Also spelled Leyre and taken from the name of a monastery fortress, the popular and lilting choice in Spain will pose pronunciation problems elsewhere. Among the Top 100 girls' names in Spain, Leire was given to only a handful of baby girls in the US last year.

Carlota is the preferred version of Charlotte in Spain and Portugal, each where it ranks among the Top 50 most popular girl names. Carlotta, with two Ts, is the Italian spelling.

Popular among Hispanic parents, it explains the source of the nickname Gonzo.

Jesus -- pronounced hay-SOOS -- is used exclusively and extensively among Spanish speakers, though JEE-zus as in the first name of Christ is never used in the Anglophone world. Jesus Quintana was a character in The Big Lebowski and Jesus Velasquez appeared on True Blood.

With a lilting yet lively sound, Aniano is a rare Spanish name, and a variation of the late Roman name, Anianus (or Annianus). Borne by a number of popes, bishops, and writers, the exact etymology is uncertain, however, it seems plausible that the name could come from the same root as Hananiah (or Hananias) meaning "Yahweh is gracious".

A rare choice with familiar sounds, Almendra is a Spanish word name meaning "almond", making it a nature-inspired choice with links to Bible and to marzipan treats. With potential nickname Alma, it could be an appealing choice.

A variation of the name Nere, both choices are distinctive and accessible. In the Top 20 in Spain.

Itziar is the name of a Basque village, notable for its shrine to the Virgin Mary, inside its 8th century temple, The sanctuary of Santa María de Itziar. The name possibly translates to "ancient rock" or "old stone" and is fairly well-used in Spain, ranking in the Top 200 names for girls in the 2010s.