Five Letter Girl Names
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Imrie
Imrie is a feminine name with Scottish roots, derived from the surname Imrie which originated from the place name Imrie in Angus, Scotland. The place name itself may have Gaelic origins, possibly…
Nazly
Nazly is a feminine name with Arabic and Persian origins. The name likely derives from elements meaning "delicate" or "graceful," reflecting qualities traditionally admired in women in Middle Eastern…
Yentl
Yiddish
"noble"
A diminutive of the Yiddish name Yente, ultimately from French gentille meaning "noble, aristocratic". Barbra Streisand played a character named Yentl in a 1983 film of the same name.
Šejma
Šejma is a feminine name primarily used in Bosnia and Herzegovina and other parts of the Balkans with significant Bosniak populations. The name has Arabic origins and is derived from the Arabic word…
Nāpua
Hawaiian
"the flowers"
A distinct and offbeat Hawaiian girl's name that has yet to gain attention in the mainland.
Monty
English
"pointed hill"
Diminutive of Montague or Montgomery that has long been used as a standalone for boys – and for a few girls too, especially during the middle years of the 20th century. It has largely fallen out of…
Nihal
Nihal is a feminine name with rich multicultural origins. In Arabic, it means 'achieving success' or 'reaching one's goals,' while in Sanskrit and Hindi, it translates to 'morning dew' or 'joy.' The…
Evani
Welsh, Sanskrit, Hebrew
"God is gracious; earth; life"
Both gentle and lively, Evani is a multi-cultural name that could work as an alternative to the popular Eva, Everly, Annie or Vivian. In 2024, Evani was given to 34 babies. Evani has several possible…
Aïcha
North African and French influenced variation of Aisha, Arabic
"living, prosperous"
A North African and French inspired variation of the Arabic Aisha, Aïcha (and its counterpart Aicha) have skyrocketed in France since 2011. In the last decade, it has shifted from outside the…
Estes
English, Welsh, and Spanish surname
"of the East"
A surname and place name related to Estes National Park in the Colorado Rockies.
Džana
Bosnian form of Canan or Can, Turkish, Persian
"soul, darling"
Džana is a Bosnian variation of the Turkish boy name, Can (via the Bosnian Džan), or an alternative to the Turkish girl name, Canan. Literally meaning "soul" or "life" from the Persian jān , it has…
Helle
Variation of Helga, Danish, Norwegian; Estonian
"holy, blessed; gentle, tender"
Helle is one Scandinavian name that hasn't crossed over to the English-speaking world. That hell syllable is tough to get beyond.
Lehua
Hawaiian
"flower of the ohia; warrior; sweetheart"
This beautiful Hawaiian girl's name has a lot of potential to cross over to the mainland as Leilani and similar names enjoy their current spotlight.
Sylvi
Latin, Norse
"of the forest; sun strength"
A sweet and lively name with two distinct derivations. It can be a short form of Sylvia or a variant spelling of its French form Sylvie, meaning "of the forest". Or, it can be a Norwegian and Swedish…
Sofía
Sofía, the Spanish spelling of Sophia, derives from the Greek word 'sophia' meaning 'wisdom.' This elegant variation includes an accent mark over the 'i,' emphasizing the second syllable (so-FEE-ah)…
Nanea
Hawaiian
"fascinating"
A lovely Hawaiian name that was surprisingly only given to a handful of baby girls last year, but that would cross cultures with ease.
Nai'a
Hawaiian
"dolphin"
A beautiful Hawaiian girl's name that feels stylish today in line with popular Kaia, Naia, Amaia, and the like.
Antea
Slavic form of Antonia
Ante is the equivalent to Antony in Croatia, Bosnia, and other Balkan countries. Antea is the feminine equivalent, and would make a sweet, modern-sounding alternative to dusty Antonia.
Nejla
Bosnian from Arabic, unknown meaning
From the Arabic name Naila, which is used regularly by Muslims in England and France, as well as the Arabic-speaking world. Naila was the wife of the third caliph, Uthman.
Majra
Bosnian, unknown meaning