Five Letter Girl Names
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Delta
Greek
"fourth letter; island formed at the mouth of a river"
Delta is an unusual vintage option, blending the sounds of Della and Etta. The fourth letter of the Greek alphabet and a geographical term, used to describe an island formed at the mouth of a river,…
Grier
Scottish, spelling variation of Greer
"alert, watchful"
The spelling variation Greer may be much more popular, but this one might appeal to fans of Bryer and Brier. Given to 18 girls (and 8 boys) in the US in a recent year, Greer is used about five times…
Grear
Grear is an unusual feminine name with Scottish and English origins, likely derived from either a surname or possibly a variant of Greer. The name may have roots in the Scottish surname MacGregor or…
Delfa
Delfa is an uncommon feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Delphia, connecting it to the ancient Greek city of Delphi, known for its oracle and association with Apollo.…
Gryta
Gryta is a feminine name with Scandinavian and Eastern European origins, likely derived from Margaret or Greta. In Swedish and other Nordic languages, it functions as a diminutive form meaning…
Grete
Grete is a feminine name of German origin, serving as a diminutive form of Margaret or Margareta. Derived from the Greek 'margarites' meaning 'pearl,' this name carries a sense of preciousness and…
Gretl
Gretl is a diminutive form of Margaret, used primarily in German-speaking regions, particularly Austria and Bavaria. The name derives from the Greek 'margarites' meaning 'pearl,' with Gretl emerging…
Ghita
Ghita is a feminine name with origins in several cultures. In Arabic, it means 'precious' or 'valuable,' while in Romanian it's a diminutive of Margherita (Margaret), meaning 'pearl.' The name also…
Greet
Greet is a feminine name with Dutch and Flemish origins, functioning as a short form of Margaret or Margaretha. The name ultimately derives from Greek 'margarites' meaning 'pearl'. In the Netherlands…
Barra
Irish
"fair-headed"
Barra is a Gaelic-speaking island in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland, that's been inhabited since the Neolithic era. A male nickname for Finbarr in Ireland, as well as a stand-alone name, Barra was used…
Delja
Polish, diminutive of Kordelja
"daughter of the sea"
Pretty in a polka-dancing way.
Grove
Nature name
"grove of trees"
Fresh, evocative choice.
Barah
Barah is a feminine name with Arabic origins, derived from 'barakah' meaning 'blessing' or 'divine favor.' The name carries connotations of prosperity and good fortune in many Middle Eastern…
Winne
Winne is a feminine name that functions as a shortened form of Winifred or Winona, or occasionally as an independent name. Deriving from Welsh elements, it relates to "win" (fair, white, blessed) and…
Genna
Genna is a feminine name with Italian origins, serving as a diminutive form of Giovanna, the Italian equivalent of Jane or Joan. Ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning 'God is…
Gwynn
Welsh
"fair, blessed"
The most modern choice in this group, and the most distinctive; the Gwyn form is a common male name in Wales.
Wendy
English, Celtic, Welsh
"friend or white"
It is popularly claimed that the name Wendy was invented by Sir James Barrie in 1904 for the big sister character in his play Peter Pan , which was followed by the classic novel in 1911. Barrie…
Winny
Winny is a feminine name with historical roots as a diminutive form of Winifred, which comes from the Welsh name Gwenfrewi, meaning 'peaceful reconciliation' or 'blessed peace.' It has also been used…
Jenni
Jenni is a feminine given name primarily used as a diminutive form of Jennifer. Jennifer originates from the Cornish name Guinevere, meaning 'white wave' or 'fair one.' Jenni offers a friendlier,…
Gwenn
Gwenn is a feminine name with Welsh and Breton origins, representing a variation of Gwen, which means 'white,' 'fair,' or 'blessed.' In Welsh tradition, the name is associated with purity and…