Five Letter Girl Names

Tanya with a G.

A name that's on the rise for boys but rarely used -- though possible -- for girls.

A pretty Slovene name related to the Slavic goddess of the dawn.

Ochre is an exceedingly rare name, found only a few times since the nineteenth century, and not showing up in any current data. Yet it means much the same thing as popular Sienna (another clay coloured with iron oxide) and sounds similar to fashionable Oakley. A strong earthy nature name that is both unusual and evocative.

See DEJA.

The literal word for "spring" in many Slavic languages and the name of an ancient Slavic springtime deity.

Japji Sahib is the Sikh thesis, that appears at the beginning of the Guru Granth Sahib – the scripture of the Sikhs.

This internationally appealing choice is related to far more popular cousin Kayla, which currently ranks at Number 115.

A star in the "tail" of the Cygnus constellation.

Menna is used regularly in Wales in modern times. Its origins are uncertain: perhaps created by a poet, or possibly connected with the Menai Strait that separates the island of Anglesey from mainland Wales. Either way, it's pretty, straightforward, and honor Welsh heritage without screaming it.

An appealing Hawaiian name which belongs to a town, river and bay on Kauaʻi island in Hawaii. The two possible meanings of the name, "crescent bay" or "garland (lei) valley" both describe the beauty of the place.

Though it sounds like Karen, this spelling makes the name more distinctive.

Actress Milla Jovovich chose this uncommon but usable Welsh boy name for her daughter in 2020.

A once very common Irish diminutive of Bridget that has unfortunately been associated since the 18th century with a pejorative slang term for an old or fussy woman.

Melvin is one of the ultimate nerd names, and Melva is not far behind.

In Cherokee, TS is pronounced like a J, which may lead to some pronunciation confusion. Nevertheless, Tsula is an appealing choice.

This female version of Levi is much too apt to be mistaken for Livia.