Corin is a Shakespearean male name that could easily be adapted for a girl, making a strong update for Corinne or Karen.

Carita may feel like an endearing nickname but it's a name in its own right, used throughout Scandinavia in this form and as Karita, Caritas, and Karitas as a variation on Charity.

Common French and German alternative to Renata.

Most modern parents would probably prefer the cooler Rowan.

A place name relating to the tropical palm tree, or a feminine form of Palmiro, meaning "pilgrim".

Octavia has the numerical meaning doubled (eighth) and is much more user-friendly.

Cesarina, like the French version Cesarine, is a feminine version of Caesar. Cesarina has two potential pronunciations: one with the Italian "che" sound, one with the anglo "sez" sound. This is among the more unusual Italian names for girls.

Rising boys' name could cross the gender line.

A character name that makes an appearance in Shakespeare's King Lear, Nerilla has hardly been heard in modern times. Fewer than five baby girls received the name in the US last year, which places it among the rarest of the rare.

Pleasingly quaint and dainty New Testament possibility; the nickname Dru modernizes it.

A saucy Latin name that also defines a trendy New York area north of Little Italy.

A bird name from the same Latin root as Aurelia, Oriole is extremely rare as a name: No babies were given the name in the US in 2022. But most people are aware of the Oriole bird, which makes this name uncommon yet possible.

There are several better Cal- names that don't simply echo a male form.

Occasionally heard in England, rarely here.

This lively and appealing name originated as a short form of Cornelia, but is well able to stand on its own. Nelia is also often in the Hispanic culture, where it can be a short form of Manuela. It did have some American usage in the late nineteenth century, and with Cornelia having a comeback, Nelia could follow.

Unfortunately, everyone will hear Crispina, the feminine form of Crispin, as Christina.

A religious name, referring to the announcement by the Virgin Mary that she was with child.

The daintiest and most accessible of the many Q names for a fifth child, now used for girls situated anywhere in the birth order.

The unusual and intriguing Tullia has been used since Roman times and may appeal to parents who like Tallulah, Julia, and Lillia but want something that's very rarely heard.

Most ella names are hot, but this is one that won't catch fire because of the disagreeable connotations of prunes.