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Four-letter names hit the perfect balance — short enough to feel crisp, long enough to feel like a real name.

Quick facts: 4-letter names

  • 7,171 names with exactly 4 letters are in our database
  • 1,976 girl names and 2,269 boy names have 4 letters
  • 2,926 gender-neutral names also have 4 letters
  • The most popular name length in the US. Easy to say, easy to spell, works with most last names.
  • Popular examples: Emma, Liam, Noah, Ava, Luna, Jack, Lily, Owen, Zara, Abel

4-Letter Girl Names

1,976 girl names with 4 letters — showing top 100

#2
Germanic
German
#10
Latin
Latin
#20
England
pure; innocent
#24
Ireland
honor
#25
Italy
Air, melody; a long song in an opera.
#32
English
fairy maiden
#33
English↑ Rising
Island
#40
England
light
#50
Hebrew
Hebrew
#51
American
life
#53
Hebrew
weary
#65
English
Red gemstone
#79
Hebrew
Grace
#105
Turkey↑ Rising
Moonlight
#133
Hebrew
Beloved
#183
American↑ Rising
English
#187
Hebrew↑ Rising
friend, companion
#195
England↑ Rising
small bird
#236
Middle East
Princess
#251
American
Achiever
#353
Hebrew↑ Rising
friend, companion
#441
France
she; her
#443
Russia↑ Rising
grace, favor
#459
Greece↑ Rising
mother, nurse
#482
Greece↑ Rising
lyre, a stringed musical instrument
#502
English
Pure
#505
English
A diminutive form of Emmeline or Emma, meaning 'universal' or 'whole'.
#507
India
दूरा: meaning 'firm, strong'.
#508
Scandinavian
a ring or circle
#516
Africa
Born during a time of great change
#517
American
A variant of the name Tia, meaning aunt
#518
American
A form of the name 'Kida', possibly meaning 'the one who is loved' or 'the one who brings joy'
#520
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#520
South Korea
Korean
#520
English
joyful
#523
American
Defender of mankind
#524
Arabic
سُرًى - 'Joy, happiness'
#525
Scotland
Red-haired
#526
American
English
#527
Arabic
brilliance
#527
Arabic
Gazing at the stars
#529
USA
Hebrew
#529
Sweden
defender
#530
Spanish
rainbow
#532
Greek
Greek
#532
Thailand
Thai
#537
Nigeria
A short form of Kcee Shining Star, reflecting brightness and success.
#538
Japanese
a name meaning 'a girl who is hailed'
#540
American
English
#541
English
English
#543
Indonesia
village, home
#544
Russian Federation
Russian
#546
American
Bringer of joy
#548
American
A variant of the name India, associated with the country and its rich culture.
#552
American
Precious and beloved
#552
Greece
a musical note
#556
Arabic
Meaning 'exalted', 'noble
#556
Lao
to shine
#558
English
English
#558
Latin
victorious
#563
English
A short form of Charlotte or Cheryl, meaning 'free man' or 'petite'.
#568
American
gift from God
#571
Unknown
unknown meaning
#572
Turkey
from the Turkish meaning 'a day of rest'
#572
Czech Republic
Tiny
#574
Slavic countries
Day
#574
English
English
#574
Ghana
Born on a Friday.
#576
Denmark
Light
#577
American
Variation of Lixie or Lexie
#580
Turkey
bright, luminous
#582
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#582
American
possible variant of the name 'Kania' or 'Kiana', with meanings linked to 'divine' or 'heavenly'
#584
Czech Republic
gift
#587
Germanic
a prayer
#588
American
Harmony, peaceful
#590
American
Pure, clear
#591
Finland
Finnish
#591
Hebrew
He will add
#595
American
Derived from the name 'Cameron', meaning 'crooked nose'.
#596
Netherlands
Dutch
#600
USA↑ Rising
moonlight
#601
Irish
Enthusiasm
#603
Japanese
without any
#603
Russia
A diminutive of Tatiana, meaning 'fairy queen'.
#604
Scandinavian countries
Old Norse
#605
American
Ruler of the people
#607
Vietnam
Vietnamese
#608
USA
Light
#608
Africa
desire
#613
American
Hebrew
#613
English
Diminutive form of Dorothy, meaning 'Gift of God'
#614
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#619
Irish
From the land of the sea
#620
English
Blind
#622
Finland
God is my oath
#623
Hungary
a variant of the name Gilda, meaning 'sacrifice'
#623
France
mother
#624
Ireland
Wisdom
#625
Turkish
Colorful, vibrant

