Five Letter Girl Names
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Barbo
Swedish variation of Barbara
Even in Sweden, Barbara is preferred. If you're looking for a variation to spice up Barbara, you may want to instead consider Varvara or Barabal.
Lujza
Hungarian variation of Louisa
Very similar to the more familiar Louisa.
Saina
Hindi
"princess"
Saina is related to many other international princess-related names, such as the Arabic Sana and the Hebrew Sarah. It was introduced to the wider world by the Indian Olympic badminton player Saina…
Fargo
Place-name
This name of the North Dakota city has been used for at least one female (we know, because she wrote to us) but it doesn't meet the Social Security's five-baby threshold to ever make it onto the…
Ineke
Dutch variation of Ina
Ina is a name that is used on its own but that originated as a short form of any name that ends in -ina, so Ineke is kind of a pet form of a diminutive. A rare name in the US, Ineke is not really…
Lamar
This boys' name is a name that may be starting to cross over into the pink list in the US - with over 50 baby girls named Lamar in 2015. For what it is worth, we consider that Lamarr might be a…
Hanan
Hebrew
"graciousness"
Hanan is an obscure (male) biblical figure, who was a chief member of the tribe of Benjamin. Reminiscent of Hannah, this name could be a cute choice for a little girl whose parents are looking for…
Ryder
English Surname
"post messenger or cavalryman"
Some parents are choosing this popular boys name for their daughters (in the US there were well over 100 female Ryders born last year). Is it the connection to Winona that makes this feel somewhat…
Kyler
Modern invented name, combination of Kyle and Tyler, or Dutch
"archer"
Used for baby girls every year since the 80s, Kyler provides an alternative for parents wanting something with the sounds or style of Skyler, Carter, Kaia, Kylie, and Kyla. On one hand, Kyler can be…
Hayes
English surname
"hedged area"
Hayes is a stylish surname name, reminiscent of vintage Hazel, contemporary Collins, nature-inspired Forest and Rivers, and older unisex favorites like Hayden, Reese, and Casey. While it has seen…
Kavya
Sanskrit
"poem"
Looking for a discreet poetic name? Extremely popular Indian actress Kavya Madhavan is a notable bearer of this lovely Indian name.
Kiran
Sanskrit
"sunbeam"
In Nepal, India and Pakistan, Kiran is used for both boys and girls - as can be seen from internationally acclaimed (female) author Kiran Desai and (male) Nepali soccer player Kiran Chemjong.…
Satya
Sanskrit
"truth"
Satya can be either a feminine or masculine name. It is strongly connected to the virtue, and in order to have "satya" one must be truthful not only in words, but also in actions and thoughts. Satya…
Tanvi
Sanskrit
"the epitome of femininity"
A name that literally means femininity, but which doesn't come across as too frilly or overdone, could be a nice choice for parents looking for a name to honor their daughter. Tanvi Shah, the first…
Vidya
Sanskrit
"knowledge, science, learning"
Looking for a strong girls' name that is based on brains rather than looks? Consider Vidya, a name popular throughout Asia, which is connected to the Hindu goddess Sarasvati, who is thought to…
Arrow
Word name
Names that have not historically been names are not intrinsically gendered, so though we originally pinned Arrow as a boys' name, both starbaby Arrows that have been born recently have been girls.…
Aiyla
Aiyla is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Ayla, which has Turkish roots meaning 'moonlight' or 'halo of light around the moon.' Alternatively, it could…
Ezmae
Ezmae is a contemporary feminine name that combines modern styling with traditional elements. Likely a creative variation of Esme (which derives from Old French meaning "esteemed" or "beloved"),…
Hibba
Hibba is a feminine name with Arabic origins, derived from the word meaning 'gift' or 'present.' In Islamic tradition, the name carries spiritual significance as it reflects the concept of life being…
Zaley
Feminine variation of Zale, invented nickname-name, or short form of Azalea
All baby names can be made more "creative" by putting a Z at the beginning instead of what's conventionally there: B or C or H, for instance. Zaley is an adorable entry in this group, also spelled…