1798 Four Letter Girl Names

Etel may freshen up the dated Ethel that many may consider still a bit too dusty for revival. Etel is used in Hungarian speaking countries, but is sleek and simple enough to work well in the States.

Probably intended as a variant spelling of Kyle, this German word (meaning "wedge") is not used as a name there.

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

Lada is the Slavic goddess of youth, merriment, beauty and fertility, usually associated with spring. Her name is referenced in wedding and folk songs in Eastern Europe, but largely unknown in the West.

Since it's also Spanish for "nothing," this name wouldn't be great for a girl's self-esteem.

Cute nickname name used by Woody Harrelson for his daughter, but does have possible association with Denny's.

An Italian word name that somehow feels incomplete in itself.

Neutral color, but as a name, too much of an oddity.

Enyo is the Greek goddess of war, the female counterpart to the god Ares. Enyo's Roman equivalent in Bellona.

The Old Irish name for Ireland, now Éire, which is the source of Erin (via its genitive form Éireann "of Ireland"). In Irish mythology, Ériu is the mother goddess of Ireland, whose name may derive from a Proto-Celtic word meaning "full, abundant" – i.e. "land of abundance".

An alternative spelling to Cece that would make a more intuitive nickname for names with a "Ci" spelling, like Cicely or Lucille.

Singer Perry is long gone, but the beautiful northern Italian lake, best known these days as one of the homes of George Clooney, conjures up a clear and tranquil image.

Itta is a cute old-fashioned name that arose parallelly as a nickname for Yehudit, used among Ashkenazi Jews, and a variation of Ita, an Irish name.

A modern name likely inspired by the Latin phrase carpe diem meaning "seize the day".

One of the more unusual word names used by Plymouth pilgrims for their children. Fear Brewster is an example of the usage of this name. Definitely one of the historic pilgrim names best left in the past.

While the traditional Esmé is pronounced EZ-may, the Isme variation would suggest an IZ-may pronunciation.