Five Letter Girl Names

In Greek mythology, nymphs of the breezes.

Nanny, like Fanny, is an old-fashioned nickname not due for a comeback any time soon.

Possibly to honor Canadian short story writer Alice -- though Alice is more far accessible and--until very recently-- nearly as distinctive.

This version of the name creates an almost-homonym to Isora, but it adds in the trendy z. The possible nicknames of Ezzy and Zora give this name a little more wearability.

An attractive Hebrew name that's rarely heard outside of Israel.

Isala has a mellifluous sound, and ties in nicely with more familiar names like Isolde and Isla.

The adorable animal name made its way into the baby name pool when Macklemore used it as the middle name for his daughter Colette in 2018.

Popular in Iceland, this name ultimately derives from Elizabeth.

Cutesy short form of Piritta, the Finnish variation of Birgitta.

Anima is a name that could work in so many languages, blessed as it is with easy spelling and pronunciation. It works equally well in the East and in the West, as its roots can either come from Latin, where it means "soul", or from Sanskrit, where it means "minute, tiny".

Tailored Ethiopian choice with a hopeful meaning.

Drífa comes from a snowy family in Norse mythology — father Snær and sisters Mjǫll and Fǫnn.