Five Letter Girl Names
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Meila
Meila is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from Hebrew, meaning 'torch' or 'light bearer', or could be connected to the Hawaiian name Maile, referring to a fragrant vine…
Melba
Modern invented name
Australian opera singer Nellie Melba—self-named for her hometown of Melbourne—inspired this now-dated name more associated today with a peach dessert and dietetic toast.
Melea
Melea is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins, primarily Greek and Hawaiian. In Greek, it relates to 'meli' meaning 'honey,' suggesting sweetness and warmth. In Hawaiian tradition, it means…
Mally
Scottish short form of Mary, Hebrew or Egyptian,"drop of the sea; bitter; beloved; love"
"drop of the sea; bitter; beloved; love"
Mally actually has several possible derivations beyond being a medieval nickname, ala Molly, for Mary . It might be a diminutive of names like Mallory, derived from French meaning "unfortunate" or…
Missy
English, diminutive of Melissa
A name that works until your daughter is, say, six.
Misha
Russian, diminutive of Mikhail
Misha was a boys' name with a soft feminine sound and vowel ending until actress Mischa Barton turned it to the girls' side. Now Misha, like Sasha, works as well in either spelling for girls and…
Kenda
Kenda is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. In American usage, it may be a modern invention or variant of names like Kendra (meaning 'knowledge' or 'understanding'). In some African…
Merce
Diminutive of Mercer
"a merchant"
Merce feels masculine because of its associate with (male) dancer and choreographer Merce Cunningham, but it could also be short for Mercy -- which in the end would be a much better choice for a…
Darie
Darie is a feminine name with Romanian and Slavic origins, derived from the Persian name Darius, meaning "possessor of good" or "maintains possessions well." This elegant variation carries the…
Merci
French
"thank you, mercy"
The French word for "thank you" is rising as a girl's name in the US, along with the English Mercy — which recently re-entered the Top 1000 in 2013 after over 100 years of hiatus.
Ayana
Arabic, African, Kazakh
"large eyes; time; beautiful flower; clear, obvious, revealed; seeing, witnessing"
With diverse roots and meanings, Ayana is a cross-cultural possibility with Arabic, African, and Kazakh origin. Both Ayana and Ayanna enjoyed a spike of popularity in the 1990s, but have faded since…
Meryl
Variation of Muriel via Meriel, Irish
"of the bright sea"
Meryl is a name that's at once rare and famous, thanks to Meryl (born Mary Louise) Streep. Streep's name is an invented short form of Mary Louise, but Meryl might also be a contraction of the unique…
Merle
French
"blackbird"
A sleek, smooth, understated name off the grid in the US but among the Top 100 girl names in Germany. In the US, it is a unisex name, while in Germany and the Netherlands, it is predominantly…
Merla
Merla is a feminine name with varied origins and meanings across cultures. In Spanish, it derives from "merlo" meaning "blackbird," symbolizing beauty and grace. It can also be considered a variation…
Alisz
Alisz is a feminine name that appears to be a unique variation of Alice or Alicia with Hungarian or Eastern European influences in its spelling. The distinctive 'sz' ending is characteristic of…
Myrle
Myrle is a feminine name that serves as a variant of Merle or Muriel. Of Celtic and French origins, it ultimately derives from the Latin word 'muralis,' meaning 'relating to a wall.' Historically,…
Meril
Meril is a concise, elegant name that can be used for either gender, though it appears more frequently as feminine. It likely derives from multiple origins, including possible connections to the…
Merie
Merie is a feminine name that appears to be a variation of Marie or Mary, two of the most enduring female names throughout Western history. The name ultimately derives from the Hebrew 'Miriam,'…
Merri
Merri is a feminine name that serves as a diminutive or variation of Meredith, Mary, or Meryl. Its spelling with an 'i' ending gives it a cheerful, bright quality that aligns with its phonetic…
Kinna
Kinna is a concise feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from Swedish origins as a short form of names containing 'kind' (meaning 'child'), or it could be related to the…