Five Letter Girl Names

Lydda

Biblical place-name

Lydda is the name of a Biblical town whose similarity to Lydia makes it plausible as a first name. But if you're considering Lydda, we can't help but wonder: Why not just stick with Lydia?

Lamia

Arabic, Greek

"shining, radiant; throat"

Lamia is a name with two very different images: from its Arabic roots, it is a bright yet gentle choice with a glowing meaning. As a Greek name however, Lamia appears in mythology as a child-eating…

Shahn

Shahn is a gender-neutral name with varied origins, though more commonly used for females in Western contexts. It may derive from the Yiddish name Shane meaning 'beautiful,' or serve as a variant…

Henna

Color name, Finnish feminization of Henry, English from German

"estate ruler"

Reddish dye that sounds as if it could be a real name — of the outdated, Old World, Yetta-Hedda variety.

Alzea

Modern invented name

Though rapper Chingy's (real name: Howard) Alzea is a boy, this name seems more appropriate for girls.

Samus

Samus is a name that gained recognition primarily through the video game character Samus Aran, the protagonist of Nintendo's Metroid series introduced in 1986. The character's popularity has…

Ouisa

Diminutive of Louisa

"renowned warrior"

Wheezy short form of lovely name, featured in the movie "Steel Magnolias", spelled as Ouiser. Similar, literary Ouida is less breathy, while Lou, Lulu, Lula, Lissy or Whizz might appeal instead.

Mucia

Latin, meaning unknown

The name of a high-born ancient Roman matrona who led a dramatic life--she was said to have had an affair with Julius Caesar--is similar to LUCIA, but not as attractive.

Vercy

Vercy is an uncommon feminine name with obscure origins, possibly derived from Latin "veritas" (truth) or as a variant of Mercy or Percy. Its rarity gives it a distinctive quality in an era of more…

Songe

Songe is an unusual feminine name with possible French linguistic influences. It may derive from the French word 'songe' meaning 'dream' or 'vision,' giving it a poetic, ethereal quality.…

Adema

Adema is the name of a rock band that might be adapted as a girl's name -- though sounds a bit like a medical condition.

Tancy

Greek

"immortal"

This adorable name of the young daughter on "Big Love" might be thought of as a variation of Tansy, an obscure flower name whose star may rise on the heels of such current favorites as Lily and Daisy.

Etude

French

"study"

An original musical possibilty for a lover of Chopin.

Atria

Star name, Latin

"entry hall"

A star in the constellation Triangulum Australe, also the name of a publishing imprint and an assisted living corporation, probably because it has that streamlined corporate I-could-be-a-car-name…

Cocoa

Color and food name

Do everyone a favor and spell it Coco, an up-and-coming choice.

Naroa

Basque

"abundant"

A popular name among the Basques--in some areas its meaning is "tranquil, peaceful"--this would make a highly original and attractive choice here.

Tempo

Italian

"time"

An offbeat word name referring to the speed of a piece of music.

Delà

Delà is a feminine name with a delicate, melodic quality, marked by its distinctive accent. It likely has Romance language origins, possibly French or Italian, where the accent indicates a specific…

Vlada

Slavic

"to rule, control"

Used as a short form for Slavic names beginning with the volděti element, such as Vladislava and Vladimira, it is a unisex nickname, while as a stand-alone name, it's used as a feminine choice in the…

Traza

Traza is a rare feminine name with unclear origins, possibly derived from Spanish or Italian linguistic roots. In Spanish, 'traza' means 'trace,' 'design,' or 'plan,' which could lend the name…