8 Letter Girl Names
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Hersilia
Roman mythology
"dew"
Mythological Hersilia was the wife of Romulus, founder of Rome. She was later deified as Hora. The exact etymology of her name is unknown, however, possible theories include that it comes from the…
Seagreen
English color name
An appealing blue-green color that would make for a unique baby name. Another option: Seablue.
Ciannait
Irish
"ancient"
Feminine form of Cian, a name from Irish legend.
Lucianna
Lucianna is a feminine name with Latin origins, serving as an elaborated form of Lucia, ultimately derived from the Latin word "lux" meaning "light." This melodious name combines the traditional…
Rosegold
English
"pinkish gold"
Rosegold, or rose gold, is actually an alloy of gold and copper, used in jewellery for its warm, pinkish hue. It would make for a pretty and quirky girl name, with sweet short forms Rosie and Goldie.
Anapaula
Anapaula is a feminine name that combines two traditional names: Ana (Anne) and Paula. This compound name is particularly popular in Portuguese and Spanish-speaking countries, especially Brazil and…
Hibiscus
Nature name, Latin from Greek
"marshmallow plant"
An overlooked floral name that would make a bold choice for a first or middle name. Hibiscus — in particular, the yellow hibiscus — is the state flower of Hawaii. Dried hibiscus is used to make tea…
Gaynelle
Gaynelle is a feminine name of English origin, combining 'gay' meaning cheerful or bright, with the feminine suffix '-nelle.' This name was most popular in the United States during the 1920s and…
Benjamin
Hebrew
"son of the right hand"
Yes, there are baby girls named Benjamin — typically between 10-20 recorded in a given year. These numbers are likely inflated due to data entry error, but you still could encounter a female Benjamin…
Darianna
Darianna is a feminine name with potential roots in both Persian and Slavic origins. It may be a combination of 'Daria' (which means 'maintains possessions well' from Persian) and the suffix '-anna'…
Maryland
English
"Mary's land"
A fun, unexpected way to honor your home state or a Mary in your life. As geographical girl names such as Ireland, Scotland, and Oakland slowly rise up the charts, Maryland could be a future favorite.
Doroteja
Slovene, Croatian, Serbian, and Macedonian variation of Dorothea, Greek
"gift of God"
The common translation of Dorothea in Central Europe.
Kaylanie
Kaylanie is a modern feminine name that appears to be a creative blend of the popular names Kayla and Melanie, or possibly an extension of Kayla with a melodic ending. This contemporary creation…
Emmarose
Emmarose is a modern compound name that combines two classic feminine names: Emma and Rose. Emma has Germanic origins meaning 'whole' or 'universal,' while Rose derives from the Latin 'rosa,'…
Everlena
Everlena is a rare feminine name likely derived as an elaboration of names like Evelyn, Eva, or Lena. This vintage-sounding name has roots in Old English, potentially meaning 'desired' or 'light'.…
Macarena
Spanish place name
"happy"
In America, it is inextricable from the popular '90s line dance, but Macarena is a traditional feminine name in Spain. It is used in honor of the Virgin of Hope of Macarena, an epithet of the Virgin…
Mikaylah
Mikaylah is a feminine name that represents a modern spelling variation of Michaela, which is the female form of Michael, meaning 'who is like God?' in Hebrew. This contemporary spelling emerged in…
Mililani
Hawaiian
"carried from Heaven"
Names ending in -lani have become so fashionable, people have taken up creating pseudo-Hawaiian names that emulate the sounds of the language (here's looking at you, Meilani). Mililani is at once…
Nimrodel
Literature, Sindarin
"lady of the white cave"
While Nimrodel may look like it could be related it the Biblical Nimrod, it is in fact a Sindarin name, borne by an elf maiden in Tolkien's legendarium. She is lost at sea while searching for her…
Xitlalli
Hispanized form of Citalli, Nahuatl
"star"
Derived from the language of the Nahua people of Mexico and Central America, Xitlalli is a variation on Citalli, a sparkly name meaning "star".