1798 Four Letter Girl Names

Mystical overtones.

Sprightly name popular in Israel with beachy meaning and international flex.

Cute nickname but the "gabby" synonym might prove problematic, especially is your daughter is chatty....or not.

A strong and simple Maori name that could also be an alternative spelling of Kaia.

Botanical Hebrew choice that leads to the sweet vintage nickname Nettie.

Historically a diminutive of Wilhelmina, Elma's parent name and soundalike sisters are slowly stirring back to life as the trend for vintage baby names continues. With Alma on the rise in the US, Thelma chic in France, and Selma hot in Scandinavia, Elma could be in with a shot at a revival – especially given the popularity of Emma and Ella. But Muppet Elmo and Looney Tune Elmer Fudd may cast a long shadow.

A simple and seamlessly international choice with a joyful sound and beautiful meaning.

This pretty Ethiopian name means "unique" or "different", and would live up to its name in English-speaking countries. Pronounced "lee-yoo", this name can also be spelled Liyou.

Swyn is one of the vocabulary word names that has seen more use in Wales in recent years, though it's not quite a shoo-in elsewhere.

So many short forms of Margaret, from Peggy all the way through Maggie and Megan, are outdated now that Mago has value simply by being undiscovered. But still, not very appealing.

Tyas is an unusual Indonesian name that's simple and straightforward and could make an distinctive choice in the Western World.

The late actress Sada Thompson introduced this obscure but usable form.