A somewhat solemn appellation, Anselm is a saint's name, connected to the twelfth century archbishop of Canterbury, and in modern times tied to the German neo-expressionist painter Anselm Kiefer.

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 was once a Top 400 name in the UK back in the 90s but has since fallen out of favor, as has Bryony.

Zephyr may not be a name often heard in the U.S., but its variations are used throughout Europe. Zephyrine, a cousin in sound and feel if not in fact to such lovely names as Severine and Seraphina, has distinctive possibilities.

If you love both unique baby names and flower names for girls, Amaryllis might be a perfect choice for you.

Very popular in France and Belgium, this name -- pronounced mat-tees, like the surname of the painter Matisse -- might make an appealing new way to say Matthew here.

Corisande is a very unusual, haunting choice, with the aura of medieval romance--it is found in early Spanish romantic tales, arriving in the English-speaking world in the nineteenth century.

Lovely, international, tea-scented possibility undiscovered by baby names.

Felix is rising in the chart for boys, and its feminine variations are sure to follow. The best knows these days, thanks to the TV character, is Felicity, but there's also Felicia and Felice. Like Lucia, Felice is a name with different pronunciations depending on where it's used. The Italians pronounce it fa-LEECH-ay, but the Americanized version is feh-LEESE.

A merry surname cousin of Kerrigan, could make a lively choice for a happy little girl.

Bird name possibility, rarer than Lark and Wren but with the same short, punchy feel.

Marvel, now a character name in The Hunger Games series, was a miracle name of yesterday, on the girls' Social Security list until 1941 and reaching a high of 487 at the turn of the last century, when Marva was also in style.

Like Silver, Golden is a shimmering, metallic color name, similar enough to the likes of Arden, Eden, and Gwendolyn that it might not over dazzle. It could work as an unexpected route to the vintage nickname Goldie or a less floral alternative to Marigold.

Emmette is a feminine variation of Emmett, which derives from the Hebrew name 'truth' or from the Old German 'ermen' meaning 'whole' or 'universal.' This feminized version maintains the strength of the original while adding a touch of softness with the final 'e.' While Emmett has gained popularity for boys, Emmette remains quite uncommon for girls, offering a distinctive choice. The name has a vintage charm similar to other revived classics, yet stands apart with its unique ending. Emmette shares qualities with gender-neutral names that have gained popularity, though it leans feminine in this spelling variation.

This contracted form of Isadora makes for a more concise name that might catch the attention of modern parents.

Ventura started life as a shortening of Bonaventura, Spanish for good luck or good fortune, but now stands on its own. It has a pleasant sound and the stylish 'V' ending, but Angelenos would associate it with the Valley's main stem--Ventura Boulevard, and others might think of Ace or Jesse Ventura.