Six Letter Girl Names
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Gevvie
Diminutive of Genevra
Sweet and unique nickname, found on the American Olympic rower Genevra "Gevvie" Stone.
Perris
Greek
"rock, stone"
A breezy, unique name — between Paris and Ferris — worn by Nevada-born BMX cyclist Perris Benegas. Perris is from the same root as Peter so could make an honor name for an ancestral Peter.
Sunisa
Thai
"good night"
The Olympic gymnast Sunisa "Suni" Lee was named after her mother's favorite Thai actress.
Smokey
English word name
Popular choice for silvery pets.
Palace
English
"royal residence"
Royal names are on the rise. Along with names such as Princess, Queen, and Royal, why not Palace? Why not indeed.
Emilía
Icelandic variation of Emilia, Latin
"rival"
The Icelandic transcription of Emilia, pronounced with an emphasis on the first syllable.
Guðrún
Old Norse
"god's rune; secret battle"
An Ancient Norse name enjoying considerable popularity in modern Iceland. Guðrún is derived from the Old Norse elements guð , meaning "god," and rún , "rune," referring to a secret lore. Some…
Þórdís
Old Norse
"thunder goddess"
Þórdís is an ancient name that's currently seeing a resurgence in Iceland. It was derived from Þórr , the original form of the mythological Thor, and the Old Norse element dis , meaning "goddess."…
Rhodes
Greek
"where roses grow"
The name of a Greek island and a prestigious scholarship, Rhodes has an upper-crusty vibe and an uber-stylish S ending. Blending a floral, rosy meaning with a strong, unfrilly sound, Rhodes was…
Airlie
Scottish surname and place name
This Scottish surname and Scottish and Australian place name has a pleasant airy and breezy sound to it. Camden mayor Lara Symkowiak chose the name for her daughter born in 2016.
Azélie
French
"noble type"
A stylish French name which ultimately derives from Adelaide, via the Occitan form Azalaïs. It was borne by Saint Marie-Azélie Guérin, also called Zélie, the mother of Thérèse of Lisieux.
Zissou
Invented name
Superfans of auteur Wes Anderson may now consider Zissou as a baby name option, ever since Kieran Culkin and Jazz Charton used it for their daughter (birth name Kinsey Sioux). It's a clear homage to…
Kaveri
Sankethi
"river"
The Kaveri is a prominent river in South India, where it flows through the states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. It is among the seven holy rivers of India, personified by the goddess Kaveriamma. The…
Fiance
French
"faith, confidence"
This rare virtue name has an appealing meaning, but the potential for confusion with "fiancé" (which comes from the same root) would give most people pause. It can also be short for the more feisty…
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.…
Maarah
Romani form of Mara
From the biblical name Mara, meaning "bitter".
Peanna
Romani form of Penina
An unusual but attractive version of the Hebrew name Penina, meaning "pearl".
Sinfoy
Romani form of Cynthia, also spelled Sinfi
Peachy
English word name
"peach-like, satisfactory"
A peachy-keen take on the fruit names Peach and Peaches. Peachy has the additional colloquial meaning of "satisfactory."
Avedon
English surname, meaning unknown
A potential Avery alternative, with a nod to legendary fashion photographer Richard Avedon.