4-Letter Boy Names

2,269 boy names with 4 letters — showing top 100

#1
Irish
resolute protector
#2
Hebrew
movement
#12
Hebrew
meaning 'joined' or 'attached'.
#14
English
God is gracious
#15
Hebrew↑ Rising
Help, helper
#20
Wales
Welsh
#24
Italian↑ Rising
Italian
#26
American
English
#31
Greece
Greek
#71
Sweden
Scandinavian
#80
French↑ Rising
French
#83
Ireland
Irish
#93
Spain
God will add
#103
Hebrew
Man; human; to be red, referring to the red earth.
#110
American
Hebrew
#137
Wales
the Lord is gracious
#227
Scandinavian countries
eternal ruler
#361
Norway
The name refers to the chief god in Norse mythology, associated with wisdom, healing, death, knowledge, and war.
#444
American
German
#503
China
Chinese
#503
English
To utter words in one’s thoughts to a deity.
#503
Greece
Greek
#504
Albania
free
#504
English
Flag, banner
#506
Israel
I have my heart
#509
Italian
Derived from 'Eldoro', meaning 'golden'
#510
English
noble
#511
Israel
he is united
#512
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#512
English
English
#516
American
to be brave
#516
Turkey
sighted
#516
Japan
Japanese
#518
American
Derived from the Old French 'dile', meaning 'to serve'
#522
Scotland
Thunder or rocky hill.
#522
USA
to pull or tug
#524
Hebrew
The name means 'God is my leader'.
#524
Germanic
Short form of 'Matthias', meaning 'gift of God'.
#525
USA
English
#525
India
Hindi
#528
American
To air out or release a sentiment or frustration.
#529
Japan
to be found
#530
American
English
#532
Norway
Lord.
#532
India
Hebrew
#532
English
a homonymous variant with various meanings in different cultures
#535
Greek
Greek
#537
Greece
Greek
#537
English
from the meadow
#538
Netherlands
Small
#538
American
to bring joy or happiness
#542
American
Derived from the name Robert, meaning 'bright fame'.
#543
American
A rough, prickly covering
#544
South Africa
Xhosa
#547
Nigeria
wealth, riches, prosperity
#550
Hungary
A farmer or countryman
#550
American
the sky
#551
Spanish
A diminutive form or variation of 'Teodoro', meaning 'gift of God'
#553
France
Hebrew
#554
USA
English
#556
Spain
A beloved name with deep roots
#556
American
dwellers at a dwelling or town
#558
Arabic
Arabic
#558
English
Originally a surname derived from the Old English 'coc', meaning 'rooster', it is often used as a diminutive or nickname
#558
Arabic
leader, guide, or one who leads prayers
#558
African
Joy
#558
Vietnam
The name means 'brave' or 'heroic'.
#559
Israel
Strength, power
#562
India
Sanskrit
#565
France
a form of 'Ange,' meaning messenger or angel.
#565
English
man, warrior
#567
English
A surname that has also become a given name, possibly derived from the words 'bibb' or 'bibbles', implying youth or a pl
#567
American
gift from God
#571
Germanic
bear
#571
Sweden
descendant of the ancestors
#571
American
Descendant of Jer
#572
English
cliff
#576
Nigeria
Yoruba
#577
Germanic
the one belonging to the spring
#579
American
Hebrew
#579
Spain
Variant of Juan, meaning 'God is gracious'.
#580
American
English
#581
Norway
relic
#586
Israel
אֵי בַּי - 'There is a house'
#588
Italy
a beach or shore
#588
Ireland
Irish
#591
Turkey
Happy; joyful
#592
Poland
Polish
#592
English
the one who is of royal heritage or descends from a king.
#596
English
mighty counselor
#597
South Sudan
One who is sophisticated or wise
#598
Scotland
moor, bog
#598
American
three
#599
Israel
Odes (אודס) means 'a gift' or 'blessing'.
#600
United Kingdom
A diminutive form of Algernon, meaning 'whitish' or 'of the Elf'.
#604
India
Sanskrit
#604
American
to remember
#605
Netherlands
Ruler of the people
#605
African
Subtitle or one who shows
#606
Honduras
the first son

