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The Scarlet spelling makes it less a name, less Gone With The Wind and Scarlett Johansson, and more the bright red color that inspired it in the first place. About …

Trendy Spanish island makes for trendy girls' name.

This Italian surname makes an unlikely choice, but it has seen some use owing to its status as a saint's name. It was borne by Maria Teresa Goretti, who …

The final n makes this choice infinitely more modern than Gail.

The Elin variation makes an old favorite sleeker and more modern. Elin came to prominence via the ex-Mrs.Tiger Woods and is now perhaps best known via novelist Elin …

Its mellifluous sound makes Leonora--which has a rich history and a tie to the popular Leo names-- a keen possibility for revival. Though it's been hiding below the …

This Anglicized spelling makes the pronunciation of Ailís or Aileas — the Irish and Scottish forms of Alice, respectively — slightly more obvious to English-speakers. Ailis or Aileas are more authentic …

So sweet it makes our teeth hurt. It has appeared in the US Top 1000 every year since 2006, though it dropped a significant 136 places from 2014 to 2015 …

Fading boys' name making fresh start for girls, aided by -ley ending. About 50 baby girls were named Bradley last year in the US, versus 900 baby boys. Bradley got …

Similar enough to Mavis in sound that it might just work, Mefus is a sweet and summery choice taken directly from the Welsh word for "strawberries". Similar in sound to …

This rare name makes the charts in Switzerland, and is worn by TV and radio presenter Bigna Silberschmidt. It is thought to be a variation of the Swiss name Binia …

A sort of Maisie-Hazel hybrid, likely influenced by the hit TV show The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Actress Beverley Mitchell chose it for her daughter. One of the origins of …

The extra n makes it feel less like an feminization of Alan and more like a name unto itself. Alanna is more common in Puerto Rico than the original Alana.

Since I'm making this list on 12/23 I'm making a list of Christmas names! Just to go with the season! I think it is a perfect Idea …

The capital of Peru makes a rare but attractive girl name.

The similarity to snoring makes this one hard to wear.

This pretty multicultural name makes a pleasant update to Sarah.

More Scandinavian names are making their way into English-speaking homes. If Sven and Freya are useable, why not Svea? With a similar sound to Ava, it is associated with …

Using the 'ie' ending makes Johnny slightly more feminine, which must have been what Melissa Etheridge was thinking when she named one of her twins Johnnie Rose.

Tobias-related name that makes an attractive and modern-sounding form of the biblical original. It was recently chosen by Karolina Kurkova for her son.

This title name definitely makes a statement. Will Admiral fit in with the Saints, Kings, and Knights joining the playground?

The K spelling somehow makes this name more feminine, if not more appealing.

A character name that makes an appearance in Shakespeare's King Lear, Nerilla has hardly been heard in modern times. Fewer than five baby girls received the name in the …

Its jaunty o-ending makes this name more appealing than most of its Germanic brothers, and we hope we're beyond the constant response to his name being "Where's …

The capital of Kenya makes a melodic and worldly name.

The striking Ignatius is making a truly surprising comeback, sparked by its selection by not one but two celebrities — Cate Blanchett and Julianne Nicholson. With its fiery qualities and magical …

This Irish saint's name makes an attractive alternative for Dylan or Donald.

Joyful-sounding name that makes a really original option.

The unique O-ending makes this name memorable, especially for someone with ties to Texas.

This elaboration of Vera makes an attractive and uncommon choice.

The quality of mercy makes this lovely Puritan virtue name a quiet favorite today. Although it was most popular in the late nineteenth century, Mercy is on its way to …

Modern Spanish variant of Marissa

While the traditionally spelled Madison has been among the most popular names in the 21st century, this version isn't exactly unpopular. Nevertheless, the second d is superfluous.

Lushly elaborate name that makes Lucy more grownup and sensual. Carnie Wilson chose it for her daughter. Lucianus is an ancient Roman family name and Lucianus of Samosata was an …

The capital of England makes a solid and attractive twenty-first-century choice in the US where it is currently in the Top 1000. Given to nearly 1000 girls and …

The relationship to "ill" makes this and similar names less pleasing than the versions that start with A or E.

This spelling of Electra makes this vibrant name less electric and more kinetic.

Rather like Emerson and Madison, Iverson gives you a surname-style and unisex feeling choice, while also still offering a sweet nickname (Ivy).

If you're torn between Marissa and Alyssa.

Also spelled as Maysun, Maisson, and Mayssoun, this name has been notably borne by two, early Arabic-language women poets, Maysūn bint Jandal and Maysūn bint Baḥdal, lending it a …

An implied spiritual meaning makes this a plausible new name.

The capital of Wales makes a distinct name possibility, with the familiar beginning of Carson and Carter, and the more unusual end sound, nevertheless reminiscent of Kenneth or Gareth. Derived …

I'm making this list that is not of any particular category; a selection of names that are mostly OK

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One of many Luca variations making its way up the charts.

An enthusiastic, upbeat choice that makes an unusual but positive word name. It might have seemed liked an odd choice a few years back, before Halo, True, Chosen, and Sunny …

Better known as Tapioca, Cassava makes an innovative way to get to the nicknames Cass or Cassie.

Would often be confused with Madison.

This shortened form of Zephaniah makes an original Old Testament choice. It might plausibly make an honor name for Stephen or Stephan, and comes with the appealing short form Zeph.

The Roman equivalent of Persephone, making her a goddess of spring, and queen of the underworld. Also spelled Proserpine.