Five Letter Girl Names

Ashley substitute with a slightly more unisex feel; it was picked for her daughter by TV host Nancy O'Dell.

As Sophia gets more popular, parents search out more unusual spins, and the Z makes this qualify.

This adorable name of the young daughter on "Big Love" might be thought of as a variation of Tansy, an obscure flower name whose star may rise on the heels of such current favorites as Lily and Daisy.

Ororo Munroe is the civilian name of African-American comic book heroine Storm, from the X-Men series.

Dovie was a fairly popular nickname name a century or more ago, dropping off the Top 1000 in the 1940s only to be heading straight back uphill now.

Artie is usually short for Arthur, but with boyish nicknames like Billie and Frankie rising, it could make for a sweet retro nickname for a girl too – perhaps short for Artemis or Arlette.

A light and lovely Quechua name with a joyful meaning.

As a feminine name, Konan has Japanese origins. It is the name of a villainous character in the Naruto franchise.

The Islamic prophet Muhammad was born in the city of Mecca, now known as the holiest city in Islam. Officially called Makkah al-Mukarramah, or Makkah, it is located in modern-day Saudi Arabia. Millions of Muslims from across the world make a pilgrimage there each year, while Non-Muslims are understandably not allowed inside the city.

Variation of CASEY or combination of initials K. and C. From the time when initial names seemed really neat. K. C.

This creative spelling of Jade adds in the trendy y, but it remains much less popular.

Ear-catching alternative to Lydia.

Seinfeld's George threatened to name his future child Seven, and then singer Erykah Badu actually did it.

Like its parent name Elijah and the related Elliot, this has potential for girls. It shares sounds with Eliza, Delilah, and Iris, along with established unisex choices, like Ellis, Emery, and Eden. Given to only a small handful of girls every year, it is not a popular choice just yet. If you do enjoy the idea, Lilias, Eirlys, Clovis, Micah, or Micaiah might appeal too.

Abbey might sound exactly like the popular Abigail nickname Abby or Abbie, but spelled this way it is also a churchy word name with a Gothic feel. But hearing it, no one will know the difference.

A fresh and pretty Japanese name which would be an unusual route to the popular Emmy/Emi nickname. In Japanese, this name can be formed from a variety of different kanji combinations with different meanings, but "laughing child" and "beautiful child" are two appealing possibilities.

A minor goddess in Celtic mythology, associated with the river Aisne.