Karitas -- with an accent over the i -- is among the Icelandic Top 100 names, a version of the Scandinavian Carita which is itself a spin on Charity. An intriguing and unique name with a beautiful meaning.

The slightly complex spelling of this Sanskrit name belies its sweet and simple sound.

Kiba is a distinctive feminine name with multicultural origins and meanings. In Japanese, Kiba can mean "fang" or "tusk," conveying strength and protection. In Swahili traditions, the name relates to concepts of blessing or luck. This short, powerful name has gained some recognition through popular culture, appearing in anime and gaming characters, typically representing strong, determined personalities. The compact two-syllable structure gives Kiba a modern, global appeal, while its unusual nature makes it stand out in most Western naming contexts. Though rare as a given name in English-speaking countries, Kiba appeals to parents seeking a cross-cultural name with a contemporary feel and strong phonetic presence. Its brevity and distinctive sound make it memorable and easy to pronounce across languages.

Nice for a little girl born on Sunday.

Variant of Marilla

Probably too close for comfort to "toilette." Antonia conveys the same idea with a more mellifluous sound.

Prudence is rising again for baby girls. Prudent feels like a more modern spin, even though it too has a Puritan history. Plus, it still gets you to that cute nickname Pru.

Like many Japanese names, Manami has several possible meanings. This sea-themed one is very appealing.

As a name, a bit too p. c.

Some parents are turning to rivers and other bodies of water in the search for undiscovered place-names, and this has the feel of a Viennese waltz.

Flanna is an uncommon name for a red-haired girl, not as familiar -- or some would say, as pretty -- as its nickname, Flannery.

As surname names for girls become more popular, we could see Catesby catching on among style-conscious parents. Bonus: it easily shortens to the girlish nickname Cate.

We all know that Chaka really means disco.

Manet is the accessible, attractive name of an Impressionist great; it could be the next Monet.

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.

A minty Japanese name as well as a language and culture in southeast China.

Popular dog name in the 17th century. It would still be cute today—on a dog, that is.

A gender-neutral Chinese name that originated as a surname, An can be used for girls or boys and means peace or quiet. An may also be a Vietnamese name meaning safe and secure. Its equivalence to the English article an may make it feel slight in an English-dominant culture.