Six Letter Girl Names

Biblical name from the Old Testament.

This variation of Jayla had one of the highest increases in popularity between 2012 and 2013.

Although the saintly Gratia was male -- Blessed Gratia of Kotor -- this name feels quite female today.

This name of a triple star system in Virgo has a New Agey astral feel.

Verane is a French name largely unknown outside its native shores: No baby girls were given this name in the US last year. But with Vera's steady rise over the past decade or so, Vérane might be discovered.

Has a pleasantly fizzy, effervescent feeling.

This version of the more familiar Paulina is occasionally used in the US, though some may see it as relating more to the word pole than to the classic Paul.

A contracted form of Emerentia, which belonged to an obscure Scottish saint.

Lluvia is an intriguing and unique Spanish word name that is beginning to rise. Given to 90 baby girls in 2022, the Spanish word for "rain" joins other trending Spanish word names like Cielo, Sol, and Mar.

A traditional female name in the Choctaw tradition.

An alternative to the highly popular Aubrey.

The French spelling of Adele, and currently very popular in France.

Like other "ee" names, Bailee is starting to lose its shine, slowly slipping down the charts.

Lithuanian goddess of fire and the protector of families and homes.

Legend joins cousins Story, Saga and Fable in the baby name pantheon of narrative words. Unlike Story and Fable, however, Legend comes with additional weight, being used for fame ("living legend") and to denote a person who is fantastic "what a legend"). Who can live up to that?

Sander would be an unconventional short form of Alexandra, variation of Sandra, or surname-name for girls. It was given to 41 baby boys in the US last year but no girls, but it certainly can be a gender-neutral choice.