10 Letter Girl Names

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

Andromache is a name found scattered throughout ancient literature. She was Hector's long-suffering wife in The Iliad and The Odyssey, featured in The Trojan Women and Andromache by Euripides, then later appeared in Shakepeare's Troilus and Cressida, and Jean Racine's 1667 play Andromaque. It has not made many appearances in the modern world, but now Charlize Theron's character in The Old Guard 2 is named Andromache, nickname Andy.

Rangimarie is the Maori words for peace, and is occasionally used as a feminine name. Dr Rangimarie Pere is a prominent New Zealander with this name.

Feisty floral name that would work better as a middle name than as a first, so called because of the flower's resemblance to a dragon's open mouth.

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.

If you're actually considering this as a name for your child, you must have had a glass too many. But it's an awesome name for a white cat.

In France it's sometimes bestowed as a patriotic gesture; in English-speaking places it has an air of genteel sophistication.

Not cutting edge, but still graceful and feminine.

The popular cosmetics brand Maybelline inspires at least a few baby girls' names each year. Company founder Thomas Lyle Williams created the name as a portmanteau of Mabel and Vaseline after watching his sister Mabel mix up a quasi-eyeshadow out of coal dust and Vaseline.

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.

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.

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

One familiar name never used for real people, for obvious reasons. Read more about Cinderella and other Disney Princess Names in our featured blog.

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.

The original Sophonisba was a Carthaginian noblewoman who was alive at the time of the Second Punic War, who became a legend for drinking lethal poison rather than be humiliated by Carthage's Roman conquerors. She's been the subject of countless literary works throughout history.

So many names sound better with a French accent, and Petronille is one of them: it feels unusual in an elegant way. Usually spelled as Pétronille, it is derived from the Latin Petronius, possibly meaning "yokel", which is now considered a slur for country dwellers, but it may previously have referred to the green woodpecker instead, which is a better meaning. Alternatively, it can be linked to Peter, as Saint Petronilla was said to be Saint Peter's daughter.

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.

Brooklyn is a theoretically unisex name that in reality is 98 percent female, while variations Brooklynn and Brooklynne are all-girl.

Bernardita is a feminine name of German origin, being the Spanish diminutive form of Bernarda, the female version of Bernard. The name means 'brave as a bear' or 'strong, brave bear,' combining 'bern' (bear) and 'hard' (brave, strong). Bernardita gained particular significance in Catholic communities after the Marian apparitions at Lourdes, France, where Saint Bernadette Soubirous (whose name is Bernardita in Spanish) reported seeing the Virgin Mary in 1858. The name is most popular in Spanish-speaking countries, particularly in Chile and other Latin American nations. Bernardita carries connotations of spiritual devotion, inner strength, and resilience. While not common in English-speaking countries, it offers an elegant, distinctive option with rich cultural and religious connections.