5 Letter Girl Names

Auour is a feminine name of Icelandic origin, though the more common spelling is Auður (with an eth character). This ancient Norse name carries profound meaning, traditionally translated as 'wealth,' 'prosperity,' or 'fortune.' In Norse culture, the name has historical significance and appears in Icelandic sagas. The name's unusual letter combination and pronunciation (roughly 'ow-thur' in Icelandic) make it distinctive in English-speaking contexts. Auour represents a connection to Scandinavian heritage and carries associations with Viking strength and Nordic cultural traditions. While rare outside Iceland, it offers parents seeking unique names with historical depth an authentic option with positive connotations of abundance and good fortune.

Auour

Käthe

Ovell is an uncommon feminine name with uncertain etymology. It may be a variant of names like Orville or a unique creation combining elements of other names such as Olive and Elle. The name has a gentle, flowing quality with its soft 'v' sound and elegant simplicity. Ovell remains extremely rare in naming records and doesn't appear on most popularity charts, making it an exceptionally distinctive choice. The name's brevity and pleasing sound pattern make it practical while still being unique. Parents might choose Ovell seeking a name that feels both modern and timeless, with a subtle elegance that stands out without being elaborate.

Ovell

A fast-rising name in Iceland and the name of a minor goddess in Norse mythology.

Eydís

This Catalan classic — spelled Nuria in Spanish — is the name of a valley in Catalonia with a shrine to the Virgin Mary, making this both a Marian name and simply a place name. Or maybe not so simply: during Franco's dictatorship, place names were a way to sidestep the rule that all names had to be Spanish, so Núria became popular as an act of Catalan patriotism. It is still in the region's Top 100 girl names.

Núria

Anglicized form of the Irish name Aoibheann, which is also in use in Ireland itself. Eavie/Evie would make an adorable short form.

Eaven

An unusual word name that nevertheless feels right on trend, with that two-syllable, n-ending shape and sharp middle X.
 Associated with a 70s rock band, a number of places in the US and Europe, and a group of Germanic tribes in the early middle ages, Saxon is also a celebrity baby name, used by Elon Musk and Justine Wilson for their son. 
 While it is currently used more frequently on boys, there are several famous female Saxons, including Saxon Rice, an Australian politician, and Saxon Sharbino, an American actress.

Saxon

A rock-and-roll version of Coco that could definitely be a possibility for contemporary girls, Rocco is a Italian name, derived from German. Borne St. Rocco, the patron saint of the sick, Rocco's origins are slightly murky though "rook, crow" from the Germanic hruoh, "rest" from hrok and "to roar" from rohōn have all been offered as possibilities.
 
With Rocki, Rocky, and Morocco being chosen for girls, you might be surprised to learn it has yet to enter the US stats.

Rocco

Whetu

Ronit is only used on girls in Israel, but last year in the US it was given to more male than female babies.

Ronit

Seen as a name for this first time in the anime Sailor Moon.

Usagi

The Layke spelling of this refreshing nature name was introduced for one of the Waldrop sextuplets, Layke Bryars, who is male, but the name is gender neutral.

Layke

A possible way to get to LIv, although we don't see Livna reaching the same heights as Olivia and company.

Livna

Vivid

Larsa was the name of a city-state in Sumer, an ancient Mesopotamian civilization. It is occasionally used as a baby name in Arabic-speaking cultures, as well as in Sweden, where Larsa is a feminization of Lars.

Larsa

Perhaps too similar to the word "idol," but Eidel is a pretty (and largely forgotten) Yiddish name.

Eidel

A medieval and early English variant of the Ismenia, which feels surprisingly on trend today.

Emony

A minty Japanese name as well as a language and culture in southeast China.

Hakka

A modern Cornish word name, similar in sound to Kenzie, Kerensa, and Keziah, Kenza would make an excellent choice for a first-born daughter. The name has been given to around 50 babies since the late 90s in England and Wales.

Kensa

Quora is the name of a popular question and answer website founded by former Facebook employees. It's sometimes used for baby girls as a creative spelling of Cora.

Quora

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 665)

Five Letter Girl Names