Female names - B-K

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

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

Like twins Helene and Elaine, a relic of the 1930s to 40s French Renaissance of names.

Has the fusty charm of recently excavated ancient Roman male names like Augustus and Magnus, which might just appeal to the fearless baby namer.

Israeli-born singer Keren Ann introduced this traditional Hebrew name to the US, where it could well be mistaken for Karen. Nevertheless, 100 girls were given the name in a recent year.

Brimming over with a sense of good fortune. Could make a little girl feel very lucky.

A distinctive, rhythmic, and lovely Spanish name that suggests enlightenment.

Sweet and bright international form of Josephine, used in many European countries with various pronunciations of the initial J. A notable bearer is Josefina "Joey" Guerrero, a Filipina spy during World War II.

Dacia is an ancient place-name -- it was in Eastern Europe -- as lacy as Dacey, but more substantial.

Another, more feminine, female form of Jacob sometimes heard in Scotland.

Imposing, if not intimidating.

Frederique, the soigne name of Dutch-born model Frederique Van der Wal, is a lot more sophisticated than the dated MONIQUE. Still, as feminine forms of the Fred names go, we prefer the Italian Federica or the distant Spanish cousin Fernanda.