Six Letter Girl Names
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Marijn
Dutch, Latin
"of the sea"
A unisex Dutch name, derived from the Latin Marinus, Marijn is a nature-inspired option, connected to the ocean — however, the alternative meaning "of Mars" (as in the Roman god of war) is sometimes…
Achlys
Greek
"dark mists"
The personified spirit of death mists, the clouding of the eyes preceding death —Achlys also may have been a goddess of deadly poisons.
Yolotl
Nahuatl
"heart, spirit"
A unisex name used in Nahuatl culture in Mexico and Central America. Yolotli is a variant that is used predominantly for girls.
Acaste
Greek
"unstable, irregular"
Acaste is the name of two figures in Greek mythology — one of the Oceanids who was a companion of Persephone, as well as the nurse of the daughters of king Adrastus of Argos.
Akaste
Greek
"unstable, irregular"
Akaste is the name of two figures in Greek mythology — one of the Oceanids who was a companion of Persephone, as well as the nurse of the daughters of king Adrastus of Argos.
Elvéra
Elvéra is a feminine name with Latin origins, derived from the Spanish name Elvira, which itself likely comes from the Gothic element "alwi" meaning "all, whole" combined with "wers" meaning "true."…
Pakhet
Egyptian
"she who scratches"
Pakhet is a deity in Egyptian mythology known as the lioness goddess of war. The temple of Pakhet is located on the East bank of the Nile.
Kavita
Hindi, Sanskrit
"poem"
This Indian girl name not only has a gorgeous sound, it has a wonderful meaning as well — poem or poetry.
Tefnut
Egyptian
"one who spits"
The Egyptian goddess of moisture, whose daughter Nut is known as the personification of the sky.
Kianda
Angolan
"mermaid"
In Angolan mythology, Kianda is a goddess of the sea and protector of fishermen, often depicted as a mermaid.
Ababuo
Ewe, Ghanian
"child that keeps coming back"
Traditional Ewe name used predominantly in Ghana.
Abagbe
Yoruba, Nigerian
"we begged to have this one to lift up"
A meaningful Yoruba name historically bestowed on long-awaited daughters.
Conley
Anglicization of Conleth, Irish
"chaste fire; constant fire"
Part Constance, part Finley, Conley is a contemporary sounding surname choice that has been used for boys since the early 20th century. An anglicized form of the Irish name Conleth, it began to be…
Tinjis
Berber, meaning unknown
A deity in Berber (North African) and Greek mythology, Tinja or Tinjis was a Libyan queen and wife of King Antaeus.
Memory
English word name
"recollection"
There's no reason why Memory shouldn't be a name — it sounds like Melody and Mallory, is a pleasant word, and has great nickname options (Rory! Mimi!). Plus, there's that earworm song from Cats .
Ghazal
Ghazal is a feminine name with deep cultural roots in Persian, Arabic, Turkish, and Urdu traditions. The name refers to a form of lyrical poetry expressing the pain of loss or separation and the…
Jaiana
Jaiana is a feminine name that appears to be a modern creation, possibly influenced by names like Jayana, Janae, or other J-beginning names combined with the popular feminine ending '-ana.' Its…
Alanny
Alanny is a feminine given name that appears to be a modern variation of 'Alana' or 'Alannah,' which have Gaelic origins meaning 'dear child' or 'beautiful.' The name may also be influenced by…
Onatha
Iroquois
"Earth's daughter"
In the Iroquois Native American culture, Onatha is the Mother Earth deity and the goddess of life. Her name is alternatively spelled Onatah.
Akanke
Yoruba, Nigerian
"to meet her is to love her"