8-Letter Baby Names

Eight-letter names are bold, memorable statements. Often shortened in everyday use to a nickname.

200 shown7,921 girl names3,440 boy names
Practical tip: Almost always gets a nickname — Isabella → Bella, Benjamin → Ben. Impressive on paper.
Popular examples: Isabella, Benjamin, Victoria, Theodore, Penelope, Nathaniel, Samantha
Isabella
Girl
Italian
God is my oath
#7
Theodore
Boy
Greece
Theodōros (Θεόδωρος), meaning 'gift of God'.
#7
Benjamin
Boy
[English
From the Hebrew name בִּנְיָמִין (Binyamin) which means "son of the south" or "son of the right hand".
#11
Scarlett
Girl
England
red; scarlet color
#17
Penelope
Girl
Greek
Weaver
#23
Maverick
Boy
English
independent, nonconformist
#37
Santiago
Boy
Spain
Saint James, refers to the apostle who represents strength and protection.
#45
Victoria
Girl
Latin
Victory
#45
Jonathan
Boy
Israel
God has given
#82
Caroline
Girl
France
free man
#83
Brooklyn
Girl
American
broken land, or marshland
#84
Leonardo
Boy
Italy
Brave lion
#84
Jeremiah
Boy
Hebrew
YHWH has uplifted.
#92
Savannah
Girl
[English]
From the English word for the large grassy plain, ultimately deriving from the Taino (Native American) word zabana. It came into use as a given name in America in the 19th century.
#92
Madeline
Girl
France
of Magdala
#94
Serenity
Girl
American
calmness, peacefulness
#103
Nicholas
Boy
Greece
victory of the people
#109
Samantha
Girl
[English
Perhaps intended to be a feminine form of SAMUEL, using the name suffix antha (possibly inspired by Greek ανθος (anthos) "flower").
#114
Harrison
Boy
American
son of Harry
#119
Giovanni
Boy
Italy
Italian form of Iohannes (see JOHN). The Renaissance painter Giovanni Bellini (1430-1516) and the painter and sculptor Giovanni Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680) were two famous bearers of this name.
#123
Margaret
Girl
England
pearl
#132
Emiliano
Boy
Italy
Rival
#133
Kingston
Boy
[English]
From a surname which was originally derived from a place name meaning "king's town" in Old English.
#142
Magnolia
Girl
English-speaking countries
a flower
#144
Catalina
Girl
[Spanish]
Spanish form of KATHERINE.
#147
Isabelle
Girl
France
God is my oath
#159
Juliette
Girl
France
Youthful; soft; downy
#160
Emmanuel
Boy
Hebrew-speaking Countries
God is with us.
#173
Kimberly
Girl
English-speaking countries
from the meadow of the Royal Fortress
#222
Arabella
Girl
Latin
Meaning 'yielding to prayer' or 'beautiful altar'
#227
Vivienne
Girl
[French]
French form of VIVIANA.
#235
Muhammad
Boy
Arabic
The Praised One
#272
Adelaide
Girl
Germanic
Noble kind
#284
Cataleya
Girl
Spanish-speaking countries
orchid
#294
Gabriela
Girl
Israel
God is my strength
#297
Rosemary
Girl
American
dew of the sea
#310
Angelina
Girl
Italian
little angel
#314
Cristian
Boy
Spain
A follower of Christ
#325
Julianna
Girl
Italy
youthful, downy
#331
Anderson
Boy
American
son of Andrew
#332
Ezequiel
Boy
Israel
God strengthens
#336
Fernando
Boy
Spain
Adventurous traveler.
#344
Leighton
Unisex
United Kingdom
meadow town
#357
Sullivan
Boy
Ireland
From an Irish surname which was derived from Ó Súilleabháin meaning "descendant of Súilleabhán". The name Súilleabhán means "little dark eye" in Irish.
#358
Brantley
Boy
English
Burnt field
#365
Lilliana
Girl
Italy
Variant of LILLIAN.
#376
Marshall
Boy
English
Horse servant
#388
Michelle
Girl
France
Who is like God?
