8 Letter Girl Names

  1. Connelly
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "love, friendship"
    • Description:

      Connelly is a rollicking and rare example of the popular surname genre that may work even better for girls. A huge update on Colleen.
  2. Marbella
    • Origin:

      Spanish place name
    • Meaning:

      "beautiful sea"
    • Description:

      The name of the resort city on Spain's Costa del Sol is pronounced mar-BAY-a, setting it apart from the bella-name competition -- though many English speakers won't realize that. And it probably doesn't matter unless you pointedly want to reference the place via your daughter's name. Marbella, with the Ls pronounced, is a pretty choice given to about 100 baby girls each year.
  3. Schuyler
    • Origin:

      Dutch
    • Meaning:

      "scholar"
    • Description:

      Originally a Dutch surname, imported by the early Dutch colonists, has been all but overpowered by the phonetic spellings in the US -- Skyler for boys and Skylar for girls. With the surnames-as-first-names trend, however, and the popularity of the Lin-Manuel Miranda's musical Hamilton, which features the Schuyler sisters, perhaps Schuyler might receive some more interest in the coming years.
  4. Kalliope
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "beautiful voice"
    • Description:

      Original form of the more familiar Calliope, the muse of epic poetry. A calliope is a musical instrument sometimes called the steam organ, frequently found on carousels. With its rhythmic sound, this is one name that embodies its meaning.
  5. Orabella
    • Origin:

      Latin variation of Arabella
    • Meaning:

      "beautiful altar"
    • Description:

      Lacks the vintage charm of the original Arabella, but with the love for all names Bella, it might appeal to some.
  6. Berkeley
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "where birches grow"
    • Description:

      Despite the strong association with the University of California, Berkeley, the more common version of this name omits the second E, Berkley.
  7. Amarissa
    • Origin:

      Combination name, Ama + issa
    • Meaning:

      "little lover"
    • Description:

      Amarissa is kind of cobbled together from two traditional elements: Ama, which means "love" or "lover" and is found in such more established names as Amabel and Amariah, and -issa, which is a common feminine suffix that functions as a diminutive. While Amarissa is pretty and frilly, it may frequently be misunderstood as Marissa, Melissa, and may ultimately be more trouble than it's worth.
  8. Aquilina
    • Origin:

      Feminine variation of Aquilo, Latin
    • Meaning:

      "eagle"
    • Description:

      A lot of parents claim to want a name that's different, but if you really do, Aquilina, modern-feeling but based on an ancient favorite, would be one good choice.
  9. Bonnibel
    • Origin:

      English, invented name
    • Meaning:

      "cheerful, beautiful"
    • Description:

      Bonnie meets Annabel (or Belle, or any other name ending in this sound) in this jaunty modern compound.
  10. Aberdeen
    • Origin:

      Scottish place-name
    • Description:

      This undiscovered Scottish port city name has a nice, upbeat feel and lots of good nickname possibilities.
  11. Syntyche
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "common fate"
    • Description:

      Unique baby name featured in the New Testament.
  12. Oleander
    • Origin:

      Botanical Name
    • Description:

      The name of this pretty Mediterranean shrub is reminiscent of vintage Olive, and interestingly its etymology appears to overlap too: oleander most likely derives from Greek rhododendron "rose tree", with its form successively influenced by laurea "laurel" and olea "olive tree".
  13. Sylvaine
    • Description:

      Sylvaine is a feminine French name derived from Latin "silva" meaning "forest" or "woodland." This elegant name carries connotations of natural beauty and has historical usage primarily in France and French-speaking regions. Related to the masculine Sylvain, Sylvaine represents a classic French feminine form that has never been extremely common but has maintained a steady presence. The name evokes images of wooded landscapes and carries a sophisticated, slightly ethereal quality. Sylvaine appeals to parents seeking a name with French cultural connections and nature associations. With its melodic sound and refined ending, Sylvaine offers a distinctive alternative to more common nature-inspired names while maintaining a timeless, elegant character.

  14. Evanthia
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "blooming"
    • Description:

      A pretty and highly unusual relative of Evanthe, which would fit right in with the popular Ev- family of names while standing out for its rarity.
  15. Hezekiah
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "God gives strength"
    • Description:

      A fast-rising Old Testament prophet name for boys, which is occasionally given to girls too.
  16. Germaine
    • Origin:

      French, feminine variation of Germain
    • Description:

      Linked to the early days of feminism via Germaine Greer, this saint's name feels neither French nor German enough.
  17. Marzanna
    • Origin:

      Polish
    • Description:

      A Polish goddess of seasonal rites and rebirth. She is known to be the bringer of death and the symbol of winter, and is the counterpart of the spring goddess — either Lada or Vesna.
  18. Aquinnah
    • Origin:

      Native American place-name
    • Description:

      The Native American name for Martha's Vineyard and for a town at the far end of that lovely island, this was used by Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan for one of their twin daughters.
  19. Maricela
    • Origin:

      Spanish, combination of Maria and Celia
    • Meaning:

      "drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + heaven"
    • Description:

      A pretty and little-known Spanish smoosh name, combining Maria with Celia.
  20. Lovelace
    • Origin:

      English surname
    • Meaning:

      "outlaw"
    • Description:

      What better namesake for a baby girl than Ada Lovelace (or, to use her full title: Augusta Ada King, Countess of Lovelace), the brilliant 19th-century writer, mathematician and early computer pioneer? Not to mention, her name has a lovely, delicate, vintagesque charm.