An additional H is often found in Puerto Rican names, such as Amahia, a variation of Amaia, and Nahiara, a form of the Basque place name Naiara.

We don't recommend using a baby name in which "meth" is the first syllable. Try the original form, Meta, instead.

Portuguese form of Philippa

The most common form of Natalia in Estonia, where there is a strong Russian influence on baby names.

Laís is a common female name in Brazil, although not one that is currently popular for babies. In 2016, Morena Baccarin and Ben McKenzie named their daughter Frances Laiz, a variation of Laís. Baccarin is Brazilian herself.

In addition to being the Swedish word for "mint," Mynta is the translation of the Danish name Mynte. However, the original Danish version remains more popular, even in Sweden.

With Harmony on the rise, this spelling variation is getting some attention as well. It was a newcomer to the US Top 1000 in 2015 and has remained in the latter end of the charts ever since.

Spelling variant of Catalina, currently on the rise in the US.

An entirely Jewish form of David, with the handsome nickname Dov.

This botanical name is one of the few Dutch names that could work outside the Netherlands, especially in Germany or Scandinavia.

The advantage of Orsa over the arguably-more-attractive Ursula is that it breaks the tie to the hideous she-witch of The Little Mermaid. Orsa definitely feels more ready for modern life now that brother name Orson is on the rise.

Pronounced MY-keh, this German form of Mary was very popular a few decades ago. Might make a fresh alternative to Mikayla and sisters. The Frisian version is Maike, and the Biblical male Micah sounds the same.

Unlikely to catch on the way the male original has, though it may appeal to some parents as a more formal version of Nina.

This modern Dutch name is far more popular in the Netherlands than its English equivalent Quinta is in the USA. But with the viral popular of Abbott Elementary creator and star Quinta Brunson, that could change quickly. Quinty and Quinta are both wonderful, underused names.

Familiar outside the Hispanic community through male opera singer Placido Domingo, this name has a calm, serene feeling.

The Icelandic transcription of Elin, closer in sound to Ellen.

Luxury baby name associated with Jacques Cartier's eponymous jewelry company.

Yet another phrase of the sha chorus.

The kind of cutesy female spin not popular since Barry was big for boys, several decades ago. Consider Bara instead.