MiaLen's list "Alternatives to Audrey" of 4 great name ideas: Adelis - Frieda!

Alternatives to Audrey

Audrey is a classic name, in use since the middle ages. St. Audrey (born Etheldred) was the patron saint of ailments and widows, Audrey in Shakespeare's As You Like It was a naive goatherd. Audrey Hepburn gave the name an attractive Old Hollywood glamour.  Here are some alternatives!

Adelis is a feminine name with possible roots in Germanic languages, where 'adel' means noble or nobility. It may be viewed as a variation of names like Adelaide, Adeline, or Adela. While not widely used in English-speaking countries, Adelis has a delicate, melodic quality that gives it a distinctive charm. The name carries an air of elegance and refinement without being overly common. In some Hispanic cultures, it may be used as a variant spelling of Adeliz. Adelis remains relatively rare, giving it a unique appeal for parents seeking an uncommon name with classical undertones and a gentle sound.

Adelis

Aubren

Marian's (and sister spelling Marion's) image has gone through a sea change of late, recalling less middle-aged matron and more Robin Hood's romantic Maid Marian. Some influences: the SJ Parker-M. Broderick twin daughter Marion and the glamorous French actress Marion Cotillard.
 Marian was a Top 100 name from 1912 through 1934.
 Marian Anderson was a great African-American contralto singer and Marion (born Marian) Ross was the mom on Happy Days. And – trivia tidbit – Marion Tweedy was the maiden name of Molly Bloom in James Joyce's Ulysses.
 At one time Marian was considered the female form and Marion the male – John Wayne was born Marion.
 The meaning of Marie is uncertain, but theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop" and yam "sea"); "bitter" (from Hebrew marah "bitterness"); and "beloved" (from the Egyptian root mr).

Marian

This traditional Germanic name hasn't been on the U.S. list since 1958, but perhaps due to the mythic power of painter Frida Kahlo, parents are beginning to show some interest in it.  