Similar in sound to the French "Thibault", which is far more popular, Tybalt is best known as the bloodlustful and brawling cousin of Juliet in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Perhaps this connotation has kept parents from using Tybalt. However, given the recent fad for all things Theo, Tybalt might offer a familiar yet unusual option for parents who like the meaning but want to swim against the current. Cute nicknames Ty and Tibby might also appeal.

A rare and romantic take on Basil.

This name of the queen of the fairies in A Midsummer Night's Dream has a delicate, lacy charm similar to Tatiana's, but that first syllable could cause embarrassing problems.

Hilarion is a masculine name with ancient Greek origins, derived from the word 'hilaros,' meaning 'cheerful' or 'joyful.' This historical name was popularized primarily through St. Hilarion, a 4th-century hermit and saint who was a disciple of St. Anthony the Great and founded monasticism in Palestine. Despite its distinguished history, Hilarion has remained relatively uncommon in the Western world. The name carries a scholarly, classical quality that appeals to parents interested in distinctive historical names. While more frequently found in Eastern Orthodox communities and Greek-speaking regions, Hilarion occasionally appears elsewhere, offering a unique alternative to more common classical names. Its connection to 'hilarious' gives it a subtle association with joy and laughter.

These days Albrecht is mostly seen as a surname, although it was historically a well-used first name in Germany. The surname was derived from the given name.

Name of nine provincial Spanish kings, but more likely to conjure up Sancho Panza, the hapless squire of Don Quixote.

Sassy but slight nickname name.

Form of Swanhild, borne by the heroine of the ballet Coppélia. The -a ending certainly gives this ancient name a lighter, more balletic feel.