Although there were two male Jadduas in the Bible, this would make an interesting option for a girl today.

A stylish and resonant Swahili name with great potential.

A feminist, literary choice that inevitably conjures writer Virginia.

Yardley, a surname redolent of British soaps and perfume, was used for her daughter by Megyn Kelly.

A Turkish compound of the Arabic names Hira and Nur, more common than either of the names individually.

Appealing comedian Aidy Bryant -- born Aidan -- put this energetic nickname on the map when she joined the cast of Saturday Night Live in 2012. Each of the years since then has seen a handful of baby girls given Aidy as a full name. Which makes sense: It combines the elegance and trendiness of the whole Ada/Adaline/Adelaide family with the retro (almost rockabilly?) appeal of names like Hattie. Expect to see it more going forward as Bryant's star continues to rise.

Estrelle is a feminine name derived from Latin roots meaning 'star.' This beautiful variation is related to names like Estelle and Estrella, sharing their celestial associations. Primarily found in regions with French, Spanish, or Portuguese influences, Estrelle blends the French Estelle with a slightly more elaborate ending. The name evokes images of brightness, guidance, and beauty—qualities long associated with stars across various cultures. While not among the most common names, Estrelle offers parents a distinctive option with familiar roots. Its melodic sound and positive symbolic meaning make it appealing for those seeking a name that's both elegant and meaningful, balancing uniqueness with traditional origins.

Old German variant of Elizabeth, newly appealing today.

The name given to a short novel, often light, romantic and sentimental, a novelette is longer than a short story but shorter than a novella or novel, while still having a complete narrative. In music terms, it refers to a short piece of lyrical music.

Also spelled Kephirah, Kfira, Kephira, and Kefirah, Chephirah is an Old Testament, Biblical place name, mentioned in the Book of Joshua. It likely derives from the Hebrew kephir meaning "village" and "young lion", and is sometimes seen as a feminine form of Kfir. It might be worth noting however, that the name is also close to Hebrew word for "heresy".

The delicate and haunting Welsh Rhonwen is still a rarity in the U.S., where her English version Rowena is better known, but would be a lovely choice for any parent in search of a name that was both unusual and traditional, classically feminine yet strong.

Also spelled Elitza, this sweet but spiky name comes from the Bulgarian ела meaning "fir tree". Similar in sound to Eliza, though not related to it, this could make a charming option for a December baby (but it could easily work all year round too).

Traditionally a masculine name, but as Ezra — which shares a root with Ezer — becomes more feminine, who's to say Ezer can't be used for girls? Ezer is the name of masculine characters in the Bible, but as a word, it is often associated with women whose strength help rescue humanity.

A compound name blending beth and shalom to get both the appealing meaning "House of Peace", and a bold name with the grounded nickname options of Beth or Betsy.

Eluana is a soft Italian name that might be a nice choice for people who are attracted to names like Elena and Emilia but are looking for something a little more unusual. Eluana is evidence that beyond the few familiar choices such as Gianna and Angelina, there are hundreds of attractive Italian names worth consideration.

A vibrant name with an uplifting meaning, Veselina is a feminine form of Veselin, predominantly used in Bulgaria. It comes from the South Slavic element, vesel, meaning "cheerful".

Actress Gates McFadden proves this surname can work just as well for girls as boys. It joins an impressive lineup of celebrity babies with similar names, including Hillary Duff's Banks and Emma Roberts' Rhodes. Gates is also famously the surname of Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft.

Derived from the Tigrinya elements hiyab, meaning "gift," and el, "God."

Hip new middle-name choice, conjuring up the gothic tales of Edgar Allan, and current single-named pop singer Poe. As a first name, it's radically underused, given last year in the US to only five baby boys and no baby girls.

A fresh nature name — Bluet is a dainty, low-growing plant with small, light blue flowers — that feels like a mix of jazzy word-name Blue and trendy surname Truett.