Five Letter Girl Names

In Irish mythology, sidhe refers to the mounds of earth that are home to the aos sí, a race of fairies.

Palindromic name often heard in Ethiopia.

Considering that randy is slang for 'horny' this is not a great choice.

Loyal has history as a boy name—most popular in the late 19th century, later falling off the charts in 1948. This was back when loyalty suggested faithfulness to one's country, rather than fidelity to others. Today it would likely be interpreted as the latter.

Modern virtue names are rapidly rising in popularity—could Loyal be the next True?

Popular in mid-century Norway, Turid was ultimately derived from the Old Norse name Þórfríðr, from Þórr, "Thor," and fríðr, "beautiful." Turi is a more contemporary spelling, connected to aviator Turi Widerøe.

Amice is a name that was used in the Middle Ages but has fallen out of use now. It seems completely suited for modern life, though, with a pronunciation that's like Alice wth an m.

Judge Kimba Wood, failed Clinton nominee for attorney general, made us aware of this one, but few baby namers picked it up. Kim, Kimberly, and all her variations are taking a well-deserved rest.

Kitsa could be used as a cute elaboration of Kit or a nickname for Katherine, although the names are unrelated. It's traditionally a nickname for the rare Greek name Kyriaki.