Five Letter Girl Names
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Apple
English nature name
"apple"
When people talk about unique baby names, Apple is often one of the first examples they mention. Apple made international headlines when Gwyneth Paltrow chose this wholesome fruit name for her…
Adare
Adare is an uncommon feminine name with Irish origins, derived from the picturesque village of Adare in County Limerick, Ireland, known as 'the prettiest village in Ireland.' The place name comes…
Apryl
Apryl is a creative alternative spelling of April, which derives from the Latin 'Aprilis,' the name of the fourth month of the year. This variant spelling emerged in the late 20th century during the…
Abril
Spanish and Catalan variation of April
This Spanish month name has been quietly used for several years now in the US.
Avril
French
"April"
The French Canadian pop star Avril Lavigne put the spotlight on this name when she made the charts with "Sk8er Boi". It is simply the French form of April, the fourth month of the year, whose name…
Araya
Thai, Sanskrit
"noble"
Araya is one of those names that seems to have a different derivation and meaning on every website. The one we consider most reliable is that it's a variation of the very popular Arya, which means…
Arria
Latin, thin"
The name of a woman who played a dramatic role in ancient Roman legend, it seems quite slight for modern use. Variation: ARIA
Cacia
Cacia is a feminine name with Latin roots, possibly derived from 'acacia,' the name of a flowering tree known for its durability and beauty. In some contexts, it may be used as a shortened form of…
Orbel
Orbel is a feminine name with unclear origins, possibly derived from Latin 'orbis' meaning 'circle' or 'world,' or potentially from Armenian roots where it appears as a surname and place name. As a…
Araby
Araby is a feminine name with Arabic and literary connections. Rather than being a traditional Arabic name, it derives from 'Arabia' or serves as a poetic reference to Arab lands. The name gained…
Minta
English, diminutive of Araminta, invented hybrid name
Minta is an eighteenth century short form of a literary beauty still used in England today, but yet to be discovered by American baby namers. It has a fresh and dainty feel. Virtually unheard today,…
Minty
English diminutive of Aminta and Araminta, Greek
"defender"
Minty isn't a fresh word name — it's an old-fashioned nickname for Araminta, the romantic smoosh name coined by playwright William Congreve in 1693.
Arava
Hebrew
"willow"
Unknown but eminently usable choice, especially for Jewish parents, with lovely meaning.
Arbor
Nature name
Arbor is an original unisex tree-related choice we're sure to hear more of. Highly unusual now, Arbor takes its place alongside other new arborial names ranging from the mighty Oak (or Oakley) to the…
Erela
Hebrew
"angel"
This feminine form of the Hebrew unisex name Erel, possibly a form of Ariel, is used in modern Israel. Also found as Erella and Erelah.
Ardyn
Ardyn is a modern feminine name with Celtic roots, possibly derived from Welsh 'ard' meaning 'high' or 'noble.' It may also be connected to the Irish name Ardan, meaning 'high aspiration.' The name…
Ardon
Ardon is primarily a masculine name with Hebrew origins, though it appears here designated as feminine. In Hebrew, it means "bronze" or "ruling," conveying strength and resilience. The name appears…
Ardis
Scottish, Irish
"fervent"
The name of a character in the once scandalous novel Valley of the Dolls now sounds a little more dated than the similar Arden.
Ardin
Ardin is a rare feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from the Hebrew name Arden, meaning "eagle" or "ardent," suggesting strength and passion. Alternatively, it could be…
Berry
Nature name
With the recent arrival of fruit names like Apple and Plum, this more traditional example, symbolic of fertility, might rise in popularity. Photographer Berry Berenson was born Berinthia.…