8 Letter Girl Names
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Carmenta
Latin, deity name
The Roman goddess of childbirth, prophecy, and technological innovation, said to be the inventor of the Roman alphabet. This name, which comes from the word for "song", is unused in the USA, but…
Deòiridh
Scottish
"pilgrim"
This rare Scottish name will be a spelling and pronunciation challenge outside its native lands, but has a sweet sound and solid meaning.
Channary
Khmer
"moon girl"
Channary, a sweet and preppy sounding name with a lovely lunar meaning, belongs to a character in the Lunar Chronicles series. Her relatives Levana and Selene have similarly moon-inspired monikers.
Contessa
Italian
"countess"
There's a craze for royal names right now, including Royal itself, so c'mon down, Contessa, and join Prince, King, Duke, Royalty -- the whole blue-blooded gang. Bonus: Short form Tess or Tessa makes…
Emmadine
English compound name
A compound name built on the popular classic Emma, this name belonged to one of the three cows who accompanied Richard E. Byrd to Antarctica, named for the farm in New York it came from. The farm, in…
Pépélope
Pépélope is a feminine name that appears to be a stylized variation of Penelope, incorporating French-inspired accent marks. Penelope originates from Greek mythology, where she was the faithful wife…
Brenlynn
American invented name
Up-and-coming combo of trendy syllables that could work as a modern way to honor a Brenda or Brendan.
Penumbra
Latin
"partial shade"
Ivelisse
Ivelisse is a feminine name with Spanish and Puerto Rican roots. It's derived from the Germanic name Ivar, combined with a feminine suffix. The name conveys strength and nobility, with its original…
Flourish
Latin
"thrive; flair"
While it is a familiar choice in West African countries such as Nigeria and Cameroon, Flourish has only been given to a handful of American baby girls in recent years. As lively virtue names like…
Alacrity
Latin
"brisk and cheerful readiness"
Sidratul
Sidratul is a feminine name with Islamic origins, derived from Arabic. The name is associated with "Sidratul Muntaha," which in Islamic tradition refers to a sacred lote tree mentioned in the Quran…
Isla-rae
English, Scottish
"island + ewe; wise protector; ray of light"
Sweet and sparky, Isla-Rae has been appearing in the latter end of the England and Wales Top 1000 since the mid-2010s. Combining stylish Isla with mid-century favorite Rae, it could be interpreted to…
Clifford
Clifford as a feminine name represents an unusual gender assignment, as it has traditionally been used as a masculine name throughout its history. Derived from Old English elements meaning 'cliff…
Amariyah
Amariyah is a feminine name with multicultural resonance. It appears to blend elements of names like Amara (which means 'eternal' in Sanskrit or 'grace' in Igbo) with the Hebrew 'Yah,' referring to…
Jadelynn
Jadelynn is a modern feminine name that combines the gemstone name Jade with the popular suffix -lynn. This elegant blend emerged in the early 2000s as part of the trend toward combining established…
Gorgeous
English
"beautiful, delightful"
A positive word name given to a dozen or so baby girls per year.
Gossamer
English
"fine silky thread"
Laureate
English from Latin
"crowned with laurels"
Angelise
Angelise is a refined feminine name blending 'angel' with a French-inspired suffix, creating an elegant and celestial impression. This graceful elaboration of Angela or Angelina derives from the…