Six Letter Girl Names
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Joseph
Joseph as a feminine name represents an unusual gender crossover of a traditionally masculine name with deep biblical roots. The original Joseph derives from the Hebrew name Yosef, meaning 'he will…
Rhylee
Rhylee is a contemporary feminine name with a melodic quality, typically considered a modern variant of Riley. This spelling variation, with the distinctive 'h' and double 'e' ending, emerged as…
Looney
Irish and Manx
"the son of Giolla Dhomhnaigh"
The Gaelic name Giolla Dhomhnagh ("servant of Donagh") turned into the patronymic Mac Giolla Dhomhnagh, which was whispered down the alley until it became MacGillowney, and eventually Looney.…
Naiomá
Naiomá is a feminine name with potential Hebrew or African origins. It may be a variation of Naomi, meaning 'pleasantness' or 'delightfulness' in Hebrew. The addition of the accent on the final 'a'…
Zoella
English
"life + girl"
A modern combo name created from Zoe + Ella – or, in the case of influential British Youtuber Zoella, from Zoë + Elizabeth.
Elsabe
Afrikaans
"god is my oath"
Chic and lively Afrikaans variant of Elizabeth.
Nnenna
Igbo
"father's mother"
Traditionally given to girls who were thought to be reincarnations of their paternal grandmother.
Gracyn
Gracyn is a modern feminine name that has gained popularity in the United States since the early 2000s. It represents a contemporary variation of Grace, derived from the Latin 'gratia' meaning…
Estrel
Modern literary name
A character in Ursula K. Le Guin's novel City of Illusions with a name that could have wider appeal than just sci-fi readers.
Betiel
Eritrea, meaning unknown
An intriguing choice from the African country Eritrea. Sources say Betiel means "house of God." Betiel first appeared on the US charts in 2021, when it was given to five baby girls.
Royale
Royale is an elegant feminine name that evokes notions of nobility and luxury. Derived from the French word 'royal' meaning 'kingly' or 'regal,' it carries connotations of sophistication and high…
Nahomy
Nahomy is a modern variant spelling of Naomi, a Hebrew name meaning 'pleasantness' or 'delight.' This alternative spelling, with the added 'h' and 'y' ending, gives the traditional name a…
Laniya
Laniya is a feminine given name that appears to be a modern coinage combining popular phonetic elements. The prefix 'La-' has been common in American naming practices (as in names like Latoya or…
Kalika
Variation of Kali, Sanskrit
"black one"
Kalika derives from the name of Kali, the Hindu goddess of destruction. It appears in the book series The Last Vampire .
Nutmeg
English
"musk nut"
Aromatic spice used in cooking, and a cute route to Meg, Nutmeg is predominantly used on pets rather than humans.
Nakato
Luganda
"second of twins"
Nakato was traditionally used on the second-born (female) twin among the Luganda-speaking people of Uganda.
Zamira
Arabic, Hebrew, Albanian, "mind, heart, conscious; lean, slender; nightingale; sweet voice"
"mind, heart, conscious; lean, slender; nightingale; sweet voice"
An elegant, powerful, and multi-cultural name with various origins. Used occasionally in the US since the 80s, the name has seen more significant use since the mid-2010s and is now given to around…
Malone
Irish surname
"devotee of St. John"
A stylish sounding last name, similar to Marlowe in sound and Murphy in style, Malone is a gender neutral choice in the US that has leaned just slightly feminine in recent years. Adapted from the…
Kymora
Kymora is a modern feminine name that blends contemporary sounds with a lyrical quality. The name appears to be a creative variation of names like Kimora or a unique invention combining popular…
Tituba
Yoruba, Spanish, Latin
"atone; stammer; stagger"
The name of a Barbadian enslaved woman who was one of the first people accused of witchcraft in the Salem witch trials. It features in the 1952 play The Crucible by Arthur Miller. The origin of this…