9 Letter Girl Names

  1. Annaliese
    • Origin:

      German, combination of Anna and Liese
    • Meaning:

      "grace and pledged to God"
    • Description:

      Annaliese is a distinctly German smoosh name that's found some popularity in the US, especially with the simpler spelling Annalise.
  2. Umbrielle
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "one in the shadow"
    • Description:

      Pretty French sound, but there might be a lot of "umbrella" cracks.
  3. Remington
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "place on a riverbank"
    • Description:

      Between 1980s-era television private eye Remington Steele and Remington Arms, this name might seem all-boy. But in 2014, Remington entered the US girls' Top 1000, and it's been rising since.
  4. Caitriona
    • Origin:

      Gaelic variation of Catherine
    • Meaning:

      "pure"
    • Description:

      Both Caitriona and Catriona are commonly heard in Scotland and Ireland. The name was brought to Ireland by the Anglo-Normans, and is the source of nicknames Cait, Caitin, Caitlin and Triona. Actress Caitrona Balfe has gained recognition for her role on Outlander. Pronunciation is like Katrina.
  5. Margarita
    • Origin:

      Spanish, Russian, Greek
    • Meaning:

      "pearl, daisy"
    • Description:

      Margarita is an international form of Margaret that shares its meaning of "pearl", but also directly translates to "daisy" in Spanish and Greek. Despite being widely associated with the alcoholic beverage in English, it has a long history of use in Spanish, Greek and several Slavic languages — most notably being the name of the heroine of Mikhail Bulgakov's 1966 novel Master and Margarita. It currently ranks in the Top 30 girl names in Russia.
  6. Melisande
    • Origin:

      French form of Millicent, German
    • Meaning:

      "strong in work"
    • Description:

      This old-time fairy tale name is rarely heard in the modern English-speaking world, but it's so, well, mellifluous, that it would make a lovely choice for a twenty-first century girl--a romanticized tribute to an Aunt Melissa or Melanie.
  7. Iphigenia
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "of royal birth"
    • Description:

      In mythology, Iphigenia was sacrificed by her father, Agamemnon -- a difficult legacy to pass on to a daughter, and only one reason the name is hardly ever used.
  8. Quintessa
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "essence"
    • Description:

      Sounds like a fictional rank of royalty.
  9. Guadalupe
    • Origin:

      Spanish from Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "hidden river, valley of the wolves"
    • Description:

      Popular Spanish name that relates to the patron saint of Mexico. It could conceivably, like Soledad and Consuelo, cross the border into multicultural territory, but the name's decline since the nineties would seem to make that less likely.
  10. Franziska
    • Alejandra
      • Origin:

        Spanish variation of Alexandra
      • Meaning:

        "defending men"
      • Description:

        Alejandra, the Spanish form of this popular and multivaried name, has fans both in and outside the Latino community. Still, it has lost ground since its peak in the 1990s.
    • Quitterie
      • Origin:

        French
      • Meaning:

        "the red one"
      • Description:

        Quitterie is a quirky saint’s name which is considered très chic in France at the moment. St Quiteria was a 5th century virgin martyr who was killed after refusing to renounce her Christian faith in order to marry.
    • Christian
      • Origin:

        Greek from Latin
      • Meaning:

        "follower of Christ"
      • Description:

        Long used as a masculine name, when you think about it there is no reason this word name can't be used on a daughter as well as a son. Only about 1 percent of the baby Christians born today are girls, but the name is not unknown for baby girls.
    • Georgette
      • Origin:

        French, feminine variation of George
      • Description:

        Has a musty 1940s feel. Try Georgia -- or Georgiana.
    • Ísabella
      • Origin:

        Icelandic
      • Meaning:

        "pledged to god"
      • Description:

        Icelandic form of Isabella, currently among the Top 5 girl names in Iceland.
    • Caledonia
      • Origin:

        Latin place-name for Scotland
      • Meaning:

        "hard or rocky land"
      • Description:

        Caledonia is a rhythmic and alluring place name used by singer Shawn Colvin for her daughter. It would make an interesting and apt choice for a girl with Scottish ancestry.
    • Ghislaine
      • Origin:

        French from German
      • Meaning:

        "pledge"
      • Description:

        Ghislaine still sounds unusual to us, even though in France this name is dated. It can also be spelled Ghislain.
    • Valentine
      • Origin:

        French variation of Valentina
      • Meaning:

        "strength, health"
      • Description:

        For a girl, we'd say Val-en-teen, though many would insist on pronouncing it like the holiday.
    • Augustina
      • Origin:

        Feminine variation of Augustus, Latin
      • Meaning:

        "the exalted one"
      • Description:

        While Augusta is the more traditional feminine form of the name, tacking on the -ina ending makes Augustina more feminine and contemporary sounding.
    • Frederica
      • Origin:

        Feminine variation of Frederick
      • Meaning:

        "peaceful ruler,"
      • Description:

        Frederica is an interesting possibility for the parent unintimidated by its old-fashioned formality, and who can appreciate the vintage charm and verve lurking inside its stuffiness.