Six Letter Girl Names

So named because it emits sparks when struck with a stone.

Still heard in some religious Jewish communities, however diminutive Gitty is more common as a given name.

Loyola is a Spanish surname occasionally used as a first name for girls. This is most likely in honor of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuits. Loyola O'Connor was an American silent film actress.

Superseded by Lauren.

Striking Sanskrit name that could easily cross cultures.

The continent of Europe gets its name from Europa, queen of Crete and lover of Zeus. It is also, notably, the name of one of Jupiter's moons.

See NECHAMA.

In Irish mythology, the term merrow was synonymous with "mermaid." According to legend, the merrow wear caps called cohuleen druith so they can remain under the water.

Another feminine form of the old saint's name Maël, and highly popular in France.

Spruce is a very rare tree name, given to only six baby boys last year....and no girls. But there's nothing traditionally gendered about this name, which can work just as well for baby girls.