Five Letter Girl Names

A fresh update to Tara.

The wife of legendary Irish hero Cu Chulainn, blessed with the gifts of beauty sweet speech, wisdom, needlework, and chastity -- a mixed bag.

Love the name wren but need something not quite so trendy? Consider Jedda. Jedda is derived from the word 'djida' meaning "wren" in the language of the Noongar people of Western Australia. Jedda was also the name of the eponymous heroine of the film "Jedda", which was one of the first Australian films to be shot in color and was the first to be shown at the Cannes Film Festival (it was nominated for the Palme d'Or). The perfect name for nature enthusiasts and film buffs alike.

Mormon supermodel Pyper America Smith Holder brought this spelling into the public eye. Pyper's younger brother is also a model, Lucky Blue Smith.

A popular name in Turkey that would be highly wearable in the wider world too.

Orana is an word from the Wiradjuri language meaning "welcome". It has become more widely known for its use in the traditional Australian Christmas carol "Carol of the Birds", meaning it now carries strong yuletide connotations. Orana is an original addition to the list of names for Christmas babies.

In Estonia, short-form Riina is more common than its mother name, Katariina.

Could work for a blended Japanese-Irish family.

An alluring name that would fit right into an American classroom with no problem.

A modern alternative to Shelby.

Pretty Russian name that has yet to be embraced outside of the region.

Ilena-style variants have all been considered more stylish than Helen for many years.