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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
#518
A form of the name 'Kida', possibly meaning 'the one who is loved' or 'the one who brings joy'
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possible variant of the name 'Kania' or 'Kiana', with meanings linked to 'divine' or 'heavenly'
4-Letter Boy Names
2,269 boy names with 4 letters — showing top 100
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The name refers to the chief god in Norse mythology, associated with wisdom, healing, death, knowledge, and war.
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Originally a surname derived from the Old English 'coc', meaning 'rooster', it is often used as a diminutive or nickname
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A surname that has also become a given name, possibly derived from the words 'bibb' or 'bibbles', implying youth or a pl
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4-Letter Unisex Names
2,926 gender-neutral names with 4 letters — showing top 100