Six Letter Girl Names
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Plaire
French
"to please"
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Umbria
Italian place name, from the Umbri, one of the chief tribes settling the Italian nation
Umbria is a lovely, virtually unused Italian name for girls , reflecting the beautiful rolling hills of the area's countryside. And since it's right next door to Tuscany, in which Siena resides,…
Cathay
Anglicized version of Italian Catai; place name
A perfect example of what a difference a single letter can make. Add an 'a' to the ho-hum Cathy and you have the old name for China, often used by such poets as Edna St. Vincent Millay and Ezra Pound.
Marden
Marden is an uncommon feminine name with Anglo-Saxon origins, derived from Old English topographical elements. The name likely originated as a place name, combining 'mere' (lake or pond) and 'denu'…
Velada
Velada is a feminine name with possible Spanish or Portuguese origins. It may derive from the Latin word 'velatus' meaning 'veiled' or 'covered,' potentially relating to concepts of mystery or…
Amerie
Modern invented name
Pop princess Amerie is half Korean, half African-American. Her name may relate to Amelia, Emily, Emery, or Amory, though there's no exact equivalent among historical names. But doubtless there will…
Jazmín
Spanish
"jasmine"
The Spanish version of popular Jasmine has that zippy Z many parents are loving in recent years.
Evanna
Feminine variation of Evan, Welsh
"God is gracious"
Evanna is the name of a Harry Potter actress who pronounces it ee-vah-na. This might be considered another international feminine form of the many variations of John; Ivana, Giovanna, and even Joan…
Keaton
English place and surname
"place of hawks; river town; Káti's town"
A cool, engaging surname, Keaton might feel like a fresh spin on Katelyn, Keeley or Katherine. While it is used ten times more often for boys, 27 girls were still given the name in a recent year.…
Anneau
French
"a ring"
Margay
Margay is an unusual feminine name derived from the margay wild cat (Leopardus wiedii), a small spotted feline native to Central and South America. The word itself likely comes from indigenous South…
Nevata
Italian
"snow white, snow-capped"
An unusual addition to the snowy names perfect for a winter baby.
Mackay
Gaelic, variation of Mackayla
"son of Aodh; who is like God"
MacKay is the Anglicized form of Mac Aodha, meaning "son of Aodh" in Gaelic. Aodh is the origin of names such as Aidan and Hugh, making McKay a subtle way to honor people with those names. It could…
Sommet
Sommet is an unusual feminine name with French origins, derived from the French word meaning 'summit' or 'peak.' This evocative name carries connotations of achievement, height, and natural majesty.…
Tivoli
Tivoli is a feminine name inspired by the Italian town of Tivoli near Rome, famous for its beautiful gardens and the Villa d'Este with its remarkable fountains. The name carries associations of…
Manila
Place name
The name of the capital city of the Philippines is just conceivable as a baby name, giving off the faint scent of vanilla.
Electa
American, Greek
"chosen, elected; amber"
An early American name inspired by the word spiritual word "elect" and by a passage in the New Testament in which the Christian Church is referred to as "The Elect Lady and Her Children". Used in the…
Aquila
Latin
"eagle"
An evocative ancient word that's used as a first name in the New Testament, among other places. It's also the name of an eagle-shaped constellation. That said, contemporary interest in the name…
Vrille
Vrille is an extremely rare feminine name with possible French origins. The word 'vrille' in French refers to a tendril or spiral, particularly those found on climbing plants like grapevines,…
Minuet
French, dance term
Minuet is delicate, dancey, and lacy, with a Masterpiece Theatre feel. Is Minuet a real name? Not really, though similar-sounding French names such as Minette and Manette are.