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Alejandra, the Spanish form of this popular and multivaried name, has fans both in and outside the Latino community. Still, it has lost ground since its peak in the 1990s.

Andrea — a feminine form of Andrew (and a male name in several European cultures) — comes with a good selection of pronunciations — ANN-dree-a, AHN-dree-a, or ahn-DRAY-a — each with a slightly different image: girl next door/slightly affected/downright mysterious

Andrina is best-known as an older sister of The Little Mermaid.

Avita sounds like a drug name. In fact, it is! (It's an acne medication.) While that may not be enough to stop you, you might want to consider Aviva, Vita, or Evita (which has issues of its own) instead.

A word name with an appealing and illuminating meaning.

The currently preferred replacement for Becky, sometimes used on its own.

Branson is a fairly recent addition to the Top 1000, first breaking in at Number 988 in 1995. While it may not be a common sighting yet, it fits the trend of more popular cousins Mason, Grayson, Hudson, and Carson.

This musical name would have to be spoken with a French accent--otherwise it would sound like a trendy boy's name, a la BRANSON.

Elenorah is an elaborate variant of Eleanor, combining elements of Elena and Norah to create a distinctive feminine name. The name carries the noble heritage of Eleanor, which derives from the Provençal name Aliénor, possibly meaning "other" or "foreign," though some connect it to the Greek word for "light." This extended version adds syllabic richness and a lyrical quality to the classic name. Elenorah remains quite rare, making it an uncommon choice that stands out while still having recognizable roots. The name conveys elegance and sophistication with its flowing sound and historical connections to powerful women throughout history. For parents seeking a name with traditional origins but a unique presentation, Elenorah offers familiarity with a twist. Potential nicknames include Ellie, Nora, Lena, or Ella.

Elysabeth is a feminine variant of Elisabeth, which ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Elisheba, meaning "God is my oath" or "God is abundance". This elegant spelling variation adds a classical touch to the more common Elizabeth. While less frequently used than the standard spelling, Elysabeth offers the same versatile nickname options including Ellie, Liz, Beth, and Lily. The 'y' instead of 'i' gives the name a distinctive appearance while maintaining its historical gravitas. Elysabeth has remained relatively uncommon in English-speaking countries, making it an option for parents seeking a traditional name with a unique spelling that still feels familiar and pronounceable.

The Latin names for girls Florentina may be the most feminissima and flowery of the 'Flor" names. Another option would be Fiorentina, though you can also downshift to Flora or Florence.

This very unusual name, also related to Hannah, was chosen for his daughter by Vin Diesel.

One Greek mythological name -- she was the goddess of order -- not yet embraced by American parents.

Lila is one of the girl names with a double l sound — Lila, Lola, Layla, Leila, Lily et al — that have caught on in a major way., Delicate yet dynamic, Lila has a slightly international flair.

Perky, pretty nickname name that seems to have been invented by or for Marlo Thomas, who was born Margaret. Hipster mommy blogger Dooce named her newborn daughter Marlo Iris and comedian Rob Corddry named his daughter Marlo Stevenson.

Simple, friendly, distinctive name heard in several cultures. The a ending may feel more feminine in the US than Ole, though both variations are acceptable in Scandinavia.