Five Letter Girl Names
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Peach
Fruit name
Peach is one of those names that, a generation ago, would have been placed in the wacky celebrity baby name category. But now with the proliferation of word, nature, and yes, food names, Peach sounds…
Padme
Modern invented name
Padmé Amidala, played by Natalie Portman, was one of the main characters in the Star Wars prequels, the mother (with Anakin Skywalker) of Luke and Leia. Enough time may have passed for it to be…
Meabh
Irish
"she who intoxicates"
Meabh, the native Irish spelling of Maeve, is in the Top 100 in Ireland and becoming more popular here in its Anglicized form. Outside of Ireland, life will be easier with the Maeve spelling of this…
Rebel
Word name
"rebel"
Asking for trouble. Rebel Wilson is a hilarious Australian actress who puts a female spin on this contemporary badass baby name. Still, we think this name is truly gender neutral – though hardly…
Etain
Irish
"jealousy"
The Etain (or more properly Étaín) of Irish mythology was a beautiful fairy turned into a fly (or in some versions, a butterfly), by a jealous queen. The insect Étaín fell into a glass of milk and…
Zibby
Diminutive of Elizabeth
Zibby is the adorable, zippy nickname for Elizabeth used for the lead female character in the film "Liberal Arts." Zibby can make a Libby for the 21st century.
Bizzy
Diminutive of Elizabeth
"pledged to God"
Bizzy has a 1930s wisecracking waitress -- think Mitzi, Flossie, Fanny -- feel to it, yet at the same time feels like a fresh, modern nickname for Elizabeth. Given that any Bizzy better be, this name…
Sosan
Arabic, Persian, and Iranian form of Susan, Hebrew, Greek
"white flower, lily; safe, unwounded"
A variation of Susan or Susannah, sometimes used among Arabic and Iranian speakers, however, it might also be used as a Hungarian variant, or as a feminine form of Sosandros, a Greek name meaning…
Sueva
Sueva is an unusual feminine name with Latin roots, derived from 'suavis' meaning 'sweet,' 'pleasant,' or 'agreeable.' This rare name carries connotations of gentleness and charm. It shares…
Sonel
Sonel is a delicate feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from French or African naming traditions. It may be related to the French 'sonner' meaning 'to ring' or 'to sound,' suggesting…
Sunel
Sunel is a feminine name with diverse cultural origins. In South African contexts, particularly among Afrikaans speakers, it emerged as a modern creation combining elements of sunshine ("son" in…
Susee
Susee is a feminine name that likely developed as a diminutive or variant spelling of Susan or Susie. The name Susan originates from the Hebrew Shoshana, meaning 'lily' or 'rose.' This particular…
Susen
Susen is a feminine variant of Susan, which derives from the Hebrew name Shoshana, meaning 'lily' or 'rose.' This spelling variation maintains the traditional pronunciation while offering a unique…
Suson
Suson appears to be a rare variant spelling of Susan, which derives from the Hebrew name Shoshana meaning "lily" or "rose." This uncommon spelling might reflect dialectal pronunciations or could be a…
Suzon
Suzon is a feminine French name that originated as an affectionate diminutive of Suzanne, which derives from the Hebrew name Shoshana meaning "lily" or "rose." This charming, petite name carries the…
Maeby
Diminutive of Mae
Maeby sprang into the modern consciousness via the cult TV favorite Arrested Development , in which the appealing teen character Maeby's name is a nickname for Mae. It's also a homonym for Maybe,…
Zelig
Yiddish, variation of Selig
"blessed, happy"
Woody Allen introduced us to the name Zelig as the ever-morphing title character of his 1983 film. Zelig does have an upbeat meaning, and nickname Zelie makes it accessible for a girl, though it's an…
Maven
Word name or Hebrew
"one who understands"
In English, the word 'maven' refers to an expert or connoisseur, someone who possesses deep knowledge. Comedian Tracy Morgan brought this name into the spotlight when he chose it for his daughter,…
Meret
German diminutive of Margarethe
"pearl"
Meret is an interesting name found in several cultures. In Egyptian mythology, she was a goddess associated with singing, dancing and rejoicing and her meaning is 'beloved.' But the name also has…
Kaori
Japanese
"smell, fragrance"
Kaori is a Japanese girls' name once largely unknown but brought into the spotlight by celebrity couple Eniko and Kevin Hart, who gave it to their daughter in 2020. Kaori is easily translated in the…