Five Letter Girl Names
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Kelli
Kelli is a feminine name that originated as a variant spelling of Kelly. With Irish roots, it derives from the surname Ó Ceallaigh, meaning 'descendant of Ceallach' (which means 'bright-headed' or…
Payge
Payge is a contemporary feminine spelling variation of the more traditional 'Page' or 'Paige.' The name originally comes from an occupational surname referring to a young servant or attendant,…
Paili
Irish variation of Polly
Authentic Irish choice, easy to spell, tricky to pronounce.
Palma
Latin place-name, Spanish, Italian, Croatian
"palm"
Palma is an appealing Latin name that's both geographical and botanical, referring to the sunny and culturally rich capital of Majorca and to the foliage of a palm tree. As the word for "palm" in…
Aloma
Invented name
Aloma is a name invented for a Hawaiian dancer, the title character in a 1925 play later adapted twice as a film. But long before that, it was also used by the medieval scholar Ramón Llull, possibly…
Pamla
Pamla is an uncommon feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Pamela. The classical name Pamela was invented by the 16th-century poet Sir Philip Sidney for his prose work 'Arcadia,'…
Pammy
Pammy is a cheerful feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Pamela, which comes from Greek elements meaning "all honey" or "all sweetness." Popular during the mid-20th century, Pammy…
Pammi
Pammi is a feminine name that functions primarily as a diminutive or nickname form of Pamela. Pamela itself derives from Greek elements meaning 'all honey' or 'all sweetness.' Pammi offers a…
Darsi
Darsi is a feminine name with multiple cultural connections. In Sanskrit origins, it relates to 'one who sees' or 'visionary,' while it can also be considered a variation of Darcy, which has Irish…
Pania
Maori, a mythological sea maiden
Pania is a possible alternative to Tania, if you want to go the New Zealand rather than Russian route.
Panna
Hungarian variation of Anna; Hindi
"grace; emerald, leaf"
Panna is a name with many allusions — in addition to being a Hungarian variant of Anna (PAWN-naw) and a Hindi gemstone name (PAHN-nah), it is also a serene and sacred city in India and the Italian…
Panah
Panah is a feminine name with roots in Persian culture. It carries the beautiful meaning of 'shelter,' 'protection,' or 'refuge,' reflecting a desire to protect and provide safety. As a name, Panah…
Pansy
English flower name from French
"thought"
Pansy is an early floral name that lost credibility when it became a derogatory slang term for gay people. Better these days: Posy or Poppy.
Panya
African, Swahili; or, Russian, diminutive of Stephania
"mouse, tiny one; or, crowned one"
Panya is a multicultural possibility with a sound that's pleasing to the English-speaking ear, though the Swahili translation, which might also be "rat," makes it less than savory as an African name.
Paola
Italian and Spanish variation of Paula
"small"
Paola is the Latinate version of Paula. Its intriguing sound could make it more appealing than the English standard.
Ayala
Hebrew
"doe, gazelle"
This animal-themed name is among the most popular for girls in contemporary Israel. Parents who want to move beyond the mega-popular Aliyah and sisters might want to consider Ayala. The male form is…
Allys
Allys is a feminine name that serves as a medieval variant of Alice, ultimately derived from the Germanic name Adalheidis, meaning 'noble type' or 'noble natured.' This uncommon spelling gives the…
Parys
Parys is a unique feminine variation of Paris, drawing inspiration from both the French capital city and ancient Greek mythology. In mythology, Paris was a Trojan prince whose actions precipitated…
Pasha
Diminutive of Pavel or Praskovya, Russian
"small, humble; preparation"
Sweet and soft but outdoorsy too, Pasha could make an interesting alternative to Sasha. Typically used as a diminutive for Russian male names like Pavel, it has also been used for the feminine name…
Ieeda
Ieeda is an uncommon feminine name with mysterious origins that may have multiple etymological roots. It could be a variant of Ida, meaning 'industrious one' or 'prosperous' in Germanic traditions,…