1798 Four Letter Girl Names

The Welsh word for the artistic muse or inspiration is used regularly for girls in Wales, and occasionally for boys.

For such a short, simple name, Pela has many possible derivations and meanings. It's most commonly cited as a short form of Penelope, but can also be a nickname for Pelagia, a name related to the sea.

Could be used to honor a Joel.

Diminutive of Maxine, Maxima or Maximiliane

Riko is a hugely popular name for baby girls in contemporary Japan, and one that easily translates to the West.

Variant of Alafair

From the vocative case of Irish rós meaning "rose". Róise and Róisín are more common related names.

Idun is a modern transcription of Iðunn, the name of the goddess of apples — possibly representing fertility — and youth in Norse mythology. The similarity in pronunciation to Eden could add some points in favor of Idun or perhaps add some confusion.

The exact meaning of Yrsa has been lost to history, but theorists have come up with two possible explanations. The first, more likely option, is that Yrsa is a younger variant of the name Ýrr, meaning "mad" or "furious" or "wild". The other theory is based on Yrsa's similarities to Ursa, Latin for "bear", and suggests Yrsa comes from an Old Norse word that means "she-bear".

Truly a cross-cultural name, with usage in Germany, Scandinavia, India, France, and Iceland.

An Irish classic for boys that has a streamlined, surnamey, unisex appeal in this spelling.

Attractive Spanish name heard in the movie Spanglish. Roll that final r. Or say it the French way: Fleur.

A possible alternative to the ever-common Leah.

This spelling variation hasn't followed cousins Zoe and Zoey up the charts. Even though there are a number of feasible spellings, Zoie along with Zooey might cause some unwanted confusion.

Musical choice that might work great in the middle. Alternative in all its forms, Fife and sister name Fifer are Scottish names for girls that can make a new twist on Piper.

Lithe and leonine name chosen for her daughter by singer Erykah Badu -- whose other child has the number name Seven.

The singer known as Pink (born Alecia) brought this hue onto the name-possibility palette, especially as a middle choice. Could Pink be the next Blue?

A newly hatched cousin of Bree and Brea, with a touch of Bailey and Brynn there too, Brae feels like a name that could catch on. However, a 'bray' is also the sound a donkey makes.