Six Letter Girl Names
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Lesedi
Tswana
"light"
A sparkling and rare option among the names that mean light.
Nakato
Luganda
"second of twins"
Nakato was traditionally used on the second-born (female) twin among the Luganda-speaking people of Uganda.
Palesa
Sotho
"flower"
A pretty pan-botanical name from the Sotho languages, spoken mainly in the southern part of Africa.
Devera
Latin
"to sweep away"
Devera was the name of a Roman goddess who protected midwives and laboring women. She would use a broom to sweep evil away, referenced in the meaning of her name.
Latona
Latin
"light"
Latona is the Roman equivalent of Leto, the Greek goddess of light. These days Leto feels more modern for a baby girl, but Latona retains its appeal.
Libera
Latin
"free"
In Roman mythology, Libera was the female equivalent of the god Liber. She would eventually become assimilated into the goddess Prosperina.
Moneta
Latin
"to remind, instruct; alone, unique"
Moneta was the name of two separate goddesses in Roman mythology. The first was the goddess of memory, equivalent to the Greek Mnemosyne, and the second was as an epithet of Juno, mother of the gods.…
Rumina
Latin
In Roman mythology, Rumina was the goddess of breastfeeding mothers and nursing infants of all species. Her name is possibly derived from the Latin rūmen , meaning "throat."
Trivia
Latin
"place where three roads meet"
Trivia is considered the first epithet of Diana, the Roman goddess of hunting, fertility, and the moon. The name is derived from the Latin word trivium , meaning "triple way," which refers to the…
Suyana
Quechua
"hope"
This Quechua name would fit in perfectly with names like Eliana and Liliana, but feels much more distinctive.
Eirdis
Icelandic
"wise or merciful protector"
A rare Icelandic name with a lovely ethereal sound.
Rumble
English word name
"deep, resonant sound"
Model Lucky Blue Smith welcomed daughter Rumble Honey in 2020, introducing a new name to the pool and putting it among the craziest celebrity baby names of the year. We don't see Rumble inspiring…
Aglaia
Greek
"beauty, splendour"
The name of one of the three Graces or Charites in Greek mythology, sometimes spelt Aglaea. The anglicized pronunciation would be "ah-GLY-ah", while the traditional Greek would "ah-glah-EE-uh".
Blejan
Cornish
"flower"
If you're looking for a floral name without the fluff, Blejan might be your girl. This Cornish girl name feels decidedly unflowery with its hard consonants and streamlined appearance.
Bryher
Cornish
"place of hills"
Bryher, a homophone of Briar, is the name of an Isle of Scilly off the coast of Cornwall. It was the penname of novelist Annie Winifred Ellerman, who chose the name in honor of the island. Today,…
Ewella
Cornish
"higher, more exalted"
Ewella is one of the modern Cornish word names plucked straight from the dictionary. It's very name-like with its -ella ending, but the Ew up front gives us pause.
Sibeal
Irish form of Isabel
Spelt with a fada in Gaelic – Sibéal – this is a soft and strong-sounding name, reminiscent of Siobhan and Sinead.
Tuiren
Irish mythology
Irish mythology, Tuiren was the aunt of Finn MacCool, famed for her beauty.
Sowena
Cornish
"success"
Sowena is the Cornish word for success, a wonderful and encouraging meaning for a baby girl's name. Sowena can also be spelled Sowenna.
Talwyn
Cornish
"fair brow"
Talwyn is a contemporary Cornish word name that can be pronounced with the emphasis on either syllable. With its fashionable -wyn ending, Talwyn could easily be used on an American-born baby.