A stunning and unique West African name for a daughter.

Pretty Victorian-feeling cousin of Ariel; also, more prosaically, a kind of bay window.

Closely tied to the widow of John Lennon.

Oriana's not-quite-as-pretty French cousin.

Properly spelled Özgür, this is a familiar unisex name and surname in Turkey, though little-known in the rest of the world. The pronunciation is not far removed from Oscar, which could be a helpful reference point or cause confusion.

Ten times as many boys are named Oak as girls: about 50 boys last year to five girls. Of course, nature names don't have any traditional gender identification the way names like John and Mary do, so Oak works well for all babies. Oakley is the most popular Oak name for babies of all genders.

A distinctive word name with musical ties, Oasis was given to 20 girls in 2024, compared with 14 in 2023.

Orilla is a feminine name with Latin origins, derived from 'ora' meaning 'coast' or 'shore.' This uncommon name evokes imagery of peaceful coastal landscapes and ocean borders. While never reaching mainstream popularity in the United States or other English-speaking countries, Orilla has historical usage particularly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The name carries a melodic quality with its flowing syllables and may appeal to parents seeking a rare vintage name with natural associations. Orilla shares similarities with names like Aurelia and Oriole but maintains its distinct character and coastal connection.

Aurelia may be back in a big way, but Oralee and Oralie definitely are not. Would you really want to name your daughter "orally"?

A joyous, celebratory-sounding name.

It's hard to find a name meaning much sweeter than Obiajulu's.

Orpha, with its Biblical roots and its animal meaning, was once a fairly popular name, but fell from sight around the time of the Second World War, along with so many other Old School Names. And its similarity to the word orphan probably didn't help.

Orlanda is an intriguing feminization of Orlando, almost unknown in this country.