Though the plays by Sophocles and Eugene O'Neill and via the "Electra Complex" proposed by psychoanalyst Carl Jung, this name has, unfortunately, become associated with incest and murder. 
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Nevertheless, if you can put the mythology and theory aside, Electra makes a bright, spikey, electric feeling choice, with a shiny, gemstone meaning. If you can't, you could follow actress Isabella Rossellini who chose the gentler Italian version, Elettra, for her now grown daughter.


Electra

Charming alternative to the overused Grace. 

Engracia

Onalai (On- er-lay)

annaleise

LJTrixie's list "Fav names (GIRL)" of 4 great name ideas: Electra - annaleise!

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