Five Letter Girl Names

A more interesting and unusual shortening of Antonia than Toni.

Not much to recommend this relative of Wilma; consider Willa or Willow instead.

Neomi is one of many forms of the classic Biblical name Naomi, the Old Testament mother of Ruth. With Naomi now ranking among the Top 50 girl names in the US, variations such as Neomi are sure to become more popular.

Ligia, also spelled Ligeia, is the name of one of the Greek Sirens, who was half-bird, half-woman. It's also the title of an Edgar Allen Poe poem.

Strong and spare state name, maybe better in the middle -- or for a boy.

A rare feminine form of Even, a common Norwegian boy name.

Until now, most girls called Shell used it as a nickname for Shelley or Michelle. Today's Shell is much more likely to be a nature name, cool and beachy, fit for all genders.

Technically a pet form of Brigid and very commonly heard in Ireland, but pronunciation problems complicate Bride as a name choice in America.

Lutza is largely unknown in the English-speaking world and might remain that way, due to its resemblance to klutz.

Kenia debuted on the US Top 1000 list in 1992. Even though it currently ranks higher than original spelling Kenya, this is a hard sell as it alters the spelling of the African nation.