8 Letter Girl Names
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Emmeline
Old French form of archaic German Amal
"work"
Emmeline is an Emma relative and Emily cousin that is destined for greater use in the wake of the megapopularity of those two names. A recommended Nameberry fave, Emmeline hopped onto the US Top 1000…
Winifred
Welsh
"blessed peacemaking"
One of the few remaining unrestored vintage gems, with a choice of two winning nicknames--the girlish Winnie and the tomboyish Freddie. Winifred, the name of a legendary Welsh saint, was a Top 200…
Brittany
English name of the French region Bretagne, meaning 'from Briton'
Brittany first arrived on the US popularity list in 1971, and rapidly zoomed up the charts, in the Top 100 a decade later. By 1986 it had entered the Top 10, becoming the third most popular girls’…
Tallulah
Choctaw, Irish
"leaping water, lady of abundance"
This hauntingly euphonious Choctaw name has re-entered the public domain, as memories of the outrageous actress Tallulah Bankhead have faded. For years, Tallulah was a name associated only with…
Mariella
Italian and Dutch diminutive of Maria
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
Lilting and nearly unknown here, with the currently popular ella ending, makes a good Marissa alternative. The meaning of Maria is uncertain, but theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots…
Marcella
Latin
"warlike"
Marcella is a name of Latin origin, which has been neglected for decades now. Depicted as the world's most beautiful woman in Don Quixote (where it's spelled Marcela), it has plenty of flair and…
Malaysia
Place-name
This evocative place-name is rising in popularity -- despite (or perhaps because of) the unfortunate association with an airplane that went missing in March 2014.
Marleigh
Spelling variation of Marley
This variation of Marley is gaining momentum due to the popular -leigh suffix, which is all over the US popularity lists. This name in particular reentered the US Top 1000 in 2013.
Cordelia
Latin; Celtic
"heart; daughter of the sea"
Cordelia is exactly the kind of old-fashioned, grown-up name for girls that many parents are seeking for their daughters today. The name of King Lear's one sympathetic daughter, Cordelia has both…
Adrienna
Adrienna is a feminine name that serves as a variant of Adriana or Adrienne, which both derive from the ancient Roman name Hadrianus, referring to someone from Hadria (a town in northern Italy). This…
Abreanna
Abreanna is a modern feminine name that appears to be a creative variant of Breanna or a combination of the prefix 'A-' with Breanna. Breanna itself is a feminine form of Brian, with Irish and Celtic…
Adrianne
Adrianne is a feminine name derived from the Latin name Hadrianus, meaning 'from Hadria,' an ancient town in northern Italy. This elegant variation of Adrian combines classical roots with a feminine…
Adreanna
Adreanna is a feminine name that represents a creative variation of Adriana or Adrienne, which ultimately derive from Hadrian, meaning 'from Hadria' (an ancient town in northern Italy). This…
Abbryana
Abbryana is a distinctive feminine name that appears to be a modern elaboration combining elements of names like Abby, Brianna, or Adriana. With its melodious quality and flowing syllables, Abbryana…
Abbigale
Abbigale is a charming variant spelling of Abigail, a name with Hebrew origins meaning "father's joy" or "source of joy." This unique spelling adds a distinctive touch while maintaining the name's…
Adrienah
Adrienah is a feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Adriana, which derives from the Latin name Hadrianus, meaning 'from Hadria' (an ancient town in northern Italy). This elaborated…
Adrianah
Adrianah is a feminine name that represents an elaborated form of Adriana, which itself is the feminine version of Adrian. The name ultimately derives from the Latin name Hadrianus, referring to…
Abrianna
Abrianna is a feminine name with modern origins, created as an elaboration of 'Abria' or as a blend of the names 'Abra' and 'Anna.' It may also be considered a variant of 'Adrianna' or 'Brianna' with…
Adelphia
Greek
"dearest sister"
Has a bit of a trade name feel, as in failed cable service.
Adallina
Adallina is an elegant feminine name with likely Italian or Spanish origins, possibly derived from the Germanic element 'adal' meaning 'noble' or 'honorable.' This uncommon name may be a decorative…