7 Letter Girl Names
- Kyriaki
Origin:
Feminization of Kyriakos or word name, GreekMeaning:
"of the lord; Sunday"Description:
Kyriaki is the feminine variation of Kyriakos, derived from the Greek word kyrios, meaning "lord." It is also the Greek word for Sunday, meaning it doubles up as a word name.
- Zelmira
Origin:
Likely a Neapolitan blend of Arabic and Latin influences meaning "brilliant one"Meaning:
"brilliant one"Description:
This name belongs to the eponymous heroine of Rossini's opera; 'Zelmira' (1822) about a (fictional) princess of Lesbos who saves her father and husband and her kingdom.
- Christy
Origin:
Diminutive of ChristinaMeaning:
"a Christian"Description:
Christy was one of the coolest girls in the class of '73, still cute but not quite as youthful.
- Mahrukh
Origin:
UrduMeaning:
"face like the moon"Description:
A sweet Muslim name denoting beauty
- Revella
Origin:
Variation of Revello, CatalanMeaning:
"wild olive tree"Description:
Revella is mostly seen as a surname in the US, but has been found on first name record as well. It is likely a variation of the surname Revello, but could also be considered a variation of Revel.
- Saniyah
Origin:
Persian, Urdu, ArabicMeaning:
"second; brilliant, splendid"Description:
Deriving from the names Sania, meaning "second" or Saniyya meaning "brilliant", it is the single Y spelling that has been preferred in the US, probably owing to its similarity to popular Aaliyah. The name entered the Top 1000 in 2004 but has been out of favor since 2019 when it disappeared from the charts. Still given to 150 girls each year however, it easily crosses cultures and gets you to the possible nickname Sunny.
- Kasiani
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"cinnamon"Description:
Kasiani, also spelled Kassiani or Cassiane, is an ancient Greek name best known as the name of a saint famous as a hymnographer. The Hymn of Kasiani, traditionally sung on Tuesday of Easter Week in the Greek Orthodox Church, is associated with fallen women. The 9th century saint Kasiani was supposed to be in love with the Emperor Theophilos, who rejected her when she proved to be more intelligent than he.
- Sabella
- Lunaria
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"moonlike"Description:
A genus of flowering plants in the fern family. The plant’s seed pods resemble little silver moons, hence the "Luna" related name. Lunaria is also another word for the mineral moonstone.
- Mirella
- Emmylou
Origin:
Combination of Emmy and LouDescription:
There's only one: Emmylou Harris, the singer who gives dignity to an old-style combo name.
- Claudie
Origin:
French feminine variation of ClaudeDescription:
Attractive form still très Parisienne.
- Cambrie
Origin:
Modern invented nameDescription:
Cute but slight mix of stylish sounds Cam and Bree, chosen by Rick Schroder for his daughter.
- Vintage
Origin:
English word nameDescription:
Vintage first appeared on the US charts in 2019 (though it didn't return the following year). It brings to mind the finer things in life, with connotations of high quality, originality, and purposeful living. With that in mind, it feels like a natural addition to the trend of modern value names, which also includes Legacy, Luxe and Kulture.
- Briseis
Origin:
GreekDescription:
In Greek mythology, Briseis is a princess captured by Achilles during the Trojan War, who later becomes the object of the dispute between Achilles and Agamemnon which drives the plot of Homer’s Iliad. The name is a patronymic, meaning daughter of Briseus, which itself is a Greek name of unknown meaning.
- Aramide
Origin:
YorubaMeaning:
"my people have arrived"Description:
Aramide is a rare name in the US but better-known in Nigeria, where it's a choice from the Yoruba language.
- Cesaria
Origin:
Feminization of Cesar, LatinMeaning:
"head of hair"Description:
Cesaria, a modern feminine form of Caesar or the Latinate Cesar, has been obscure in the Western World but may stir to life along with other names that have their roots in ancient Rome. Cesarina, Cesarie, and Cesarea are other options.
- Hilaria
Origin:
Latin, SpanishMeaning:
"cheerful"Description:
Hilaria, the ancient Roman form of Hilary also given to joyous festivals, is still used in Spain and Poland, while the intriguing Italian version is Ilaria. A notable current bearer is fitness expert and wife of Alec, Hilaria Baldwin, who was born Hillary.
- Ariarne
Origin:
English, invented nameDescription:
Phonetic spelling of Ariane worn by the Australian swimmer Ariarne Titmus, who goes by the nickname Arnie.
- Marinka