1798 Four Letter Girl Names

Not as evocative as Autumn.

In Welsh, Ceri is traditionally a male name but can also be used for girls. It's a short form of Ceridwen too, the name of the Welsh goddess of poetry.

Gila and its variants have joyous meanings in Hebrew, but other kids might connect them to the monster.

Actress Gena Rowlands publicized this name, which she pronounces with a soft e.

York is one of those names that's always been around but has never gone anywhere. There are records of baby Yorks born in 1880, yet since then it has never been given to more than 20 children in a single year. York has only ever charted as a girl name twice: in 2018, when it was given to five baby girls, and in 2020 to six girls.

Loti is the Welsh spelling of the diminutive Lottie.

Most famously borne by Loja Saarinen, a Finnish-American artist and wife of architect Eliel Saarinen. She was born Minna Carolina Mathilde Louise Gesellius and went by Louise or Loja.

Ikea is a down-market version of the Chanel/Tiffany/Porsche brand-name-as-first idea.

Unfashionable name, with the rather poignant lone sound.

The Polish form of Ruth has mostly been lost outside of Poland, but though rare, it can still be heard in Polish and Eastern European communities. Ruta has only ever appeared on Illinois' state data, due to Chicago's large Polish population. With Ruth now on the ascent, Ruta may be worth rediscovering.

Green-hued name that evokes images of fields, trees, and summertime picnics.

When you see it written out and know the meaning, it seems more distinctive than Neil. Pity everyone will understand it as simply, Neil or Neal.