Five Letter Girl Names
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Peace
Word name
"peace"
Spaniards use Pax and Paz, Hebrew speakers Shalom, for Greeks it's Irene, so why can't we make the English word Peace a name? Peace Adzo Medie is the author of the novel His Only Wife .
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…
Perle
Perle is a delicate feminine name derived from the French word for 'pearl,' ultimately from Latin 'perla.' This gem-inspired name evokes qualities of rarity, purity, and lustrous beauty. While never…
Perla
Spanish variation of Pearl
Consistently popular Latina gem name; good choice for those who can't shake Pearl's grandmotherly vibe.
Pedra
Spanish
"rock"
Pedra has never caught on with anything like the popularity of its male counterpart, Pedro. The Greek Petra sounds a lot cleaner and more refined.
Peigi
Peigi is a feminine Scottish Gaelic name that serves as a traditional diminutive form of Margaret. Pronounced approximately as 'PAY-gee,' this distinctive name carries the cultural heritage of the…
Pella
Scandinavian, diminutive of Petronella, or Hebrew
"stone or marvel of God"
This rare name crosses cultures. With the popularity of Ella and Bella, perhaps we'll hear more of Pella one day soon?
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…
Penna
Latin
"feather"
Occasionally heard in England, rarely here.
Pnina
Pnina is a Hebrew feminine name meaning "pearl" or "precious stone." With biblical connections, the name appears in Jewish traditions and has been used in Israel and among Jewish communities…
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,…
Penni
Penni is a feminine name that serves as a diminutive form of Penelope. It originated as a variation of Penny, which was traditionally a nickname for Penelope but has become a standalone name in…
Peony
Flower name; Latin
"healing"
One of the rarest of the floral names, though not without some teasing potential. Peony is a historical 1948 novel by Pearl S. Buck.
Peppy
Word name or short form of Pepper, English and Latin from Sanskrit
"the pepper plant"
Peppy is undeniably cute, but we bet that after a while the jokes aren't.
Kelis
, modern invented name
Hot R & B singer Kelis Rogers's name is a combination of those of her parents' -- Kenneth and Eveliss.
Vesa
Finnish, Albanian, "sapling, sprout; dew"
"sapling, sprout; dew"
A unisex nature name much more popular for boys in Finland, with a simple, strong sound. It is also used in Albania as a strictly feminine name, equally connected to nature.
Derby
Word name English from Norse
"park with deer"
Derby might be considered a word name or a surname-name. In England, it would be pronounced darby, causing confusion with that similar name.
Perdy
Perdy is a charming feminine name that likely originated as a diminutive of Perdita, which means "lost" in Latin. The name gained notable recognition through literature and popular culture,…
Perry
English
"pear tree"
Perry fits right in with rising boyish nicknames for girls and cool picks like Frankie and Scottie. This relaxed name sounds novel compared to such former favorites as Kerry and Sherry. Perry is the…
Kelda
Norse
"spring, fountain"
One of the few K names that sounds middle-aged.