Favorite Girl Names

Possible musical tribute name to the waiflike, husky-voiced midcentury French singer who was given this last name because of her birdlike quality.

Pronounced Beshette, this unfamiliar French appellation sounds fresh and feminine.

A rich brown hue, but can be misheard as Amber, said with a pretentious accent.

Cadeau puts a decidedly French-ified twist on the word name trend, but don't be surprised if you encounter ponies and poodles with the same moniker.

Affable and creative and perfectly able to stand alone; nothing Scroogish about it.

Junot is an uncommon feminine name with French origins, possibly derived as a diminutive of 'June' or from the French surname Junot (notable from one of Napoleon's generals, Jean-Andoche Junot). The name has a delicate, sophisticated sound while maintaining brevity. As a first name, Junot remains quite rare, giving it a distinctive quality. It features a modern, international feel with its crisp ending and elegant pronunciation. The name may appeal to parents seeking something uncommon with French flair. While not widely used, Junot's simplicity and subtle sophistication make it accessible despite its uniqueness.

Pleasant-sounding word that could morph into a unique Sunday-picnic-type name.

Straightforward yet romantic, this is one newly minted name with long-term appeal, especially as a middle name. It was used as such for Tea Leoni and David Duchovny's Madelaine, whom they call West. Definitely ambigender, it was chosen by Marley Shelton for her daughter. 

Eliot is the sleekest spelling of the original, very occasionally used for girls, perhaps to honor novelist George Eliot.

Blu is a new (nu?) spin on an increasingly popular color name, also spelled Blue and Bleu by celebrity parents. Blu is the spelling used for one of the (male) Waldrop quintuplets, but the name is gender neutral.

Associated with a vivid red-orange-colored lacquer, would make a more than distinctive color-related choice.