A vivacious Italian name; also a diminutive of Annunziata.

The original male name Alban is a lot sleeker and more usable.

Tatjana is an interesting twist on an already uncommon name, borne by German-born supermodel Tatjana Patitz. Note that as j is pronounced as y in German, the name is spoken just like sisters Tatiana and Tatyana.

Hilaria, the ancient Roman form of Hilary also given to joyous festivals, is still used in Spain and Poland, while the intriguing Italian version is Ilaria. A notable current bearer is fitness expert and wife of Alec, Hilaria Baldwin, who was born Hillary.

Occasionally heard in England, rarely here.

Domitilla is the name of the wife of the Roman emperor Vespasianus and the mother of the emperors Titus and Domitianus. There is a Santa Domitilla with catacombs in Rome named after her.

Most distinctive of the Dominic-related girls' names.

Has a medieval, slightly fusty but romantic feel.

Seems to cry out for another syllable.

One of the most attractive and unusual spins on the "Fran" franchise.

One of the most pleasant and evocative of the hot new occupational names. Related name: Gardner, as in Ava.

Brimming over with a sense of good fortune. Could make a little girl feel very lucky.

Colombia is a South American country name, with a rhythmic sound and peaceful connotations. The Irish Colm, Scottish Callum, and Columba are all attractive relatives of Colombia (or Columbia, if you're thinking of the college).

A contemporary sounding word name with an ancient history, widely used in the Roman Empire, and based on the mythic goddess of good luck and fertility.

Variation on the Delight-Delicia theme.

The unusual hybrid Tuliana, which rhymes with Juliana, combines the Roman offshoot Tulia with the more familiar Ana, the Latinate form of Anna or Ann. Tulia comes from the Roman family name Tullius, best known as the middle name of the philosopher Cicero. While Tuliana is intriguing, any little Tuliana, upon introducing herself, will always be asked, "Juliana?"

Delicate and obscure version of this many-faceted name.

Evokes a sympathetic feeling of generosity and charity.

Faunia is more often rendered as Fauna, who was a Roman goddess of fertility, women and healing. Faunia was the downtrodden yet loving heroine of Philip Roth's Human Stain. Faunia and Fauna have more gravitas than the doe-like Fawn.

Real name that sounds like a made-up combination of Dillon and Lillian.