Six Letter Girl Names

The most popular variation of this name for baby girls is Leighton, as in Leighton Meester, the actress who introduced her name to the mainstream when she rose to fame on Gossip Girl.

Distinctly feminine form of the unisex name Liel

In the Bible, Mahlah was one of five daughters of Zelophehad. The others were Noa, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. Noa is popular, Tirzah is sometimes used, and Mahlah has a much better chance of modern revival than Hoglah.

Noriko is most common among Gen X Japanese women, making it a dated choice in Japan.

A fresher, feistier Italian variant of Marcia.

A trendy choice that takes a little from Riley and a little from Kayleigh, to create the rather appealing meaning, "beam of light in the meadow".

This name has a hauntingly appropriate meaning for its most famous bearer, Pakistani women and children's right activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Malala Yousefzai. The name itself is derived from the more traditional Malalai, which was the name of a 19th century female Afghan freedom fighter. If you're looking for a soft sounding female name that packs a punch in history and in meaning, Malala is definitely a strong contender.

Right in step with the two-syllable irish surname-names now on the rise.

One of the newest virtue names, given to only a handful of baby girls in the most recent year on record.

If you're looking for a creative way to get to Neve, Nevena is a lovely option with a sweet floral meaning.

Edgy German capital with definite possibilities as a baby name.

Majken, which is related to Maiken and Maike, is a popular name in Sweden whose variations are used throughout Scandinavia as cooler forms of Mary. Majken is virtually unknown in the U.S. and probably not bound for emigration.

Shot to fame as the middle name of Brangelina's daughter Shiloh Nouvel, after French architect Jean Nouvel.

Common transcription of Maria throughout Europe.

Much more upscale and modern for a girl than a boy.