Euro-Catholic names

Dido was the heroine of Virgil's Aeneid and of the opera "Dido and Aeneas," and in Roman mythology the founder of Carthage. A strong ancient name in the Juno mode, but it could have some awkward associations down the line.

Yael is an Old Testament name often heard in Israel that could work well here: just remember that it's pronounced with two syllables...it is also spelled Ya'el. In the Bible she was a Kenite woman in the time of Deborah who killed the enemy general, Sisera.

Batsheva is a feminine Hebrew name meaning 'daughter of oath' or 'daughter of seven,' with the number seven holding special significance in Jewish tradition as representing completeness and blessing. In the Bible, Bathsheba was the wife of King David and mother of King Solomon. The spelling 'Batsheva' reflects the modern Hebrew pronunciation rather than the anglicized 'Bathsheba.' The name is particularly popular in Jewish communities, especially among Orthodox families. Batsheva carries deep religious and cultural significance, connecting its bearers to ancient biblical heritage. While not common in mainstream Western naming, it has maintained consistent usage in Israel and Jewish diaspora communities, representing tradition, faith, and cultural continuity.

North's image and gender status was irrevocably changed when Kim Kardashian and Kanye West announced it as the name of their newborn daughter. But why not? West is firmly established as a name, Easton is coming up strong, and North has a nice solid sound as well -- certainly as appropriate for either gender. South, though, not so much.