8 Letter Girl Names
- Anabelle
Origin:
French variation of AnnabelleDescription:
This version of the name with only one n does not have nearly the popularity of its sister. Unless you have a particular aversion to the fourteenth letter of the alphabet, it may be best to stick with Annabelle.
- Fantasia
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"imagination"Description:
One of the more prominent by-products of reality TV, via Disney.
- Apolonia
Description:
Apolonia is a feminine name of Greek origin, derived from Apollo, the Greek god of sun, light, music, and poetry. It can be considered a variant of Apollonia, which gained recognition through Saint Apollonia, an early Christian martyr. The name has been used across various European cultures, particularly in Poland, Spain, and Portugal. Apolonia carries an elegant, classical feeling with its melodic sound pattern. While not among the most common names, it has maintained steady usage throughout history. In recent years, parents drawn to vintage names with historical depth have shown renewed interest in Apolonia, appreciating its sophisticated sound and mythological connections.
- Wildrose
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"wild rose"Description:
A dramatic botanical smoosh name that's starting to gain attention among adventurous baby namers. If Primrose feels a little... well, prim for you, Wildrose could be a daring alternative.
- Rayleigh
Origin:
Variation of Raleigh or RayleeMeaning:
"meadow of roe deer; beam of light + meadow"Description:
Inspired by either Raleigh -- a North Carolina place-name and the surname of the explorer Sir Walter Raleigh - or by Raylee, a modern creation, blending Ray and Lee, Rayleigh has been steadily used since the beginning of the 2010s. Never as popular as Braylee, Kayleigh, Hailey, Jaylee, or Bailey, Rayleigh was given to around 160 girls - and 13 boys - in 2023.
- Erendira
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"she who smiles"Description:
Erendira was the name of a Gabriel Garcia Marquez heroine and also a mythological princess. The name is best known in Mexico.
- Caitlín
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"pure"Description:
The original Irish spelling of Caitlin, the name that launched a thousand spelling variations.
- Margalit
Origin:
Hebrew variation of MargaretMeaning:
"pearl"Description:
This unusual variation of Margaret is the real first name of actress Maggie Gyllenhaal. It can make a distinctive way to honor an ancestral Margaret or a different long form for such nicknames as Maggie, Meg, or Margo.
- Leatrice
Origin:
English compound name, Leah + BeatriceMeaning:
"weary + blessed"Description:
Not quite Beatrice or Letitia, but Leatrice still has a gently old-fashioned charm of its own, a kind of silent movie star aura, as in one of the top actresses of that era, Leatrice Joy. Largely due to her popularity, Leatrice was in the Top 1000 from 1922 to 1943, reaching a high of 350 in 1927.
- Anneline
Origin:
Danish, Norwegian, FrenchMeaning:
"grace"Description:
Danish, Norwegian and archaic French diminutive of Anne.
- Abrielle
Origin:
Short form of GabrielleDescription:
Sometimes, a new name is created by lopping off the first letter or letters. Such is the case with Abrielle, which feels like Gabrielle without its shirt.
- Theresia
Description:
Theresia is a feminine name with ancient Greek and Latin origins. It's a traditional variant of Teresa or Theresa, derived from the Greek word "therizo" meaning "to harvest" or possibly from the Greek island of Thera (Santorini). The name carries a sense of classical elegance and dignity. Theresia has been particularly popular in Germanic and Nordic countries, as well as parts of Eastern Europe. While less common than Teresa in English-speaking countries, it offers a more distinctive alternative with the same rich historical connections. The name is associated with Saint Teresa of Ávila and Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, giving it strong religious significance in Catholic traditions.
- Christie
Origin:
Diminutive of ChristinaMeaning:
"a Christian"Description:
One of the coolest girls in the class of '73, still cute but not quite as youthful.
- Emerence
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"merit, deserve"Description:
A rare and refined French name derived from Latin Emerentius, usually spelt with an acute accent on one or both initial Es.
- Katalina
Origin:
Spanish, Greek, HungarianMeaning:
"pure"Description:
Spelling variant of Catalina, currently on the rise in the US.
- Madalena
Origin:
PortugueseMeaning:
"woman from Magdala"Description:
Portuguese form of Magdalena or Madeleine
- Harmonia
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"agreement, concord"Description:
One Greek mythological name -- she was the goddess of order -- not yet embraced by American parents.
- Gemeline
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"twin"Description:
A rare alternative to the already unusual Gemelle or Gemella, suitable for a twin due to its meaning but perhaps uncomfortably close to the antiseptic cream Germolene.
- Dayanara
Origin:
Modern invented nameDescription:
Former Miss Universe and former Mrs. Marc Anthony, Dayanara Torres has made a more lasting success of her name.
- Everlynn
Origin:
American invented name, variation of Evelyn and Everly, EnglishMeaning:
"desired; water; island; wild boar in woodland clearing"Description:
Everlynn combines two of the hottest baby names of the moment — Evelyn and Everly — but can't claim either of their histories. Although if you can't decide between the two, Everlynn is the logical compromise.