8 Letter Girl Names

  1. Khairiya
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "benevolence"
    • Description:

      A traditional Arabic name with cool short form Khai, which was used as a standalone by Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik in 2020.
  2. Laetitia
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "gladness, happiness"
    • Description:

      Laetitia adds a layer of ancient patina to the more prosaic LETITIA.
  3. Scotland
    • Origin:

      Place-name
    • Description:

      Kim Basinger and Alec Baldwin's daughter Ireland opened up the map for names like Scotland, and now that it's been chosen by Kourtney Kardashian for her daughter Penelope's middle name -- in honor of daddy Scott Disick -- Scotland is sure to appear on more birth certificates. Can Scotlyn be far behind?
  4. Clotilde
    • Origin:

      Spanish, French, Italian, and Portuguese
    • Meaning:

      "famous in battle"
    • Description:

      A romantic rarity, derived from the Old German name Chlotichilda, meaning "famous in battle." Saint Clotilde was a Frankish queen, wife of Clovis I, who played a role in the spread of Christianity.
  5. Róisín
    • Origin:

      Irish Gaelic, diminutive of RÓIs
    • Meaning:

      "rose"
    • Description:

      An authentic choice for your little Irish Rose, chosen by singer Sinead O'Connor for her daughter.
  6. Lilavati
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit
    • Description:

      A lovely name with a lovely meaning ("amusing, charming, graceful" in Sanskrit), Lilavati is a rare Indian name with a handful of historical namesakes. Notable bearers include the daughter of great 12th century mathematician Bhaskara, who named one of his mathematical treatises after her, and a 13th century Sri Lankan queen who was only the second woman to rule the country as sovereign in her own right.
  7. Dulcinea
    • Origin:

      Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "sweetness"
    • Description:

      Miguel de Cervantes invented this elaborate-sounding name -- which roughly translates as "sweetness" -- for the beautiful maiden Don Quixote is obsessed with in his great novel. Even in the fictional world of the book, though, Dulcinea is not the woman's real name; Aldonza is. And because she never appears in person in the text, it's unclear whether she is as beautiful and saintly as the protagonist believes her to be. Probably not, given Don Quixote's track record.
  8. Faustine
    • Origin:

      Latin, feminine variation of Faust
    • Meaning:

      "fortunate one"
    • Description:

      Faustine has a positive meaning, although the association with the character who sold his soul to the devil may be off-putting. This name is among the Top 100 girls' names in France, but was given to fewer than five baby girls in the US last year.
  9. Svetlana
    • Origin:

      Russian
    • Meaning:

      "star"
    • Description:

      Popular Russian name, familiar here via author Svetlana Stalin, the dictator's daughter.
  10. Vasilisa
    • Origin:

      Feminization of Vasili, Russian from Greek
    • Meaning:

      "royal, kingly"
    • Description:

      Vasilisa is the feminine form of Vasili, the Russian translation of Basil.
  11. Kingsley
    • Origin:

      English surname
    • Meaning:

      "king's meadow"
    • Description:

      Regal Kingsley seems like an all-boy name, but a growing number of parents have bestowed this name on a girl. Credit the ever-trendier -ley suffix.
  12. Carlisle
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "from the walled city"
    • Description:

      Carlisle may be a male name in Twilight (he's vampire hero Edward's adoptive father), but in the real baby naming world, it's used about a quarter of the time for girls. Unusual now, we think Carlisle (or Carlyle) has the potential to be the next Carter.
  13. Gardenia
    • Origin:

      Flower name, from English surname
    • Meaning:

      "Garden's flower"
    • Description:

      More uncommon and powerful than garden varieties like Rose and Lily. Named for Scottish botanist Dr Alexander Garden.
  14. Marcelle
    • Description:

      Marcelle is the feminine form of Marcel, a name with Latin origins derived from 'Marcellus,' a diminutive of Marcus meaning 'dedicated to Mars,' the Roman god of war. Popular in France and other French-speaking regions, Marcelle carries an elegant, classic quality. The name has historical significance, having been borne by several saints and notable figures throughout European history. While more common in previous generations, Marcelle has the timeless sophistication that could appeal to parents seeking a name with French flair and historical depth. The name balances femininity with strength, and its familiar sound pattern makes it accessible despite being relatively uncommon in English-speaking countries today. Marcelle offers the appeal of vintage names while maintaining a distinctive international character.

  15. Maryjane
    • Origin:

      English, combination of Mary and Jane
    • Meaning:

      "drop of the sea, bitter, beloved + god is gracious"
    • Description:

      Mary was such a common name for so long that it sprouted a whole family of chimeric name splices: Maryann, Marybeth, Mary-Lousie, ad infinitum. Spiderman's Mary Jane Watson, the closed toe shoe with a strap, and the common nickname for marijuana have helped keep this one especially familiar to the American ear.
  16. Arisbeth
    • Origin:

      Combination of Ariel and Elizabeth, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "lion of God and pledged to God"
    • Description:

      Arisbeth is a name that feels poetic and fantastical like Arwen or Amoret, but equally familiar and sunny, like Marisol. It is in fact a name used primarily in Mexico and by Hispanic parents in the US, who've made it one of the hottest unique names.
  17. Calamity
    • Origin:

      English word name
    • Description:

      Although this name literally means disaster, the use of Calamity as a descriptor of Martha Jane Cannery, aka Calamity Jane, was meant to signal that she was a good person to have in troubled times. Calamity Jane was well regarded as a frontierswoman and nurse, someone who was said to be extremely generous and compassionate to the sick and troubled.. Calamity's connection to the American West gives this a roguish name a sort of windswept charm about it. Indeed, the most controversial aspect of this name is its connection to the frontier wars that led to the dispossession of Native American peoples.
  18. Morticia
    • Origin:

      Fictional invented name
    • Meaning:

      "mortician"
    • Description:

      Charles Addams invented the name Morticia for the mother in his cartoon series "The Addams Family." The name comes from the word mortician—very appropriate for this macabre mom.
  19. Atalanta
    • Origin:

      Greek mythology name
    • Meaning:

      "equal in weight"
    • Description:

      Atalanta was a beautiful mythological maiden who refused to marry any man who couldn't beat her in a footrace -- quite a role model. This myth is found in Ovid's Metamorphoses and later in Swinburne's Atalantis in Calydon.
  20. Lagertha
    • Origin:

      Nordic
    • Description:

      According to Viking legend, Lagertha was a shieldmaiden and wife of famed Viking leader Ragnar Lodbrok.