One of the most usable of the pleasant, newly adopted nature/water names (like Lake and Ocean), especially in middle position. It's gentle, slightly whimsical, but grounded by its similarity to May or Rae.

Belisse is a rare feminine name with likely French or Latin origins. It may be related to the French word 'belle' meaning 'beautiful,' or possibly derived from 'Belicia,' a medieval variant of names connected to beauty or blessing. The name has a delicate, lyrical quality that gives it a romantic flair. Belisse remains uncommon in most English-speaking countries, making it an attractive choice for parents seeking a distinctive name with a pleasant sound and positive connotations. Despite its rarity, the name is relatively intuitive to pronounce in many languages, adding to its quiet appeal for those looking for something unique yet accessible.

A sweet, uplifting and still fairly uncommon modern virtue name. Its single syllable makes it especially good as a middle name, but it would also make a big impact in the first spot; in fact, nearly 90 girls in the US were called Bliss in a recent year.

Calista Flockhart opened the door to a whole flock of graceful and unusual Greek names like this, including Calantha, Calla, Carissa, and Cassia. Calandra itself is the name of a species of lark, and has the versatile nickname options of Callie, Candy, Andra, Andie and Birdie.

Calista Flockhart may have made her variation of this beautiful Greek name familiar to modern Americans, but the even-edgier x version was the name of an earlier feminist heroine: a character in Kate Chopin's The Storm.

Light, pretty and distinctive in appearance, Carys is one of that sweet group of girl names with a loving meaning. A relatively modern name, it didn't come into use in its native Wales until the late nineteenth century, and even then, it wasn't a mainstream choice until the middle of the twentieth century. Pronounced as CA-riss, the beginning sound is like the one cat or Catherine, not said to rhyme with Claire.

Cerelia is a melodic and unusual choice, perfect for a child born in April or May. Another version is Cerella.

Though Isabel is a smash hit, Christabel still hasn't been fully embraced. It was originally popularized in England via the Coleridge poem Christabel ("whom her father loves so well") and was given to the poet's granddaughter. Christabel Pankhurst was a famous U.K. suffragist.

Offbeat and romantic place-name.

Claramay is a feminine compound name that combines the classic Clara (meaning 'clear' or 'bright' in Latin) with May (which relates to the spring month or possibly the word 'maiden'). This combination creates a charming, vintage-sounding name that evokes images of countryside simplicity and traditional values. Claramay has never been widely popular but appears occasionally in early to mid-20th century records, particularly in rural communities. The name has a sweet, old-fashioned quality that might appeal to parents seeking a distinctive yet wholesome name with historical undertones. Both elements of the name have positive associations—clarity and brightness from Clara, springtime renewal and freshness from May.

Clarity is one of the lightest of the newly rediscovered virtue names, with a bit of three-syllable sparkle, old-fashioned charm and a clear vision for the future. Clarity is a very desirable quality in this confusing world and it also, unlike some other newly coined word names, has real meaning and history as a name.

An attractive and unusual name that may be a variation of Cleo, Clea was possibly invented by Lawrence Durrell for a character in his Alexandria Quartet.

Clio is the name of the ancient Greek mythological muse of history and heroic poetry, one that is rich with modern charm and would make an intriguing choice, especially thanks to its dynamic o-ending.