Female names - B-K

Frederique, the soigne name of Dutch-born model Frederique Van der Wal, is a lot more sophisticated than the dated MONIQUE. Still, as feminine forms of the Fred names go, we prefer the Italian Federica or the distant Spanish cousin Fernanda.

Rare but attractive female form of Basil.

Brimming over with a sense of good fortune. Could make a little girl feel very lucky.

Easter has been used as a name for several hundred years, as part of the day-naming tradition; now, this rarely heard holiday celebration name would make a novel choice for a springtime baby. Background:The early Anglo-Saxon monk and scholar Bede took the name of a goddess--Eostre-- whose feast was celebrated at the vernal equinox and gave it to the Christian festival of the resurrection of Christ.

Even purer than Chastity...and as difficult, at least outside the Hispanic community.

A distinctive, rhythmic, and lovely Spanish name that suggests enlightenment.

This very unusual name, also related to Hannah, was chosen for his daughter by Vin Diesel.

Capucine was a chic French actress half a century ago and has been one of the most fashionable girl names in France in recent decades, ranking in France's Top 100. Capucine is also popular in French-speaking Belgium. To Americans and other English speakers, this name still feels fresh -- so fresh that last year, no baby girls were named Capucine in the US.

A name with an ancient pedigree which might prove confusing to the modern ear.

A pleasant, welcoming Middle Eastern choice.

Sounds like a child in a Gothic novel.

Imposing, if not intimidating.