Five Letter Girl Names
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Kirin
Chinese mythological name
Kirin is a unisex name by virtue of representing a mythological creature that is part horse and part dragon and combines qualities that are both male and female. This is one Chinese name that…
Thebe
Greek mythological name
Thebe is the name of more than one daughter of Zeus, according to some myths, and is also the name of a moon of Jupiter. Thebe rhymes with Phoebe and may appeal to lovers of that name.
Najma
Spelling variation of Naima
The Hebrew Najma, more phonetically spelled Naima, is rarely heard in the US but was used by star Mahershala Ali as the middle name for his daughter Bari.
Faigy
Feminine variation of Faigel, Yiddish
"bird"
Faigy is notable as New York State's quirkiest favorite name, widely-used in the Hasidic community.
Batel
Hebrew
"daughter of God"
It looks like a creative respelling of battle, but this name is anything but. Instead, Batel is a Hebrew name with a lovely meaning. Jenna Jameson chose this name for her daughter in 2017, putting it…
Seine
French; river name
River is rising as a new favorite name, and names of rivers are also increasingly used for our child. The Seine winds through the city of Paris, with dozens of bridges crossing the river at different…
Bowie
Scottish
"blond"
Music legend David Bowie lends his adopted surname considerable charisma to this stylish Scottish name for girls and boys. Born David Robert Jones, he changed his name to avoid confusion with The…
Lenya
Variation of Lenja, Olena, Helen, Yalena, German, Russian, Greek
"shining torch"
A friendly sounding choice with European charm, Lenya has a number of possible origins. On one hand, it can be seen as an anglicization of the German compound name Lenja, created by blending Lena…
Rieke
Rieke is a feminine name with Germanic and Frisian origins, most commonly found in northern Germany and the Netherlands. It developed as a diminutive form of names containing the element 'ric'…
Miray
Turkish
"shining like the moon"
Very popular in its native Turkey (Top 20 since 2014), this beautiful, celestial name has international appeal. The meaning of Miray is occasionally debated, with "shining like the moon" as one…
Defne
Turkish variation of Daphne
"bay tree, laurel tree"
Defne is one of the most popular names for baby girls in Turkey, ranking at the top of the list along with Zeynep and Elif. This is one girls' name that makes an easy transition to English-speaking…
Fenja
Fenja is a feminine name with Norse and Scandinavian origins. In Norse mythology, Fenja was one of two giantesses who turned a magical mill that produced gold and peace. The name carries connotations…
Esila
Turkish from Arabic
"late afternoon, evening"
A popular name in Turkey that would be highly wearable in the wider world too.
Levke
Levke is a feminine name with Frisian origins, primarily found in northern Germany and the Netherlands. It derives from the Old Frisian name 'Liafke,' which means 'lovely' or 'dear one.' This…
Maike
Maike is a feminine name with Germanic origins, primarily used in Germany, the Netherlands, and Frisian regions. It's a variation of Maria or a diminutive of Marita or Mareike. In German usage, it's…
Melek
Turkish, from Arabic
"angel"
A Turkish word name with a sweet angelic meaning.
Naila
Arabic
"attainer"
Selin
Turkish
"flood, torrent"
A popular name in Azerbaijan, but also used in Turkey, the Netherlands, and the UK, Seli̇n is a Turkish name with a nature-related meaning. It ultimately comes from the Arabic word syl , meaning…
Lenia
Short form of Helene, Madelena, or Leona
Lenia is part Lena and part Leni, a full name that started life as a short form of most any name ending or beginning with a Len sound. While Lena was used for more than 1000 baby girls in the US last…
Zehra
Zehra is a feminine name of Arabic origin, derived from 'zahra' meaning 'flower' or 'blossom.' It has strong connections to Islamic tradition, as Fatima al-Zahra was the daughter of the Prophet…