This Slavic classic name might begin to make its mark with American parents, what with the growing popularity of the short form Mila. Borne by a tenth century saint who had been a princess from Bohemia, Ludmila is widely used in Russia, Ukraine and Bulgaria. 
 There have been many champion athletes bearing the name, some using the alternate spelling Lyudmila.
 This is a name with lots of energizing nicknames, including Lila, Lida, Lula, Luda--and Mila.

Ludmila

Long before the vogue of using Irish surnames for girls, writer Flannery O'Connor gave this one some visibility. It has a warm (flannelly) feel and the currently popular three-syllable ee-ending sound. 
Mary Flannery O'Connor was an important twentieth century regional writer whose work has been characterized as Southern Gothic, often featuring grotesque characters and concerned with questions of morality.

Flannery

maro's list "Unusual Names" of 2 great name ideas: Ludmila - Flannery!

Unusual Names

I've always been partial to names that seem a little dark and musical, names that have a good blend of vowels and consonants. Marguerite, Cosima, Silas, and Sable are all some that come to mind... and there are many more to be found below!

Unusual Names

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