Five Letter Girl Names
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Signe
Scandinavian
"new victory"
Signe could make an offbeat, more unusual alternative to Sydney or Sigrid. In Norse mythology, Signe was the twin sister of Sigmund. Can also be spelled Signy.
Signy
Scandinavian
"new victory"
Signy — also spelled Signe — would make another distinctively offbeat alternative to Sydney. Signy appears in Norse mythology as the twin sister of Sigmund.
Silki
Silki is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Nordic traditions, it may be related to words meaning 'silk' or 'silky', suggesting smoothness and refinement. In some Native American…
Silky
Silky is a delicate female name that embodies softness and luxury. Derived from the English word for smooth, lustrous fabric, the name evokes a sense of elegance and refined grace. While uncommon as…
Silke
German form of Celia or Cecilia, Latin
"heavenly or blind"
Also spelled Zilke, Silke is a common German short form for variations of Cecilia and Celia. Silke is a good example of a name that's well-used in Europe but is not used at all in the US. Neither…
Silvy
Silvy is a charming feminine name that functions as a diminutive form of Silvia or Sylvia, which derive from the Latin word 'silva' meaning 'forest' or 'woods.' This sweet, compact variation carries…
Silva
Silva is a feminine name with ancient roots, derived from Latin meaning 'forest' or 'woodland.' This nature-inspired name evokes images of trees, greenery, and natural beauty. Silva has…
Simmi
Simmi is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Indian traditions, it functions as a diminutive of Simran, meaning "to remember" or "meditation" in Sanskrit and Punjabi. In Scandinavian…
Síne
Irish Gaelic
"god is gracious"
A Gaelic form of Jane which shares its simple, sleek look – but is much rarer. The Anglicized form Sheena peaked at #80 in the US in 1984, inspired by singer Sheena Easton.
Siria
Spanish from Persian
"sun-bright, glowing"
Would undoubtedly be confused with the geographical Syria.
Sissy
Diminutive of Cecilia; pet name for "sister"
"sister"
Old-fashioned nickname for a sister, almost never heard today.
Cissy
Cissy is a feminine diminutive that traditionally serves as a nickname for names like Cecilia, Cecily, or Priscilla. Derived from the Latin 'caecus' meaning 'blind,' its root names were popularized…
Cissi
Cissi is a feminine name that functions primarily as a nickname for names like Cecilia, Cecilie, or Cécile. It has Scandinavian roots, particularly popular in Sweden and Norway. The origin traces…
Sisie
Sisie appears to be a diminutive or variant form of names like Cecilia, Cecile, or possibly a nickname for Sister or Sissy that evolved into a given name. Its origins are somewhat obscure, though it…
Skyli
Skyli is a modern feminine name that likely emerged as a creative variation of Skylar or a blend of Sky and a feminine ending. This contemporary creation has roots in the English word "sky," evoking…
Skyra
Skyra is an uncommon feminine name with a celestial quality, created by combining 'sky' with a melodic ending. This contemporary invention has a mystical, almost mythological sound that evokes images…
Slate
Word name
Sleek color name, though a bit flinty for a little girl.
Soley
Icelandic nature name, variation of Sólja, Faroese
"buttercup"
Sóley is the Icelandic word for the buttercup flower, derived from the words meaning "sun" and "island." It is also used on the Faroe Islands as a short form of Sólja.
Solve
Solve is an uncommon feminine name with Scandinavian origins, particularly from Norway. It likely derives from Old Norse elements related to "sun" or "house," though specific meanings vary by…
Sonia
Russian and Scandinavian variation of Sophia
"wisdom"
Early European import, well known in the 1940s via Norwegian skating movie star Sonja Henie, that has sailed back across the Atlantic, despite the rising popularity of other Russian names.