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8 Letter Girl Names

  1. Odysseus

    • Origin:

      Greek mythology name

    • Meaning:

      "wrathful"

    • Description:

      Grimes may have named her daughter Exa Dark Sideræl, but it wasn't her top choice. "A girl named Odysseus is my dream," she told reporters. Now that Grimes put it out there as a potential girl name, will parents adopt Odysseus for their daughters? It's already a rising choice for baby boys, more popular than ever before.
  2. Domenica

    • Origin:

      Italian feminine form of Dominic

    • Meaning:

      "belonging to the Lord"

    • Description:

      Much fresher and more energetic than Dominique.
  3. Ellianna

    • Origin:

      Variation of Eliana, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "God has answered"

    • Description:

      Eliana is a multicultural name, popular in the US, the UK, The Netherlands, France and Brazil. With the popular nickname Ellie and the classic sounds of Anna and Eleanor, it is no wonder this name has caught on.
  4. Marietta

    • Origin:

      Italian diminutive of Maria

    • Meaning:

      "drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"

    • Description:

      Marietta would make for a classy and uncommon long form for cool nickname Etta.
  5. Maybelle

    • Origin:

      Variation of Mabel; combination of May and Belle; "loveable"

    • Meaning:

      "loveable"

    • Description:

      This spelling variation of Mabel clears up the pronunciation — "may-belle", as opposed to "may-bull". Maybelle is packed with Southern charm, and like sister name Mabel is on the rise, but still on a much smaller scale.
  6. Schuyler

    • Origin:

      Dutch

    • Meaning:

      "scholar"

    • Description:

      Originally a Dutch surname, imported by the early Dutch colonists, has been all but overpowered by the phonetic spellings in the US -- Skyler for boys and Skylar for girls. With the surnames-as-first-names trend, however, and the popularity of the Lin-Manuel Miranda's musical Hamilton, which features the Schuyler sisters, perhaps Schuyler might receive some more interest in the coming years.
  7. Tanaquil

    • Origin:

      Etruscan

    • Meaning:

      "gift of God"

    • Description:

      This intriguing name of an ancient Etruscan queen renowned for her prophetic powers was long associated with the prima ballerina Tanaquil LeClerq.
  8. Gloriana

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "glory"

    • Description:

      Originally the name of the titular faerie queene of Spenser's epic poem "The Faerie Queene," published in 1590. Gloriana was, along with Belphoebe, an allegory for Queen Elizabeth.
  9. Bonnibel

    • Origin:

      English, invented name

    • Meaning:

      "cheerful, beautiful"

    • Description:

      Bonnie meets Annabel (or Belle, or any other name ending in this sound) in this jaunty modern compound.
  10. Orithyia

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "woman raging in the mountains"

    • Description:

      As elaborate O names such as Olympia and Ophelia gain popularity, Orithyia seems more and more usable. It's the name of several women in Greek mythology, including Orithyia, Queen of the Amazon, who co-ruled with her sister Antiope.
  11. Bertille

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "heroine, bright maiden"

    • Description:

      The name of medieval French saint, similar to Sally Field's name, Bertrille, on the old The Flying Nun sitcom, leading some to expect the word "Sister" in front of it.
  12. Katalina

    • Origin:

      Spanish, Greek, Hungarian

    • Meaning:

      "pure"

    • Description:

      Spelling variant of Catalina, currently on the rise in the US.
  13. Clarisse

    • Description:

      Clarisse is a feminine name of French origin derived from the Latin name 'Clara,' meaning 'bright,' 'clear,' or 'famous.' It's the French variation of Clarice, carrying the same elegant and refined qualities. Throughout history, the name has maintained a classic appeal while never becoming overly common. In literature, the name gained some recognition from Ray Bradbury's novel 'Fahrenheit 451,' where Clarisse McClellan is a free-thinking, insightful character. The name has a delicate, sophisticated sound that combines traditional charm with a touch of uniqueness. While not among the most popular names in English-speaking countries, Clarisse continues to be chosen by parents who appreciate its graceful, timeless quality and French flair.

  14. Charisma

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      Trying to imbue your child with charisma at birth involves a certain degree of chutzpah. It was brought into the mix by ex. "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" actress Charisma Carpenter, who was named after an Avon perfume.
  15. Atlantis

    • Origin:

      Place-name

    • Description:

      Mythical wonderland makes strong, evocative first name.
  16. Tryphena

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "softness, delicacy"

    • Description:

      Greek name found in the New Testament makes for one of the unique baby names still undiscovered from the Bible.
  17. Helisent

    • Origin:

      English, Germanic

    • Meaning:

      "temple path"

    • Description:

      Helisent was used in the medieval days and has royal antecedents found in both France and Germany. Information on its origins is sketchy, but some say it's related to Elise or Helen or Heloise, or that it derives from a Visigothic name meaning "temple path". Variants include Elisende, Elisenda, Elysant, Elysande, Elissent and Elisent.
  18. Anatolia

    • Description:

      Anatolia is a feminine name derived from the ancient Greek word "anatolē," meaning "sunrise" or "east." It refers to the geographic region now comprising most of modern Turkey, historically called Asia Minor. The name carries rich historical and geographical significance, evoking images of ancient civilizations and the meeting point between East and West. As a personal name, Anatolia remains quite rare, giving it an exotic and distinctive quality. Its melodious sound with alternating consonants and vowels creates a rhythmic, flowing pronunciation. The name's connection to sunrise symbolically represents new beginnings, hope, and illumination. For families with Turkish heritage, it might also serve as a meaningful cultural connection.
  19. Giacinda

    • Origin:

      Italian variation of Jacinta, Spanish from Greek flower name

    • Meaning:

      "hyacinth"

    • Description:

      New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Barrett made this lovely and unusual flower name familiar to English speakers. Giacinda is the Italian version.
  20. Mirabeau

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "wonderful, miraculous"

    • Description:

      The grandiose name of a French revolutionary – in full: Honoré Gabriel Riqueti, comte de Mirabeau. Mirabeau likely derives from Latin mirabilis, making it a masculine cousin of Mirabelle.