One of the most classic smoosh names around, and very international, too.

Whether you pronounce it like the original Amy or the Frenchified Ay-may, this form adds considerable elan to an old favorite.

As the French Esme becomes more popular, it will inevitably spawn spelling variations. This one, like Zoey or Layla, clarifies pronunciation, so while we prefer the original, that's not a bad thing.

Modern combination of two popular sounds, but the name itself is very rare.

Adds a modern spin to old-fashioned Mary.

Lowdy is a friendly variation of the traditional Cornish name Loveday. In medieval England, a loveday was when adversaries would meet to settle their dispute peacefully. Babies born during such days were sometimes dubbed Loveday in honor.

Star Wars fans may know the lore behind the origin of the word and the concept Jedi well enough to confidently choose their name for their child. It has to do with balancing the forces of the universe.

Maori form of Mary

Popular in Hawaii in the first decades of the 20th century, this name also means "rock" in Māori.

Karita and Karitas are the Icelandic spins on Charity, also found as Carita and Caritas throughout Scandinavia. While to the English speakers, these names may feel like a Latinate endearment, they are popular names in their own right.

An alternative spelling of biblical Jedidiah.

Variant of Marilee

Top 100 choice in Italy.

A rare Finnish name which is used for both sexes, but more often for girls. It is usually found in the middle spot.

Derived from Maria, the meaning of which 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).

Davit, a form of the biblical classic David, is currently the most popular name for baby boys in Armenia.

An intriguing variation of classic Mary that could act as a more inherently feminine alternative to the rising unisex Micah.

A cute but not cutesy Dutch diminutive of Maria.

In Slovenia, Maca is more common as an independent name than its parent name Marija.

Taffy, in addition to being a diminutive of Dafydd, is a slang term for Welsh people in general – probably from the River Taff. Too candy-like to be used in the US.