Six Letter Girl Names
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Sativa
Word name
If you live in a state where marijuana is legal (or maybe even if you don't), you might know that Sativa is one of the major strains of weed. And yes, 10 baby girls were named Sativa in the US in one…
Tahani
Arabic
"best wishes"
Tahani, a somewhat unusual Arabic name for girls , has popped up twice on TV recently: it's the name of one of the main characters on NBC comedy The Good Place and a teenaged contestant on So You…
Avaya
Variation of Ava, English
"life"
This elaboration of the popular Ava likely took inspiration from other on-trend choices such as Amaya, Nevaeh, and Alayah. Given to nearly 140 girls each year, alternative spelling Avayah is twice as…
Niyah
Niyah is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins and meanings. Most commonly, it's considered a variation of Nia, which means "purpose" in Swahili and is one of the seven principles of…
Iylah
Iylah is a modern feminine name that appears to be a stylized variant of Isla, which has Scottish origins meaning 'island.' The unique spelling with the 'y' gives the name a contemporary flair while…
Senuna
Celtic
"old"
A goddess worshipped in Roman times by Celtic peoples on the British isles, only recently rediscovered by historians. Though little is understood about her -- most of what we know comes from a single…
Baker
English occupational surname
The term for a female baker was Baxter, which ironically feels less appropriate for a baby girl than Baker itself. Josephine Baker was an American-born French entertainer, French Resistance agent,…
Sereia
Portuguese
"mermaid"
The lovely Sereia is the Portuguese word for mermaid but can also be used as a name. English speakers may shy away from the name because of pronunciation questions and indeed, any little Sereia…
Merope
Greek
"bee-eater bird"
This obscure name from Greek mythology (Merope was one of the Pleiades) is better known from J.K.Rowling's Harry Potter series, as the name of Tom Riddle's ill-fated mother.
Nivian
Celtic mythology
One of the many variations of the name of the Lady of the Lake, best known as Nimue.
Jorgie
Diminutive of Georgia or Jorja
The British love nickname-names, and Jorgie is one of those cute baby names for girls among the Top 1000 in the UK but rarely found in the US. It's cute in a retro way -- think the song and movie…
Unathi
Xhosa
"God is with us"
South African musician Unathi Msengana brings this unusual choice to a wider audience.
Chenoa
Native American place name
Chenoa is the Native American name for the Kentucky River. This name has come into prominence as the stage name of Argentine singer María Laura Corradini Falomir. In the US it is given to a handful…
Ottava
Word name from the Latin
"eight"
In literature, the Ottava rima is a form of poetry consisting of eight line stanzas and the rhyme scheme ABABABCC. Originating in Italy, it is typically used for epic and narrative poetry, with…
Aodhla
Irish
"fire"
A modern Irish creation, created by blending the masculine Aodh with the feminine suffix -la/em>. It likely drew inspiration from the both popularity of Aiden (also derived from Aodh) and from…
Autume
This name offers pronunciation challenges outside of Francophone countries. (Note that Autume is not the French word for Autumn - that would be Automne)
Bardou
French place name; Old English name
"ax-wolf"
Bardou is a holiday destination in France, known for its pictureque village nestled in mountains. It is also a region of Guinea. As a name, it is more commonly known from its English derivation,…
Almila
Turkish
"red apple"
This pretty Turkish nature name is borne by actress Almila Bagriacik, who has appeared in various German films and TV series.
Kikkan
American invented name
Kikkan Randall, the American cross-country skier who won a Gold Medal at the 2018 Olympics, made her invented name famous. The name Kikkan was a compromise between Megan and Kikki, the name her…
Aneira
Welsh
"much snow"
This airy Welsh name , which has only been in use since the early 20th century, is formed of the intensifying prefix an- plus eira ("snow"), making it a wintry nature name.