A traditional name in the Arabic world.

Extremely rare yet with an on trend sound, although the meaning may put parents off.

Pronounced like Tom, but not everyone will know that.

The name of a breed of Spanish sheep is hardly worthy of a child.

This pretty palindrome name is rarely heard in the US, but could make an interesting namesake for an aunt or grandma Ann. It's also a German diminutive form of Anna.

Also a picturesque place-name, referred to as the "island garden city" of the Philippines.

A traditionally masculine surname, denoting the head of a monastery, a priest, or someone who worked for a church official, Abbott may appeal as a fresh spin on Biblical Abigail. Quietly used for boys, it has seen very occasional use for girls since the 2000s.

One of a number of Hebrew girls' namestarting with Raz. Others include Razel, Raziela,Razili and Raziya.

Highly unusual -- and audacious -- name chosen by basketball star Allen Iverson.

In the Old Testament, this was the name of the father of the prophet Joel.

In the Christian bible, Barabbas was a murderer that Pontius Pilate freed while condemning Jesus to die. The name is ironic, given that Christian belief promotes Jesus as the son of the Father. The name is difficult for this reason, as well as the fact that in Spain it is used as slang for a bad person.

Traditional Jewish name and the implement said to have been used by Solomon to cut the huge stones for the building of the Temple.