Five Letter Girl Names

Eleny

Eleny is a feminine name that appears to be a variation of Elena or Helen. These names derive from Greek origins, meaning 'bright one,' 'shining light,' or 'torch.' The addition of the 'y' ending…

Nelle

Variation of Nell, English

"bright, shining one"

Nelle, typically pronounced like the one-syllable Nell, is an elegant form of the name used by author Nelle Harper Lee, who wrote To Kill A Mockingbird . With whatever spelling, Nell/Nelle is a…

Nelda

English

"one who lives by the alder tree"

Occasionally heard in Ireland, small chance of success here.

Ellyn

Ellyn is a feminine name with Welsh origins, functioning as a variation of Ellen or Helen. The name derives from the Greek 'Helene' meaning 'torch' or 'bright light.' Throughout history, Ellyn has…

Ellee

Ellee is a contemporary feminine name that serves as a variant of the more traditional Elle or Ellie. These names typically derive from Eleanor, Ellen, Elizabeth, or other names beginning with 'El-'.…

Ellin

Ellin is a feminine name with Welsh and Greek roots. In Welsh tradition, it's a form of Ellen or Helen, meaning 'bright, shining one' or 'torch.' Some linguistic scholars also connect it to the Greek…

Enora

Breton

"honor"

Unusual Honor or Nora alternative, but we prefer the originals.

Leora

Diminutive of Eleanor, or Hebrew and Greek

"light"

Somewhat dated Hebrew name that appears more modern when spelled Liora.

Elene

Elene is a feminine name with ancient Greek roots, representing a variant of Helen or Elena. The name derives from the Greek 'helene,' possibly meaning 'torch' or 'bright one.' This classical name…

Eleen

Eleen is a feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Eileen or Helen. With Celtic and Greek influences, it likely shares origins with Eileen (derived from the Irish 'Eibhlín,' a form of…

Eleri

Welsh

"greatly bitter"

Striking name of a legendary princess and a Welsh river that feels both moody and modern. It is currently popular in Wales.

Ellga

Ellga is an uncommon feminine name with potential Germanic or Scandinavian origins. It may be a variant of names like Helga (meaning "holy" or "blessed") or Elga, with the doubled 'l' creating a…

Helga

Scandinavian

"holy, blessed"

A traditional Nordic name, Helga was extremely popular throughout Scandinavia in the 19th and early 20th centuries. In Germany, it was a Top 10 pick from 1924 to 1943. And it still ranks in the…

Eliah

Eliah as a feminine name is an uncommon variation of the more traditional masculine Elijah, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'my God is Yahweh.' This spelling adaptation gives the biblical name a…

Liane

Liane is a feminine name with French origins, functioning as a diminutive form of names containing the element 'lia' such as Julia, Amelia, or Cecilia. It may also derive from the French word…

Elice

Elice is a feminine name that serves as a variation of Alice or Elise, combining elements of both these classic names. With French and Germanic linguistic influences, Elice maintains the elegant,…

Elidi

Greek

"gift of the sun"

Elidi is intriguing but potentially confusing. Try the French Elodie instead.

Elide

Elide is a feminine name with Italian and Greek roots. It likely derives from ancient Greek elements meaning "sun" or "radiant," or may be related to the Greek mythological figure Elidis. In Italian…

Elidy

Elidy is a modern feminine name with a melodic quality and contemporary feel. While its exact origins are uncertain, it may be a creative variation of names like Elida (meaning 'winged one') or a…

Elida

Swedish, Finnish, Norwegian, Danish, Portuguese, Spanish, Greek

"fast-sailing ship; noble; valley, lowland"

A multicultural choice and an unusual way to nicknames Ellie or Elle, Elida has its origins in Spain, Greece, Portugal, and Scandinavia. It has appeared in the charts in the US, France, and Spain…