Five Letter Girl Names

From the Arabic name Naila, which is used regularly by Muslims in England and France, as well as the Arabic-speaking world. Naila was the wife of the third caliph, Uthman.

Variation of Alana.

Brooke variation – or is the other way around? – that makes it more a nature name, less an eighties-style androgynous name.

Traditional Arabic choice, used for both boys and girls.

See RETA.

Anglicized form of the Irish name Aoibheann, which is also in use in Ireland itself. Eavie/Evie would make an adorable short form.

An intriguing variation of classic Mary that could act as a more inherently feminine alternative to the rising unisex Micah.

Made famous by actress Idina Menzel, of "Rent" and "Wicked" fame.

While actress Glenn Close didn't inspire many parents to give their daughters her name in particular, she did help launch a general trend toward boy names for girls.

Pretty and unusual translation of Bella.

Hagar is an Old Testament name with an unfortunate association with comic strip character "Hagar the Horrible."

Seems to cry out for another syllable.

Zeila, the name of a port town in Somalia, has cultural resonance and an appealing sound.