8 Letter Girl Names

A sweet modern update on Morgan.

A truly gender-neutral surname name used equally between the sexes.

Channary, a sweet and preppy sounding name with a lovely lunar meaning, belongs to a character in the Lunar Chronicles series. Her relatives Levana and Selene have similarly moon-inspired monikers.

A name seen in the Punjab regions of India, and well used in the Indian diaspora, with a fabulous sound and meaning. Canadian author Rupinder Gill and Indian singer Rupinder Handa are notable bearers of this name.

Is Shoshona a form of the Native American tribal and botanical name Shoshone, or a form of the Hebrew flower name Shoshana? It could go either way, judging by spelling and pronunciation alone.

An overlooked floral name that would make a bold choice for a first or middle name. Hibiscus — in particular, the yellow hibiscus — is the state flower of Hawaii. Dried hibiscus is used to make tea revered for its deep magenta color. The Spanish name for the flower, Jamaica (ha-MY-kah), also makes a beautiful name.

Low German variation of Agnes still used today in America's Amish communities.

Ballet dancer Misty Copeland may draw more parents to consider her surname for a baby girl — which at last count was 29% female.

If you're looking for a unique name for your baby girl, this intriguing choice certainly qualifies. It was given to no baby girls in the US in 2021.

A fragrant, feminine, floral elaboration of Flora.

A very floral option that somehow doesn't sound too flowery, perhaps because Lily and Rose are so well-known and well-used as given names. As a hyphenated name, Lily-Rose is in the UK Top 400, while Lilyrose itself is given to 7 babies each year. Lilly-Rose is also in the Top 700 while Lillie-Rose sits just outside the Top 1000, so while Lilyrose is rare, the sounds are familiar and often used together.