#401
Sterling
Boy
United Kingdom
Of high quality or excellent
#403
Shepherd
Boy
United Kingdom
One who herds sheep
#404
Franklin
Boy
[English]
From an English surname which was derived from Middle English frankelin "freeman". A famous bearer of the surname was Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), an American statesman, inventor, scientist and philosopher.
#410
Veronica
Girl
Latin
she who brings victory
#411
Carolina
Girl
Italy
Latinate feminine form of CAROLUS. This is the name of two American states: North and South Carolina. They were named for Charles I, king of England.
#423
Annalise
Girl
Germanic
A blend of Anna and Elise, meaning 'grace'.
#427
Daniella
Girl
[English]
Feminine form of DANIEL.
#430
Nehemiah
Boy
Israel
Means "comforted by YAHWEH" in Hebrew. According to the Book of Nehemiah in the Old Testament he was a leader of the Jews who was responsible for the rebuilding of Jerusalem after the return from the Babylonian captivity.
#431
McKenzie
Girl
Scotland
Scottish Gaelic
#437
Katalina
Girl
Spain
A variant of Catalina, which is derived from the Greek 'katharos,' meaning 'pure.'
#452
Felicity
Girl
United Kingdom
happiness
#455
Callahan
Unisex
Ireland
little bright-headed
#460
Fernanda
Girl
Spanish
adventurous
#469
Leonidas
Boy
Greek
Lion-like
#475
Kendrick
Boy
[English]
From a surname which has several different origins. It could be from the Old English given names Cyneric "royal power" or Cenric "bold power", or from the Welsh name Cynwrig "chief hero".
#478
Maddison
Girl
[English]
Variant of MADISON.
#481
Matthias
Boy
Greek-speaking regions
gift of God
#482
Izabella
Girl
Spanish-speaking countries
God is my oath
#484
Augustus
Boy
Latin
Great, venerable
#486
Gracelyn
Girl
American
graceful, charm
#488
Finnegan
Boy
Ireland
descendant of the fair one
#490
Calliope
Girl
Greek-speaking countries
Beautiful voice
#491
Madelynn
Girl
American
woman from Magdala
#492
Danielle
Girl
[French
French feminine form of DANIEL. It has been commonly used in the English-speaking world only since the 20th century.
#494
Rodrigue
Boy
France
Famous ruler
#500
Shenisha
Girl
American
A modern, possibly invented name with no clear historical meaning.
#500
Shaquara
Girl
American
African American Vernacular English
#500
Sharneka
Girl
American
Modern English
#500
Chasitiy
Girl
American
A variant of the name 'Chastity,' referring to purity and innocence.
#501
Karissia
Girl
Greece
grace; kindness
#501
Montavia
Girl
American
An invented name, likely derived from combining elements of 'Monte' and 'Ava,' symbolizing lofty aspirations.
#501
Robinann
Girl
American
bright fame
#501
Zanteria
Girl
American
Derived from 'Zan', meaning 'God'
#501
Berneice
Girl
English-speaking countries
victory bringer
#502
Centrell
Boy
English
Central or of the center
#502
Iristine
Girl
American
Derived from 'Iris', meaning 'rainbow', combined with a suffix indicating belonging or femininity; In reference to the Iris flower, which symbolizes hope and faith
#502
Juiliana
Girl
USA
youthful
#502
Kathlena
Girl
American
Pure or chaste; a variant of the name Kathleen.
#502
Theoplis
Boy
Greece
meaning 'friend of God'.
#502
Zarayiah
Girl
Hebrew-speaking countries
God has given; God's gift
#502
Zhaniyah
Girl
American
God is gracious
#502
Cristien
Boy
France
Christian, follower of Christ.
#503
Carlissa
Girl
American
A blend of Carla and Lisa, meaning 'free woman' and 'God's promise' respectively.
#503
Louretha
Girl
American
Derived from the name Laura, meaning 'laurel' or 'bay tree'
#503
Rakeisha
Girl
American
a modern name variation that may be inspired by the name 'Lakeisha'
#503
Shanieka
Girl
American
gift of God
#503
Tiphanie
Girl
France
Revelation
#503
Vinyette
Girl
France
A small, decorative illustration or picture.
