This multi-cultural name has a pleasant, delicate sound. Variations include Amali and Amalya,both of which mean industrious.

Bethenny is the spelling introduced to the world by and closely associated with Real Housewife of New York Bethenny Frankel. While the name has a bit of charm, we recommend sticking with the original Bethany spelling.

Too close to nausea.

Gavrielle is the feminine form of Gabriel, with French influence in its spelling. The name derives from the Hebrew name Gabriel, meaning "God is my strength" or "God's able-bodied one." Gabriel appears as an archangel in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions. While Gabriel has been common for boys for centuries, the feminine versions like Gabrielle and Gavrielle emerged later and have been less widely used. The spelling with "v" rather than "b" reflects Hebrew and Russian transliteration influences, creating a unique variation that maintains the name's biblical roots while offering a distinctive quality. Gavrielle has never been common in English-speaking countries but appeals to parents seeking a name with spiritual significance, feminine elegance, and a slightly unconventional spelling that sets it apart from the more frequently used Gabrielle.

Related to the Arabic Warda, Vered is a strong sounding nature name with a sweet floral meaing.

Niria is the female equivalent of Nir and may also be found as Nira. This simple, pleasant name has an earthy meaning.

Though this name is beginning to be added for girls, it's not usually in the classic Biblical form. Most parents would use Jaden or other more "creative" spellings such as Jaidyn.

Begs for the guttural pronunciation that's a problem in this culture.

The Hebrew equivalent to the Yiddish Shayna, Yaffa is derived from the word yafe meaning "beautiful". Also written as Yafa, it is used as both a given name for girls and more generally as last name.

Gay, nearly giddy, gee-whiz feel; also too reminscent of a gila monster.

Tanya with a G.

Often heard in Israel, spelled with or without the final h.

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

Unusual Samantha alternative with little aural appeal.

The relationship to "ill" makes this and similar names less pleasing than the versions that start with A or E.

Lovely Hebrew name with distinctive double a's, but beware of possible "banana" teasing.

Leeza may feel like the flagging Lisa or Liza, but its pronunciation is a hybrid of the two and it's a name that's distinct on its own.