Female names - B-K

Probably too evangelical for mass importation.

Another, more feminine, female form of Jacob sometimes heard in Scotland.

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

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

Somewhat unwieldy, but would certainly make your little girl feel wanted.

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

Cooler than April, May, or June, but also a tad icy. December gets its name from the number ten as the old Roman calendar only had ten months, and as now, December was the last.

Instead of the more obvious Aqua, Turquoise, or Blue, consider this offbeat Arabic name, brought into the American name pool by actress Fairuza Balk (named by her father for the color of her eyes). Since turquoise is the birthstone for December, Fairuza is one of the perfect names for December babies.

Imposing, if not intimidating.

Has the fusty charm of recently excavated ancient Roman male names like Augustus and Magnus, which might just appeal to the fearless baby namer.

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

The pure, simple HONOR--as chosen by Jessica Alba, is perfect as it is. It does have some literary cred though--Henry James created a character called Honorine for his novel The Tragic Muse.