9 Letter Girl Names

If you loved Nicole growing up but now are looking for a new spin, Nicoletta may interest you. The slightly sleeker French version is Nicolette. A shorter form is Coletta, or you could shorten it even further to Nico or Etta.

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.

One of the most classic smoosh names around, and very international, too.

One of the many names for the Virgin Mary, this name is popular in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking communities.

A pretty smoosh name predominantly used by Italian Catholics.

The simple, sleek Vera gave birth to the more elaborate Veradis and Veradisia. Neither name was used for any baby girls in the US last year.

Spanish and Portuguese form of Frances or Francesca

A bit syllable-heavy, but a pretty name for a springtime baby.

Famous as the long-suffering wife of the philosopher Socrates.

Turquoise is similar in hue to Aqua, which is one of the cool new color names on the palette. Other blue-hued options: Cerulean, Cyan, Indigo, or Blue itself.

An early day name worthy of consideration today for someone seeking a truly unusual name.

A beautiful Greek name that kicks now-dated Corinne up a notch.

One time joke name, à la Lily Tomlin's bossy telephone operator, Ernestine is ready for a possible reevaluation, like cousins Josephine and Clementine..

The saintly Italian form of the saintly Latin Benedicta.

A variant of the more popular Liliana, Lillianna is an elaboration of the name "Lily".