Five Letter Girl Names
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Anice
Variation of Agnes
"pure, virginal"
Anice and Annis are variations of Agnes that have fallen from use, perhaps because of pronunciation issues. Neither spelling was used for any baby girls in the US in the most recent year counted,…
Aline
Variation of Adeline or Aileen
Aline may have originated as a short form of Adeline in the Middle Ages, but it may also be a variation of the Irish Aileen or Scottish Eileen. Aline dropped off the Top 1000 in the 1950s. Fewer than…
Agnek
Agnek is an unusual feminine name with mysterious origins. It may be a creative variant of Agnes, which comes from the Greek 'hagnos' meaning 'pure' or 'holy.' The distinctive spelling with the…
Antje
Antje is a feminine name of Dutch and Frisian origin, serving as a diminutive form of Anna. This charming name ultimately derives from the Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor.' Particularly…
Delle
Delle is a delicate feminine name that likely evolved as a diminutive form of names containing 'del' such as Adele, Adelaide, or Cordelia. It may also have origins as a surname or place name. With…
Casie
Casie is a feminine name typically considered a variant spelling of Casey or Kasey. With Irish and Gaelic origins, the underlying name derives from "cathásach," meaning "vigilant" or "watchful." This…
Senga
Scottish
"slender"
This anagram of Agnes is not related to that name; rather it comes from the Gaelic word seang meaning "slender".
Inesa
Lithuanian, from Greek
"pure, virginal"
This Lithuanian form of Agnes sounds sweet and versatile internationally.
Delia
Greek
"born on the island of Delos"
Delia is a somewhat neglected southern charmer that stands on its own but also might be short for Adelia or Cordelia. Delia's name is based on that of the Greek island of Delos, which in Greek myth…
Oonah
Oonah is a feminine name of Irish Gaelic origin, traditionally spelled 'Úna' in Irish. The name means 'lamb' or 'hunger' and was borne by several figures in Irish mythology, including the wife of…
Nessi
Nessi is a feminine name with multiple possible origins, potentially serving as a diminutive of Agnes, Vanessa, or Nessie (itself a nickname for names like Agnes or Ines). The name may also draw…
Addis
Addis is a feminine name with diverse origins. It may derive from the Hebrew 'Hadassah,' meaning 'myrtle tree,' or it could be connected to the Ethiopian city Addis Ababa, whose name means 'new…
Casey
Irish
"brave in battle"
One of the original unisex Irish surname names, energetic Casey bounced onto the scene in the 1960s, then peaked in the 1980s for both boys and girls. Today Casey is having a resurgence for both…
Gaila
Gaila is a feminine name with several possible origins. It may derive from the Hebrew name Gail or Gael, meaning "joy" or "rejoicing," or it could be connected to the Gaelic cultural heritage. The…
Nesta
Welsh variation of Agnes
This is the most popular Welsh form of Agnes. Variants include Annest and Nest. There was an eleventh century Nest who was known as 'Helen of Wales' for her beauty and the problems it caused.
Anees
Anees is a feminine name with Arabic origins, though it's also used as a masculine name in some cultures. The name derives from the Arabic word "anīs" meaning "friendly," "companionable," or…
Adisa
Adisa is a feminine name with African origins, particularly prominent in West African cultures. In Yoruba, it means 'one who is clear or explicit,' while in some interpretations it can mean 'the…
Neysa
Neysa is a feminine name with uncertain origins, though it may be a variant of Agnes or Nessa. Agnes derives from the Greek word 'hagnos' meaning 'pure' or 'holy,' while Nessa has Irish origins…
Nessa
Scandinavian
"headlands, promontory"
Like its cousin Tessa, Nessa -- a shortening of Vanessa or Agnes or Anastasia among other possibilities -- is an attractive nickname that can stand on its own.
Addey
Addey is a charming feminine name with English origins, typically considered a variant spelling of Addie, which originated as a diminutive of names beginning with 'Ad-' such as Adelaide, Adeline, or…