A bold choice, encompassing ideas of eternal love between parents and children, of promises kept, and infinite time, Forever may also have spiritual or religious ties for some. Grounded by its similarity to the likes of Ever, Everly, Flora, and Heaven, it was chosen for 41 girls and 9 boys in a recent year.

Elizabella is a much more obscure smoosh than sisters Isabella and Annabelle, but the megapopularity of Isabella may give this unusual combo name a boost.

Feather, though it was used for a character in a Walter Mosley novel, seems too light and fluttery for a real-life girl.

Your daughter will like this better at twenty than she will at fifty.

Less month, more trendy, more times needing to spell it to people. This spelling variation entered the Top 1000 for the first time in 2013—and doesn't appear to be going anywhere any time soon.

After Dallas, Austin, and Houston, the new cowboy on the block. Old-school Western nickname: Tex.

A gem named for its green hue.

Whether you think of the chocolates or the naked long-haired lady on the horse, Godiva is a name with baggage no child should have to carry.

Charlett is a feminine name that represents a more distinctive spelling variant of Charlotte. Derived from the masculine name Charles, which comes from the Germanic word 'karl' meaning 'free man' or 'warrior', Charlett maintains the elegant French flair of its traditional counterpart while offering uniqueness through its spelling. This variation emerged as parents sought ways to personalize traditional names. While not as common as Charlotte, which has enjoyed consistent popularity throughout history, Charlett provides the same classic sophistication with a modern twist. The name carries connotations of strength and nobility, likely influenced by notable royal Charlottes throughout European history. The alternative spelling gives the name a contemporary feel while preserving its historical roots.

If you're looking for a really untouristed place name, Aquitaine could be it. Aquitaine is a region of France that includes both Bordeaux and Biarritz and is famous for such food and drink as its pates and cassoulets, Armagnac brandy and Bordeaux wines.