10 Letter Girl Names

There are not one but two notable modern women with this name: journalist Christiane Amanpour and physician/author Christiane Northrup. In Germany, the pronunciation is kris-tee-AH-na while in France, it's kris-tee-AHN — and in the U.S., there's sure to be confusion. While Christiane is not stylish, it's a strong, attractive, unusual-though-familiar name.

Ed Sheeran put this continental place name on the map when he used it as the middle name for his daughter Lyra, born in 2020.

Montserrat is a Catalan name meaning ‘serrated mountain’. That may not be the most appealing meaning, but the exceptional beauty of the Montserrat mountain range near Barcelona, Spain might change your mind. Montserrat is, unsurprisingly, most common among the Spanish community.

Callirrhoe is a Greek mythological nymph and companion of Persephone. It offers nicknames Calli, Ro, Clio, and Coco.

Petronella, and its shorter sister Petra, are both feminizations of Peter. While Petronella is a name with deep history, it's extremely rare. It was given to no baby girls on record in the US last year.

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.

This French version of Viridiana and Viridis lacks the charm of similar and more familiar French names like Vivienne and Adrienne.

A Puritanical virtue name and also a place name, belonging to the state capital of Rhode Island and several other towns and cities in the US.

Anastasiya is a feminine name of Greek origin meaning 'resurrection' or 'she who will rise again.' This Slavic variation of Anastasia is particularly popular in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, and other Eastern European countries. The name carries profound Christian significance, associated with the concept of resurrection and renewal. Historically, it was given to girls born around Easter or Christmas in Orthodox Christian families. Anastasiya projects elegance with its flowing syllables while maintaining a sense of strength and resilience through its meaning. While the Western spelling Anastasia has broader international usage, Anastasiya maintains cultural authenticity in Slavic communities. The name offers versatile nickname options including Nastya, Stasya, or Tasia, adding to its practical appeal alongside its beautiful formal presentation.

A unique option for a November baby (the November birth flower is a chrysanthemum) or to honor an ancestral Chris, Chrysanthe feels more wearable than the full Chrysanthemum, despite the storybook mouse.

Montgomery is an increasingly popular name for boys, especially in the UK, and now it's being used for girls as well in the US, where more than 50 baby girls were named Montgomery last year.

Amphitrite is a mysterious Greek mythological figure, most often cited as a sea goddess who was the wife of Poseidon. She was said to be the personification of the sea water itself and was said to be present at the birth of Apollo.

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 their child.

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

Eileanóra is a feminine name of Gaelic origin, representing the Irish form of Eleanor. The name ultimately derives from the Provençal name Aliénor, possibly meaning 'the other Aenor' or from Greek 'heleos' (compassion) and 'nor' (light). The Irish adaptation incorporates 'eilean,' which suggests connections to islands or beauty. Featuring traditional Irish spelling with the accent mark, Eileanóra carries a strong cultural tie to Irish heritage while maintaining the elegant, regal associations of Eleanor, which was borne by numerous queens and noblewomen throughout European history. Though rare even in Ireland, this name offers parents seeking distinctive Celtic options a beautiful alternative with rich historical connections and a melodious pronunciation that emphasizes its Gaelic roots.

A sophisticated girls' name for those attracted to Leona, Leonie and Leonore.

Avangeline is a unique feminine name that appears to be a variant of Evangeline, combining elements of 'Eva' or 'Ava' with 'Evangeline.' The traditional Evangeline derives from Greek meaning 'bearer of good news.' Avangeline maintains this meaningful heritage while offering a distinctive spelling. Though relatively uncommon, it offers parents a melodic alternative with the same elegant quality as its more traditional counterpart. The name carries a romantic, literary quality, reminiscent of Longfellow's epic poem 'Evangeline.' With the popularity of similar names like Ava and Evangeline in recent decades, Avangeline presents an uncommon yet recognizable option for parents seeking something both familiar and unique.

One of the oldest and most widely used compound names, now a bit dated but not as much so as its opposite Mary-Ann. The hyphen is optional.