Six Letter Girl Names
- Larisa
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"citadel"Description:
This version of the name of a Greek nymph, based on the ancient city of Larisa, is widely used in Russia thanks to a martyr saint venerated by the Eastern Church.
- Ulyana
- Taissa
Origin:
Russian, Ukrainian, GreekMeaning:
"bandage"Description:
Ukrainian-American actress Taissa Farmiga bears this unusual spelling of Taisa, from Taisiya and ultimately the Greek name Thaïs.
- Alessa
Origin:
ItalianMeaning:
"defender of men"Description:
Italian form of Alexa, sometimes short for Alessandra, which sidesteps the Amazon Alexa issue.
- Brynna
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"hill"Description:
You say Bryn, he says Bryana -- here's a name you might agree on.
- Grania
Origin:
Variation of Grainne, IrishMeaning:
"the loved one or grain of corn"Description:
In addition to being the appellation of an ancient grain goddess, this name was also borne by two mythic Irish figures, one of whom was betrothed to legendary chieftain Finn MacCool, the other the brave sixteenth century pirate Grainne Ni Mhaille— known in English as Grace O'Malley-- whose name passed into poetry as a symbol of Ireland.
- Lucyna
- Maeven
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"sage"Description:
A modern spelling of the word name Maven, referring to an expert, sage or connoisseur, influenced by the trending Irish name Maeve.
- Gentry
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"aristocracy"Description:
Gentry is a word name that's gaining ground for girls as a kind of updated Jennifer, especially in the Jentry (or Jentri or Jentree) spelling.
- Janine
Origin:
French variation of JaneDescription:
Has lost all trace of its French accent.
- Norrie
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"light"Description:
Old-fashioned nickname for Nora, Honora, Eleanor, Noreen... or any name with that "nor" sound.
- Cadeau
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"gift"Description:
Cadeau puts a decidedly French-ified twist on the word name trend, but don't be surprised if you encounter ponies and poodles with the same moniker.
- Sahara
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"desert"Description:
A beautiful and evocative place-name that deserves wider use.
- Viveka
Origin:
Swedish, Nordic; SanskritMeaning:
"alive, life; wisdom"Description:
A truly multicultural choice, with separate origins from Scandinavia (also spelled Viveca and Vivica), as well as India (with spiritual meaning in Hinduism).
- Tipper
Origin:
Irish, diminutive and variation of Irish surname TabarDescription:
The nickname of Mrs. Al Gore (born Mary Elizabeth), bestowed because her favorite childhood lullaby was "Tippy Tippy Tin," should remain her exclusive property.
- Padget
Origin:
English and French variation of PageMeaning:
"page, attendant"Description:
This unusual offshoot of Page is one of the undiscovered unique baby names, with lots of energy and charm. Actress Paget Brewster, star of Criminal Minds, presents another spelling possibility. She comes from a family of unique names--her mother is Hathaway, her father Galen.
- Kerttu
Origin:
Finnish variation of GertrudeMeaning:
"strength of a spear"Description:
Variation of Gertrude.
- Seeley
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"blessed, happy"Description:
Surname name with an uplifting meaning. Just beware that this is a well-known mattress brand.
- Róisín
Origin:
Irish Gaelic, diminutive of RÓIsMeaning:
"rose"Description:
An authentic choice for your little Irish Rose, chosen by singer Sinead O'Connor for her daughter.
- Assisi
Origin:
Italian place-nameDescription:
This lovely Umbrian hill town became a striking first name for the young daughter of Jade Jagger.