Six Letter Girl Names
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Debore
Albanian
"snow"
Nope, not related to Deborah — Debore derives from the Albanian word for "snow."
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.
Chorus
Latin
"group of singers"
Alaiah
Alaiah is a melodic feminine name with a modern feel and possible Arabic or Hebrew language influences. It may be related to the Hebrew name Aliyah, meaning 'to ascend' or 'to rise up,' giving it…
Daylin
Daylin is a modern unisex name that has gained more popularity as a feminine name in recent decades. It combines the bright, optimistic imagery of 'day' with the popular '-lin' suffix found in names…
Poloma
Choctaw, Native American
"bow"
Although it looks and sounds like the Spanish name Paloma, meaning "dove," Poloma has Native American origins from the Choctaw tribe.
Quispe
Quechua
"free"
This would make an interesting South American heritage choice. One famous bearer was Quispe Sisa, an Inca princess in the 16th century. It is also a surname.
Brazos
Spanish
"arms; nature name"
The name of a river that flows through Texas into the Gulf of Mexico is given to a dozen or so baby boys and a handful of girls each year. The name derives from Spanish río de los Brazos de Dios…
Lilaea
Latin variation of Lilaia, Greek
"longed for"
A water nymph in Greek mythology, for which the Greek village of Lilaia is named.
Jhumpa
Bengali, pet name
Most recognizable as the name of London-born, America-raised author Jhumpa Lahiri. The award-winning writer was born Nilanjana Sudeshna Lahiri, but her Kindergarten teacher insisted she go by her…
Bushra
Arabic
"good news"
If you're looking for a Muslim girl name with a great meaning, Bushra is a strong contender.
Borime
Albanian
"powdery snow"
Connor
Irish
"lover of hounds"
Connor is an ancient Irish mythological name in the US Top 100 for boys but also used in increasing numbers for baby girls.
Rhodus
Greek
"rose"
A less common spelling variation of the Greek goddess name Rhodos.
Alston
English surname
"dweller at the old town"
Dropping the H off hot surnames gets you a whole new name. The trend is multiplying: Hadley becomes Adley, Harley become Arley, Harlow becomes Arlowe, and now Halston becomes Alston. Alston could…
Amaree
Amaree is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a modern variation of Amari, which has Hebrew roots meaning 'promised by God' or 'strength.' Alternatively, it could connect to…
Theory
English word name from Greek
"idea, speculation"
A wild word name, connected to ideas, explanations, speculation, and possibility, Theory makes a unexpected option. While some might sound oddly hypothetical for a real baby, it was nevertheless…
Jamyla
Jamyla is a feminine name that likely developed as a modern variation combining elements from different naming traditions. The prefix 'Jam-' may connect to names like Jamila (meaning 'beautiful' in…
Janett
Janett is a feminine name that serves as a variant spelling of Janet, which itself is a diminutive form of Jane. Ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious,' Janett…
Adrian
Latin
"man from Adria"
Adrian is an ancient gender-neutral name off its peak for girls but increasing in popularity for boys throughout Europe. The most popular female form in the US is Adriana, followed by Adrianna, then…