5 Letter Girl Names

With the exception of Deborah, names are more often related to honey than to bees. This graceful name honors the bright and busy bee, making it perfect for that energetic little girl. Leia is an obvious nickname with wide appeal.

Erlea

This botanical name can be used for both boys and girls.

Zumar

Morag is one of the quintessential <a href="https://nameberry.com/list/472/scottish-names-for-girls">Scottish names for girls</a>. Actually a diminutive of Mor, it has always been used more than the original. Commonly heard in Scotland, but could lead to pronunciation problems elsewhere, and the second syllable could prove very confusing. Morag is sometimes used as the Gaelic equivalent of Sarah. In the Harry Potter books, Morag MacDougal was a witch who attended Hogwarts in the same year as Harry.

Morag

Torra is a rare but very usable <a href="https://nameberry.com/list/472/scottish-names-for-girls">Scottish name for girls</a> with a meaning related to royalty. A great name for a little princess.

Torra

This name is very wearable in English-speaking countries and has a lovely meaning.

Suree

Sidse is a variation of Sisse or Sissa, all modern pet forms of Cecilia. To Americans, the most familiar bearer is Danish actress Sidse Babett Knudsen, who plays the Prime Minister of Denmark in TV's Borgen. Sidse might make a creative short form of Cecilia or an alternative to Sydney. Among <a href="https://nameberry.com/baby-names/194/danish-names">Danish names</a> for girls, this is one that's both distinctive and accessible.

Sidse

LoS as a feminine name represents an extremely rare and unconventional choice. Its origins are unclear, but it could be an acronym, an ultra-modern creation, or derived from various linguistic roots across different cultures. In Spanish, 'los' is a definite article, while in some contexts, it might relate to 'light' as in the Latin 'lux' or Greek 'phos.' The capitalization pattern suggests intention in its formatting. As a given name, LoS would be considered highly distinctive and minimalist. Parents choosing such a brief, unconventional name might appreciate its uniqueness, simplicity, or potential personal significance. Its brevity makes it easily memorable, though its uncommon nature might require repeated explanation. The name's ambiguity allows for personal interpretation and meaning.

Los

Vajen

Popular in the Netherlands, Lieve is a considered both a short form of the grand Godelieve and an affectionate word name meaning "dear, sweet, love". Pronounced with two syllables, it might appeal to those who also like Liv or Livia. 

Lieve

Pleun is a unisex Dutch name deriving from Apollonius or Apollonia, although now it ranks far higher for girls in its native land than the original form. In 2024, it ranked in the Top 140 in The Netherlands. The name is said somewhere between "plone" (rhyming with phone) and "ploon" (rhyming with moon), but it may be worth <a href="https://forvo.com/languages/nl/">listening to it if you're unfamiliar</a>.

Pleun

The exact origins of Tiril remain a mystery, but it is generally considered to be a name from Norwegian poetry. The heroine of Johan Sebastian Cammermeyer’s fantastical poem "Lokkende Toner" is Tirilil Tove.
 
Tiril is a common name for baby girls in Norway.

Tiril

Vilde is a feminine Norwegian name with Norse origins. It derives from the Old Norse word 'villr,' meaning 'wild' or 'untamed,' conveying a sense of freedom and natural spirit. The name gained significant popularity in Norway starting in the 1990s and has remained a favored choice for girls there. Vilde embodies Scandinavian cultural values of independence and connection to nature. Outside of Norway, the name remains relatively uncommon, giving it a distinctive quality internationally. Its short, crisp sound and meaningful etymology appeal to parents seeking a name that suggests strength and individuality while maintaining feminine qualities.

Vilde

This is a lovely Persian name for a rare, special girl.

Nayab

Muffy is one of those nickname names that flourished in the Baby Boom era -- or was it only on television? -- and now is rarely used. Strictly speaking short for Muffin, few girls have been given Muffy as a proper name in any era, and when it was used, it was usually as a nickname for Mary or Margaret or some other traditional name.

Muffy

Ysmay

Zelfa is the name of British actor Skandar Keynes' mother, as well as (male) boxer Zelfa Barrett.

Zelfa

This version of the name creates an almost-homonym to Isora, but it adds in the trendy z. The possible nicknames of Ezzy and Zora give this name a little more wearability.

Ezora

This contracted form of Isadora makes for a more concise name that might catch the attention of modern parents.

Isora

Though this name may seem unfamiliar and out of place these days, it enjoyed some use around the turn of the twentieth century. With little information about the history of this name available, it's most likely a feminized version of the word oath, implying truthfulness.

Oatha

Olima began as a surname, first seen in the US as the last name of immigrants from European countries including Italy and Portugal. While it hasn't seen much use as a given name, the feminine ending makes it a definite possibility, especially for speakers of the Romance languages.

Olima

Five letter girl names are led by the longtime top name Emily. Sofia, the Latinate spelling of Sophia popular in the US and throughout the Spanish-speaking world, is another top girl name with five letters.

girl names with five letters ranking in the US Top 200 

include Avery, Grace, Chloe, Layla, Riley, Ellie, Alexa, Hazel, and Sarah.


Classics Alice, Lydia, Clara, Julia, Edith, and Maria are all five letter girl names, as are the trendier Sadie, Piper, Kylie, and Quinn.

 on our recommended list include Anouk, Aziza, Celia, Darcy, Elsie, Mercy, Olive, Petra, and Tansy.


Browse our entire menu of five letter names for girls here, ranked according to their current popularity on Nameberry. 

Five letter names for baby girls, with top name Emily and both popular and unique girl names with 5 letters, including meanings, origins, and popularity (Page 637)

Five Letter Girl Names