Five Letter Girl Names
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Akili
Akili is a name with East African origins, particularly popular in Swahili-speaking regions. The name means 'intelligence,' 'wisdom,' or 'knowledge' in Swahili. Though traditionally used for both…
Amori
Spelling variation of Amory
"industrious"
Amori puts a feminine, nickname-y spin on the unisex Amory -- though the amiable name does not really need lightening up.
Amory
German
"industrious"
Amory is best known for the hero of Fitzgerald's 1920 This Side of Paradise , Princeton student Amory Blaine. Amory is in some danger of being borrowed by the girls, a la Avery. Alternate spellings…
Ajjia
Ajjia is a feminine name of uncertain etymology, though it may have roots in multiple cultural traditions including possibly Arabic, Indian, or African origins. The distinctive double 'j' creates a…
Dorie
Dorie is a charming feminine name with multiple origin stories. Primarily considered a diminutive of names like Dorothy ("gift of God") or Doris (from Greek, meaning "from the sea"), Dorie has…
Amiti
Amiti is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Hebrew, it relates to the masculine name Amit, meaning 'friend' or 'companion,' while in Sanskrit, it connects to concepts of…
Amity
Latin
"friendship"
Amity--what nicer gift to give your little girl than a name that signifies friendship and harmony? This virtue name is also more rhythmic and feminine than the single-syllable Hope, Faith, and Grace.…
Ahjah
Ahjah is a feminine name with ancient Hebrew origins, derived from 'Ahijah,' meaning 'brother of God' or 'friend of Jehovah.' The modern spelling with the 'h' after the 'j' gives this biblical name a…
Amyta
Amyta is an uncommon feminine name that may have multiple origins. It could be a variation of Amita, which in Sanskrit means 'boundless' or 'immeasurable,' or it might be related to the Hebrew name…
Amita
Sanskrit
"infinite"
Feminine form of Amit that's simple and lyrical and close in spirit to a familiar term for friendship.
Ajara
Ajara is a feminine name with diverse cultural origins. In Arabic traditions, it can be related to meanings of 'reward' or 'payment.' The name also appears in various African cultures, particularly…
Dorri
Dorri is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It can be viewed as a diminutive or variant spelling of Dorothy, derived from the Greek 'Dorothea' meaning 'gift of God.' Alternatively, it…
Adaya
Adaya is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Hebrew, it means 'ornament of God' or 'God has adorned,' derived from 'adah' (to adorn) and 'Yah' (God). It appears in the Old Testament as…
Amica
Latin
"female friend"
Amica is a word meaning girlfriend that is not often used as a name in Italy, but it would sound pretty and name-like elsewhere.
Aijah
Aijah appears to be a modern variant of names with several possible origins. It may be related to the Hebrew name Ajah (meaning 'hawk') mentioned in the Bible, or could be a variation of names like…
Amine
Amine is a feminine name with roots in multiple cultures. In Arabic traditions, it means 'faithful' or 'trustworthy,' sharing roots with the masculine Amin. In French-speaking regions, particularly…
Ajare
Ajare is a rare feminine name with mysterious origins. It's possibly derived from African languages, where it might carry meanings related to 'beauty' or 'blessing.' The name has an exotic sound and…
Dorae
Dorae is a feminine name with uncertain origins but likely derives from variations of Dora or Dorothy, which have Greek roots meaning 'gift.' The distinctive spelling with the 'ae' ending gives it a…
Amena
Celtic
"honest, utterly pure"
A possible Born Again name -- Amen -- in the same class as the still-popular Nevaeh (that's Heaven spelled backwards) and Trinity.
Melia
Greek mythology name, diminutive of Amelia, or Hawaiian
"ash tree; honey; work; plumeria"
This is a rich, melodic shortening of the popular girls' name Amelia that can stand on its own. There are several figures in Greek myth named Melia, most notably a daughter of Oceanus. The Meliae are…