Six Letter Girl Names

Although Joan was the more popular name in the 20th century, it's the nickname Joanie that is likely to be revived first. Joan ranked as a Top 100 name from the mid '20s to the mid '60s, and the US is still Joan-ed out from that era. But sweet Joanie feels fresh — a sister to names like Sadie, Elsie, and Sylvie. It could have a future on the Top 1000 but for now, scoop up Joanie while it's undiscovered.

Maisel is a German-Jewish surname, brought into the spotlight as that of Miriam Maisel, aka The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. The TV show, which premiered in 2017, has led to small numbers of girls given the name in recent years. It feels like a blend of stylish vintage names Maisie and Hazel.

Zvezda, which means star in several Slavic languages, is a traditional established name in Eastern Europe and Russia. While names with celestial meanings have an intrinsic appeal, that initial Zv may be difficult for English speakers to wrap their tongues around.

A Greek goddess of music and poetry, Danae has a novel yet familiar sound.

Could be the next Nova, now that celestial baby names are in the ascendent.

A rare Finnish word name with a fiery meaning.

Sonora may be a more unusual and melodic choice than Sierra, but this Mexican state name may sound too much like Senora to work as a name.

Kerris is a much easier if less authentic phonetic spelling of the popular and pretty Welsh name Cerys.

Another two-syllable surname zooming up the ladder for boys, and poised to be grabbed by the girls.

This name of an admired Puerto Rican pop singer has been picked up by hundreds of Hispanic parents.

Spiritual word names are a hot trend and ever-expanding category of baby names. Chapel was notably used in 2020 by Josh Brolin for his daughter. He said of her name, "Chapel Grace is, to us, a manifestation of that celestial feeling that was always felt as we meandered and knelt."

Saint Savina of Milan gave comfort to prisoners. Her name is a variation of the Latin Sabina, which refers to the Sabine people. Not completely unknown in the US, there were 25 baby girls named Savina last year, and fewer than 100 called Sabina. Savina and Sabina will inevitably be confused with Sabrina, which is much more popular.

This name has it all - looks, brains, charms and an international sound that can go anywhere.

Putting the emphasis on the "elle" softens a name that seems at once futuristic and medieval.

Fiery names are blazing hot right now, and this one would fit right in.

Medora is a Greek name much less common here than, say, Melanie or Melissa. It has some literary references, including as the beautiful and passionate heroine of Lord Byron's poem The Corsair, and in Edith Wharton's The Age of Innocence, there is a character named Marchioness Melora Manson.

Mirela is a name used in Romania and Croatia and is related to popular Mira.

Lilting African name that translates perfectly into other cultures.