9 Letter Girl Names

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).

A modern smoosh name that combines two of the most fashionable name sounds of the moment.

A bright and cheery flower name, which could make a great bold middle.

Form of Swanhild, borne by the heroine of the ballet Coppélia. The -a ending certainly gives this ancient name a lighter, more balletic feel.

The kind of feminized male name that never caught on.

The sleek French version of Veronica has considerable class and chic.

Semiramis was the most important Queen of Assyria, who conquered much of Asia. Semiramis restored ancient Babylon and protected it with a high brick wall that completely surrounded the city. Then she built several palaces in Persia, reigned much of Asia Minor effectively and conquered Libya and Ethiopia.

Romantique French name invoking Debussy's haunting score for the opera Pelléas and Mélisande.

A popular flower, but as a name we don't expect it to reach the heights of Lily or Violet. Its origins are not entirely clear: it may come directly from the French word carnation "complexion" (because of the flower's pale pink color), or it may be a corruption of English "coronation".

Messalina was the third wife of Roman emperor Claudius, and a great-grandniece of Augustus. She was executed for allegedly conspiring against her husband.

French diminutive of Marine

Traditionally given to girls born on the September birth date of the Virgin Mary.

A combination name and an English surname, Brynleigh has trendy sounds and two possible nature meanings. Less popular than its counterparts, Brinley and Brynlee, it is nevertheless still in the US Top 1000.