5-Letter Baby Names

Five-letter names feel complete and classic without being overly formal or hard to say.

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English-speaking countries

Form of SOPHIA.

English-speaking countries

From the Hebrew name דָּוִד (Dawid), which was probably derived from Hebrew דוד (dwd) meaning "beloved". David was the second and greatest of the kings of Israel, ruling in the 10th century BC.

Originally a surname meaning 'ruler of the elves'.

(English: "stone worker")

From 'dy', meaning 'great', and 'llanw', meaning 'tide' or 'flow', thus 'great tide'.

From the Latin Iacobus, which was from the Greek Ιακωβος (Iakobos), which was from the Hebrew name יַעֲקֹב (Ya'aqov).

Cognate of ELIJAH. This is the form used in the Greek New Testament.

God's favor or blessing

From the Hebrew name יִצְחָק (Yitzchaq) meaning "he will laugh, he will rejoice", derived from צָחַק (tzachaq) meaning "to laugh".

From a surname which comes from two distinct sources. As an Irish surname it is a variant of REILLY. As an English surname it is derived from a place name meaning "rye clearing" in Old English.

Hebrew-speaking countries

From an English surname which was derived from the medieval given name WYOT. Wyatt Earp (1848-1929) was an American lawman and gunfighter involved in the famous shootout at the OK Corral.

light or bright

Most likely related to Hebrew כֶּלֶב (kelev) meaning "dog". An alternate theory connects it to Hebrew כָּל (kal) "whole, all of" and לֵב (lev) "heart".

English-speaking countries

Messenger of God

From the Late Latin name Romanus which meant "Roman".

From the Hebrew name אַהֲרֹן ('Aharon) which is most likely of unknown Egyptian origin. Other theories claim a Hebrew derivation, and suggest meanings such as "high mountain" or "exalted".

Work ruler; from the Old German name 'Emmerich'

Probably a short form of SILVANUS. This is the name of a companion of Saint Paul in the New Testament.

Bitterness; sea of sorrow

From an Irish surname, an Anglicized form of Ó Cuinn meaning "descendant of CONN".

Hebrew-speaking countries

Who is like God?

Hebrew-speaking countries

Short form of ISABELLA and other names ending in bella. It is also associated with the Italian word bella meaning "beautiful".

God is my salvation

Feminine form of LUCIUS. Saint Lucia was a 4th-century martyr from Syracuse. She was said to have had her eyes gouged out, and thus she is the patron saint of the blind.

Simply from the English word for the white flower, ultimately derived from Old English dægeseage meaning "day eye".

[Greek Mythology]

Possibly means "enduring" from Greek τλαω (tlao) meaning "to endure". In Greek mythology he was a Titan punished by Zeus by being forced to support the heavens on his shoulders.

English-speaking countries

Consecrated to God

A flowing body of water

a variant of Riley, meaning 'courageous' or 'valiant'

Joyful, happy; a cheerful spirit.

Feminine form of the Roman family name JULIUS. Among the notable women from this family were Julia Augusta (also known as Livia Drusilla), the wife of Emperor Augustus, and Julia the Elder, the daughter of Augustus and t…

From the Hebrew name יוֹנָה (Yonah) meaning "dove". This was the name of a prophet swallowed by a fish, as told in the Old Testament Book of Jonah.

From an English occupational surname derived from Old English ridere meaning "mounted warrior" or "messenger".

Possibly a shortened form of SANTIAGO. In medieval records Diego was Latinized as Didacus, and it has been suggested that it in fact derives from Greek διδαχη (didache) "teaching".

a player of the pipe or flute

From a surname meaning "chase, hunt" in Middle English, originally a nickname for a huntsman.

Variant of AMAIA.

From a surname, an Anglicized form of the Dutch de Raedt, derived from raet "advice, counsel". Margaret Mitchell used this name for the character Rhett Butler in her novel 'Gone with the Wind' (1936).

the glowing fragment of coal or wood in a dying fire

gemma - 'gem' or 'jewel'

Variant of AIDAN.

Sometimes explained as a derivative of the Irish surname Caden, which is a reduced form of the Gaelic surname Mac Cadáin meaning "son of Cadán".

