When British beauty Laura Hollin morphed into supermodel Agyness Deyn, she created a name few others would want to adopt.

Modernized spelling not enough to revive Karen.

This international variation was publicized by Olympic skater Ekaterina Gordeeva.

A zippy Arabic name with a solid and serious meaning, Nazih has been notably borne by poet Nazih Abu Afach and footballer Amjhad Nazih.

Cait, pronounced like more popular sister Kate, is the form used when shortening Caitlin or any of the other Irish and Gaelic Cait-starting variations of Catherine.

Sleek, and fresh, Navin is a Hindi name that could fit in with the currently popular in/an/en/on-ending boys' names.

Western place-name that feels equally appropriate for both genders. Note: Natives say rhyme that second syllable with had, so it's not nehv-AH-da.

Katy, or more popularly Katie, stood fashionably on their own two feet for several years there, during the Katelyn boom. But now both Katy and Katie are fading in favor of grownup Kate or buttoned-up Katherine.

Yochanan Ben Zakkai is a prominent figure in Jewish history.

A Czech surname derived from the word for "green", which has a certain spark.

Inocencia is like Chastity or Immaculata. Few modern girls outside the Latino community -- or even in it -- would appreciate having to carry this name.

Hindu goddess name whose meaning makes it one of the prime names for Virgo babies.

A soft and elegant Arabic name used primarily among Muslims.

A common Muslim girl name in Turkey.

Gentler and much less frequently heard than Tamar.

Strong cross-cultural name that could be a feminine spin on the Zachary family.