8 Letter Girl Names

Damienne

Damienne is the feminine form of Damien, which derives from Greek origins meaning "to tame" or "to subdue." The name has roots in early Christian history through Saint Damian, a physician who, with…

Malkiyah

Malkiyah is a feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "my king is Yahweh" or "Yahweh is my king." It's a variant of Malkiah, which appears in biblical texts. This name carries deep religious…

Mallorca

Spanish place-name

Trendy Spanish island makes for trendy girls' name.

Mallorey

Mallorey is a feminine name that represents a creative variation of the more traditional Mallory. Originally an Anglo-Norman surname meaning 'unfortunate' or 'unlucky one,' derived from the Old…

Mallerey

Mallerey is a feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Mallory or Mallery. The original name derives from French surname Maloret, which came from a place name meaning 'unfortunate' or…

Mallorie

Mallorie is a feminine name that serves as a variation of Mallory, which derives from the Norman French 'maloret,' meaning 'unfortunate' or 'unlucky.' Despite this somewhat somber etymology, the name…

Dammaris

Dammaris is a feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Damaris, which has biblical origins. In the New Testament, Damaris was an Athenian woman who converted to Christianity after…

Cáirbre

Cáirbre is a feminine adaptation of the traditional Irish masculine name Cairbre (sometimes written as Carbry or Carbery). The name has deep roots in Irish mythology and history, appearing in several…

Dahliana

Variation of Dahlia, English flower name from Swedish surname

"Dahl's flower"

Dahlia is getting more visible, and so Dahliana feels more plausible.

Carabell

Carabell is a charming feminine name with roots in Latin and English languages. It's believed to be a variant of Clarabelle or Arabella, combining elements that suggest 'beautiful' or 'lovely.' The…

Abbeline

Variation of Apollonia or Abilene, or invented name

For those who are trying to nudge Abeleen, the Texas place-name, toward Adeline, the stylish girls' name. Unfortunately, you arrive somewhere short of a happy medium.

Dagnanna

Dagnanna is an extremely rare feminine name that appears to combine elements from different naming traditions. It may derive from the Old Norse element "dagr" meaning "day" combined with "Anna," a…

Daffodil

Flower name, from Greek

"asphodel"

Yes, though it seems so extreme, girls were actually sometimes given this name a century ago; now it is so uncommon it would make a strong springtime statement. Biggest obstacle: the nickname Daffy.…

Capucine

French

"nasturtium"

Capucine was a chic French actress half a century ago and has been one of the most fashionable girl names in France in recent decades, ranking in France's Top 100. Capucine is also popular in…

Cytherea

Greek

"from the island of Cythera"

Cytherea, a place-name that is the home of Aphrodite, seems stuck in ancient Greece.

Cynithia

Cynithia is a feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Cynthia, which has ancient Greek origins. The traditional Cynthia derives from Mount Kynthos on the island of Delos, birthplace of…

Caprisha

Caprisha is a modern feminine name with creative origins, possibly an elaborate form of Caprice (meaning 'whim' or 'fancy') with a feminine suffix. The name has a contemporary feel and appears to…

Afrodita

Afrodita is a feminine name directly derived from Aphrodite, the ancient Greek goddess of love, beauty, and passion. While the spelling Afrodita is less common in English-speaking countries, it…

Alandrah

Alandrah is a feminine name with a modern construction that combines elements of Alan or Alana with an elaborated ending for distinctiveness. The '-drah' suffix gives the name an exotic, flowing…

Cynthria

Cynthria appears to be a rare variant or elaboration of Cynthia, which derives from Kynthia, an epithet of the Greek goddess Artemis who was born on Mount Cynthus. While Cynthia has been popular…