10 Letter Girl Names
- Seosaimhín
Origin:
Irish Gaelic variation of Josephine, FrenchMeaning:
"Jehovah increases"Description:
Seosaimhín is the Gaelic form of Josephine, most notably borne by traditional Irish singer Seosaimhín Ní Bheaglaoich.
- Véronique
Origin:
French variation of VeronicaDescription:
The sleek French version of Veronica has considerable class and chic.
- 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.
- Mélisande
Origin:
French, from GreekMeaning:
"honeybee"Description:
Romantique French name invoking Debussy's haunting score for the opera Pelléas and Mélisande.
- Brilliance
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"brightness of light; exceptional intelligence"Description:
With its word name style and two equally lovely meanings, Brilliance could be one to watch.
- Philomène
- Aurembiaix
Origin:
AragoneseMeaning:
"from the lower golden land"Description:
Aurembiaix was an impressive medieval countess, whose father Ermengol fought for her to inherit his lands, title and estate. Aurembiaix later fought for her right to succeed her father, and being a skilful negotiator was able to convince her local nobles to back her, despite being a woman. She later saved her city from invaders by dressing local women in men's clothing to give the appearance of greater military might. A year before she died she married Pedro, exiled prince of Portugal. When she died, she had no children and therefore she was the last of her dynasty.
- 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.
- 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.
- Michaelann
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Eileanóra
- Annunziata
- 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.
- 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.
- 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).
- Georgeanna
Origin:
English, combination of Georgia and AnnaDescription:
With the first two syllables pronounced Georgie, it has a stylish Masterpiece Theatre air.