Cute, Classy, and Only 4-Letter Girl Names + Origins

ByVishal Hours

Choosing the perfect name for your baby girl can be exciting and a little overwhelming. You want something that sounds sweet, feels special, and has a meaning that resonates.

And I loved exploring this!

It started as a simple curiosity about short names, but it quickly became a fascinating journey into names that are cute, classy, and just four letters long. Each one has its own charm, history, and story behind it.

I remember jotting down names, imagining calling out “Emma” or “Lila” and thinking about how each little name could shape a personality and feel timeless at the same time.

Now that I’ve looked into so many options, I’ve discovered that four-letter names can be simple yet elegant, easy to pronounce, and unforgettable.

It feels amazing to see how much thought and meaning can fit into just a few letters.

That’s what inspired me to compile this list of cute, classy four-letter girl names along with their origins.

4-Letter Girl Names + Origins

  1. Anna – Hebrew, “grace”
  2. Emma – German, “whole” or “universal”
  3. Cleo – Greek, “glory”
  4. Lila – Arabic, “night”
  5. Lucy – Latin, “light”
  6. Jane – English, “God is gracious”
  7. Ella – German, “all, completely; fairy maiden”
  8. Ruth – Hebrew, “friend”
  9. Maya – Sanskrit, “illusion” or “dream”
  10. Nina – Spanish, “little girl”
  11. Sara – Hebrew, “princess”
  12. Zara – Arabic, “blooming flower”
  13. Nova – Latin, “new”
  14. Aria – Hebrew/Italian, “lioness” / “air, melody”
  15. Luna – Latin, “moon”
  16. Ivy – English, “faithfulness”
  17. Kaia – Scandinavian, “pure”
  18. Esme – French, “beloved”
  19. Opal – Sanskrit, “gem”
  20. Skye – English, “cloud, sky”
  21. Jade – Spanish, “precious stone”
  22. Ella – German, “fairy maiden”
  23. Lily – English, “pure, flower”
  24. Mila – Slavic, “gracious, dear”
  25. Cleo – Greek, “glory”
  26. Hope – English, “expectation, trust”
  27. Faye – English, “fairy”
  28. Tess – Greek, “to harvest”
  29. June – Latin, “youth, born in June”
  30. Bea – Latin, “bringer of happiness”
  31. Gwen – Welsh, “blessed, fair”
  32. Zoe – Greek, “life”
  33. Kira – Russian, “beam of light”
  34. Leah – Hebrew, “weary”
  35. Nora – Irish, “honor, light”
  36. Esra – Hebrew, “help”
  37. Rhea – Greek, “flowing”
  38. Sage – Latin, “wise”
  39. Macy – English, “weapon”
  40. Eden – Hebrew, “delight, paradise”
  41. Remy – French, “oarsman”
  42. Ava – Latin, “bird”
  43. Alia – Arabic, “exalted”
  44. Anya – Russian, “grace”
  45. Esme – French, “esteemed”
  46. Lara – Latin, “protection”
  47. Mira – Latin/Sanskrit, “wonderful / ocean”
  48. Noor – Arabic, “light”
  49. Riva – Hebrew, “to bind, tie”
  50. Yara – Arabic/Tupi, “small butterfly / water lady”
  51. Zina – Greek, “hospitable”
  52. Alma – Latin, “nourishing”
  53. Esra – Hebrew, “helper”
  54. Lina – Arabic/Latin, “tender, delicate”
  55. Naya – Hebrew/Indian, “new”
  56. Tala – Native American/Tagalog, “wolf / star”
  57. Rosa – Latin, “rose”
  58. Dora – Greek, “gift”
  59. Vera – Russian, “faith”
  60. Zuri – Swahili, “beautiful”
  61. Eira – Welsh/Norse, “snow / mercy”
  62. Juno – Latin, “queen of gods”
  63. Cora – Greek, “maiden”
  64. Fina – Italian, “refined”
  65. Lani – Hawaiian, “heaven”
  66. Mara – Hebrew, “bitter”
  67. Nina – Spanish, “little girl”
  68. Raya – Hebrew/Slavic, “friend / queen”
  69. Sian – Welsh, “God is gracious”
  70. Vita – Latin, “life”
  71. Aime – French, “beloved”
  72. Bree – Irish, “strength”
  73. Demi – French, “half / small”
  74. Eve – Hebrew, “life”
  75. Gia – Italian, “God is gracious”
  76. Hana – Japanese/Slavic, “flower / grace”
  77. Isla – Scottish, “island”
  78. Joan – Hebrew, “God is gracious”
  79. Kaya – Native American, “wise child”
  80. Leah – Hebrew, “weary”
  81. Lori – Latin, “bay laurel”
  82. Mona – Latin/Irish, “noble / aristocratic”
  83. Nola – Irish, “famous, noble”
  84. Orla – Irish, “golden princess”
  85. Pia – Latin, “pious”
  86. Quin – Latin, “fifth”
  87. Ruth – Hebrew, “friend”
  88. Sara – Hebrew, “princess”
  89. Tina – Latin, “follower of Christ”
  90. Una – Latin, “one”
  91. Vina – Latin, “vine, friend”
  92. Wynn – Welsh, “fair, blessed”
  93. Xara – Arabic, “flower”
  94. Yuki – Japanese, “snow”
  95. Yani – Hebrew, “God is gracious”
  96. Zara – Arabic, “princess / blossom”
  97. Ayla – Turkish, “moonlight”
  98. Faye – English, “fairy”
  99. Leda – Greek, “woman”
  100. Mila – Slavic, “gracious”

My Tips

✅ Think about nicknames – Short names can double as sweet nicknames.
✅ Check meanings – Some names carry powerful, inspiring meanings.
✅ Consider pronunciation – Choose names that are easy to pronounce in your family.
✅ Mix cultures – Global names make your child’s name unique yet accessible.
✅ Say it aloud – Make sure it feels right when you call it at home!

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