Hebrew-speaking countries

Night; Night, dark beauty

my dream, my light

English-speaking countries

From the Hebrew name יִשַׁי (Yishay) which possibly means "gift". In the Old Testament Jesse is the father of King David. It began to be used as an English given name after the Protestant Reformation.

ditch, muddy place

wished-for child

From the hedge.

Quaking tree; aspen tree

young green shoot, bud

a place of safety or refuge

From a surname which was originally derived from a place name meaning "Tata's homestead" in Old English.

English-speaking countries

little, dark one

Slavic countries

Gracious, dear.

Various (particularly Western)

Heavenly or of the heavens.

bringer of light.

Lord; A modern variation used as a feminine form of the male name Kyrie

Simply from the English word faith, ultimately from Latin fidere "to trust". This was one of the virtue names adopted by the Puritans in the 17th century.

Hebrew-speaking countries

God is my strength

From a common Jewish surname which was derived from Hebrew כֹּהֵן (kohen) meaning "priest". This surname was traditionally associated with the hereditary priests who claimed descent from the biblical Aaron.

From Σιμων (Simon), the New Testament Greek form of the Hebrew name שִׁמְעוֹן (Shim'on) which meant "he has heard".

English-speaking countries

Speckled or freckled

dew from God; light, morning dew

English-speaking countries

the people's ruler

English variant of CALEB.

Medieval feminine form of AMABILIS. This spelling and Amabel were common during the Middle Ages, though they became rare after the 15th century. It was revived in the 19th century after the publication of C. M.

fighter; battle

Hebrew-speaking populations

a pilgrim to Rome

awakening, enlightenment

A feminine form of Daniel meaning 'God is my judge'.

Spanish-speaking countries

Jehovah is salvation

From Κυρος (Kyros), the Greek form of the Persian name Kūrush, which may mean "far sighted" or "young". The name is sometimes associated with Greek κυριος (kyrios) "lord".

Hebrew-speaking countries

Variant of BRIAN.

derived from André, meaning 'manly' or 'brave'

Night; dark beauty; Delicate; night

Brave in battle

Probably a variant of KYLE, blending it with TYLER. It also coincides with the rare surname Kyler, an Anglicized form of Dutch Cuyler, which is of uncertain meaning.

Bosnian form of AMINAH (2). It is also a variant transcription of Arabic AMINAH (1) or AMINAH (2).

English-speaking countries

From the name of the city in Egypt, called القاهرة (al-Qahirah) in Arabic, meaning "the victorious".

victorious people

a series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep

From the Hebrew name יָרֶד (Yared) or יֶרֶד (Yered) meaning "descent". This is the name of a close descendant of Adam in the Old Testament.

English-speaking countries

riverbank or hillside

derived from the Hebrew name Yadon, meaning 'thankful'

English-speaking countries

young servant or page

From a nickname which is commonly used to denote a young boy, derived from the English word son.

Combination of JAY (1) and the popular name suffix la.

From the name of the bird, ultimately from Old English hræfn. The raven is revered by several Native American groups of the west coast. It is also associated with the Norse god Odin.

Latin-speaking countries

Brave; powerful

Meaning unknown, but possibly related to Greek ‘οριον (horion) "boundary, limit". Alternatively it may be derived from Akkadian Uru-anna meaning "light of the heavens".

Roman praenomen, or given name, which is of unknown meaning, possibly related to Latin titulus "title of honour". It is more likely of Oscan origin, since it was borne by the legendary Sabine king Titus Tatius.... [more]

Courageous and strong

Derived from Marcus, meaning 'warlike'.

king or ruler; chieftain or lord

achievement, or winner; a variation of the name Naila, meaning successful

a blend of love and the moon

Diminutive of ROSE.

English-speaking countries

Derived from the surname meaning 'firebrand' or 'son of Ty,' from Old French 'dis' meaning 'smoky’.

Occupational surname referring to one who bakes bread.

From the English word royal, derived (via Old French) from Latin regalis, a derivative of rex "king". It was first used as a given name in the 19th century.

From the English word meaning "sunny, cheerful".

Means "my princess" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament, this was Sarah's name before God changed it (see Genesis 17:15).

The highest point

To hold royal office; to rule.

Form of the name 'Peter', meaning 'rock' or 'stone'.

English-speaking countries