7 Letter Girl Names

Old man's name just conceivable for a girl--makes a new spin on Wendy.

One-time girl next door -- and dream girl -- name has followed mama Jean down the ladder and out of the picture.

Lace-hankie name with Shakespearean pedigree.

Countless variations of Elizabeth have been used around the world for centuries, from Elspeth to Isabella to Betty. Elsabet is a version that is popular in Ethiopia, often with the sweet and stylish nicknames Elsa or Elsi.

Might be carrying things too far -- little little girl? -- though could freshen up this favorite.

The Ancient Roman Balbina is the feminine form of Balbus or Balbinus. While certainly unique, it's hard to imagine this name will go far in the modern English-speaking world.

This Thai name can get shortened to Niki or Nika.

Writer James Baldwin could make this an inspirational choice for a child of either sex.

Wildly popular name in France that could easily cross the Atlantic.

Anthea would be simpler and prettier, though Panthea has possibilities.

The meaning of Maria, from which Marysia is derived, is uncertain. Theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop" and yam "sea"); "bitter" (from Hebrew marah "bitterness"); and "beloved" (from the Egyptian root mr).

St Dwynwen is the Welsh patron saint of lovers, and her feast day on January 25 is the equivalent of Valentine's day in Wales. The short form Dwyn may be more manageable for the non-Welsh.

With Henley and Kinsley two of the most popular new ley-ending baby names for girls, why not Hensley? We can think of several reasons, but if you like this style of name, Hensley is as attractive as any.

An elaboration on Emilie, using the popular -lise suffix. A pretty alternative to Emma or Elise.

A pretty possibility for a Gemini girl.

In Greek Mythology, Eucleia was the spirit of glory and good repute. She was a member of the younger Charites.

The river Ganges in India is also called Jahnavi (literally "daughter of Jahnu") due to a legend involving the sage Jahnu. The Ganges river destroyed his fields, so Jahnu drank up all of the river's water to punish her. The Gods prayed to the sage to release the Ganges, and Jahnu relented and released the Ganges from his ear.