Girl Characters

Like many passé boys' names, this one sounds fresh again for girls.

Nickname sometimes heard on its own, sort of an updated Sally and playmate of Hallie.

Seinfeld's George threatened to name his future child Seven, and then singer Erykah Badu actually did it.

May be the most modern, stylish Catherine nickname: more unusual than Kate or Cate, with an animal and word name edge. Cat Power is a trendy folksinger.

Corin is a Shakespearean male name that could easily be adapted for a girl, making a strong update for Corinne or Karen.

If your ancestry is Italian, you may want to consider this elegant twist on a classic.

Coralia was the name of a dancing mermaid in a 19th century ballet. As Cora — which has another root and means maiden — rises, so may elaborations and related names such as Coralie, Coraline, and Coralia.

On trend for boys but with plenty of unisex appeal too, the place name Cairo was put on the map for girls when model Beverly Peele chose it for her daughter. Given to around 50 girls each year, it hasn't caught on just yet but with its similar sounds to Kaia and Skyler, it might do in the future.

Katica is a feminine Hungarian name that serves as a diminutive form of Katalin (the Hungarian equivalent of Katherine). The name carries a delicate, melodic quality with its distinctive Eastern European flair. In Hungarian, the suffix "-ica" adds an endearing, affectionate tone, making Katica feel warm and approachable. The name derives ultimately from the Greek name Aikaterine, whose meaning remains debated but may relate to "pure" or "each of the two." While Katica is relatively common in Hungary and some surrounding regions, it remains quite rare in English-speaking countries, giving it an exotic appeal. The name combines cultural authenticity with a pleasant, accessible pronunciation that travels well across language boundaries.

A newly hatched cousin of Bree and Brea, with a touch of Bailey and Brynn there too, Brae feels like a name that could catch on. However, a 'bray' is also the sound a donkey makes.