9 Letter Girl Names
- Laurentia
Origin:
Latin, feminine form of LaurenceDescription:
This pretty female form of Laurence originated in ancient Rome and is still sometimes heard in the Latino community. It is one of the many intriguing Latin names for girls worth consideration by modern parents, as a more distinctive spin on Laura or Lauren. The name's rhythm also makes it perfect for Ren or Wren as a nickname.
- Benedetta
Origin:
Italian variation of Benedicta, LatinMeaning:
"blessed"Description:
The saintly Italian form of the saintly Latin Benedicta.
- Fiadhnait
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"little deer"Description:
Sweet Irish saint's name related to the rising star Fiadh.
- Thelxinoe
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"charming mind"Description:
Thelxinoë is the name of both a siren and a Muse in Greek mythology. Her name is derived from the Greek thelxis, "enchantment."
- Moonglade
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"the bright reflection of moonlight on water"
- Bambalina
Origin:
ItalianMeaning:
"little girl"Description:
Better saved for a doll.
- Andrietta
- Maribella
Origin:
English, combination of Mary and BellaMeaning:
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + beautiful"Description:
Frilly but undeniably beautiful. The meaning of Mary is uncertain, but theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop" and yam "sea"); "bitter" (from Hebrew marah "bitterness"); and "beloved" (from the Egyptian root mr).
- Agrippina
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"born feetfirst"Description:
A name with a rich history in Ancient Greece and Rome, Agrippina was the sister of Caligula and mother of Nero, who had her murdered. The original male version, Agrippa, can also used for girls. The name Agrippina arose in ancient times to further distinguish it as a feminine form of Agrippa.
- Hereswith
Origin:
Old EnglishMeaning:
"Strength of the army"Description:
Hereswith is a rare name that comes to us from the dark ages. She was a Northumbrian saint, whose more famous sister, Hilda, was the Abbess at Whitby and patron of the first English poet, Caedmon. The name has a soft, lispy sound that is more wearable than its spelling would suggest.
- Yevgeniya
Origin:
Russian form of EugeniaMeaning:
"well born"Description:
In an English-speaking country, stick with Eugenia.
- Callaghan
Origin:
Irish surnameMeaning:
"bright-headed; lover of churches"Description:
The simpler Callahan spelling remains the most popular, but Callaghan is a rising pick for both boys and girls. Callie is an obvious nickname.
- Sylvester
- Mélisande
Origin:
French, from GreekMeaning:
"honeybee"Description:
Romantique French name invoking Debussy's haunting score for the opera Pelléas and Mélisande.
- Cleotilde
Origin:
Variation of Clotilde, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese "famous in battle"Meaning:
"famous in battle"Description:
A rare and warmer version of Clotilde, in combination with the Greek name Cleo. The first recorded use of Cleotilde was in 1894. It peaked in 1924 when 16 baby girls were named Cleotilde.
- Aubriella
Origin:
Combination of Aubrey and EllaDescription:
Aubriella is a hybrid name that marries two trendy favorites, Aubrey and Ella, into a unit that's somehow less than the sum of its parts. Though both Aubrey and Ella may be overused at this point, combining them into Aubriella does not improve the choice. Aubriella entered the Top 1000 for the first time in 2014.
- Maggiemae
- Louisiana
Origin:
French place-nameDescription:
Louisiana is a geographic spin on the Louise theme. Pretty, if a bit of a syllable overload. Short form Lou or Lulu lightens it.
- Maribelle
Origin:
English, combination of Mary and BelleMeaning:
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + beautiful"Description:
Variant of Maribel
- Esparanza