Baby girl names with five letters or fewer

Abby is usually short for Abigail and means 'my father is joyful' from Hebrew origin.

Ada is of German origin, meaning 'noble'.

Alexa is of Greek origin, meaning 'defending men'.

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April is of course the fourth month, but it's also of Latin origin, meaning 'to open'.

Ava is of Latin origin, meaning 'life'.

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Bella is an Italian name, which means 'beautiful.'

Betsy is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'pledged to God'.

Cara is of Latin origin, meaning 'dear' or 'friend'.

Ceira stems from the Irish name Ciara, which means 'little dark one'.

Darcy is of French and Irish origin, meaning 'dark one' or 'from the fortress'.

Della is of German origin, meaning 'noble'.

Of English origin, Dolly is usually short for Dorothy. It means 'gift of God'.

Eden is a unisex name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'place of pleasure'.

Edie is of English origin, meaning 'prosperous in war'.

Elise is of French origin, meaning 'pledged to God'.

Elle is of French origin, meaning 'she'.

Elsie is of Scottish origin, meaning 'pledged to God'.

Emily is of Latin origin, meaning 'rival'.

Emma is of German origin, meaning 'universal'.

Esme is of French and Persian origin, meaning 'esteemed' or 'beloved'

Eva is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'life'.

Flo is of Latin origin, meaning 'flower' or 'flourishing'.

It's usually a shorter version Florence or Flora.

Grace is of Latin origin.

Harri is short for Harriet, meaning 'estate ruler'.

Hope is of English origin.

Isla is of Spanish and Scottish origin, meaning 'island'.

Ivy is a plant name of English origin.

Jade is of Spanish origin, meaning 'stone of the side'.

Janey is a variation of Jane and means 'god is gracious'.

Juno is of Latin origin, meaning 'queen of the heavens'.

Kitty is of of English origin, meaning 'pure'.

Leila is of Arabic and Persian origin, meaning 'night'.

Made popular by Heidi Klum for her daughter and more recently, by Joe Wicks for his third child, Leni Blossom.

Leni has German origins and reportedly means 'light' or the 'woman of Magdala'.

Livvy is usually short for Olivia, and means 'envious' or 'olive tree'.

Lola is of Spanish origin, meaning 'lady of sorrows'.

May is a perfect name for a baby born in spring.

Maya is of Hebrew, Spanish and Greek origin, meaning 'water'.

Molly is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'bitter'.

Nora is of Irish origin, meaning 'light'.

Nova is of Latin origin, meaning 'new'.

Olive is a food name of English origin.

Rosie is of English origin, meaning 'rose'.

Rumi is of Japanese origin, meaning 'beauty' or 'lapis'.

Sammi is usually short for Samantha and means 'praised'.

Thea is of Greek origin, meaning 'goddess'.

Tilly is of German origin, meaning 'battle-mighty'.

Zara is of Arabic and Hebrew origin, meaning 'blooming flower'.