10 Letter Girl Names
- Yekaterina
Origin:
Russian variation of KatherineDescription:
An intriguing, elaborate form of Catherine, although the similar Ekaterina may be more usable in Anglophone countries.
- Tourmaline
Origin:
French gem nameMeaning:
"colorful jewel"Description:
An elaborate and shiny choice.
- Mélisande
Origin:
French, from GreekMeaning:
"honeybee"Description:
Romantique French name invoking Debussy's haunting score for the opera Pelléas and Mélisande.
- Philomène
- Véronique
Origin:
French variation of VeronicaDescription:
The sleek French version of Veronica has considerable class and chic.
- Crescentia
Origin:
Latin, GermanMeaning:
"to grow"Description:
Derived from the Latin Crescentius and Crescens, Crescentia is a bold, strong but elaborate name borne by a 4th century saint and also the heroine of a 12th century German romance. Also spelled Kreszentia, it also feels connected to the moon, due to its similarity to the word crescent.
- Providence
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"divine protection or care"Description:
A Puritanical virtue name and also a place name, belonging to the state capital of Rhode Island and several other towns and cities in the US.
- Eileanóra
- Chardonnay
Origin:
French, a dry white wineDescription:
If you're actually considering this as a name for your child, you must have had a glass too many. But it's an awesome name for a white cat.
- Georgeanne
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"farmer + grace"Description:
An English combination of George and Anne or a feminization of George, more familiar in the elegant Georgiana form.
- Michaelann
- Hallelujah
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"God be praised"Description:
This bold musical word name is given to just a handful of baby girls per year in the US, but it has a very contemporary sound. Hallie and Lou/Lulu would make for more mainstream nicknames. Lovers of the music and lyrics of Leonard Cohen might also appreciate the link to one of his most successful hits.
- Lysistrata
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"she who disbands armies"Description:
In the Aristophenes comedy, Lysistrata is the Athenian woman who organizes her fellow wives to end war in their country by denying their husbands sex until a peace treaty is signed. Interesting thought, but rather unwieldy as a baby name.
- Marsailidh
Origin:
Scottish form of MarcellaDescription:
Marsailidh, which can also be styled Marsaili, is one of the most unique Scottish names for girls, still rarely heard outside its native land.
- Viridienne
Origin:
Latin via FrenchMeaning:
"green"Description:
This French version of Viridiana and Viridis lacks the charm of similar and more familiar French names like Vivienne and Adrienne.
- Willowdean
Origin:
American invented nameMeaning:
"willow tree + valley"Description:
The Social Security Lists show Willodean and all its variant spellings to have been used throughout the 1920s and 30s especially in Southern states. There are a few theories on its origins (an invented name created to honor William/Willard and a a female name ending in "-dine", or it may be an Anglicization of a Native American name).
- Annunziata
Origin:
ItalianMeaning:
"announced"Description:
A spiritual name of Italian origin, Annunziata refers to the angel Gabriel visiting the Virgin Mary to tell her of the upcoming birth of Jesus. Annunciata is an alternative spelling, while diminutive Nunzia is more commonly used.
- Pocahontas
Origin:
AlgonquinMeaning:
"playful one"Description:
Seen from our vantage point, Pocahontas is a name that will please no one. It's sure to invite playground mockery, and parents without Algonquin ancestry will be engaging in cultural appropriation. In certain circles, the 1995 Disney movie still stirs up bad blood. The name doesn't even present any obvious nickname possibilities to hide behind.
- Meadowlark
Origin:
Bird nameDescription:
Sure you could just use Meadow or Lark. But if you really want to go for it, Meadowlark is an option. Meadowlark Lemon, born Meadow Lemon, was a (male) American basketball player known as the "Clown Prince" of the Harlem Globetrotters who played professionally for nearly 40 years.
- Georgeanna
Origin:
English, combination of Georgia and AnnaDescription:
With the first two syllables pronounced Georgie, it has a stylish Masterpiece Theatre air.