Five Letter Girl Names
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Noula
Noula is a feminine name with Greek origins, functioning as a diminutive form of names such as Panagiota, Antonia, or Eleni in Greek naming traditions. The name carries a gentle, flowing quality with…
Sethe
Egyptian mythological name or variation of Seth, Hebrew
"appointed, placed"
Author Toni Morrison is an acknowledged master of naming, and Sethe, the name of one of the main characters of Beloved , which can be pronounced as Seth or Seth-eh, relates to the male biblical name…
Frost
English
"freezing"
Frost is a name parents are beginning to warm to, appreciating its icy simplicity and connection with the venerable poet Robert. Frost, along with Winter, Snow, and January, are also perfect names…
Keats
English literary name
"kite"
Keats is both poetic and easier to pronounce (it's keets) than Yeats (which is yates).
Yeats
English
"gates"
Yeats, the strong name of the great Irish poet, would work better for a boy. Also has possible pronunciation problem with people who might think it rhymes with Keats. Yeats rhymes with the word from…
Bayou
Native American nature name
A slow and sultry southern choice that's definitely cool for babies of either gender. While the word feels French and has its roots in 18th century French Louisiana, it derives from the Choctaw word…
Firth
Scottish nature name
"estuary or arm of the sea"
Highly unusual water name -- and actor Colin surname -- with a Scottish burr. Firth derives from the Old Norse word fjord.
Fjord
Norse word name
The Old Norse and modern Norwegian word name Fjord, which refers to a passage in the sea, could work for children of both genders.
Marsh
English nature name
Soft and creative update of Marsha.
Tahoe
Native American
"edge of the lake"
Unique baby names are often found in nature, conjuring up the beauty of the lake between California and Nevada that has become a popular tourist destination. Though Tahoe is also a line of SUVs,…
Banjo
Word name
Actress Rachel Griffiths made headlines when she chose this musical name for her son, but it's also the name of an Australian poet. And absolutely, why can't it work for girls? Banjo joins an entire…
Haydn
Haydn is traditionally a masculine name derived from the German surname Heiden, meaning 'heathen' or 'one who lived on the heath.' It gained recognition through the famous 18th-century composer…
Piano
Piano is an unusual feminine name derived from the musical instrument, which itself comes from the Italian word 'piano,' meaning 'soft' or 'quiet.' As a given name, Piano is extremely rare,…
Cajsa
Cajsa is a feminine Scandinavian name, particularly popular in Sweden. It originated as a Nordic variant of Katarina (Katherine), developing as a distinct given name over centuries. Pronounced…
Kajsa
Swedish diminutive of Katarina or Katharina
"pure"
A bright and spiky diminutive of Katarina, this short form was in the Swedish Top 100 during the 2000s.
Kaisa
Kaisa is a feminine name with Finnish and Estonian origins, functioning as a variant of Katherine or Kaarina. Simple yet distinctive, this name carries a fresh, modern sound while maintaining…
Tiina
Tiina is a feminine Finnish form of Christina, which derives from the Greek word 'christos' meaning 'anointed one.' Popular in Finland and Estonia, this short, melodic name carries a distinctly…
Albia
Latin
A rarely heard ancient Latin names for girls that has a not-so-appealing brand name feel. Try Alba instead.
Avita
Latin
"life"
Avita sounds like a drug name. In fact, it is! (It's an acne medication.) While that may not be enough to stop you, you might want to consider Aviva, Vita, or Evita (which has issues of its own)…
Liisa
Liisa is a feminine name of Finnish origin, serving as the Finnish and Estonian variant of Elizabeth, which ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Elisheva meaning 'God is my oath' or 'God is…