and simple but also a stand-out, Lomi is an Ethiopian girl's name that fits right in with today's trends. Part Lumi, part Romy, but also very much a name in its own right, it derives from the…
Éala
Irish
"swan; oak tree, halo, moonlight"
A rising star for girls in Ireland, Éala is pronounced as EH-luh and may be inspired by the Irish word for swan, eala , said as A-luh). Alternatively, it may be considered an Irish form of Ayla,…
Ruta
Polish, Latvian, Lithuanian
"compassionate friend; rue"
The Polish form of Ruth has mostly been lost outside of Poland, but though rare, it can still be heard in Polish and Eastern European communities. Ruta has only ever appeared on Illinois' state data,…
Zuma
American place-name and Arabic
"peace"
Zuma is a name that can appeal to almost anyone — just pick your association! There's former South African president Jacob Zuma, the Malibu beach, video game, and more. Children will associate it…
Isby
Diminutive of Elizabeth, Isabella, or Isabel, Hebrew
"pledged to God"
A playful and vintage nickname for Elizabeth, Isabelle, or Isabella, if you're hoping to avoid Izzy, Lizzy, Belle, or Beth.
Bear
Animal name
"bear"
This ferocious and fuzzy animal name has started to see some use among baby girls, particularly as a middle name. Reporter Katy Tur has a daughter named Eloise Judy Bear, while influencers Quincy and…
Drós
Faroese, Old Norse
"woman"
Still heard today on the Faroe Islands, Drós comes from the Old Norse word for woman.
Yzma
Fictional name
Yzma is the iconic and hilarious antagonist of the Disney film, The Emperor's New Groove. The name may come from the Arabic Izma, meaning greatness, might, and importance, but the true origin is…
Troy
Greek, French
"of Troyes"
Troy shot to popularity as a first name in tandem with that of 1960s heartthrob Troy (born Merle) Donahue; its image has now, thanks in part to the Brad Pitt-starring epic, Troy , receded back to…