#503
Ethridge
Boy
English-speaking countries
From the river Ethra
#504
Johileny
Girl
American
A combination of the names Jo and Helen, often interpreted as 'God is gracious' and 'light'.
#504
Nattalie
Girl
American
Derived from the name 'Natalie', meaning 'born on Christmas'.; A variant spelling of 'Natalie', often associated with Christmas or the holiday season.
#504
Octavien
Boy
France
Eighth
#504
Tasheena
Girl
American
beloved, cherished
#504
Artavion
Boy
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#505
Brentten
Boy
American
A modern twist on 'Brent', meaning 'hill' or 'high place'.
#505
Cheriese
Girl
American
A variant of Cherise, meaning 'darling' or 'beloved'
#505
Lakrisha
Girl
English
Light of the lake
#505
Maritess
Girl
Philippines
a combination of María and Teresa
#505
Nicolino
Boy
Italy
victorious, people of victory
#505
Nazavier
Boy
Spanish-speaking countries
son of the Nazarene
#505
Rosandra
Girl
American
A blend of 'Rose' and 'Alexandra'.
#505
Shaquale
Girl
American
a flower or plant
#505
Serafima
Girl
Russian
Fiery
#505
Vishwesh
Boy
India
Lord of the universe
#505
Delissia
Girl
American
delight
#506
Markesia
Girl
American
of Mars, warrior
#506
Maclovio
Boy
Spain
one who is devoted to the Eucharist
#506
Sealtiel
Boy
Hebrew
God has sent
#506
Floraida
Girl
Spanish-speaking countries
flowered land
#507
Georgann
Girl
American
farmer
#507
Maksimus
Boy
Latin
greatest, largest
#507
Oakleigh
Girl
American
Derived from Old English, meaning 'meadow of oak trees'.
#507
Oklahoma
Girl
American
Red People
#507
PeggyLee
Girl
American
Pearl; beloved
#507
Angeluis
Boy
Spanish-speaking countries
Derived from Ángel, meaning 'angel' or 'messenger of God.'
#508
Ashaunta
Girl
American
One who is strong
#508
Barbaraa
Girl
Greece
strange, foreign
#508
Charlisa
Girl
American
A blend of Charles (meaning 'free man') and Lisa (a diminutive of Elizabeth, meaning 'God is my oath')
#508
Daralene
Girl
American
Derived from the combination of the names Darla and Eileen.
#508
Elladean
Girl
American
God's gift of light to the world
#508
Guerline
Girl
French
guardian
#508
Jazzleen
Girl
American
a blend of jazz and a feminine suffix
#508
McKinlea
Girl
Scotland
Son of the Church
#508
Tomohiro
Boy
Japan
Wise, virtuous, abundant
#508
Yaditzel
Girl
Hebrew-speaking countries
A desired gift
#508
Yeicelyn
Girl
American
a variant of the name Aislin
#508
Andricka
Girl
Slavic countries
A beloved name with deep roots
#509
Allaynah
Girl
American
noble
#509
Diondria
Girl
American
divine
#509
Deddrick
Boy
American
Derived from the Germanic name Theodoric, meaning 'ruler of the people'
#509
Hardwick
Boy
United Kingdom
A surname of English origin, meaning 'hard village'.
#509
Martisha
Girl
American
Warlike
#509
Meredith
Girl
[Welsh
From the Welsh name Maredudd or Meredydd, possibly meaning "great lord" or "sea lord".
#509
Mandalin
Girl
American
variation of 'mandolin', a stringed musical instrument
#509
Tanyelle
Girl
American
The name Tanyelle is often interpreted as a modern variation of the name Tanya, which is derived from the Russian name Tatyana, meaning ' fairy queen' or 'princess'.
#509
Taitiana
Girl
Russian
fairy queen
#509
Uzoamaka
Girl
Nigeria
the road is good
#509
Ariyauna
Girl
American
melody, song
#510
Beaufort
Boy
France
Beautiful fortress
#510
Keyonnie
Girl
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#510
Lalainia
Girl
American
a variant of the name Lala or a name associated with playfulness
#510
Michieal
Boy
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#510
Nazarria
Girl
Latin America
a variation of the name 'Nazaria', meaning 'from Nazareth'. It is often associated with the biblical figure of Jesus and the Virgin Mary.
