Six Letter Girl Names

  1. Otilia
    • Origin:

      Spanish, Romanian
    • Meaning:

      "wealth, fatherland"
    • Description:

      Spanish and Romanian form of Ottilia or Odilia
  2. Israel
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "he who struggles with God"
    • Description:

      Israel joins the club of traditionally male names that celebrity parents have adopted for their daughters. Singer Andy Grammer welcomed daughter Israel "Izzy" Blue in 2020.
  3. Miraal
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "deer; angel of heaven"
    • Description:

      This lovely Muslim name had a boost in 2022. Miraal is also an aquatic elf character in the Dungeons and Dragons franchise.
  4. Shalom
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "peace"
    • Description:

      Supermodel Shalom Harlow glamorized this name, which is heard as a greeting every day in Israel.
  5. Africa
    • Origin:

      Place name, various meanings
    • Description:

      Most Africas today would be named for the continent, but the name actually existed in Scotland in medieval times, where there was a Celtic queen named Affrica. Africa has also been a Spanish name for girls since 1421. The church of the Virgin "Nuestra Senora de Africa" is in Ceuta, the Spanish city she is Patron of, in North Africa.
  6. Oriole
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "golden"
    • Description:

      A bird name from the same Latin root as Aurelia, Oriole is extremely rare as a name: No babies were given the name in the US in 2022. But most people are aware of the Oriole bird, which makes this name uncommon yet possible.
  7. Melona
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "sweet like honey"
    • Description:

      Several "Mel" names are shining in the Top 1000, including Melody, Melanie, and Melina, and Melona is a sweet and unique alternative that was given to around 30 baby girls in 2022. Melona is also a brand of Korean frozen fruit bars.
  8. Miriel
    • Origin:

      English, Irish, Scottish, Icelandic, Literature
    • Meaning:

      "bright sea or jewel-garlanded maiden"
    • Description:

      Miriel is an English and Icelandic variant of Muriel, which in turn derives from Irish Muirgel or Scottish Muireall.
  9. Piaget
    • Origin:

      French surname, meaning unknown
    • Description:

      We wouldn't have considered Piaget as a viable given name option was it not for Solange Knowles, who has it as her middle name. Her mother chose it after the watch brand, but many will recognize it as the surname of pioneering Swiss psychologist Jean Piaget. His theories on cognitive development in children are among the most influential in the field of psychology.
  10. Zelina
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "zealous"
    • Description:

      A rarely heard name that might appeal to parents looking for an unusual name starting with "Z".
  11. Minnow
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "small fish"
    • Description:

      This adorable fish name debuted on the baby name charts in 2020, inspired by a young girl character in the Netflix movie Love and Monsters. Minnow resembles well-established girl names Minnie, Willow, and Marlowe.
  12. Edurne
    • Origin:

      Basque
    • Meaning:

      "snow"
    • Description:

      This feminine version of the Basque name Edur is quite well used in Spain, where it has often been in the Top 100. Plus it offers some great nickname options such as Eddie or Deedee. One of the names for winter babies that's off the snowy track.
  13. Zehava
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "gold, golden"
    • Description:

      The more dignified and attractive Hebrew equivalent of Golda or Goldie.
  14. Solina
    • Midora
      • Origin:

        English
      • Meaning:

        "green or my gift"
      • Description:

        A highly unusual Dora name that may be a spin on the Japanese name Midori, meaning "green," or a combination of Mia "my" plus Dora "gift."
    • Perrin
      • Origin:

        Variation of Perry or Peter, English or Greek
      • Meaning:

        "dweller near the pear tree or rock"
      • Description:

        Perrin has been in long use as a surname, derived from Peter, and is now used quietly as a first name. It was given to 37 boys and 12 girls in the US in 2022, an increase over the year before. It has an attractive sound and feel and seems equally usable for both sexes.
    • Devana
      • Origin:

        Polish, Czech, Serbian, Croatian
      • Meaning:

        "divine"
      • Description:

        A deity worshipped across Eastern European countries, goddess of the moon, hunting, and wilderness. Folklore describes Devana as a virgin goddess whose virginity is renewed every spring, and she is often depicted riding on a mare.
    • Heledd
      • Origin:

        Welsh
      • Meaning:

        "pool of salt"
      • Description:

        A beautiful ancient Welsh name, the meaning of which is not entirely clear. It has been linked to the Welsh for salty, hallt or halenaidd. The "th" sound at the end is pronounced like the first sound of "then" (rather than "thin").
    • Nefeli
      • Origin:

        Greek
      • Description:

        Modern Greek variant of Nephele.
    • Morana
      • Origin:

        Slovak, Macedonian
      • Meaning:

        "brown haired"
      • Description:

        Morena is the goddess of seasonal rites and rebirth worshipped in Central Europe.