6 Letter Girl Names

Mikwan

Hrefna

Ingunn

Leikny

An old surname which was originally given to a person in charge of buying groceries for the manor house, this is now most famously associated with American novelist Willa Cather. A nice option for fans of modern surname-style names who still want a traditional or literary connection.

Cather

Thorun

Diminutive of Mairead, the Irish form of Margaret.

Réidín

Pronounced like Evie, this sweet Irish nickname may be a variant spelling of the English name, or a short form of Aoibhe or Aoibhín.

Aoibhí

Aslaug

Gasira is a journeyed name with an ancient history. It started as the Arabic word gezira (also commonly transliterated as jazira and jazeera), meaning "island," and sometimes "peninsula."
 
Somalia and the Arabian Peninsula (jazīratu l-ʿarab) have long been connected — first via the Silk Road in the 2nd century BCE. The cultural exchange between the regions included language, of course, and gezira became a familiar term on Africa's eastern coastlines.
 
The name of the island nation Madagascar is derived from the Greek Madai Gesira, later Madai Gasira, ultimately from the Arabic gesira al malai, meaning "island of the Malagasy."
 
It is unclear exactly when Gasira evolved into a name. It may be influenced by the Swahili word jasiri, meaning "brave." Today, Gasira is a rare but familiar name among Somali speakers, typically used in Somalia and Kenya.

Gasira

Attractive elaboration of Gaia, the Greek mother goddess.

Gaiana

The fastest rising boy name of 2022 — thanks to the Dutton family of the hit show Yellowstone — was used for around 20 baby girls as well. It feels in line with trendy unisex name Sutton, which now ranks in the 200s for girls.

Dutton

A pet name that's usually unrelated to a person's given name. Musician Bootsy Collins was born William Earl.

Bootsy

Jaxtyn

Alyzéa

It's too close to the fruit "melon" to make a good first name, but if there are Mellons on your family tree, why not put it in the middle? The English form of this surname is habitational, and at one time denoted someone from Meulan-en-Yvelines, a commune outside of Paris.
 
America's industrious Mellon family has Irish roots. Their variation of the surname means "descendant of Meallán" — Meallán is a given name that means "pleasant".

Mellon

The German surname Kilmer is derived from Gilmer, which itself originated from various German given names. These personal names include Gildemir and Gilmar, meaning "famous sacrifice", along with Gisel and Gisela, which derive from the German element gīsil, meaning "pledge", "hostage", or "noble offspring".
 
That meaning may seem odd, but in ancient and medieval Germanic culture, the younger children of nobles were handed off to be raised by foreign or nearby rulers — this was considered a peace pledge between the two courts.
 
Actors Bethany C. Meyers and Nico Tortorella named their daughter Kilmer Dove — Kilmer is Meyers' mother's maiden name.

Kilmer

Sachli, pronounced "sahch-lee", is a Turkish girl name that feels extra cool today with both the trendy "lee" sound, and the "-i" ending that has been red-hot for girl names recently. 

Sachli Gholamalizad is an Iranian actress who wears this name. 

Sachli

An obscure nickname for Jacobina that would be virtually one-of-a-kind today. It's an inspired way to honor a Jacob in your life.

Cobina

Amelía is a feminine name that adds an accent mark to the classic name Amelia, giving it a slightly different pronunciation emphasis and a touch of European flair. Amelia has Germanic origins meaning "work" or "industrious," though some associate it with the Latin "amare" meaning "to love." The accented variation Amelía is less common than the standard spelling, making it appealing to parents seeking something familiar yet distinctive. The name carries historical significance through figures like Amelia Earhart, conveying a sense of adventure and determination. The elegant sound and spelling of Amelía, with its emphasized second syllable, creates a sophisticated impression while maintaining the warmth and accessibility of Amelia.

Amelía

Six letter girl names include several choices at the very top of the popularity lists, such as Olivia and Sophia.



Six letters may be the ideal length for baby names, according to research. Along with the international favorites Sophia and Olivia,

 6 letter girl names ranking in the US Top 100

 include Amelia, Harper, Claire, and Evelyn. 

 attracting fresh attention include Briony, Elowen, and Verity. Six letter girl names might have one, two, or three syllables and can be found in all styles and vibes.



Search for the ideal name for your daughter among the 6 letter girl names here, ordered by current popularity on Nameberry.

Six Letter Girl Names, including top six letter names for girls and unique female names with six letters, with meanings, origins, and popularity. (Page 871)