Second Favorite Ladies

With Angelina becoming so popular thanks to Ms. Jolie, this could be a new twist—but everyone will always misunderstand it as Angelina. While it currently ranks at Number 951 in the US, it's Number 352 in France.

An updated form of Emmeline or Emmaline or a compound name that makes your chosen pronunciation more obvious. Spelling variation Emmalyn reached the US Top 500 in2017, but has since fallen out of Top 1000. However, if you put the two spellings together, this smoosh name is given to nearly 400 girls, placing it above Emmeline or Emmaline. Influence Emmalynn Minassian and Canadian singer, Emmalyn Estrada are notable bearers.

Ilena-style variants have all been considered more stylish than Helen for many years.

Stylish surname way to go if you want to name a girl after a James, and is more substantial than the passé Jamie; it was chosen for their daughter by Chynna Phillips and Billy Baldwin.

The Spanish version, with its -eena ending, takes the name out of the Oh My Darlin' realm, which for many American parents may be just the thing.

The saintly Italian form of the saintly Latin Benedicta.

Although this is a legitimate name, most people would associate it with a line of Volkswagens -- you'd be better off choosing a Mercedes.

Fading since the 1970s -- but still a lovely name.

Isabetta is a charming spin on both the Elizabeth and Isabella families and a new way to go if you love the originals but want something more, well, original. Isabetta Rose is the name chosen by Amber and Rob Mariano for their daughter. If you're searching for Italian names for girls that make an easy transition to the English-speaking world, this should be high on your list.

One of those quintessentiallyFrench names still wearing a beret, also too tied to the image of tires.

Not as popular for girls as Kylie or Kyla, but we prefer its simplicity.

Eleora is a feminine name with Hebrew origins, related to names like Eliora and Elior. The elements that compose it are 'El' meaning 'God' and 'ora' meaning 'light,' creating the beautiful meaning 'God is my light' or 'my God is light.' This melodic name has a flowing, musical quality with its sequence of vowels. While uncommon in mainstream usage, Eleora appeals to parents seeking a name with spiritual significance and an ethereal sound. Its rarity gives it a distinctive quality, yet its construction follows familiar naming patterns, making it accessible. The name balances ancient religious heritage with a contemporary feel, offering a unique alternative to more common biblical names while maintaining meaningful spiritual roots. Eleora's gentle rhythm and luminous meaning give it an inherent grace.

Everything sounds better with an Italian accent. Elisabetta is the more common Italian form.