Five Letter Girl Names
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Ayaat
Ayaat is a feminine name of Arabic origin derived from the word 'Ayah' (آية) meaning 'sign,' 'miracle,' or 'evidence.' In Islamic tradition, 'Ayaat' is the plural form, referring to the verses of the…
Zimal
Zimal is a feminine name with multiple cultural connections. In Urdu, it can mean 'beautiful' or 'earth,' while in some contexts it relates to winter or cold weather. The name has gained modest…
Boris
Boris as a feminine name represents an extremely unusual gender application, as Boris is traditionally and overwhelmingly used as a masculine name across cultures. Of Slavic origin, Boris derives…
Sigyn
Old Norse
"[female] friend of victory"
In Norse mythology, Sigyn was the wife of Loki known for helping him escape multiple captures. Sigyn rhymes with Teagan and may appeal to parents looking for an ancient name with modern style.
Cohen
Hebrew
"priest"
Cohen is a common last name among Jews and an important spiritual name in the Jewish religion, associated with the hereditary priests who claimed descent from the biblical Aaron. As a result of its…
Finna
Old Norse
"Sámi, Finn, wanderer"
A simple and attractive feminization of the Nordic name Finn.
Libba
Diminutive of Elizabeth, Hebrew
"pledged to God"
The ultra-rare name Libba is an offshoot of Elizabeth that has been used sparingly over the ages. It feels like a more substantial form of Libby, although Libby itself is much more common. You may be…
Birla
Old Norse
"bear"
Cemre
Turkish
"ember"
In Turkish folklore, cemre is the heaven-sent embers that sequentially warm the air, water, then earth at the end of the winter.
Nîpin
Cree
"summer"
Fulla
Old Norse
"full; foal"
Damar
Indonesian
"resin; light"
This gender-neutral Indonesian name feels familiar but unique.
Audyn
English, variation of Auden
"old friend"
Auden is increasing in use for girls each year, and the feminized spelling Audyn is beginning to follow along. Parents are loving the gentle but unisex sound of this surname, associated with poet…
Noeli
Portuguese and Spanish form of Noelie, French
"Christmas"
This fresh variation of the classic Noel is beginning to rise along with the more familiar Noelle. In 2022, the name nearly quadrupled in popularity in the US and though it declined again in 2023,…
Falaq
Arabic
"daybreak, dawn"
Al-Falaq or The Daybreak is the 113th chapter of the Qur'an in Islam. Falaq is slowly increasing in use as a girl name in the US, but still remains very rare. Falaq Naaz is an Indian actress with…
Lenka
Czech, Slovak, Slovene, Croatian
"light or of Magdala"
A pretty and lively Slavic diminutive of Helena or Magdalena, long used as a standalone. In Czechia, it was a Top 10 choice from 1960 to 1991, and it still ranks highly there today.
Mills
English
Mills was given to about 2 dozen baby boys and 2 dozen baby girls in 2022, following trendy Miller as well as other names ending in -s, such as Brooks and Rhodes.
Gytha
Old Danish
"beautiful god"
Glæma
Faroese
"ray of light"
The Faroese term for "ray of light", seen as a feminine name on the Faroe Islands.
Melat
Amharic, Ethiopian
"gift of God; fine linen; sweet"
Melat is a lovely girl name that is frequently used in Ethiopia. Several meanings of Melat are possible, including "gift of God", and "sweet". Melat also refers to the fine linen or silk woven in the…