1798 Four Letter Girl Names

A striking French and Spanish short form of Veronica or Véronique.

As Ryan quickly becomes a plausible option for a girl, some parents may be interested in the spelling Rian — the more authentic and original form of the name.

Victoria's Secret model Devon Windsor welcomed a daughter named Enzo Elodie Barbara in 2021. It hasn't yet inspired many parents to use Enzo for their baby girls — there were only 6 in 2022 — but we could see this becoming as unisex as Ezra someday.

The Hawaiian form of Gina or Tina (as well as the word for the country China), or in Swedish, a short form of Katharina or Kristina.

An international possibility, heard from England and Israel to Poland, Latvia, and Albania.

A Danish variant of Kaja (Kaya) or a Cornish word name derived from kaja "daisy".

Inna is an uncommon name even in Russia, whose meaning is unknown. Originally a male name, it is now mostly given to girls. It also made a brief appearance in the French Top 500 a few years ago.

A unique international short form of Margaret.

Appealing crosscultural choice.

The Lido is a sand island directly across from Venice. Lido is also used to mean beach resort or swimming pool.

A snug word name that may appeal to hygge-minded parents. It reappeared on the US charts in both 2020 and 2022 after a gap of 55 years. It can be short for Cosima or Cosette/Cozette.

A playful and whimsical choice for a child that works as a given name or a nickname (perhaps for Beatrix).

Despite its varied cultural ties, Zizi still sounds like a cancan dancer or a fluffy lapdog.

While we still can't see Hilda coming back any time soon, it's conceivable that this Italian version could ride the coattails of Ella, Elena and Ellery to broader popularity.

Ames is that jewel of a name that's simple and familiar while at the same time being unusual and rare. With gender neutral surname names ending in S trending today -- think Brooks, Wells, Oakes -- Ames can make a perfect update on Amy or Amanda.

Somewhat flat-footed form; go for the original.

If it's possible for a name to be too musical, this one is.

Compact and creative, it has been associated with one-time Cagney & Lacey star Tyne Daly.