Elaborate, super-feminine form of Sylvie/Sylvia.

As Elodie filters into the mainstream, parents may turn to the rarer Spanish form Elodia as an alternative.

The short-lived magazine edited by former Vogue chief Grace Mirabella put this beautiful name off-limits for a while, but now it's perfectly fit to join the fashionable Bella pantheon. More distinctive than Isabella.

Cesaria, a modern feminine form of Caesar or the Latinate Cesar, has been obscure in the Western World but may stir to life along with other names that have their roots in ancient Rome. Cesarina, Cesarie, and Cesarea are other options.

A spin on Calia or Calla, with a lot of fashionable sounds.

Linnaea is a botanical feminine name derived from Linnaea borealis, a flowering plant named after the famous Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus. The delicate twin flower grows in forest settings across the northern hemisphere, giving the name natural woodland associations. With its melodic pronunciation and flowing sound, Linnaea combines scientific heritage with natural beauty. Though rare in usage, the name appeals to parents with an appreciation for botany, Scandinavian culture, or simply those seeking a distinctive name with genuine roots. Linnaea carries connotations of intelligence, natural harmony, and quiet elegance. The unusual double 'n' and the classical 'ae' ending give this name a sophisticated quality while maintaining its connection to the simple beauty of its botanical namesake.

Xaviera is one of the most intriguing and rarest female forms of a male name. Only a handful of baby girls are named Xaviera in the US each year, compared with nearly 3500 baby boys named Xavier.

A unique international short form of Margaret, now associated with Facebook and Instagram and with "meta" fiction, books, TV shows, and similar that are self-referential.

Commonly heard in Israel, but here it could be an unusual way to honor Grandma Rose.

The final n makes this choice infinitely more modern than Gail.

Rosella can be seen as a nature name (a rosella is the name of a variety of beautiful Australian cockatoos and an Australian flower) or a diminutive version of Rose.

An extremely rare name of Ancient Greek origin which could be a novel way to Callie. There is a minor Harry Potter character by the name: Callidora Black (later Longbottom).

Name that enjoyed some popularity early in the 20th century but now is locked in another, ahem, era.

Both a first and last name, Zorina has a pretty, ballerina-like quality.

In epic poetry, the term aristeia is used to denote the climactic point where the hero/heroine has their finest hour. Aristeia feels at home with other big Greek names like Atalanta, Cassiopeia and Galatea. We think this name has potential for parents who think Poem, Saga and Rhapsody are too obvious.

Very rarely used, could provide a distinctive alternative to Lydia.

Daenerys is yet another girls' name invented by "Game of Thrones" author George R. R. Martin that is beginning to gain some traction in real life. Daenerys was used for 67 baby girls in 2013 while one of the character's titles, Khaleesi, was given to 241 baby girls. And the name Arya, also from the hyper-popular series, is one of the fastest growing girls' names in the country.

Mazarine is a deep blue color also used as a first name in honor of Cardinal Mazarin, a leader of France in the 17th century. As a first name, Mazarine is as charming as it is unusual.

Zerynthia is one of the alternate names of Hecate, deriving from one of the caves in which she appeared. Zerynthia is also the name of a set of strikingly-coloured Spanish butterflies. This is one name that deserves more attention.