8 Letter Girl Names
- Rosegold
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"pinkish gold"Description:
Rosegold, or rose gold, is actually an alloy of gold and copper, used in jewellery for its warm, pinkish hue. It would make for a pretty and quirky girl name, with sweet short forms Rosie and Goldie.
- Cassiane
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"cinnamon"Description:
Cassiane, also spelled Kassiani or Kasiani, is an ancient Greek name best known as the name of a saint famous as a hymnographer. The Hymn of Cassiane, traditionally sung on Tuesday of Easter Week in the Greek Orthodox Church, is associated with fallen women. The 9th century saint Cassiane was supposed to be in love with the Emperor Theophilos, who rejected her when she proved to be more intelligent than he.
- Maurelle
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"dark, elfin"Description:
New twist to the Maur- names, a bit cosmetic sounding.
- Tennille
Description:
Toni Tennille was one half of the musical group Captain & Tennille, which produced a number of huge hits in the 1970s, including "Love Will Keep Us Together."
- Halliday
Origin:
Scottish surnameMeaning:
"holiday"Description:
This ancient Scottish surname may be pagan in origin, referring to a "holy day", but today it makes an attractive and unique Scottish name for girls. Halliday has many spelling variations and traveled throughout the British Isles and to France, where it has royal associations, and eventually to the new world. Johnny Hallyday was a French pop star.
- Contessa
Origin:
ItalianMeaning:
"countess"Description:
There's a craze for royal names right now, including Royal itself, so c'mon down, Contessa, and join Prince, King, Duke, Royalty -- the whole blue-blooded gang. Bonus: Short form Tess or Tessa makes this an almost-ordinary name.
- Miabella
Origin:
Combination of Mia and BellaMeaning:
"my beautiful"Description:
Two popular contemporary choices merged into one, this compound name with its hint of Italian flair was given to nearly 70 girls in the US and 3 in the UK. With Mia's entry into the US Top 10, perhaps it will be used more often in coming years.
- Eleodora
Origin:
Spanish from GreekMeaning:
"gift of the sun"Description:
Spanish form of Eleadora, a combination of Elio and Dora, meaning sun and gift respectively.
- Iridiana
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"rainbow"Description:
Iridiana is related to the Greek name Iris, who in Greek mythology was the personification of the Rainbow. Iridiana is a frillier version of the name, likely to appeal to people who prefer Isabella to Isobel and Delphinia to Delphi.
- Lynnette
Description:
Lynnette is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Lynn or Linda. It has French and English roots, with Lynn deriving from the Welsh word 'llyn' meaning 'lake' or possibly from the Old English element 'lind' meaning 'soft, tender.' The name gained significant popularity in the United States during the 1940s and 1950s, reaching its peak in the early 1960s. Lynnette has a delicate, graceful quality with its soft consonants and French-influenced ending. The name conveys a classic femininity while avoiding overuse. Though less common today, Lynnette maintains associations with elegance and refinement. The spelling variation Lynette (with one 'n') is also used, but the double-n version has historically been more popular.
- Timberly
Origin:
American invented name, variation of KimberlyMeaning:
"Cyneburga's meadow"Description:
Timberly emerged on the charts in 1960 as an alternative to Kimberly. It never caught on and has been given to no more than 25 baby girls each year since. These days it may also be seen as an elaboration of Timber, an up-and-coming gender-neutral nature name.
- Marybeth
Origin:
English, combination of Mary and BethMeaning:
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + oath"Description:
Marybeth, something written like this as one word and sometimes as Mary Beth, is one of those compound versions of Mary popular in the midcentury US. Parents were trying to move away from plain old Mary, long the #1 girls' name, but not too far away. Marybeth is one of the most classic combinations, pairing Mary with the also-long-popular Elizabeth. About 400 baby girls were named Marybeth every year at its peak in the mid-1960s; today, it's fewer than 20.
- Ottaline
Origin:
French diminutive of OttilieMeaning:
"prospers in battle"Description:
This name, more often spelled Ottoline, is curiously appealing, in a hoop-skirted, wasp-waisted way; heard more often in novels than real life, though that is showing some signs of change.
- Eleusine
Origin:
Botanical nameDescription:
Eleusine is the botanical name of genus of grasses found across Africa and Asia. It also has a lovely soft sound and look. This might be a great choice for nature lovers or African or Asian parents looking for something with heritage meaning that's still quite unusual. Bonus points for its very fashionable "El" beginning
- Clorinda
Origin:
Latin literary nameDescription:
Clorinda is a romantic name invented by a sixteenth-century poet, but has a synthetic sound today.
- Teresita
Description:
Teresita is a feminine name of Spanish origin, serving as an affectionate diminutive of Teresa. The root name Teresa likely derives from Greek origins meaning 'harvester' or possibly 'summer,' though it's also associated with the Greek island of Thera. Widely used in Spanish-speaking countries, Teresita carries a warm, endearing quality while honoring Saint Teresa of Ávila or Saint Teresa of Calcutta. The diminutive '-ita' suffix adds a touch of sweetness and familiarity. While not frequently used in English-speaking countries, Teresita remains beloved in Hispanic communities and Catholic families. The name blends spiritual heritage with melodic charm, offering a distinctive alternative to the more common Teresa or Theresa forms.
- Cleophee
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"glory of the father"Description:
A fancy French feminine form of the Biblical name Cleopas or Cleophas, which may derive from Greek Kleopatros ("glory of the father").
- Scottlyn
Origin:
Combination of Scott + Lynn, variation of ScotlandMeaning:
"Scottish + lake; land of the Scots"Description:
Scottlyn gives the once widely-used Scott a new lease of life, by blending it with the trendy -lyn suffix. Currently given to nearly 70 girls each year, when considered alongside its other spelling variants — Scottlynn, Scotyln, and Scotlynn — it begins to feel like a name in the Top 1000. Throw unexpectedly popular Scottie into the mix and Scottlyn and co. feel like familiar, on-trend choices.
- Sumayyah
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"high up"Description:
Sumayyah was the first Muslim martyr. This name, with its mellifluous sounds, works well in the West.
- Francina
Description:
Francina is a feminine name with Latin origins, derived from the masculine name Francis, which means 'Frenchman' or 'free one.' This elegant variation appears in multiple European languages, including Dutch, Catalan, and various Scandinavian languages. The name carries a sophisticated yet approachable quality, with the familiar 'Fran' sound leading to a more distinctive ending. While less common than Frances or Francesca, Francina has maintained a steady presence throughout history. In some countries, it's pronounced with the emphasis on the second syllable (fran-SEE-na), while others stress the first syllable. Potential nicknames include Fran, Franci, or Nina, offering versatility for the bearer as she grows.