Anais, the name forever attached to the daring French-born American novelist and diarist Anais Nin, is unusual and French enough without appending an e, though some may think it clarifies pronunciation.

Veronica seems poised to rise again, along with many other V names, and with it may follow this more romantic French version.

Trying to imbue your child with charisma at birth involves a certain degree of chutzpah. It was brought into the mix by ex. "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" actress Charisma Carpenter, who was named after an Avon perfume.

Soft and delicate French name rarely heard here.

A name that is rarely heard and might be worth considering as a way of zipping up a namesake Sandra. It has long been associated with iconoclastic British fashion designer Zandra Rhodes.

Adelice is a delicate feminine name with French and Germanic roots. It likely derives from the Germanic elements 'adal' meaning 'noble' and 'ice' serving as a feminine suffix. It can be viewed as a variant of Adelaide or Adelais, with a softer, more flowing quality. The name has a vintage charm combined with a modern feel in its streamlined form. Though uncommon in usage statistics, Adelice offers an elegant alternative to more popular choices like Alice or Adeline. Its melodic three-syllable pronunciation gives it a graceful rhythm, while its rarity makes it distinctive. The name suggests refinement and gentility while remaining accessible in pronunciation.