8 Letter Girl Names

Margriet

Margriet is a Dutch feminine name derived from the Latin 'margarita' meaning 'pearl.' It's the Dutch variant of Margaret, a name with centuries of history throughout Europe. In the Netherlands, the…

Margrete

Margrete is a feminine name of Scandinavian origin, serving as a Nordic variation of Margaret, which derives from the Greek word "margarites" meaning "pearl." This spelling is particularly common in…

Margreta

Margreta is a feminine name that represents a variant of Margaret, with roots in the Greek word 'margarites' meaning 'pearl.' This form of the name is particularly prevalent in Scandinavian…

Marjatta

Marjatta is a feminine Finnish name with deep cultural significance in Finland. It represents the Finnish variation of Margaret, which derives from Greek 'margarites' meaning 'pearl.' The name gained…

Margisia

Margisia is a feminine name with unclear direct origins, though it appears to be related to the classic name Margaret, which comes from Greek "margarites" meaning "pearl." The distinctive suffix…

Margarid

Margarid is a feminine name of Armenian origin and is a variation of Margaret, which ultimately derives from the Greek word 'margarites' meaning 'pearl.' In Armenian culture, the name has historical…

Makelesi

Tongan variation of Margaret

"pearl"

Definitely one of the more unusual Margaret translations.

Marienka

Czech diminutive of Maria

"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"

Cute but substantial short form, deriving from Maria. The meaning of Maria is uncertain, but theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop" and yam "sea"); "bitter" (from Hebrew…

Mashenka

Mashenka is a feminine name of Russian origin, functioning as an affectionate diminutive of Maria (Mary). In Russian naming tradition, diminutives express endearment and familiarity. The name Maria…

O'keeffe

Irish surname

If you love the venerable Southwestern painter but feel Georgia's gotten too overheated, you might want to go all the way to this Irish surname in the fashionable O' family.

Natashya

Variation of Natasha

"born on Christmas Day"

Tori Amos added a little extra something to the already pretty elaborate Natasha for her daughter's name.

Taquanna

Taquanna is a feminine name that emerged in American naming patterns in the latter part of the 20th century. The name may be a creative variation combining elements from different naming traditions.…

Tashawna

Tashawna appears to be a modern compound name combining elements of names like Tasha (a diminutive of Natasha, which derives from the Russian name Natalya, meaning 'birthday' or 'Christmas Day') and…

Terranda

Terranda is a modern feminine name that appears to be a creative blend of elements from names like Terra (meaning 'earth' in Latin) and popular name endings such as '-anda' (as in Miranda or Amanda).…

Annistyn

Modern variant spelling of Anniston

Merrigan

Irish surname, related to the sea

A merry surname cousin of Kerrigan, could make a lively choice for a happy little girl.

Ottaline

French diminutive of Ottilie

"prospers in battle"

This name, more often spelled Ottoline, is curiously appealing, in a hoop-skirted, wasp-waisted way; heard more often in novels than real life, though that is showing some signs of change.

Xanthene

Color name

A yellowish chemical compound that produces fluorescent dyes ranging from bright yellow to hot pink to flaming red -- but as a name sounds glaringly sci-fi.

Alizarin

Alizarin is an unusual feminine name derived from a vivid crimson-red pigment historically extracted from the madder plant's roots. The word comes from the Arabic 'al-usara' meaning 'the juice' or…

Carillon

Carillon is a rare feminine name derived from the musical instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells played from a keyboard. The word originates from French, ultimately from Latin 'quadrilio'…