7 Letter Girl Names

Onetime superstar name (Number 4 in the seventies) that's now in steep decline. Today's feminine is more likely to be some form of Michaela...or Makayla.

In Greek mythology, Arachne was a woman who bested Athena in a weaving competition. She later killed herself from the shame, but Athena reincarnated Arachne as a spider.

In ancient Rome, Veritas was a minor goddess-personification of truth. Even non-Latin scholars may know the expression "in vino veritas": in wine, there is truth.

More distinct than Violet, Viola, or Violeta — Violina has an indisputably beautiful and romantic sound.

The Issoria is a genus of butterflies found in Africa, one of which is known as the African Queen. This name would make a wonderful choice for those looking for a name which subtly honors Africa.

Projects the calm and pristine image of the picturesque Swiss lake and mountain town.

Finnish variation of Helena

What parent wouldn't love this meaning?

Aramide is a rare name in the US but better-known in Nigeria, where it's a choice from the Yoruba language.

Last popular in this country from the 1920s to the 1950s, it now seems more modern than the English Theresa.

Authentic African name that blipped in popularity a few years ago when hip-hop singer Ashanti first arrived on the scene.

Savanna has lost ground in recent years. It remains eclipsed by its more traditionally spelled cousin Savannah.

A character name that makes an appearance in Shakespeare's King Lear, Nerilla has hardly been heard in modern times. But with the resurrection of many names from ancient Greece and Roman, Nerilla is one of the Latin names for girls we may be hearing again.

It's a nature name evocative of rushing waterfalls. But also a dishwashing detergent.

There are several fine Ben-beginning boy's names, such as BENJAMIN and BENEDICT, but girls names like this and BENJAMINA don't fare as well.

The mononymous Colombian-born singer inspired a popularity blip in the 90s and early 00s.

Manette might be a fresh way to spin Mary or Marie, but popular French Manon has more grace and heft. Manet takes Manette in an artistic direction.