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8 Letter Girl Names

  1. Amandine

    • Origin:

      French, diminutive of Amanda

    • Meaning:

      "much-loved"

    • Description:

      This fragrant, almond-scented name has hardly been heard in this country, which is a pity--we've loved it since John Malkovich used it for his now grown daughter.
  2. Cristina

    • Origin:

      Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan, and Romanian variation of Christina, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "a Christian"

    • Description:

      Cristina is one case where the streamlined version feels more alluring. Cristina is found more often than Christina in many European countries and cultures, including Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking Latin and South America.
  3. Annelise

    • Origin:

      Danish variation of Anneliese, German, Dutch

    • Meaning:

      "grace + oath"

    • Description:

      A streamlined version of Anneliese, or perhaps a hybrid of Ann and Elise.
  4. Aurélie

    • Origin:

      French form of Aurelia, Latin

    • Meaning:

      "golden one"

    • Description:

      Popular in Quebec and Belgium, this French form of the stylish Aurelia may appeal to those who enjoy Elodie and Amelie but want something with that appealing golden meaning. Popular in France back in the 80s and early 90s, and also familiar in Czechia, the name is sometimes written as Aurelie.
  5. Assumpta

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "Assumption"

    • Description:

      A highly unusual name in the U.S., Assumpta refers to the Assumption of Mary, the ascent of the Virgin Mary into Heaven before her death in Catholic and Eastern Orthodox doctrine. An intriguing and pious choice for a devout Catholic family — though watch out for those first three letters.
  6. Ophélie

    • Description:

      French variation of Ophelia that might make that lovely-and-haunted name feel more viable, yet there will be inevitable pronunciation issues.
  7. Calandra

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "lark"

    • Description:

      Calista Flockhart opened the door to a whole flock of graceful and unusual Greek names like this, including Calantha, Calla, Carissa, and Cassia. Calandra itself is the name of a species of lark, and has the versatile nickname options of Callie, Candy, Andra, Andie and Birdie.
  8. Aoibhinn

    • Origin:

      Variation of Aoibheann, Irish

    • Meaning:

      "beautiful sheen"

    • Description:

      Aoibhinn and its twin name Aoibheann may be popular in Ireland but most English-speakers would find the spelling baffling and the pronunciation impossible to divine. It's ee-van, or se-vin, fitting with the Irish popularity of many names -- Aoife, Eabha, Ava -- with this similar sound.
  9. Cinnamon

    • Origin:

      Word name, English from Greek

    • Meaning:

      "cinnamon"

    • Description:

      A sweet and rare spice name, which made its first and only appearance on the US baby name charts in 1969 — the year Neil Young's song "Cinnamon Girl" was released.
  10. Clémence

    • Description:

      Clémence is a feminine French name derived from the Latin 'clementia' meaning 'mercy', 'mildness', or 'gentleness'. This elegant name carries connotations of compassion, forgiveness, and kind-heartedness. Popular in France and French-speaking regions, Clémence offers a sophisticated alternative to the English variant Clemency. The name has historical significance through several medieval noble figures, including Clémence of Hungary, Queen consort of France in the 12th century. The accent mark gives the name its distinctive French pronunciation (kleh-MAHNS), adding a touch of continental refinement. While never reaching widespread popularity in English-speaking countries, Clémence appeals to parents seeking a name with French cultural connections and positive virtuous associations. Its gentle sound balances beautifully with its strong meaning.

  11. Morticia

    • Origin:

      Fictional invented name

    • Meaning:

      "mortician"

    • Description:

      Charles Addams invented the name Morticia for the mother in his cartoon series "The Addams Family." The name comes from the word mortician—very appropriate for this macabre mom.
  12. Lagertha

    • Origin:

      Nordic

    • Description:

      According to Viking legend, Lagertha was a shieldmaiden and wife of famed Viking leader Ragnar Lodbrok.
  13. Maybelle

    • Origin:

      Variation of Mabel; combination of May and Belle; "loveable"

    • Meaning:

      "loveable"

    • Description:

      This spelling variation of Mabel clears up the pronunciation — "may-belle", as opposed to "may-bull". Maybelle is packed with Southern charm, and like sister name Mabel is on the rise, but still on a much smaller scale.
  14. Meridian

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "midday / pinnacle"

    • Description:

      In geography, a meridian is a line drawn around the curve of the Earth between the North and South Poles. The term comes from Latin meridianus, meaning "pertaining to midday", and the association with midday has led to the word gaining an added figurative meaning of "pinnacle; culmination".
  15. Valkyrie

    • Origin:

      Old Norse

    • Meaning:

      "chooser of the slain"

    • Description:

      In Norse mythology, the valkyries decided the fate of men in battle and conveyed the spirits of the fallen to Valhalla, to dwell with the god Odin. Often associated with ravens, swans, and horses, over time the valkyries have been portrayed as strong, female figures, callous and monstrous creatures, and sometimes both at the same time.
  16. Everette

    • Origin:

      Variation of Everett, English variation of the German Eberhard,"brave as a wild boar"

    • Meaning:

      "brave as a wild boar"

    • Description:

      While Everett is overwhelmingly male -- more than 4000 baby boys were named Everett in the US last year versus fewer than 100 baby girls -- spelling Everette makes the name more gender-neutral. While there are still twice as many baby boys named Everette as baby girls, the gender gap is much narrower. Everette is relatively rare, with fewer than 100 babies of each gender given this spelling.
  17. Starling

    • Origin:

      Bird name

    • Description:

      Unusual choice that was the original name of children's illustrator Tasha Tudor, but is an interesting elaboration of Star, taking it into avian territory.
  18. Paulette

    • Origin:

      French, feminine diminutive of Paul

    • Meaning:

      "small"

    • Description:

      It's interesting how names imported to the US from other countries and cultures have fashion cycles based on their culture of origin. Paulette along with cousins Annette and Claudette were the most fashionable French imports in the middle of the last century, only to sink from sight and be replaced by such current French favorites as Charlotte, Sophie, and Eloise. In general, feminizations of male names have faded in favor of gender-neutral choices, and Paul itself is off its own fashion peak.
  19. Anderson

    • Origin:

      English from Scandinavian

    • Meaning:

      "son of Anders"

    • Description:

      When you look at its etymology, Anderson might be a surprising choice for a baby girl: the son ending confers a meaning that's literally masculine, which is then reinforced by Anders ("manly, masculine") giving it the overall meaning "son of the manly, masculine one".
  20. Lumière

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "light"

    • Description:

      Innovative French word name, suggesting illumination and clarity.