Calm, straightforward, patrician sounding: Pace is one new-style name that's well-grounded.

Though Embry became famous as the name of a boy werewolf in Twilight, we think its Em- beginning and -y ending make it perfectly appropriate for a girl. You might consider it as an alternative to Emma, Emily, or Aubrey. Embry or Embury is an established English surname. 

In British slang, a "prat" is an idiot -- enough said.

This Macallister variation is strongly associted with Macalester College in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Unless it's your alma mater, it might be wise to stick with the original.

Bates is a fresh version of Bartholomew, and feels more wearable than Bart. Bates could be considered a patriotic choice for American parents - Katharine Lee Bates was an author and professor best known for penning the words to "America the Beautiful".

Barnard is a masculine name with Germanic origins, derived from the elements 'bern' meaning 'bear' and 'hard' meaning 'brave' or 'strong,' thus translating to 'brave as a bear' or 'strong bear.' While less common than its variant Bernard, Barnard has historical usage particularly in English-speaking countries. The name appears in medieval records and continues as both a given name and surname. Barnard College in New York (named after Frederick Barnard) has helped maintain recognition of the name. Though never reaching tremendous popularity as a first name, Barnard conveys qualities of strength and courage. It peaked in usage during the early 20th century and carries a dignified, somewhat scholarly connotation in contemporary contexts.

Webster is one of several W-starting surname names back on the drawing board, now that it has recovered from its childlike eighties sitcom identity.

Emmanual is a variant spelling of Emmanuel, a masculine name derived from the Hebrew 'Immanuel,' meaning 'God is with us.' This name carries significant religious importance in Christianity, appearing in both the Old and New Testaments, most notably as a prophetic name for Jesus Christ in the Book of Isaiah. The spelling Emmanual, with the 'a' and 'u' transposed, emerged as an alternative form, though less common than the traditional Emmanuel or the shortened Manuel. The name has been used consistently throughout Christian countries for centuries, with peaks in popularity often corresponding to periods of religious revival. Its spiritual significance and melodious sound have ensured its enduring appeal across many cultures.