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Five Syllable Girl Names

Emma Waterhouse
By Emma Waterhouse
Updated Wed Jan 31 2024
Five Syllable Girl Names

Five syllable names for girls are the ultimate long and lovely baby girl names – perfect for pairing with a shorter surname or middle name. A big bonus of five syllable girl names is that they give plenty of options for shortening, so that your daughter can choose the form that best suits her as she moves through life.

The most popular five syllable names for girls in the US right now are the beautiful Russian name Anastasia, meaning "resurrection", and the Ancient Egyptian place name Alexandria, which both rank in the Top 350 girl names in the US.

Along with Anastasia and Alexandria, some uncommon five syllable girl names we recommend include beautiful international gems like Elisabetta and Emiliana, which are surprisingly underused in the US, as well as unique ancient girl names like Cassiopeia, Leocadia and Artemisia.

If you're looking for a longer baby girl name to balance out a short surname – or if you just love long and uber-feminine names for girls – this is the list for you! Names here are ordered by their current popularity on Nameberry.

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  1. Anastasia

    • Origin:

      Greek, feminine variation of Anastasios

    • Meaning:

      "resurrection"

    • Description:

      Anastasia is the feminine form on Anastasius, a Greek name derived from the word anastasis, meaning "resurrection." It was a common name among early Christians, who often gave it to daughters born around Christmas or Easter. There are handful of saints named Anastasia, including the patron saint of weavers.
  2. Alexandria

    • Origin:

      Variation of Alexandra, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "defending men"

    • Description:

      Alexandria turns classic Alexandra into a more distinctive place-name, in both Egypt and Virginia, while also giving it a touchy of frilliness. The name peaked in the 90s when it entered the US Top 100 for the first time, but has since been on decline.
  3. Theodosia

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "gift of God"

    • Description:

      This feminine form of Theodosius has long been buried deep in the attic, but might be a good discovery for the parent who wants to move beyond Theodora. Vice President Aaron Burr named a daughter Theodosia ("Dear Theodosia" is a song in the smash musical Hamilton), and it was the birth name of silent screen vamp Theda Bara. Theodosia actually appeared on the US popularity lists in the 1880s and 90s.
  4. Cassiopeia

    • Origin:

      Greek mythology name

    • Meaning:

      "cassia juice"

    • Description:

      Cassiopeia, the name of a mythological mother who became a stellar constellation, is challenging but intriguing, and has all those softening Cass nicknames available. And with all names Cass-related trending, Cassiopeia may be an unusual route to a stylish name.
  5. Artemisia

    • Origin:

      Greek, variation of Artemis

    • Description:

      You might think Artemisia is the feminine form of the name, but in fact the original Artemis is feminine too, the name of the Greek mythological goddess of the moon. Artemisia Gentileschi was an esteemed Italian Baroque painter, unusual in an era when not many women were acknowledged. Artemisia is also a genus of plants which include sagebrush and tarragon.
  6. Eleonora

    • Origin:

      Italian, German, Dutch, and Polish variation of Eleanor

    • Description:

      Makes a serious name frilly and feminine, which, depending on your viewpoint, might be a good or a bad thing. In this case, we vote good.
  7. Apollonia

    • Origin:

      Feminine variation of Apollo, Greek mythology name

    • Meaning:

      "destroyer, strength; father's light"

    • Description:

      This name of a third-century Christian martyr has an romantic, appealing feel in the modern world. It first came to American attention via Prince's love interest in the film Purple Rain. It could make an unexpected route to sweet nickname Polly — or perhaps to the quirky apple!
  8. Viridiana

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "green"

    • Description:

      Viridiana is a frillier version of the medieval name Viridis, meaning green. Viridiana briefly made it into the top 1000 in the US in the 1990s.
  9. Leocadia

    • Origin:

      Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "splendid brightness"

    • Description:

      Leocadia marries a mix of sounds: the strength of a lion, with a rhythmic Latin ending.
  10. Emiliana

    • Origin:

      Italian variation of Emily

    • Meaning:

      "rival"

    • Description:

      The enormous popularity of Emily and Emma means that parents will be looking further afield for substitutes -- and this is one of the prettiest.

  11. Caledonia

    • Origin:

      Latin place-name for Scotland

    • Meaning:

      "hard or rocky land"

    • Description:

      Caledonia is a rhythmic and alluring place name used by singer Shawn Colvin for her daughter. It would make an interesting and apt choice for a girl with Scottish ancestry.
  12. Ekaterina

    • Origin:

      Russian; Macedonian; Bulgarian, variation of Catherine

    • Meaning:

      "pure"

    • Description:

      This international variation was publicized by Olympic skater Ekaterina Gordeeva.
  13. Elizabella

    • Origin:

      English combination of Eliza + Bella

    • Meaning:

      "pledged to God + beautiful"

    • Description:

      Elizabella is a much more obscure smoosh than sisters Isabella and Annabelle, but the megapopularity of Isabella may give this unusual combo name a boost.
  14. Theophania

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Description:

      This ancient name, belonging to a Byzantine empress, may be difficult for a modern child to carry, though it can be an original way to get to cute nickname Thea or even Theo or Teddie. The English variation Tiffany may be more wearable, but with a much less elegant image.
  15. Aureliana

    • Origin:

      Feminine variation of Aurelianus, Latin

    • Meaning:

      "the golden one"

    • Description:

      Aureliana is a feminine name with Latin origins, derived from 'aureus' meaning 'golden' or 'gilded.' It's the feminine form of Aurelianus, which was a Roman family name associated with the emperor Aurelian.
  16. Evangelina

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "bearer of good news"

    • Description:

      Why is Evangeline so popular -- close to Number 200 in the US -- while Evangelina hasn't charted in the Top 1000 since the early 1950s? The stardom of Evangeline Lilly has something to do with the relative popularity of that form, but Evangelina is just as pretty and romantic but given to only 10% as many baby girls.
  17. Philadelphia

    • Origin:

      Greek place-name

    • Meaning:

      "brotherly love"

    • Description:

      Place-name mentioned in the New Testament and not yet on the name map. Philadelphia Thursday was the character played by Shirley Temple in John Ford's 1948 "Fort Apache."
  18. Elisabetta

    • Origin:

      Italian variation of Elizabeth

    • Meaning:

      "pledged to God"

    • Description:

      This version softens, feminizes, and glamorizes the long-time favorite. A fresh way to honor Grandma Betty. Elizabetta is a variation.
  19. Serendipity

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "unexpected good fortune"

    • Description:

      A unique virtue name with a sound as happy and lively as its meaning.
  20. Emmanuella

    • Origin:

      English variation of Emmanuela

    • Meaning:

      "God is with us"

    • Description:

      Long and lilting but with the familiar sounds of Emma and Ella, Emmanuella is an alternative spelling to the Italian, Portuguese, and Romanian Emanuela. In 2023, it was one of the fastest rising names in the UK and is also popular in Ghana, Haiti, Nigeria, Gabon, France, and Cameroon.