Five Letter Girl Names
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Alisa
Variation of Alice, or Hebrew
"noble; great happiness"
Alisa is variation of Alice with a touch of international flair. Used in Russia, Ukraine, Georgia, Estonia and Poland, it is also familiar in English speaking countries too. As a Hebrew name, Alisa…
Aliki
Greek, from German
"noble"
This sunny Greek form of Alice with the trendy -i ending could be a great choice for parents looking for a unique and stylish way to get to the nickname Allie. Aliki is sometimes associated with the…
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…
Lissa
African, Arabic mythological name; diminutive of Melissa, Greek
"honeybee"
Lissa might be an abbreviation of Melissa, but it's more substantial in its own right: Lissa is the name of a supreme mother goddess in African mythology and an Arabic symbol of rebirth.
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…
Fredy
Fredy is a feminine name that functions as a variation of Freda, Frieda, or Frederica, though it's also used as a masculine nickname for Frederick or Alfred. With Germanic roots, it derives from…
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.
Allfy
Allfy is an unusual feminine name with a whimsical, modern quality. This distinctive name may have evolved as a creative variant of names like Alfie, Allie, or Alphia, though it stands as a unique…
Freda
German
"peace"
Freda, along with near-identical twin sisters Frida and Frieda, has not been popular in the US for decades. After the two world wars, German names fell out of favor in the US and UK. The…
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…
Fredi
Short form of Frederica, feminine variation of Frederick, German
"peaceful ruler"
Fredi is a spelling that can be used for either gender, but it is usually a diminutive form of Frederica, Frederika, or Winifred. With its cheerful ending 'i,' Fredi has a friendly, approachable…
Fryda
Fryda is a feminine name representing a variant spelling of Frida or Frieda, which derive from the Germanic element 'frid' meaning 'peace.' This name has strong Scandinavian and Germanic roots,…
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…
Alfie
Diminute of Alfreda, feminine form of Alfred, English
"wise counselor"
If you're over Allie, consider Alfie. This nickname name has already made a splash as a top 20 pick for boys across the pond. But with the growing trend of scrappy tomboy names, Alfie makes a…
Elfie
Elfie is a charming feminine name with Germanic and Scandinavian roots. It originated as a diminutive form of names containing the element 'alf' or 'elf', which in Germanic mythology referred not to…
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.