Cool girl names

Has a musty 1940s feel. Try Georgia -- or Georgiana.

The traditional Irish girl's name Bevin – an Anglicization of Bébhinn – is rarely heard outside the Emerald Isle, but could make an fresh and fashionable namesake for an Aunt Beverly.

A captivating and sprightly name brought into the limelight by actress Thandiwe Newton.

The first letter of the Greek alphabet ande the brightest star in every constellation, this would make an interesting choice for a first daughter, though it does give off some spectral sci-fi reverberations--and references to the term "alpha male.".

Male name from Irish mythology makes stylish-sounding choice for girls.

This feminine form of Arliss, is familiar via the recent HBO series. But why not just use Arliss?

Cordis is an unusual and substantial unisex choice.

Not yet on the place-name map, this name has Shakespearean ties via the Duke Of Albany character in King Lear.

Zabelle and Zabel are fresh (to us) and ancient forms of Isabel, making zippy variations for modern lovers of that ancient name who feel the original is overexposed.