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10 Letter Girl Names

  1. Gwendoline

    • Origin:

      Variation of Gwendolen, Welsh

    • Meaning:

      "white ring"

    • Description:

      The Gwendoline form may introduce pronunciation confusion -- does that last syllable rhyme with wine or win or when? We vote Gwendolen as not only the most proper but the clearest spelling, followed by Gwendolyn, with Gwendoline a distant third.
  2. Florentine

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "flowering; flourishing; from Florence"

    • Description:

      Florentine is an unusual member of a group of names destined for great popularity for girls. Its primary members are Flora and Florence, but rarer choices such as Flory and Fleur and Florentine are sure to flower in the years ahead.
  3. Willowdean

    • Origin:

      American invented name

    • Meaning:

      "willow tree + valley"

    • Description:

      The Social Security Lists show Willodean and all its variant spellings to have been used throughout the 1920s and 30s especially in Southern states. There are a few theories on its origins (an invented name created to honor William/Willard and a a female name ending in "-dine", or it may be an Anglicization of a Native American name).
  4. Adélaïde

    • Description:

      Adélaïde is a feminine name of Germanic origin, derived from the elements "adal" meaning "noble" and "heid" meaning "type, sort," together conveying "noble kind" or "of noble nature." This elegant French variation of Adelaide carries a distinctly sophisticated European flair, particularly with its diacritical marks. Popular in France and French-speaking regions, Adélaïde combines classical dignity with romantic charm. The name has historical significance through figures like Princess Adélaïde of Orleans and various royal women across European history. While less common internationally than the anglicized Adelaide, Adélaïde appeals to parents drawn to authentic French naming traditions. The name's refined pronunciation (ah-day-la-EED) and noble meaning make it a graceful choice that conveys cultural sophistication and timeless elegance.

  5. Melisandre

    • Origin:

      French variation of Millicent, German

    • Meaning:

      "strong in work"

    • Description:

      The romantic fairy tale-like name has come to modern attention via the beautiful but terrifying sorceress in Game of Thrones. The character may look as lovely as her name sounds, but it's hard to imagine a parent familiar with the book wanting to use the name for their child. Two alternate directions: Millicent or Melisande.
  6. Séraphine

    • Description:

      Séraphine is a feminine French name derived from the Hebrew word "seraphim," referring to a celestial being or a type of angel described in Biblical texts. The name carries powerful religious connotations of purity, devotion, and heavenly connection. With its French spelling and accent mark, Séraphine possesses an elegant, artistic quality. While never extremely common, the name has experienced periodic interest in France and French-speaking regions. It gained some international attention through French painter Séraphine Louis. The name combines spiritual depth with a delicate, melodious sound. For parents seeking a name with religious significance wrapped in French sophistication, Séraphine offers a distinctive choice that balances the ethereal with cultural heritage.

  7. Emmanuelle

    • Origin:

      French, feminine variation of Emanuel

    • Meaning:

      "God is with us"

    • Description:

      The female version of Emanuel could become more prominent, though for some it still carries a steamy image dating back to a then sensationally erotic French film. Singer and Shameless star Emmy Rossum's full name is Emmanuelle.
  8. Stellaluna

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "Star and moon"

    • Description:

      Stella and Luna are stylish night sky name for girls, from the Latin words for star and moon.
  9. Wildflower

    • Origin:

      Nature and flower name

    • Description:

      Wildflower may be the ultimate hippie name, added to the lexicon by Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden when they chose it as one of their daughter's middle names. It's generic in the way that Flora and River are, as opposed to Iris and Nile, say. But it has a certain free and creative charm.
  10. Willoughby

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "farm near the willows"

    • Description:

      With Willow and Willa becoming more popular for girls, surname-name Willoughby could be a more unusual alternative. Its full form sounds appropriate for both genders, but can be shortened for girls to Willow, Willa, or even Bee.
  11. Tuilelaith

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "princess of abundance"

    • Description:

      Original Gaelic form of Talulla, often connected with the Choctaw name Tallulah due to the similar sound and spelling.
  12. Clementina

    • Origin:

      Spanish feminine form of Clement, Latin

    • Meaning:

      "mild, merciful"

    • Description:

      The Spanish version, with its -eena ending, takes the name out of the Oh My Darlin' realm, which for many American parents may be just the thing.
  13. Alastriona

    • Origin:

      Irish: feminine form of Alasdar

    • Description:

      Spelled Alastríona in its native language, this Irish cousin of Alexandra is little-known but fairly intuitive.
  14. Christabel

    • Origin:

      Latin and French

    • Meaning:

      "fair Christian"

    • Description:

      Though Isabel is a smash hit, Christabel still hasn't been fully embraced. It was originally popularized in England via the Coleridge poem Christabel ("whom her father loves so well") and was given to the poet's granddaughter. Christabel Pankhurst was a famous U.K. suffragist.
  15. Vespertine

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "of the evening"
  16. Kensington

    • Origin:

      Place name

    • Description:

      Kensington is a place name with a number of referents; there are cities by the name in Australia, Canada, South Africa, the UK, and the US. As a girls' name, it entered the US Top 1000 in 2015, likely as a fresher way to get to nickname Kensie/Kenzie than Mackenzie, Mckenzie, or Makenzie.
  17. Delphinium

    • Origin:

      Flower name, from Greek

    • Meaning:

      "larkspur; dolphin"

    • Description:

      Delphinium is the proper name for larkspur. It's also related to names like Delphine, which are connected to dolphins (the flowers were thought to resemble a dolphin's back).
  18. Mignonette

    • Origin:

      Form of Mignon, French

    • Meaning:

      "delicate, dainty"

    • Description:

      Mignonette is kind of a diminutive of a diminutive. Mignon is the French word for cute, so Mignonette is more or less cutie.
  19. Petronilla

    • Origin:

      Roman and Italian feminine variation of Petronius

    • Meaning:

      "yokel, woodpecker, stone"

    • Description:

      Petronilla is an ancient saint's name that relates to the Roman family name Petronius, thought to mean yokel or woodpecker, though some connect it with Petra or Peter, meaning stone. With the resurgence of so many ancient Roman names, the elaborate and pretty Petronilla or its French form Petronille seem more usable these days than they have in centuries.
  20. Theophania

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Description:

      This ancient name, belonging to a Byzantine empress, may be difficult for a modern child to carry, though it can be an original way to get to cute nickname Thea or even Theo or Teddie. The English variation Tiffany may be more wearable, but with a much less elegant image.