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Unlike the other fruit names that are just coming onto the baby name menu, Peaches is an old-timey nickname previously reserved for spangled showgirls, and now would be considered an outrageous -- verging on hip -- choice. Or perhaps it was, until 2023, when it entered the UK Top 1000, not sounding too out of place beside other 2023 favorites, Honey, Blossom, Sage, Halo, and Dolly.

The name of the ship sailed by Jason in his search for the Golden Fleece is now more often used for starch, trucks, and heavy machinery.

This euphonious and lovely name is an internationally appealing choice, that, like Gabriela and Isabela before it, is beginning to be drawn into the American mainstream. Also spelled Raffaella (Italian), Raffaela (German), or Raphaela (Hebrew), it was given to around 50 girls in the US in 2023.

Attractive translation of Beatrice, popular with Hispanic parents. Beatriz is currently a Top 10 girl name in Portugal.

Joyful-sounding name that makes a really original option.

Schoolchildren will recognize this name via Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama.

Possibility for a dark-haired babe.

Wisecracking waitress name stuck in the luncheonette. Started as nickname for girls named Regina -- queen in Latin -- now mostly a canine choice.

In Nabokov's notorious novel, Lolita is the pet name given by the pedophilic narrator, Humbert Humbert, to his victim: a young girl called Dolores and nicknamed Lola or Lo by her mother. Still, it seems that a few parents are prepared to look past this problematic association, seeing this as a offbeat option for those who defy convention. We would recommend thinking seriously about the background of this name before bestowing it on your daughter.

Fiery names are blazing hot right now, and this one would fit right in.

Audacious offshoot of Roxanne, the wayward heroine of the musical Chicago.

Baltasar is a masculine name of ancient Babylonian origin, representing a variation of Balthazar, one of the three Magi or Wise Men who visited Jesus according to Christian tradition. The name derives from the Babylonian 'Bel-shar-uzur' meaning 'Bel protect the king', with Bel being a title for the god Marduk. Baltasar remains particularly popular in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries, where it's often associated with Epiphany celebrations. The name carries an air of wisdom, mystery, and ancient nobility. In literature and art, Baltasar/Balthazar appears frequently, further enhancing its cultural significance. This heritage-rich name offers parents a distinctive option with substantial historical and religious connections spanning multiple cultural traditions.

Venceslau is a masculine name of Slavic origin, representing the Portuguese and Spanish form of Wenceslaus (or Václav in Czech). The name derives from the Slavic elements 'venets' (crown, wreath) and 'slava' (glory), meaning 'crowned with glory' or 'greater glory.' It gained prominence through Saint Wenceslaus, the 10th-century Duke of Bohemia who became the patron saint of the Czech people. This particular spelling variation has been most common in Portuguese-speaking regions, particularly Brazil and Portugal, as well as in some Spanish-speaking areas. While never extremely widespread, Venceslau has maintained continuous usage throughout the centuries, especially among families wishing to honor the saint or their Slavic heritage. The name carries associations of nobility, leadership, and piety, reflecting the historical character of the martyred duke celebrated in the Christmas carol 'Good King Wenceslas.'

Portuguese form of Philippa