8 Letter Girl Names

Gisselle

Gisselle is a feminine name derived from the Germanic name 'Gisela,' meaning 'pledge' or 'hostage' in its ancient context, though the modern connotation is more about a sacred promise or bond. This…

Citlalli

Nahuatl

"star"

Derived from the language of the Nahua people of Mexico and Central America, Citalli is a sparkly name meaning "star". The Hispanized form spelling Xitlali may be more familiar.

Tatyanna

Tatyanna is a variation of Tatiana, a feminine name with Russian and Latin roots. The name originally derives from the Roman clan name Tatius, associated with an ancient Sabine king. Tatyanna gained…

Madalynn

Variation of Madeleine, French

"of Magdala"

Too trendy and too prone to needing to be spelled every time. Just go with the classic (and classy) accepted spellings: Madeleine, Madelyn, or Madeline.

Kaydence

Variation of Cadence, word name

We'd prefer to stick with the more-familiar Cadence and avoid the overly trendy Kay- prefix.

Adamaris

Adamaris is a feminine name with Latin and Greek origins, blending elements that create a name of distinctive beauty. It combines forms of 'Adam,' the biblical first man whose name relates to 'earth'…

Izabelle

Izabelle is a feminine name representing a modern spelling variation of Isabella, which derives from the Hebrew name Elisheba, meaning 'devoted to God' or 'God is my oath'. This contemporary spelling…

Jocelynn

Spelling variation of Jocelyn

This variant of Jocelyn adds an extra n but not much else. It's declining numbers over the past five years indicate it may be best to stick with the popular and traditional Jocelyn, which currently…

Joseline

Joseline is a feminine name that serves as a variant of Jocelyn, with French origins meaning 'member of the Germanic tribe.' It blends the melodic quality of Josephine with the uniqueness of Jocelyn,…

Chauncey

Latin

"chancellor"

A name halfway between its old milquetoast image and a more jovial Irish-sounding contemporary one. Sounds more feminine than masculine these days.

Lawrence

Latin

"from Laurentium or bay laurel"

We approve of this name for a girl, but prefer the au, Laura-Laurenish, spelling.

Parastoo

Iranian, Persian

"swallow bird"

The name Parastoo currently seems unusual to the Western ear, with that "too" ending rare in traditional English names. It is sometimes spelled Parastu. Pari or Parisa would make easier imports.

Thessaly

Greek, place name, meaning unknown

The name of an area in northern Greece, known in the era of Homer's Odyssey as Aeolia, Thessaly makes a spirited and pretty place name. Reminiscent of Tessa, Rosalie, and Thea, the name likely…

Trillian

Literary name

Douglas Adams invented this name for a character (aka Tricia) in Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy . It has a nice, trilly sound, and is accessible via its kinship with Gillian/Jillian.

Anniston

English surname and American place name

"Anis' town; Annie's town"

A name with plenty of celebrity glamor and contemporary flair, Anniston has a variety of origins. On one hand, it's a place name, deriving from a city in Alabama of the same name. Founded in the late…

Fideline

French

"loyal"

A kind of French virtue name, an affectionate form of Fidele.

Jeremine

French feminization of Jeremy or Jeremiah, Hebrew

"the Lord raises up"

The French Jeremine is one of the softest and most modern sounding of the "JER"-starting names. If you're naming a baby girl for Grandma Geraldine or Geri (or grandpa Jerome), consider Jeremine,…

Boudicca

Celtic

"victory"

First century queen who led her Brittonic Iceni tribe in revolution against the Romans occupying England. Also found as Boudica, Boadicea (as in bodacious) and in Welsh as Buddug, the historic…

Beibhinn

Irish

"white or fair lady"

An important name in Irish myth, belonging to a beautiful giantess who was both mother and wife of Brian Boru. It is usually Anglicized as the phonetic Bevin, but also as Vivian.

Brónach

Irish

"sorrowful"

Saint Bronach or Bronagh was a female mystic and a sixth century follower of Saint Patrick. Today, the name is most often heard in the modern form of Brona. Bronagh was a character in the Irish…