Five Letter Girl Names
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Annia
Latin, female variation of Antonius
"priceless one"
An ancient Roman name that has never made it into the modern world.
Dovie
Diminutive of Dove or Deborah, English, Hebrew
"dove; bee"
Dovie was a fairly popular nickname name a century or more ago, dropping off the Top 1000 in the 1940s only to be heading back uphill now. Given to around 30 girls in a recent year, Dovie has a way…
Leota
German
"of the people"
Leota is an antique name rarely used any more -- it was given to just 8 baby girls in the US in 2021. Some sources says Leota is a Native American name meaning blue flower.
Sudie
Variation of Susanna, Hebrew
"lily"
Retta
Retta is a feminine name with multiple origins. Most commonly, it serves as a diminutive of names ending in "-retta" such as Henrietta, Loretta, or Margaretta. The name has Italian roots as well,…
Lenna
Estonian feminine form of Leonard, German
"brave lion"
There are a lot of lion-themed names in fashion these days, and Lenna is one of the more unusual. It's a genuine European short form, ala Leni, given to about 100 baby girls in the US last year.
Matie
Matie is a feminine name with several possible origins. It may be a diminutive form of Martha, meaning 'lady' or 'mistress of the house' in Aramaic, or Matilda, meaning 'battle-mighty' in Germanic…
Lutie
Lutie is a feminine name with vintage American charm, originally emerging as a diminutive form of names such as Charlotte, Lucinda, or Lucretia. Popular in rural America during the late 19th and…
Aimee
Variation of Amy, French
"beloved"
Amy was a 1970s favorite, and French spelling Aimee peaked in the same decade. Today, about 1500 baby girls are still named Amy every year in the US, versus about 150 named Aimee. Aimee Teegarden is…
Loula
Loula is a feminine name with multiple origins. In French contexts, it appears as a diminutive of Louise, meaning 'renowned warrior.' In Greek usage, it serves as a shortened form of Paraskevoula.…
Dessa
Dessa is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a diminutive of names like Odessa or Theodessa, or it could derive from the Greek name Odessa, referring to the ancient Greek city.…
Emmer
Emmer is a feminine name with Germanic and Hebrew influences. It may have originated as a variant of Emma, derived from the Germanic element 'ermen' meaning 'whole' or 'universal'. Alternatively,…
Izora
Variation of Isaura
Wilda
Variation of the word wild or German
"to strive"
Wilda (or Wylda) has two widely divergent images. Pronounced vill-da, it feels like a cousin of Hilda: a sturdy and none-too-attractive prairie settler. But you can also think of her as wild-ah, as…
Frona
Frona is a feminine name with Greek origins, believed to be a shortened form of Sophronia, which means 'self-controlled' or 'sensible.' The name appeared in American literature through Rex Beach's…
Hilma
German
"protective helmet"
Hilma is heard in Germany and the Scandinavian countries, and sometimes used as a shortening of Wilhelmina--though there are more appealing German names for girls . to be found. Hilma Wolitzer is an…
Manie
Manie is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In French contexts, it may be a diminutive of names like Emmanuelle or Manon. In Afrikaans and Dutch communities, Manie often serves as a…
Anner
Anner is a feminine name with several possible origins. It might be a variation of Anna or Anne, names that derive from the Hebrew Hannah meaning 'grace.' Alternatively, it could relate to place…
Corda
Corda is a feminine name with Latin roots, meaning 'heart' or 'string of a musical instrument.' This uncommon name carries musical connotations and can be related to 'cordial,' suggesting warmth and…
Donie
Donie is a feminine name with Irish roots, often serving as a diminutive of Madonna or Donna, both meaning "lady." It can also be a nickname for names like Dominique or Donella. With its friendly…