8 Letter Girl Names
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Metheven
Cornish
"June"
An unusal alternative to June or Junia.
Phileine
Phileine is a feminine name with Greek roots, likely derived from 'philos' meaning 'love' or 'friend.' This elegant and uncommon name carries a delicate, sophisticated quality. Most popular in the…
Floortje
Dutch
"little flower"
This Dutch girls' name meaning little flower is one of the more common Dutch-origin names used in the Netherlands today.
Permilia
possibly a version of Pamela
"honey"
A somewhat common name in the early 19th Century in America. The origins of this name are not clear. It could be a variation of Pamela, or it could be a contraction of Pearl and Amelia.
Sophrona
variation of Sophronia
"sensible and self-controlled"
Sophrona is an American variation of Sophronia, the feminine version of Sophronius, which is an Ancient Greek name meaning sensible and self-controlled. Saint Sophronius was a 7th Century leader of…
Elliotte
Feminine form of Elliot, Anglicization of Elijah or Elias, Hebrew
"Jehovah is God"
There's more than one reason why parents might consider this rising name for a daughter. George Eliot was the pen name of English writer Mary Ann Evans, one of the leading authors of the Victorian…
Elysande
English, Germanic
"temple path"
An intriguing medieval name found in various forms across Europe. Variants include Elisende, Elisenda, Elysant, Elysande, Elisent and Helisent. It likely derives from a Visigothic name meaning…
Laudomia
Literary creation
This name, created by Italo Calvino, has been spotted as a name in England.
Clotille
Variation of Clotilde
"famous in battle"
This variation removes the d from the original spelling, making it even rarer. Clotilde may not see much usage in the US, but it is currently Number 431 in France.
Dolucila
This is a rare name with connections to the Louisiana Creole culture. It would likely have more success in French or Spanish than in English.
Lougenia
Modern invented name
This name received modest usage throughout the twentieth century, though it was never given to more than a handful of girls in any given year. Its etymology most likely involves the combination of…
Maxzille
Likely a play on Maxine and Lucille, Maxzille combines the trendy Max with the frilly -ille ending and adds in a z for good measure.
Mellette
Surname name
Originally a surname name, Mellette has a distinctly feminine feel thanks to the -ette suffix. It was given to 6 American girls in 1967, which sums up its popularity. Mellette is a small city in…
Cassiana
Latin, female variation of Cassius
"hollow"
The rarely heard feminine version of the saint's name Cassian, this name is elegant and somewhat frilly, but holds the possibility of more straightforward nicknames like Cass, Cassie or Ana. With the…
Ephratah
Hebrew
"abundance, fruitfulness"
Ephratah appears in the bible as both the name of a woman--she was the second wife of Caleb and grandmother of one of the spies sent by Moses to Canaan to gather information about the Promised…
Voltaire
French
"determined thing"
Voltaire is the nom-de-plume of François-Marie Arouet, who became noted for his witty and satirical takes on enlightenment philosophy and Western society. Voltaire's most famous work, Candide , used…
Anderson
English from Scandinavian
"son of Anders"
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,…
Ella-may
Ella May combines two sweet, classic feminine names into a charming double name with vintage appeal. Ella, derived from Germanic elements meaning "other" or possibly from a short form of names…
Sukhmani
Sukhmani is a feminine name of Punjabi and Sikh origin, derived from two Sanskrit words: 'sukh' meaning peace, comfort or happiness, and 'mani' meaning jewel or gem. Together, the name translates to…
Berjouhi
Armenian, variation of Perchuhi "elegant lady"
"elegant lady"
This unusual name with a lovely meaning works surprisingly well outside its Armenia.