8 Letter Girl Names

Arkadina was thrust into the limelight as one of the (many) middle names of Uma Thurman and Arpad Busson's little girl. The Slavic or Russian feminine form of Arkady, which is derived from the ancient Greek name Arkadios, is the equivalent of the English Arcadia -- a heavenly place. For most English speakers, the Arcadia form would be more compatible.

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.

If Fable, Story and Saga are getting a look in, why not Allegory? Allegory offers the cute nickname Ally.

This Shakespearean name is even more out of step than its male counterpart, but it may possibly be so far out it could make its way back in.

Offbeat flower name, sure to raise some eyebrows. But with Lily, Rose, and even Daisy starting to wilt, more alluring blooms such as Geranium, Magnolia, and Azalea may blossom.

Beruriah, also spelled Beruryah, is the only woman in Talmudic literature whose ideas were taken seriously by her male contemporaries. Living in the second century, she was noted for her high moral standards and intellectual prowess.