Six Letter Girl Names

This Indian girls' name, in the Top 1000 in England and Wales, is virtually unknown in the US but has a pretty sound and is easily translated. If you're looking for a girl name with authentic Indian roots and a lovely sound and meaning, Simran might make an excellent choice.

Pretty and unusual.

Thallo, the Greek goddess of spring, buds, and blooms has a decidedly less flowery name than her Roman counterpart, Flora. Thallo is one of the Horae in Greek mythology: goddesses associated with the cycle of life, growth and the seasons.

Although it looks and sounds like the Spanish name Paloma, meaning "dove," Poloma has Native American origins from the Choctaw tribe.

This alluring Greek name has two possible meanings — possibly meaning "she who fulfills her obligations, or potentially deriving from the Greek anisos meaning "unequal".

An Old Testament name traditionally used for boys, but with the potential to cross over on the tails of Ezra, Noah, James, and Micah in a wave of increasingly gender-neutral Biblical names. Examples of female Gideons in television include characters on shows such as The Flash and Legends of Tomorrow. About a dozen baby girls were given the name Gideon in 2022.

A Turkish virtue name, connected with the late author Adalet Ağaoğlu, that may benefit from its similarity to Adalyn and Adelaide.

One of a number of religious word names that have started to see some use since 2000.

A bright and pretty Japanese name, hugely popular in its native Japan.

South African-raised actress Embeth Davidtz added this unique smooth name to the mix. Perfect if you can't decide between Emma and Elizabeth and more unusual than Annabeth.

The Portuguese word for sapphire was formerly a Top 100 name in Portugal.

Adaora is a feminine name of Igbo origin from Nigeria, carrying the beautiful meaning 'daughter of the community' or 'daughter of the people.' This meaningful name reflects the African value placed on community and the celebration of a child as a blessing to the entire village or family group. Pronounced ah-DAW-ra, the name has a melodic quality with its flowing vowels and gentle rhythm. While traditional in Nigeria and among Nigerian diaspora communities, Adaora remains relatively uncommon in Western countries, making it distinctive while still being accessible in pronunciation. The name conveys strength, cultural heritage, and communal bonds, appealing to parents seeking a name with deep meaning and West African roots. Adaora's growing international recognition reflects increasing appreciation for African naming traditions.

Similar to Brielle and Riley, this name lags quite far behind these more common variations. It peaked at Number 622 in 2009 in the US, but it is now descending the ranks. It coincides with the surname Briley, a contracted form of Brierley, which might be an interesting alternative.

Merjem is a feminine name primarily used in Bosnian, Albanian, and other Balkan cultures as a variant of Maryam/Mary. It derives from the Aramaic name Miriam and refers to the mother of Jesus in Islamic tradition, where Maryam is highly revered as the only woman mentioned by name in the Quran. The name carries connotations of purity, devotion, and motherly love across both Christian and Muslim contexts. While not widely used outside the Balkans and parts of the Middle East, Merjem represents an interesting cultural bridge between Islamic and Christian naming traditions. The name has maintained steady but modest usage in Bosnia, Kosovo, and Albania, appealing to families seeking a name with religious significance that works across different faith communities.

Juneau, the name of the city in Alaska, has rightfully taken a back seat as a name to the classic Juno. Most famous reference: When the pregnant teenager is introduced in the movie "Juno," the prospective adoptive father says, "Oh, like the city in Alaska." Juno takes a deep breath and then says simply, "No."

This feminine form of Abel is also a flower name and makes a distinctive alternative to the widely used Abigail. There is a similar name, Adelia, that is beginning to be rediscovered thanks to the trend for all names Adel- related.

A beautiful ancient Welsh name, the meaning of which is not entirely clear. It has been linked to the Welsh for salty, hallt or halenaidd. The "th" sound at the end is pronounced like the first sound of "then" (rather than "thin").

This extra-trendy -ee suffix helped Hadlee ride the wave of Hadley's popularity into the US Top 1000 in 2013.

Sounds elven in every sense of the word.