Five Letter Girl Names
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Heron
Nature name or Greek
"hero"
Heron fits in with the modern nature names that are so stylish at the moment, but it also has history as the name of a Greek inventor and Egyptian saint. Both were male, but Heron's image as a word…
Marfa
Russian variation of Martha
Russian form of Martha, used in several novels by Feodor Dostoyevsky. Marfa is perhaps best known as the name of artistic city Marfa, Texas. Rumor has it that the town was named after the Dostoyevsky…
Light
Word name
Bright and glowing name, perfect for a baby who arrived on a sunny day.
Loyal
English
"faithful, loyal"
Loyal has history as a boy name—most popular in the late 19th century, later falling off the charts in 1948. This was back when loyalty suggested faithfulness to one's country, rather than fidelity…
Night
Word name
Dark and enigmatic. A baby named Night would follow in the African tradition of day naming—naming a child based on the day of the week, time of day, or season in which he or she was born.
Noble
Latin
"aristocratic"
Modern parents tend to reject Puritan names, but Noble was a Puritan favorite worth revival. Integrity and generosity are attractive qualities in anyone, so it's apparent why parents are starting to…
Pilot
Occupational name
We don't recommend the combination Pilot Inspektor that put this name on the map, but paired with a more subdued middle, Pilot is an interesting and pleasant occupational name.
Power
Word name
A mighty name that gets straight to the point. Power could fall under the category of modern virtue names, although it's stronger-willed than current favorites True, Zen, and Justice.
Hanalei
Hawaiian
"crescent bay or garland valley"
An appealing Hawaiian name which belongs to a town, river and bay on Kauaʻi island in Hawaii. The two possible meanings of the name, "crescent bay" or "garland (lei) valley" both describe the beauty…
Quill
Irish, English
"lion; scribe, writer with a quill pen"
A writerly choice, Quill first entered the US stats for boys back in 2013 and for girls in 2017. It has since been used sporadically and quietly as a girl name, fitting in with choices such as Poet,…
Racer
Word name
Baby name for those with the need for speed. Racer has received several celebrity endorsements in recent years, including Lara Bingle and Sam Worthington and Robert Rodriguez.
Rogue
Word name
For parents who hope their child will one day carve their own path.
Rowdy
American word name
A quintessentially American name, Rowdy has a number of notable wearers, including Rowdy Yates, Clint Eastwood's character on the television show Rawhide, and Olympic swimmer Rowdy Gaines. As a word,…
Stark
English surname, literary name, English word name
"bare in appearance or outline; complete, sheer"
Stark hits many ears as a blunt and forceful word name, but it has a storied history dating back to ancient times. Stark is a surname derived from the Old English word stearc, meaning firm and…
Tower
English word name
"a tall, narrow building; to rise to a great height"
This architectural word name could be used for the child of someone in real estate, but it feels less spirited than some of the other word name inspired by nature or virtues.
Trout
Word name
"freshwater fish"
Trout is probably best left to the fish, but if it is a family surname, it might work better in the middle. You could always try Mina (Hindi form of Pisces), Trafford (a fishy surname), or Minnow…
Trust
English word name
"one in whom confidence is placed"
If True, Constance, Verity, and Faith feel too familiar for you, how about this rare virtue name? Associated with reliability, truthfulness, strength of character, hope, belief, and dependability —…
Valor
Word name
"courage and bravery"
A modern virtue name with ancient charm, Valor works well as it doesn't come up in everyday conversation all that often. Predominantly used for boys, Valor has been given to a slowly growing number…
Verse
English word name
"verse"
Writing-related names are starting to become more popular, with names like Poet, Story, and Lyric having been used by many a celebrity. Now it's Verse's turn, as it was recently used by Teen Mom 's…
Zippy
Short form of Zipporah
Zippy is a cute nickname that livens up the Biblical Zipporah. Too cute? Your call.