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Ioanna may be an original spin on the Joanna family, but American tongues may have trouble wrapping themselves around all its vowels. Ioanna is pronounced ee-oh-ah-nah.

Io may be one of the slightest names in the book, but there aren't many two-letter names with as much substance as this Greek mythological example. Io, a …

Integrity may be an outstanding quality, but Honor or True may work better as names.

Hilary may feel too connected to a single personality, but this version offers a fresh and interesting alternative. Alec and Hilaria Baldwin (born Hillary Lynn Hayward-Thomas) chose this variation …

Florinda may be taking a good thing, the name of the Roman goddess of flowers and springtime, and making it too elaborate.

Fia may be most notable at this moment as the Anglicized version of the Irish Fiadh, one of the fastest-rising names in the Republic of Ireland. The meaning of …

Evaline may be unusual, but there are so many stylish names around right now that sound like it, from Eva to Evelyn to Adeline, that it will feel less distinctive …

It may take another generation or so, but this category of Hettie-Lettie-Lottie names could make a comeback.

Truston may be viewed a number of ways: virtuous word name Trust with the -on suffix; a spelling variation of Tristan, influenced by trust, dependability and truthfulness; a form of …

You may think of this as a variation of Eilis, an Irish name that rhymes with Irish, or a mashup of Eileen and Elise.

Ella may well be used as an unusual spelling variation of the familiar Ella, though it is also a Biblical name. Derived from the Hebrew word for the terebinth tree …

Edwina may still be taking tea in the parlor, but we can see her joining friends like Matilda and Josephine for a comeback, especially if pronounced like Edwin rather than …

Xaia may be a modern invention, inspired by the likes of Maia, Kaia, and Gaia, or it could be a feminine form of Isaiah (or Izaiah) or Josiah, giving it …

Ciri may sound exactly like the ubiquitous digital Siri, but it's achieving fame in its own right as the familiar name of Princess Cirilla of The Witcher series. The …

Coraline may not be original to Neil Gaiman's wonderful book of the same name, but it might as well be. Gaiman's young heroine Coraline Jones is constantly called …

Kristen may be somewhat past its fashion high point, but it remains forever crystalline clear. Possible problem: confusion with the similar Scandinavian names Kristin, Kirsten, Kirstie, et al. Current celebrity …

Milove may be viewed as a less obvious way to spell Mylove (as in, My Love), or it could be a mix of Millie and Love, Miriam and Love, or …

Charli may be the new Charlie, which is the cooler Charlotte. British singer-songwriter Charli (born Charlotte) XCX, creator of the hit album Brat, and TikTok star Charli D'Amelio …

Carder may well be used as a rarer form of popular Carter, though it was traditionally used as an occupational name in its own right, associated with the old occupation …

Carita may feel like an endearing nickname but it's a name in its own right, used throughout Scandinavia in this form and as Karita, Caritas, and Karitas as a …

Myomi may be viewed in several ways: a spin on the Japanese names Miyomi (meaning "beautiful, era or generation (of) fruit and abundance) or Mayomi (meaning "absolute + generation + beautiful") or …

Briony may be the variation and Bryony the original, but many parents will see this as the more authentic-feeling version of this attractive botanical name. Melodic and bright, it …

Blaque may be a clever — or should we say qlever — spelling variation of either the androgynous surname name Blake, as in Gossip Girl, Lively, or Black, as in the color …

Bunny may be adorable, but is it really enough of a name for your daughter? Plus if Buffy is fluffy, what would that make Bunny? Still, Bunny as a baby …

You may be surprised to learn that Donald featured in the US Top 1000 in the 20s and 30s, peaking in 1930 when it was given to 175 girls (compared …

Quron may be considered a variation of KaRon or Quaron, modern inventions that combine the name "Ron" with a prefix, giving it the meaning "counsel, advice". Alternatively, it may be …

Khairiah may sound cool and contemporary, but it is a well-established Arabic girl name, derived from the word kayr, connecting it to goodness, charity, and kindness. It also provided …

Ruzanna may look like a creative take on Rosanna, but there's more than meets the eye with this sweet, feminine choice. Ruzanna is an elaboration on Ruzan, an Armenian …

Xalo may be a Spanish place name, located in Valencia and also known as Jalón. As such, it may mean "extravagance" or "pleasure", or "milestone, land marker". Alternatively, it could …

Quori may well be a creative spelling of Cory, which, as a feminine name, likely comes from the Latin Kore, meaning "maiden". Alternatively, it could be a form of the …

Angerla may seem more feminine at first glance, but in its native Greenland this name can be used for girls and boys. Its meaningful origin makes it an especially lovely …

Rositsa may seem like another Rose name, but it has a different nature-inspired meaning: it comes from the word rosa, Bulgarian for "dew". A sweet and feminine name whose …

Belles may look like a playful nickname to any of the stylish belle related names — and it could easily be used as such — however, it is also an occupational English …

Romance may initially strike you as too ardent and whimsical of a name for a baby, but given that the likes of Love and Dream have been a fast-rising …

Romance may initially strike you as too ardent of a name for a baby, but given that Love has been a fast-rising name in recent years — not to mention …

Hekuran may look unfamiliar to English speakers, but with an intuitive pronunciation and strong meaning, it's a wonderful cross-cultural choice.

Havoc may be viewed in two ways: a violent boy name associated with widespread destruction and devastation, or a more playful choice, associated with mayhem and mischief, a more gentle …

Americans may consider Lohan a surname name forever tied to Lindsay but in France, it's a modern variation of the Breton saint's name Elouan.

You may never have known a Nettie personally, but there well might be one hidden in your family history, considering that she was a Top 100 name until 1901 and …

The Mayan goddess of the moon and the night, associated with swallows, eagles, and jaguars.

Chord may be considered a variation of the cowboy-cool name Cord, or an independent musical name. Actor Chord Overstreet, of Glee fame, introduced this name to many American parents.

Ryles may be one of the best-kept secrets in baby names. It has all the trappings of a hit — similarities to fashionable names like Miles and Riley, traditional surname …

Etel may freshen up the dated Ethel that many may consider still a bit too dusty for revival. Etel is used in Hungarian speaking countries, but is sleek and simple …

Storie may be viewed in two ways: a respelling of whimsical word name Story, or a nickname for Astor or Astoria. Meaning "a tale, a telling of events" or perhaps …

Xhelile may be the Albanian variation of Jalila — an Arabic name meaning "illustrious."

Quincy may be unisex, but Quimby is decidedly feminine — at least according to the stats, it's never been used for boys. Perhaps it's because of Beverly Cleary's …

Moana may be the best-known South Sea Islander name thanks to Disney. This puts a male spin on the appealing nature name.

Emily may have dropped somewhat in the current standings, but it was the most popular American girl name for over a decade in the 90s and 2000s, likely because it …

Amanda may no longer be the most popular girls' name in her class, but it still holds appeal with its pleasing meaning and solid yet romantic sound. Its heyday however …

Grimes may have named her daughter Exa Dark Sideræl, but it wasn't her top choice. "A girl named Odysseus is my dream," she told reporters. Now that Grimes put …