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4-Letter Unisex Names

2,926 gender-neutral names with 4 letters — showing top 100

#28
Slavic
Slavic
#35
Latin
Latin
#77
Hebrew↑ Rising
delight, paradise
#78
Greek↑ Rising
rainbow
#78
Greece↑ Rising
Divine gift
#80
China↑ Rising
English
#90
Italy↑ Rising
ruler of the home
#93
English
maiden, daughter
#95
Slavic↑ Rising
Bringer of light
#99
Ireland↑ Rising
Irish
#99
USA↑ Rising
Night
#100
Arabic↑ Rising
Arabic
#121
American↑ Rising
soldier
#124
Latin
rose flower
#125
American↑ Rising
highest point
#127
France↑ Rising
French
#134
Spanish
Spanish
#139
Sanskrit
Noble
#140
Spain
God is gracious.
#143
English↑ Rising
Wise person, from the herb sage, known for its medicinal properties.
#148
Greece↑ Rising
Meaning 'lion'
#153
Russia
God is gracious
#155
American
Victory of the people; a popular male name that has been adopted for females.
#158
American↑ Rising
Fortified hill
#159
American
valley; church official
#161
English
Hebrew
#167
France
rock, harmony
#171
English↑ Rising
June, the month
#186
Ireland
fair, white
#186
Hawaiian↑ Rising
Sea, ocean
#188
Hebrew
princess
#197
American↑ Rising
English
#203
Greece
Greek
#203
Tanzania↑ Rising
beautiful, good
#207
English↑ Rising
jet black; a form of lignite
#208
American↑ Rising
English
#212
Hebrew
Yahweh is God
#213
Arabic
night
#220
Israel
breath or vapor
#223
Russia↑ Rising
faith
#240
Italy↑ Rising
胜利者 (Victorious, conqueror)
#242
Ireland↑ Rising
red king
#246
Arabic↑ Rising
Grace
#250
English
Warlike
#254
English
A narrow road or pathway
#256
Latin
Latin
#259
English
At the ash tree
#260
American↑ Rising
English
#261
Hindi-speaking countries↑ Rising
Hindi
#261
Spain
sorrows
#263
Arabic
flourishing, long-lived
#264
American
young horse
#266
American
English
#267
United Kingdom↑ Rising
Hebrew
#270
Germanic
German
#277
American
God is gracious.
#280
American↑ Rising
Derived from the Old French word 'cadi,' meaning 'round' or 'barrel'
#281
English
God is gracious
#282
Germanic↑ Rising
Wealth, fortune
#289
American
English
#290
India
the black one
#303
England
Expectation or desire for a certain thing to happen
#304
English
English
#307
American↑ Rising
A gemstone; a type of quartz
#315
Scottish
red-haired
#320
Japan↑ Rising
二子
#321
Greece
In Greek, Thea (Θεά) means 'goddess' or 'divine.'
#325
French↑ Rising
esteemed, beloved
#329
Spain
cross
#338
Spanish
little girl
#341
American
To go or walk
#350
American↑ Rising
Round, barrel
#353
Welsh↑ Rising
Welsh
#357
Spain
Basque
#363
English↑ Rising
English
#390
France↑ Rising
oarsman
#394
Greece
half
#402
American
Warrior
#405
American↑ Rising
Sky
#408
American
Supplanter
#412
Japan↑ Rising
A beloved name with deep roots
#412
Latin↑ Rising
Wondrous, wonderful
#414
Greece↑ Rising
Greek
#415
France↑ Rising
Latin
#416
American
affectionate or sea
#418
Japan↑ Rising
Japanese
#419
American
narrow, straight
#427
Ireland
Irish
#428
Iran↑ Rising
king
#429
Russia
The name can mean 'light' or 'the shining one'.
#429
American
English
#447
United Kingdom
Cloud
#450
English
beautiful
#451
France
Noël is derived from the word for 'Christmas'.
#454
Sweden
Means 'eternal ruler' or 'ever-ruler' from the elements 'ei' (ever) and 'rikr' (ruler).
#461
Spain↑ Rising
soul
#461
English
English
#471
Arabic
earth, soil
#478
United Kingdom
pure
#486
American↑ Rising
English