10 Letter Girl Names

Yelysaveta

Yelysaveta is a feminine name of Slavic origin, representing a Ukrainian or Russian variant of Elizabeth. The name ultimately derives from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'God is my oath' or 'God is…

Yeghisapet

Armenian, rare form of Elisabeth

Makena'lei

Hawaiian

"flower of heaven"

Helen Hunt chose this lovely name for her daughter.

Morrisania

Place name

New Yorkers will recognize this as a Bronx place name, others will see it as a gussied-up female version of Morris.

Mclaughlin

McLaughlin, though primarily known as a surname of Irish origin, has occasionally been used as a feminine given name, representing a modern trend of using family surnames as first names. The surname…

Bennington

Place-name

Name of pastoral Vermont town and college sounds too stiff and starchy.

Bloodrayne

Video game name

BloodRayne is a series of action-adventure video games, but the heroine's name is actually Rayne, a much more usable appellation for a non-vampire, non-animated child. We hope no-one uses this for…

Elizabetta

Italian variation of Elizabeth

"pledged to God"

Everything sounds better with an Italian accent. Elisabetta is the more common Italian form.

Remarkable

Literary and word name

Remarkable Pettibone was a self-important housekeeper in James Fenimore Cooper's The Pioneers . Such names were not uncommon in early America, with such choices as Remember and Experience showing up…

Frederique

French feminine form of Frederic

"peace ruler"

Frederique, the soigne name of Dutch-born model Frederique Van der Wal, is a lot more sophisticated than the dated MONIQUE. Still, as feminine forms of the Fred names go, we prefer the Italian…

Malagueña

Spanish, musical name

Unusual, rhythmic, castanet-clicking. Alternative: FANDANGO.

Atlantique

Atlantique is a rare feminine name of French origin, inspired by the Atlantic Ocean. The name evokes images of vast, powerful waters and carries a sense of mystery and depth. While uncommon as a…

Josiephine

Josiephine is a feminine name that represents a creative variation of Josephine, which itself derives from Joseph, meaning 'God will add' or 'God will increase' in Hebrew. This unique spelling blends…

Concepcion

Spanish

"conception"

Name given in honor of the Virgin Mary that might prove difficult for a modern Spanish-American child to pull off.

Alphonsine

Alphonsine is a feminine name derived from the masculine Alfonso or Alphonse, which originated from the Old Germanic elements "adal" (noble) and "funs" (ready) - meaning "ready for battle" or "noble…

Francisqui

Francisqui is a feminine name that appears to be a rare variant or diminutive form related to the name Francis (feminine: Frances or Francesca). Likely of Romance language origin, possibly French,…

Earnestine

Earnestine is a feminine name with deep historical roots, being the female form of Ernest, which derives from the Germanic word 'ernst,' meaning serious or determined. Popular in the early 20th…

Antionette

Variation of Antoinette, French feminine form of Anthony, Latin

"from Antium"

There may be some parents who deliberately transpose the i and the o in this name, pronouncing it an-tee-oh-net. And then there are those parents who are just spelling Antoinette differently. Most…

Marylouise

English, combination of Mary and Louisa

"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + famous battle"

Homely compound name which may be written as one word, two words (Mary Louise), or hyphenated (Mary-Louise). The original meaning of Mary is uncertain, but theories include "drop of the sea" (from…

Shirleyann

Compound name, combining Shirley and Ann

"grace of the bright meadow; bright meadow + grace"

Quaint, quirky, and slightly clunky, Shirleyann is a smoosh name with a 30s feel about it. An unexpected vintage choice, a potential honor name, or perhaps for diehard fans of Anne of Green Gables…