Five Letter Girl Names
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Zylah
Variant of Zilla
This spelling of the Old Testament girls' name feels more energetic and modern than the more traditional Zilla or Zillah -- which is probably why it's been a fast-growing name for years.
Nansi
Welsh
"grace"
Nansi is a phonetic Welsh spelling of Nancy that is currently popular in Wales.
Savvy
Word name
We call Savvy a Modern Virtue Name, a contemporary version of the Puritan's Hope and Charity, extolling the virtue of shrewdness. And who doesn't want their daughter to grow up to be Savvy in the…
Emrie
Emrie is a modern feminine name that has gained traction in the 21st century, particularly in the United States. This contemporary creation appears to be a variation of names like Emery or Amery,…
Zayla
Modern invented name
Zayla debuted on the US Top 1000 in 2021 and has been flirting with that magic #1000 mark ever since, hopping on and off the list. The name might be thought of as the popular Ayla or Layla with the…
Vayda
Vayda is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variant spelling of Vada, which has Italian roots meaning 'famous ruler,' or it could be connected to the Yiddish name Vaida.…
Aarna
Sanskrit
"wave"
Epithet of the goddess Lakshmi with a watery meaning.
Korra
Variation of Cora
As Cora rises to become one of the most admired and popular names for girls , more and more variations will arise. But given that the original Greek form is Kore, this one isn't as kree8if as it…
Ayvah
Ayvah is a modern feminine name that appears to be a creative spelling variation of Eva, Ava, or similar traditional names. The distinctive spelling with 'y' and 'h' gives this name a contemporary,…
Aadya
Hindi
"first power"
An epithet of the goddess Durga, associated with the beginning of the earth. Aadya, also appearing as Aadhya, Adya and Adia, is notably borne by make-up artist Aadya Reddy and by singer Aadya…
Aryah
Aryah is a beautiful feminine name with a rich history. It is a variant of 'Aria' or 'Arya,' which has origins in multiple cultures. In Hebrew, it relates to 'lion' or 'lioness,' symbolizing strength…
Amyra
Arabic, variation of Amira
"princess"
Delicate yet strong, Amira has been a cross-cultural sensation in recent years, rising fast internationally. Spelling variation Amyra is joining in on the love, and features in the Top 1000 in the UK…
Otter
Animal name
While we don't see many parents adopting Otter as a name for their own babies, Zooey Deschanel put this one in the lexicon when she used it as a middle name for her adorably-named daughter Elsie…
Assia
Arabic
"protect"
Assia is a Muslim name, best known in the Western world via tragic poet Assia Wevill, who was married to British poet Ted Hughes after Sylvia Plath and also committed suicide. Assia is a Top 100 name…
Wilde
English surname, variation of Wild, English word name
"untamed, undomesticated, uncultivated"
A wild world name with literary connections and a surname-style, Wilde is best associated with Irish author, poet, and playwright, Oscar Wilde. Similar in sound to the more popular Wilder and Wiley,…
Wylde
Variant of Wilde
Trini
English, short form of Trinity or Trinidad
Trini is best known as the name of the (male) singer Trini Lopez, who sang "If I had a Hammer", but Trini is a gender neutral name that works equally well for girls or boys.
Akela
Hawaiian variation of Asher or Adela
Akela is one of the unisex names used in Hawaii to signify Anglo choices: in Akela's case, Asher for boys or Adela for girls.
Kiley
Spelling variation of Kylie
"boomerang"
Kiley is one of the more reasonable of the Kylie variations, which also include Kilea, Kilee, Kileigh, Kili, Kilie, Kylee, Kyley, Kyli, ad infinitum. Despite its similarity to the popular Riley, the…
Niley
Aboriginal
"a shell"
Could be seen as a stand-in for Riley, but not nearly as appealing.