Five Letter Girl Names

Common in Japan among older generations of women, rather than baby girls.

Ruska is a Finnish word referring to autumn foliage — often specifically autumn in Lapland, Finland where the colors are vibrant and magical.

A sweet and warm Arabic name with a meaning to match.

Tülay is a common name among Gen X and Millennial Turkish women — it was in the Turkish Top 100 through 1990. As a word, tülay can mean "delicate as a tulle" (the fabric) and "bright like the moon", but means "tulle moon" as a name.

This pretty Ethiopian name means "unique" or "different", and would live up to its name in English-speaking countries. Pronounced "lee-yoo", this name can also be spelled Liyu.

This boys' name is a name that may be starting to cross over into the pink list in the US - with over 50 baby girls named Lamar in 2015. For what it is worth, we consider that Lamarr might be a better alternative for girls, given its connection to the extraordinary Hedy Lamarr, screen actress and inventor of the technology eventually used in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technology.

Rare but stylish Nigerian name for boys and girls.