9 Letter Girl Names

Princessa

Princella is a feminine diminutive form of "Prince," combining the word with the feminine suffix "-ella." This suffix pattern is common in creating feminine forms of names, similar to names like Gabriella or Daniella. The name emerged primarily in the mid-20th century in the United States, with peak usage in the 1950s and 1960s. Princella conveys notions of nobility and dignity, literally meaning "little princess" or "small female prince." The name has remained relatively uncommon, maintaining a distinctive quality. Usage patterns show it has been embraced across various communities, particularly in southern states. The name represents a trend of creating feminine forms from traditionally masculine names or titles by adding distinctly feminine suffixes.

Princella

Another name for snowdrops, the small white flowers, Galanthus appeared in Greek mythology under the spelling Galanthis as a servant who deceived the gods and was turned into a weasel. A pretty and unique flower name with a defiant streak, Galanthus is an intriguing choice for a baby girl.

Galanthus

A minor Greek goddess and the surname of Athena.

Alcimache

In Greek Mythology, Herophile was Aphrodite and Poseidon's daughter and a sibyl who predicted the fall of Troy.

Herophile

Eléonore is the French form of Eleanor, a name with Greek origins meaning 'bright, shining one' or 'light.' The elegant accent over the first 'e' emphasizes its French pronunciation and adds a touch of sophistication. 

Throughout European history, Eléonore in all its variations has graced queens and noblewomen, including Eléonore of Aquitaine, a powerful medieval queen of France and later England. While more common in French-speaking regions, it has international appeal for parents seeking a name with historical depth and European flair. 

The most common version in the US, Eleanor, is highly fashionable too -- and most Americans will ignore the accent over the second e or be confused by it and just call your little Eléonore Eleanor.

Eléonore

Icelandic form of Isabella, currently among the Top 5 girl names in Iceland.

Ísabella

Primorosa is a feminine name of Latin and Spanish origin, derived from "primor" meaning "excellence" or "beauty," with the feminine suffix "-osa" suggesting "full of." The name can be interpreted as "full of beauty" or "exquisite." It shares etymological roots with the English word "primrose," though the name more directly connects to concepts of excellence rather than the flower. Primorosa has an elegant, romantic quality typical of Spanish and Italian names, with its flowing syllables and melodic sounds. While uncommon even in Spanish-speaking countries, it represents a traditionally-constructed name with authentic linguistic roots. The name carries an air of sophistication and old-world charm that might appeal to parents seeking a distinctive yet classically feminine name. Its connection to beauty and excellence gives it positive connotations in meaning as well as sound.

Primorosa

Elefteria

French form of Euphrasia. This was the real name of Cosette in Victor Hugo's Les Misérables. It was popular in French up to and around the turn of the 20th century, but fell out of the French Top 500 in 1943, just over 80 years after the publication of the novel.

Euphrasie

Godelieve

Ellenorah is a rare feminine name that appears to combine elements of the classic names Ellen and Norah (or possibly Eleanor and Norah). This compound creation offers the appeal of traditional naming with a distinctive twist. Ellen derives from Greek origins meaning "bright, shining light," while Norah has Irish roots meaning "honor" or "light." Though Ellenorah hasn't achieved widespread usage or appeared on popularity charts, it exemplifies the modern trend of blending established names to create something unique. The name carries a vintage, somewhat literary quality while maintaining feminine softness and elegance in its pronunciation.

Ellenorah

Salvatrix

A virtuous surname which has occasionally been used as a unisex given name, as in the case of Vanity Fair author William Makepeace Thackeray.

Makepeace

Casandria is a feminine name that appears to be a modern elaboration of Cassandra, an ancient Greek name meaning 'shining upon man' from mythology. This extended variation creates a more elaborate, romantic-sounding alternative while maintaining the classical roots. Extremely rare in usage, Casandria offers a distinctive choice that combines the familiar foundation of Cassandra with a unique twist. The name has never ranked among popular baby names in the United States or other English-speaking countries, remaining a truly uncommon selection. The addition of the extra syllable gives Casandria a flowing, almost regal quality that some parents might find appealing. Those named Casandria might appreciate having a name that feels both connected to classical tradition and individually distinctive.

Casandria

A truly wild word name, Adventure brings to mind risk taking, exploring, and excitement. Though it hasn't appeared in the US stats, the similar Quest was used for 6 girls (and 70 boys) in a recent year, while Venture and Brave also made the stats. 
 
Content creators Cory Worldd and Lea Charlotte named their son Adventure in 2025, which may push others to consider it. Nickname Addie could help ground it.

Adventure

Rare word name, and an unexpected way to get to Tess.

Testimony

Celebrity

An overt take on the spiritual word name trend.

Spiritual

Derived from Artemis, the name of the Greek mythological goddess of the moon and hunting, Artemesia has a couple of notable associations, among them a fourth century Queen of Caria who was responsible for the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World..