#510
Personna
Girl
Latin
mask or character; individual; personality
#510
Yarazeth
Girl
Middle East
A name of beauty
#510
Breylynn
Girl
American
A modern invented name combining 'Brey' with a trendy suffix.
#511
Beyounce
Girl
American
to exceed in joy or beauty
#511
Clayborn
Boy
American
Born in Clay
#511
Aracelys
Girl
Mexico
Altar of the goddess
#512
Aralynne
Girl
American
A combination of the name 'Ara' which can mean 'brings rain' or 'champion' and 'Lynne' which means 'lake'.
#512
Castoria
Girl
Greece
One who is from Casterley; could also mean 'pure'
#512
Dennette
Girl
English-speaking countries
Follower of Dionysius
#512
Jerimiha
Boy
Hebrew-speaking countries
a variant of the name Jeremiah, meaning 'appointed by God' or 'exalted by God'
#512
Kazandra
Girl
Greece
defender of man
#512
Miichael
Boy
Hebrew (Israel)
Who is like God?
#512
Shakeela
Girl
Arabic
One who brings happiness
#512
Mirlande
Girl
France
peaceful; serene
#513
Nakeysha
Girl
American
A modern name often associated with a sense of beauty, charm, and femininity.
#513
Sherissa
Girl
American
a derivative of 'Sherry', meaning beloved or darling
#513
Shadrika
Girl
American
A creative or unique name, possibly derived from 'Shadra,' meaning a 'gift from God'.
#513
Trystian
Boy
American
Derived from the Welsh name Tristan, possibly meaning 'tumult' or 'noise'.
#513
Tamarria
Girl
American
A modern name possibly combining 'Tamara' and 'Maria'.
#513
Wynnette
Girl
American
Fair, white
#513
Briahnna
Girl
American
A modern variation of Brianna
#514
Jaquesha
Girl
American
A blend inspired by 'Jacqueline' and other similar names.
#514
Jazzmynn
Girl
American
A modern variant of the name Jasmine.
#514
Lycurgus
Boy
Greece
wolf worker
#514
Meilahni
Girl
American
dark beauty
#514
Rikeisha
Girl
American
Blessing
#514
Tonnesha
Girl
USA
Derived from the name Tonya, meaning 'priceless' or 'worthy'.
#514
Yannette
Girl
French
God is gracious
#514
Cortavia
Girl
USA
Modern creative name possibly inspired by 'Cortney' or 'Octavia'.
#515
Costanzo
Boy
Italy
Italian form of CONSTANS.
#515
Deneesha
Girl
USA
A beloved name with deep roots
#515
Jessalin
Girl
American
A modern variation of the name Jessica, expressing elegance and charm.
#515
Nicohlas
Boy
Greek
Victory of the people
#515
Suzzette
Girl
France
little one
#515
Delvante
Boy
American
Of the valley.
#516
Darrione
Boy
American
Derived from 'Darren', which is believed to be an Irish surname signifying 'great' or 'oak tree.'
#516
Davarrio
Boy
American
A modern invented name
#516
Jaroslav
Boy
Czech Republic
fame; glory; to grow
#516
Jennefer
Girl
American
white phantom; fair one
#516
Justilia
Girl
Latin
just, fair
#516
Keondrae
Boy
American
American English
#516
Kahdejah
Girl
American
One who is strong.
#516
Lawernce
Boy
American
from Laurentum, crowned with laurel
#516
Shaketra
Girl
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#516
Annibale
Boy
Italy
Hanni's grace
#517
Elijawon
Boy
American
A modern variation of Elijah, which means 'Yahweh is my God'.
#517
Hafeezah
Girl
Arabic
protected, preserved
#517
Janarius
Boy
Latin
of January
#517
Jerhonda
Girl
English
A creative blend of the names Jer and Rhonda.
#517