Five Letter Girl Names

Derived from the Turkish ay, meaning "moon," and the Arabic nur, meaning "light."

One of the most popular Italian surnames, this refreshes Ross and Rose for both genders.

Variant of Maris

Sisko is the Finnish word for "sister." It was most popular in Finland from the 1930s-1970s.

Pooja, also spelled Puja, is a common name among Hindu women and girls. In Hinduism, the practice of puja refers to making an offering to the divine, typically that of light, water, food, or flowers.

This fashionable-sounding surname is surprisingly rare, considering its proximity to popular Ryder. Musical fans will recognise it as the fictional high school setting for Grease (albeit with two Ls), after which singer Rydel Lynch was apparently named.

A queen in George R. R. Martin's Song of Ice and Fire series, featured in the GOT prequel House of the Dragon, where she is played by Sian Brooke.

One of those cute Yiddish nicknames that feel charmingly vintage when borne by young Jewish girls today. These names, such as Gitty and Malkie and Faigy, are typically reserved for the most religious Jewish communities.

Saima derives from Saimaa, the name of Finland's largest lake. It was also the name of a 19th-century Finnish nationalist newspaper.

Bríet, the Icelandic form of Brit, feels fresher and more exciting than the original.

Emeri is an alternate spelling of Emery which means industrious. Emeri offers a modern twist on traditional names like Emma and Emily. This spelling is used primarily for girls, with just under 200 girls given the name each year.