5 Letter Girl Names

A rare and striking flower name, in use in English since the late 19th century, which takes its name from the Greek word for "flame".

Phlox

Esfir is a warm and traditional Russian name that derives from Esther. It might appeal to parents with Russian ancestry or those looking for a rarer alternative to Esther.

Esfir

Japanese mountaineer Junko Tabei was the first woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest, and the first to reach the summits of the tallest peaks on all seven continents.

Junko

A covert fruit name for non-Finnish speakers.

Omena

A unisex French name that ranks in the Top 200 for boys and the Top 500 for girls there, inspired by a character with the surname Swann in Marcel Proust's In Search of Lost Time. As a given name, it was popularized by the 1984 film Un amour de Swann ("Swann in Love"), directed by Volker Schlöndorff.

Swann

In Greek mythology, Arche was the muse associated with origins. As a baby name, it may be misunderstood as Archie.

Arche

Romée is a feminine French name with elegant historical roots. Traditionally, it referred to someone who had made a pilgrimage to Rome, deriving from the Old French word 'romieu' meaning 'pilgrim to Rome.' This gives the name a subtle spiritual connection and sense of journey. With its delicate accent and melodic sound, Romée possesses a distinctly sophisticated French charm. The name has gained modest popularity in French-speaking regions and has begun to attract international attention for its blend of classical origins and contemporary sound. Romée offers a beautiful alternative to more common names like Rose or Renée while maintaining a similar romantic quality and refined aesthetic.

Romée

Triin

This undiscovered Mongolian name has a tailored charm.

Arban

Auður is the Icelandic form of Auðr, a unisex name found in the Prose Edda. It shares a root with names including Odette, Otto, Ottilie, and Odile.

Auður

Verta is a feminine name with Latin roots, possibly derived from 'veritas' meaning 'truth,' or 'vertere' meaning 'to turn.' It may also be connected to the Latin 'viridis' meaning 'green,' suggesting freshness and life. Verta was occasionally used in the United States during the early to mid-20th century but has since become quite rare. The name carries a vintage quality while remaining distinctive and uncommon. Verta has a strong, crisp sound with its combination of the firm 'V' consonant and the definitive ending. Parents might be drawn to this name for its simplicity, subtle Latin connections, and its status as a rare gem in modern naming. Verta could be seen as a distinctive alternative to more common 'Ver-' names like Vera or Veronica.

Verta

Peppi ranked in the Finnish Top 50 from 2007-2012, where it was used for hundreds of baby girls each year. In Finland, Peppi is used as the translation for Pippi in the Pippi Longstocking books.

Peppi

Rare but stylish Nigerian name for boys and girls.

Kayin

In modern Hebrew, sigal is the word for the violet flower.

Sigal

This archaic variation of Yuki has seen some use in the Hispanic and Latin American communities thanks to the 1988 telenovela El pecado de Oyuki, based on a Mexican comic series by the same name.

Oyuki

Pipsa is a nickname for the Finnish names Piritta — or its diminutive forms, Pirkko, Priita, and Pirjo — all of which are ultimately variations of Bridget. In Finland, Peppa Pig is called Pipsa Possu.

Pipsa

This unisex Biblical name is born by multiple men and women in the Bible, and, when spelled with an "h", it's also a Biblical place name. Typically pronounced as teem-NAH in Hebrew, it may also be said as TIM-na in Austria, where singer Timna Brauer made it a more familiar choice.



Timna

Despite its long history as a male name, Henry is a name that could be adopted for a baby girl — the French spelling makes it a bit more feminine.

Henri

Ayako is a very common feminine name in Japan, where it is the name of Princess Ayako of Takamado (now Ayako Moriya), formerly of the Imperial House of Japan.

Ayako

Iúile

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 668)

Five Letter Girl Names