Six Letter Girl Names
- Mariae
- Minnow
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"small fish"Description:
This adorable fish name debuted on the baby name charts in 2020, inspired by a young girl character in the Netflix movie Love and Monsters. Minnow resembles well-established girl names Minnie, Willow, and Marlowe.
- Zelina
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"zealous"Description:
A rarely heard name that might appeal to parents looking for an unusual name starting with "Z".
- Piaget
Origin:
French surname, meaning unknownDescription:
We wouldn't have considered Piaget as a viable given name option was it not for Solange Knowles, who has it as her middle name. Her mother chose it after the watch brand, but many will recognize it as the surname of pioneering Swiss psychologist Jean Piaget. His theories on cognitive development in children are among the most influential in the field of psychology.
- Alafia
Origin:
YorubaMeaning:
"peace"Description:
Alafia is a Yoruba name for peace and is used as a name for both men and women in Nigeria.
- Solena
- Corina
- Cleora
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"glory"Description:
Cleora is a now-extinct name (there were no babies named Cleora recorded in the U.S. in 2012) that achieved some standing in the early 20th century thanks to the craze for all things Egypt-related. A range of Cleopatra diminutives, including Cleo, Cleora, Cleona, and Cleola, made the Top 1000 then as the ancient tombs were opened in Egypt.
- Tiziri
Origin:
Tamazight and BerberMeaning:
"moonlight"Description:
Means "moonlight" in Tamazight.
- Bonita
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"pretty"Description:
Like Benita, had some popularity in the fifties.
- Briley
Origin:
Modern invented nameDescription:
Similar to Brielle and Riley, this name lags quite far behind these more common variations. It peaked at Number 622 in 2009 in the US, but it is now descending the ranks.
- Reshma
Origin:
HindiMeaning:
"silk"Description:
This Hindi girls' name is virtually unknown in the Western World but could translate easily, and the smooth meaning is a plus.
- Salvia
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"whole, healthy"Description:
Another name for the herb sage -- which sounds younger and more modern than this version.
- Talwyn
Origin:
CornishMeaning:
"fair brow"Description:
Talwyn is a contemporary Cornish word name that can be pronounced with the emphasis on either syllable. With its fashionable -wyn ending, Talwyn could easily be used on an American-born baby.
- Rhythm
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
A musical name that is undeniably cool and, well, rhythmic. Its biggest challenge may be the spelling. Well, maybe not the biggest challenge. Save this one for a middle name.
- Felina
- Sadira
Origin:
PersianMeaning:
"lotus tree"Description:
Intriguing name with great symbolic meaning in Eastern religions.
- Miraal
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"deer; angel of heaven"Description:
This lovely Muslim name had a boost in 2022. Miraal is also an aquatic elf character in the Dungeons and Dragons franchise.
- Nefeli
Origin:
GreekDescription:
Modern Greek variant of Nephele.
- Zehava
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"gold, golden"Description:
The more dignified and attractive Hebrew equivalent of Golda or Goldie.