Cecily is as dainty as a lace handkerchief. Cecily has a wide assortment of namesakes. One Cecily was the mother of King Richard III, whose beauty gained her the title "the Rose of Raby," Cecily Parsley is a Beatrix Potter bunny, Cecily Cardew is a character in The Importance of Being Earnest, and the author of the Gossip Girl books is Cecily von Ziegesar.

Zinnia is an unusual floral choice with a bit more edge and energy than most and beginning to find its way onto namers' wish lists of botanical possibilities. Named after the 18th-century German botanist Johann Gottfried Zinn, it appears in Roald Dahl's Matilda as the young protagonist's mother.

Nola, a name with a sleek, enigmatic quality, was used for the much-pursued heroine of Spike Lee's 1986 breakout film, She's Gotta Have It, and again by Woody Allen in Match Point. It's a short form of the traditional Irish name Fionnuala. Nola reentered the US Top 1000 in 2008, for the first time in 50 years.

This lively Old Testament nature name (belonging to one of the three beautiful daughters of Job) entered the US Top 1000 list in 2024, and ranks highly here on Nameberry — making it one to watch!

Kamellia is a feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Camelia or Camellia, which derives from the camellia flower. The distinctive 'K' spelling gives the name a more unique and modern feel. The camellia flower, native to eastern and southern Asia, symbolizes admiration, perfection, and loveliness in flower language. This name carries natural beauty associations while remaining relatively uncommon. Kamellia has a melodic quality with its flowing syllables and soft sounds. While the standard spelling is more frequently used, this variant offers individuality while maintaining the floral connection. Parents choosing this name might appreciate its blend of natural imagery, feminine qualities, and distinctive spelling that sets it apart from more common flower names like Rose, Lily, or Daisy.