Five Letter Girl Names

Seventies comic-book-heroine-style name.

Perhaps to honor an ancestral Abraham, but presents a confusing image.

An old-lady name in Scandinavia today, but Eivor may get a fresh start in the US, where it is associated with Assassain's Creed character Eivor Varinsdottir. Interestingly, the video game inspired several sets of parents to use the name for their sons in 2021 — the first year Eivor was ever recorded — but it has never made the charts for girls.

Occasionally heard in Ireland, small chance of success here.

Sohvi is the Finnish translation of Sophia, although Sofia ranks as the most popular variation in Finland.

See NATASHA.

One of the rarer tree names, Birch evokes imagery of the beautiful paper-white bark tree.

Although a unisex name, the most notable people named Birch are men, such as Indiana senator Birch Evans Bayh Jr.

Birch trees are very symbolic in many cultures. In Russia, birch trees are emblematic of grace, beauty, and strength. In Celtic culture, birch trees represent growth, stability, and adaptability.

Americans might recognize Asuka as the stage name of WWE wrestler Kanako Urai.

A Jada alternative that has lost ground this decade after peaking around 2010.

Why has it taken so long for us to discover Italy? The name, that is.

A modern coinage from the initials JC, or from a combination of Jay plus the popular -acey/-asey ending sound.

Alcie and Alsie are antiquated short forms that feel more baby-ready now that names such as Elsie, Elsa, and Isla are becoming popular again. Mother name Alcina was an operatic sorceress who turned men into trees and animals.

A potential successor to River, albeit without the appealing connection to nature.

Royce is a grandpa name with an upscale link to Rolls Royce, and a surprising rise for girls since the early noughties. Rebel Wilson has a daughter named Royce Lillian.

Biblical woman from the Old Testament whose unique name is largely unknown in the modern world.