Five Letter Girl Names

Vinny or more usually Vinnie, believe it or not, used to a more common nickname for girls than it is now. Along with Ollie, Bertie, and Gussie. it was a 19th century version of a gender neutral name.

Lisa was one of the first names to spawn a range of variations, and this is one, sometimes pronounced lee-sha. The original is simpler and prettier.

Pretty and unusual bird-related name.

Highly unusual water name -- and actor Colin surname -- with a Scottish burr. Firth derives from the Old Norse word fjord.

Eliot is the sleekest spelling of the original, very occasionally used for girls, perhaps to honor novelist George Eliot.

A Titan and mother of Athena in Greek mythology.

A lively name often used to honor a deceased grandmother in Yoruba culture.

A pretty color name little used outside Turkey.

Old fashioned nickname that some girls just might be able to pull off. You'd just have to be sure your little Fancy was one of them.

This, the simplest French female version of Paul, was brought into the U. S. mix by novelist Paule Marshall, whose roots are in the West Indies.

Anela is the equivalent of Angela, which means angel. Anela is also one of

A popular Arabic name borne by a famed Lebanese actress and singer, could provide an intriguing alternative to Sarah.