Five Letter Girl Names
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Aela
Breton
"angel"
Breton cognate of Angela, from Breton ael "angel".
Truth
English word name
"truth"
With the first name True receiving a Kardashian dose of popularity for girls, Truth is gaining in visibility too. Though its still more popular for boys two to one, the truth is that the name works…
Truly
Word name
"in a truthful way"
A would-be up-and-comer if it wasn't for the spiked seltzer brand.
Tulya
Tulya is a delicate feminine name with possible roots in several cultures. It may be connected to the Turkish word 'tülya' meaning 'dream' or could be a variation of the Russian name Talya. The name…
Toula
Greek, feminization of Fotis or Fotios
"light"
Toula came to light as the name of the heroine of "My Big Fat Greek Wedding," short for Fotoula, a variant of Fortini, a feminine version of Fotis or Fotios, meaning "light". Toula is cute and…
Tulla
Tulla is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins, appearing in Scandinavian, German, and Irish naming traditions. In Scandinavian contexts, it may derive from the Old Norse name Þórhildr,…
Toola
Toola is an uncommon feminine name with an intriguing, whimsical quality. The name has possible Finnish or Scandinavian origins, though it's not widely documented in traditional naming resources. It…
Tulip
Flower name, from Persian
"turban"
One of the most unusual flower names, Tulip is cute but tough to pull off as a first. It has some celebrity cred via Charlie Tamara Tulip, twin daughter of Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O'Connell. It…
Tulsa
Creek
"old town"
Unlike many other western city names, Tulsa has not proved attractive to parents. The name derives from Tallasi, meaning "old town" in the Creek language.
Twila
English
"woven with a double thread; twilight; star"
The intriguing and creative feeling Twila is a vintage name that was semi-popular in the first half of the 20th century. Evoking the glowing light of twilight, it might appeal as an alternative to…
Twyla
English
"woven with a double thread; twilight; star"
Mystical and intriguing, this vintage name has an unexpectedly modern feel. Conjuring up imagery of glowing evening light, Twyla could appeal as as alternative to Lila, as a nature-inspired option,…
Tyler
Occupational name
"maker of tiles"
This once-trendy name has been fading for both boys and girls. A Top 10 name from 1992 to 2000, it is now at Number 38 and falling. It was the surname of the tenth U.S. president.
Tylah
Spelling variation of Tyla, Lithuanian
"silence, peace, calm"
Tylah or more correctly Tyla may be used in the US as a variation of Tyler but is an authentic Lithuanian name in its own right.
Tyria
Tyria is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from the ancient Phoenician city of Tyre (also called Tyros), giving it historical significance. Alternatively, it could be a…
Tyson
English
"firebrand"
Appealingly boyish a decade ago, less so now.
Yulla
Yulla is an uncommon feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from Aboriginal Australian languages where it relates to meanings involving water or movement. Alternatively, it…
Ulima
Arabic
"astute, wise"
Unusual Arabic name with an inspiring meaning for a baby girl.
Ulema
Ulema is an uncommon feminine name with Arabic roots. In its original context, 'ulema' refers to scholars, particularly Islamic religious scholars, being the plural form of 'alim' (learned one).…
Ricka
Ricka is a feminine name with Germanic and Scandinavian roots, functioning as a diminutive form of names containing 'ric' or 'rich,' meaning 'powerful ruler' or 'brave power.' This element appears in…
Umber
Color name
A rich brown hue, but can be misheard as Amber, said with a pretentious accent.